N64 cartridge-playing Analogue 3D finally gets a shipping date – FPGA-powered Nintendo 64 remake with 4K, VRR to roll out starting November 18

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N64 cartridge-playing Analogue 3D finally gets a shipping date – FPGA-powered Nintendo 64 remake with 4K, VRR to roll out starting November 18

The Analogue 3D aims to deliver a true-to-original N64 experience on modern high-resolution screens.

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(Image credit: Analogue) After numerous delays, the Analogue 3D finally has a confirmed shipping date. The long-awaited reincarnation of the Nintendo 64 console will begin rolling out to customers on November 18. Formerly known as the Analogue 64, the ambitious remake was first teased in 2023 with an expected release in 2024 . However, the company later postponed the shipment of its pre-orders to Q1 2025, followed by yet another delay, due to an unexpected increase in tariffs.

Analogue’s upcoming console is a 4K-ready version of the classic Nintendo 64, with support for VRR (variable refresh rate). Unlike most retro systems today, it does not rely on emulation. Rather, an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) chip replicates the original N64 hardware at the circuit level. This means that games run the way they were originally intended to on the original console, along with full compatibility with the entire N64 library. Additionally, there should be no quirks, lag, or inconsistencies that often plague emulation.

Priced at $249.99, the Analogue 3D does not come with any region lock, and runs legacy game cartridges via the cartridge slot only. It also supports dual-band Wi-Fi and wireless controller support, including the 8BitDo 64 . The console also comes with four original N64 controller ports and support for accessories like the classic Memory Pak, allowing you to repurpose your old save files directly on the new console.

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