Analogue, the company best known for creation some incredibly-slick modern versions of classic consoles that use specialty hardware to play original game cartridges without emulation – like the Analogue Pocket – has announced its next big project and it’s a very exciting one.
That’s right, Analogue is about to recreate the Nintendo 64.
Dubbed the Analogue 3D, it’ll sport 4K resolution with original Display Modes, all-region compatibility with legacy N64 cartridges, “reference quality” recreations of specific model CRTs, Bluetooth and 2.4Ghz compatibility along with four original-style controller ports and more all built on hardware designed to give a true retro experience without software-based emulation.
The website for the Analogue 3D also teases its controller redesign, which you can see below (we increased the brightness so you can see a little more of it than intended…):
The Analogue 3D is slated to launch next year, and you can sign up for notifications on the official web page at analogue.co/3d.
Introducing Analogue 3D.
A reimagining of the N64.4K resolution.
The future is here.
64 bits of pleasure.Coming in 2024.
Sign up to be notified when Analogue 3D is available at https://t.co/EoEWYYF6Dl pic.twitter.com/aoIAWmN44U
— Analogue (@analogue) October 16, 2023
From the official website:
“A reimagining of the N64.
4K resolution.
Original Display Modes.
Reference quality recreations of specific model CRT’s and PVM’s.
“The first and only aftermarket solution supporting 100% compatibility in every region. USA, EU & JP.
“Coming in 2024.”