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So, Analogue’s been messing with our nostalgia strings again, right? They updated their FAQ page about the much-hyped Nintendo 64 reboot thingy. I mean, it’s called the Analogue 3D now. Used to be Analogue 64,if you remember. And guess what? Yup, it’s delayed. Again. But not like… forever. They’re saying we might see it in “late August.” Fingers crossed, right? Apparently, some sneaky tariff twist hit them last week. Surprise!
Like, they went on social media, “No worries, guys, it’s all on us. Your pre-order price? Same-same.” Which, honestly, soothing words — but does anyone believe that corporate speak? Not me, anyway. But hey, no extra charges, too. Could be worse, I guess.
Here’s the real kicker though. If your patience is wearing out, they say you can still opt-out anytime. Refund’s on the table. But after clinging onto that $250 for so long… yeah, I wouldn’t say loads will jump ship now. Plus, with prices likely climbing when it hits the stores, who’s bailing, really?
Now, putting this in context, the Analogue 3D first showed up on our radar in 2023, got officially talked about in 2024, and then, expected for Q1 2025. March rolled in, gently pushing it to July. No real explanation, just a “trust us, we got this.” Now it’s macroeconomic turbulence or something. Hello, August.
Okay, this console! They say it’s the perfect N64 stand-in, promising “100% compatibility.” Different regions? Yup, all good. U.S., Europe, Japan — you name it. Slick styling, HDMI 4K jazz, and a tribute to classic CRT displays — for that authentic vibe, eh?
You got a thing for wireless gadgets? Boom, compatible! But they kept the vintage ports for the OG controllers too. So there’s that. And interesting tidbit: No software emulation here. They’re rocking this magical FPGA tech — transistor-level stuff. Like, way over my head, but sounds cool.
And oh, in case you’re curious, they kinda emphasize, “No ROM files, dudes.” Cartridges only. Well, unless someone goes all MacGyver on it once available, but that’s another tale for another time.
Remember their past hits, like that Game Boy–esque Pocket? If you’ve been around in the retro scene, Analogue’s name isn’t new. Super Nintendo buffs, Genesis folks — they’ve played, too.
So, until these consoles grace our hands, keep an eye on the news feeds. Google News, if you want. Or not. Up to you.
