Sure thing — here we go:
You know, Analogue’s been kinda teasing us with this Nintendo 64 thing they’ve got going on. It’s like they’re dangling a carrot, then yanking it away, again and again. Analogue 3D, I think it was called? Or was it Analogue 64? Anyway, whatever they’re calling it now, news just hit that it’ll be delayed. Again. Thanks to some last-minute tariff chaos. So, they’re saying “late August” now — fingers crossed, I guess.
Saw this tweet (or was it a post?) where they promised that they’ll cover those extra costs. No sneaky fees for folks who pre-ordered. Reminds me of when my friend bought concert tickets and the band canceled — but we still had to pay a fee. No such drama here, at least.
The Waiting Game Continues
If you pre-ordered, maybe you’re feeling anxious? But they’re all like, “you can have your money back,” which is cool. I doubt many will jump ship now. People have been holding onto their $250 deposits like it’s a rare Pokémon card, mounting value and all.
What’s been wild is the timeline. 2023, we first heard whispers of this fancy N64 remake. By 2024, they made things semi-official. Supposed to be in our hands early 2025. Uh, sure. Then came March, and bam — another push to July. Now, another month tagged on. World economy — what a ride.
Analogue 3D: The Deal
And this thing, the Analogue 3D, is supposed to supersede your old N64 that’s collecting dust. Compatible with cartridges from any region, like it doesn’t care if you’re playing USA or Japanese games — which is pretty neat. Fancy design, all HDMI’d up for the 4K world we live in. Still got those four plug-in spots for retro controllers, though.
I love how they’re not going the emulation route — that’s some serious commitment. They’re working with FPGAs or something. I’ll be honest, I don’t really get the tech, but it sounds like they’ve cloned the N64 on a microscopic level. Magic, right?
Old-School Touch
Now, it won’t play any ROMs you might’ve, uh, obtained. Strictly cartridge slot love here. I’ve heard whispers about some N64 backup things like the NEO N64 Myth Cart — could work, but who knows?
People rave about Analogue’s knack for retro gear. They’ve got something for the Game Boy fans and even those into the Sega Genesis. Mayhem for retro enthusiasts, really.
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