Analogue Updates Super Nt And Mega Sg Retro Consoles
The cartridge-playing Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+ add wireless controllers and USB ports, with December shipping planned and conflicting reports on preorder timing.
Analogue has announced upgraded versions of its Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis-inspired consoles. The Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+ retain support for original game cartridges while adding built-in wireless controller connections, new ports and redesigned cases. Preorders are set to open October 19, with shipping expected to begin in December, though Engadget and The Verge report different preorder times.
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Cartridges on a modern display
Like the earlier Super Nt and Mega Sg, the new systems use FPGA hardware to reproduce the behavior of the original 16-bit consoles rather than run games through software emulation. Players will need to supply their own cartridges. According to Engadget, Analogue says each console can play more than 2,200 games without region restrictions.
Both systems output video at up to 1080p, not 4K. Engadget says the Mega Sg+ retains its Sega CD connector and includes a Master System adapter. The outlet dates the original Super Nt to 2018 and the Mega Sg to 2019.
Wireless controllers and other upgrades
Both consoles now have built-in Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless connections, allowing compatible gamepads to connect without an additional controller-port dongle, according to The Verge. Engadget reports that each system has a dedicated pairing button. Players can also use wired controllers, and either console can be turned on from its primary connected gamepad.
The upgrades include USB-C power, a USB-A port, an SD card slot and a new operating system, Engadget reports. The Verge describes the cases as having a reworked design and says the USB-A port supports peripherals. Engadget also says it can be used to connect CRTs or charge controllers. Both outlets report that cartridges can be changed without powering down the console; The Verge specifies that players must first quit the game through a menu.
Price and preorder timing
Engadget puts the price at $220 per console, while The Verge lists it as $219.99. No gamepad is included, according to Engadget, which says 8BitDo’s retro-style M30 and SN30 controllers cost $30 each. Buyers who do not already have a compatible controller will therefore need to account for that separately.
The outlets disagree on when preorders open on October 19: Engadget says 8AM PT, while The Verge says 9AM PT. Both expect shipping to start in December.
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