Analogue returns to the 16-bit era with the Mega Sg+ and Super Nt+
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Analogue has announced the Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+, updated consoles for playing original Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis cartridges on modern TVs. The FPGA systems recreate the original hardware, offering a way to play 16-bit games without software emulation or sourcing ROMs.
Each console costs $220, with shipping expected to begin in December. They add Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless controller support, USB-C power, a redesigned case and updated software; controllers are sold separately. Analogue says each plays more than 2,200 region-free games, but video output is limited to 1080p, and players still need their own cartridges.
- Analogue announced updated Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis cartridge consoles.
- Each costs $220, with shipping expected in December.
- Wireless controllers are supported but sold separately; output tops out at 1080p.
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The Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis were 16-bit games consoles released in the late 1980s and early 1990s. They used cartridges, which contain the game, and became home to titles that many players still revisit today.
Analogue makes modern consoles designed to play those original cartridges on current televisions. Its systems use programmable chips to reproduce the consoles’ hardware, rather than running software versions of the games. The new models add wireless controller support and USB-C power, while owners still need to supply cartridges and controllers.
The consoles offer one route to playing older games without finding an original machine or using downloaded game files. Their relevance depends on access to cartridges, and their picture output is limited to 1080p.
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The case for
The updated consoles offer a convenient way to play original cartridges on modern TVs while preserving the feel and compatibility of the original hardware. For players who value FPGA recreation over software emulation, wireless controller support and a redesigned setup may justify the $220 price, especially if they already own a games library.
The case against
At $220 each, with controllers sold separately and cartridges still required, the consoles may be an expensive way to revisit older games. Their 1080p limit and focus on two legacy systems may make them less appealing to players who prefer broader libraries, higher-resolution output or cheaper software options.