Analogue has announced its reimagined N64 console, the Analogue 3D, will release in Q1 2025 for a price of $249.99. The retro hardware company made a name for itself selling modern versions of old classics like the Game Boy Color and SNES. Now, fans of the N64 will be able to bring their old favorites back to life before long, although not quite as soon as initially expected.
While the Analogue 3D may be the first 4K-capable remake of the N64, it joins a surge of recent releases aimed at nostalgic fans. In 2021, Nintendo announced the arrival of N64 titles on the Switch Online service. More recently, a gamer built their own portable N64 as emulation on the Steam Deck and iPhones bring retro handhelds back into fashion. Modern tech may be exciting, but it's hard to overlook the joy of reliving the old days, and companies like Analogue and 8BitDo seem to know that full well.
The Analogue Pocket may be the perfect retro gaming console right now, but apart from cartridges, running digital games may be necessary.
In October 2023, Analogue teased the 3D's release, saying...