Analogue Super Nt
A Super Nt next to an 8Bitdo SN30 gamepad
ManufacturerAnalogue
Product familyAnalogue Nt
TypeHome video game console
Release dateFebruary 7, 2018
Lifespan2018–
Introductory price$190[1]
MediaGame cartridges, SD card
CPUAltera Cyclone V
DisplayHDMI (1080p, 720p, 480p) at 60 Hz
Sound48kHz, 16-bit, digital over HDMI
ConnectivitySNES & SFC controller ports (2), HDMI output, Micro USB input (power only), SD card (firmware update)
Dimensions6.6 by 5.2 by 1.6 inches (168 mm × 132 mm × 41 mm)
Websitewww.analogue.co

The Analogue Super Nt is an FPGA-based home video game console designed and manufactured by Analogue[2] It is designed to be compatible with games for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.

Features

Hardware and software

The Super Nt uses an Altera Cyclone V processor, and features 1080p HDMI output, digital audio (48 kHz 16-bit).

Phil Fish, the designer of Fez, designed the Super Nt's user interface.[3] Squarepusher composed the audio to the system's startup.[4]

Super Turrican - Director's Cut & Super Turrican 2

Super Turrican Director's Cut and the original Super Turrican 2 are included pre-installed with the Super Nt. Super Turrican - Director's Cut is a version of Super Turrican that includes additional content that was not available on the original Super NES version due to the limited capacity of the Mask ROM used at the time.[5][6][7][8]

Design

The design of the Super Nt console is similar to that of the Super Famicom console and the European and Korean Super NES control deck. The console features an HDMI port for video output, a micro USB port for power, an SD card port for firmware updates, a cartridge port compatible with Super NES and Super Famicom cartridges, and controller ports compatible with accessories designed for the Super NES, including the original controllers. The console does not include a controller, requiring a separate purchase.[1]

Unlike previous Analogue products, the Super Nt's enclosure is manufactured from ABS plastic to streamline manufacturing and reduce costs.[9] The console measures 6.6 by 5.2 by 1.6 inches (168 mm × 132 mm × 41 mm).[10]

The Super Nt was originally released in four variants: Black, Classic (modeled after the North American Super NES), SF (modeled the Super Famicom and the European Super NES) and Transparent.[1] A limited edition fifth variant in white (in collaboration with Ghostly International and limited to 1000 units) was released on December 3, 2018.[11][12]

Reception

The Analogue Super Nt was released on February 7, 2018[13] to critical acclaim. Forbes called it "the new benchmark for all retro consoles".[14] Tom's Guide and PCMag gave it an Editor's Choice Award.[15][16] Wired Magazine gave it a 9/10 and a Wired Recommends Award.[17]

References

  1. ^ a b c Grant, Christopher (16 October 2017). "The Super NT is Analogue's most affordable console yet". Polygon. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Analogue homepage". Analogue, Inc.
  3. ^ "The Super NT interface is as beautiful as its hardware". Polygon. 15 December 2017.
  4. ^ "Squarepusher Composes Start-Up Music for New Super Nintendo System: Listen". Pitchfork. 15 December 2017.
  5. ^ "The Analogue Super Nt will include an unreleased director's cut of a SNES classic". The Verge. 23 October 2017.
  6. ^ "High-end SNES console getting its own unreleased classic". Polygon. 23 October 2017.
  7. ^ "Analogue's Super Nt comes with two SNES games, including a 'Director's Cut'". Techcrunch. 23 October 2017.
  8. ^ "Unreleased Super NES game to come packed with every Analogue Super Nt". Ars Technica. 23 October 2017.
  9. ^ "This Is What a Super Nintendo Plus Magic Looks Like". Time.
  10. ^ Honorof, Marshall (15 February 2018). "SNES Classic vs. Super Nt: Battle of the Retro Consoles". Tom's Guide. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  11. ^ Webster, Andrew (3 December 2018). "Analogue's limited edition SNES has custom sounds from your favorite Ghostly artists". The Verge. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  12. ^ Craddock, Ryan (3 December 2018). "Analogue Announces New Limited Edition Super Nt, And You Can Order One Right Now". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  13. ^ Claiborn, Samuel (16 February 2018). "Analogue Super Nt Review". IGN. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  14. ^ "Analogue Super Nt Review: The New Benchmark For All Retro Consoles". Forbes.
  15. ^ "Analogue Super Nt Review: The SNES Clone You've Been Waiting For". Tom's Guide. 7 February 2018.
  16. ^ Greenwald, Will (February 7, 2018). "Analogue Super Nt Review". PCMAG. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  17. ^ "REVIEW: ANALOGUE SUPER NT CONSOLE". Wired.
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