Analogue Is Releasing SNES and Genesis Consoles With Nice Upgrades for Wireless Play

Updated retro console designs

Analogue says the Super Nt Plus and Mega Sg Plus have a reworked industrial design and built-in wireless connectivity for controllers and accessories. They play Nintendo and Sega Genesis cartridges using FPGA processors that recreate the original consoles’ functions without emulation.

The new models are updated versions of Analogue’s Super Nt and Mega Sg. The company has not said that either can play SNES or Genesis games in 4K; both provide 1080p output.

More connection options

Each console adds USB-C, allowing power through cables commonly used with phones and other mobile devices. An additional USB-A port supports other peripherals. For controllers, the consoles include Bluetooth or a low-latency 2.4GHz wireless connection, so a separate controller-port dongle is not required. Wired controllers remain an option.

Cartridge and power changes

The upgraded consoles can be powered on remotely using the gamepad connected as the primary controller. Analogue also says cartridges can be swapped while the console remains on, after the game has been quit through a menu. The cartridge feature means users do not need to completely power down either system before changing games.

Preorders and shipping

Preorders for both the Super Nt Plus and Mega Sg Plus begin October 19 at 9AM PT and 11AM ET. Each console costs $219.99. Analogue expects shipping to begin sometime in December, later this year.