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Analogue returns to the 16-bit era with the Mega Sg+ and Super Nt+

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Analogue returns to the 16-bit era with the Mega Sg+ and Super Nt+

Analogue is revisiting the console rivalry that defined the first half of the 1990s. On Friday, the company announced the Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+, updated versions of its Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis throwback consoles. Each costs $220, with shipping planned for December.

Like Analogue's Super Nt (2018) and Mega Sg (2019), these are FPGA systems, which recreate the original hardware on a chip rather than emulate games in software. The advantage is that you get lag-free 16-bit games on a modern TV — all without having to hunt down ROMs. But the flip side is you'll need to bring your own original cartridges. Think of it like the gaming equivalent of a modern record player for your old vinyl collection.

The big hardware upgrade is wireless controller support. Both consoles now have built-in Bluetooth and 2.4GHz. There's a dedicated pairing button for the gamepads of your choice, and you can power the systems on and off from the primary controller. Wired controllers are still supported. However, no gamepads are included with the consoles, so you'll want to factor that into the cost. 8BitDo's retro-style M30 and SN30 controllers, which match the respective Sega and Nintendo aesthetics, cost $30 apiece.

The consoles add USB-C power and a USB-A port, which you can use to connect CRTs or charge controllers. There's an SD card slot onboard. The systems also have a new OS and a redesigned case. And you can now swap cartridges without shutting down the system.


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