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Analogue 3D Ships: FPGA N64 Rebuild Delivers 4K Cartridge Play

Built for preservation, the FPGA console pairs 4K output with region‑free cartridge play, plus per‑game visual presets.

Overview

  • Reviews confirm the hardware-level system plays original N64 cartridges at up to 4K/60 and is region-free, with Analogue claiming 100 percent game compatibility.
  • Priced at $249.99, the console includes HDMI and power cables plus a 16GB SD card with the OS, but no controller in the box.
  • Original wired N64 gamepads are supported, and reviewers successfully used 8BitDo’s $39.99 wireless option.
  • Five output modes—such as clean, CRT, and BVM/reference—can be customized per game through a straightforward interface.
  • Analogue says forthcoming OS updates will add quick save states and screenshots, as reviewers praise revived couch multiplayer and note some early 3D games show their age.