Analogue's $220 Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+ bring wireless pads and USB-C to its 2017 cartridge consoles
Analogue will take preorders on Oct. 19 for the $220 Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+, adding wireless controller support to its 2017 FPGA cartridge consoles. Output tops out at 1080p, so the case for the refresh rests on how the consoles connect and power on.
The Product Desk
Analogue claims support for 100% of SNES and Genesis games, in PAL and NTSC versions. The Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+ output at 1080p; the Analogue 3D plays Nintendo 64 titles in 4K.
| Figure | Value | Note | Claim |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNES and Genesis games supported, per Analogue | 100% | PAL and NTSC versions | 19 |
| Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+ | 1,080 p output | 10 | |
| Analogue 3D, Nintendo 64 | 4 K output | 10 |
What happened
- Analogue says the built-in 2.4GHz receiver works with several 8BitDo controllers and arcade sticks, with Bluetooth alongside it, Gizmodo reports.
- The Verge says a USB-C port lets the consoles run from the same cables used for phones, and a USB-A port takes other peripherals.
- Analogue also says cartridges can be hot swapped without a full power-down once the game is quit through a menu.
- Analogue claims support for 100 percent of SNES and Genesis games, in both PAL and NTSC versions, Gizmodo reports.
Why it matters
- Who has to decide decision Owners with wired pads can keep using them because both consoles keep two controller ports, so buying a console does not force a controller purchase.
- Who's exposed exposure Pad support rests on Analogue's own list of 8BitDo models, so a buyer with a different controller has only the company's word.
- What's now possible capability A DAC on the rear port is Analogue's suggested route to video output, headphones or speakers, and it means buying a separate device.
The pitch is a 2.4GHz receiver and Bluetooth [2]. What an owner gets from them is a console that switches on from the gamepad: The Verge reports that whichever pad is set as the primary controller can power either console up remotely [14]. The same report says the built-in radio removes the need for a dongle in a controller port [12].
The core follows the originals. The Verge says the new consoles, like the earlier ones, use an FPGA to recreate Nintendo's and Sega's 16-bit hardware without emulation [11], and Gizmodo names the chip as an Altera Cyclone V [5].
On the picture side, Gizmodo says widescreen output is supported but games play in the traditional 8:7 aspect ratio with black bars [6]. The Verge says neither console offers 4K for SNES or Genesis titles, as the Analogue 3D does for Nintendo 64 [10]. Gizmodo adds a practical note on the USB power: a typical USB cable may save room on an already crowded power strip [13].
Gizmodo lists $220 for each console [7]. The Verge gives $219.99, with preorders opening at 9AM PT/11AM ET on Oct. 19 and shipping expected to start sometime in December [8]. At that price one of each costs $439.98 [16]. Shipping that starts on Dec. 1 at the earliest would begin 43 days after the preorder opens [17].
The Verge calls the 2.4GHz connection low-latency [12], but neither report includes latency measurements or says whether owners of the 2017 consoles get an upgrade price.
Who this is for depends on what the buyer already owns and where the annoyance sits. A first-time buyer who wants cartridges to run natively gets that on both units [1]. An owner whose complaint is a short cable or a power-down between games gets a fix from the receiver and the hot swap, going by what Analogue says [15]. An owner whose complaint is the picture gets a 1080p ceiling and no 4K [10].
We'd put one forcing question to that owner: name the last play session that ended early and what ended it. If the answer is a cable or a cartridge swap, the receiver and hot swap speak to it. If the answer is resolution, the 1080p ceiling [10] gives no reason to preorder.
What to watch
- Whether the Oct. 19 preorder page at 9AM PT matches The Verge's $219.99 and shows the front plate colors Gizmodo mentions.
- Hands-on reviews that measure 2.4GHz and Bluetooth latency and test the claimed full SNES and Genesis library before December shipping.
- Whether Analogue publishes an upgrade or trade-in price for owners of the 2017 Super Nt and Mega Sg.
Clarity's read
What the record supports and how the coverage leans. The claims behind it follow.
Reality
- Evidence55
- Adoption
- Not scored
- Hype gap+8
- Incentives
- Not scored
- Confidence65
Claim ledger
Ranked by verification strength, evidence, and original report placement.
- [1]
Analogue's new Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+ play original Super Nintendo and Genesis cartridges natively.
- [2]
Each new console has a built-in 2.4GHz receiver that Analogue claims is compatible with several 8BitDo controllers and arcade sticks, alongside Bluetooth compatibility.
- [3]
Both consoles still have two controller ports apiece for plugging in older gamepads.
- [4]
The consoles have a USB-C and a USB-A port at the rear, and Analogue suggests plugging in a DAC for video output or for headphones and speakers.
- [5]
Each console runs an Altera Cyclone V FPGA chip that recreates the original chip logic, so games play natively without software emulation.
- [6]
The consoles support widescreen displays, but games play in the traditional 8:7 aspect ratio with black bars around the picture.
- [7]
Gizmodo says the Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+ go up for preorder on Oct. 19 at $220 apiece.
- [8]
The Verge reports both consoles go up for preorder on October 19th at 9AM PT/11AM ET for $219.99, with shipping expected to start sometime in December.
- [9]
The consoles add a USB-C port so they can be powered with the cables used for phones and mobile devices, and a USB-A port for other peripherals.
- [10]
Neither new console plays SNES or Genesis titles in 4K the way the Analogue 3D does for Nintendo 64 titles; both output at 1080p.
- [11]
Like the original versions, the new Super Nt Plus and Mega Sg Plus play Nintendo and Sega Genesis cartridges using an FPGA processor that recreates the functionality of the 16-bit consoles without the need for emulation.
- [12]
Both consoles introduce built-in Bluetooth or a low-latency 2.4GHz wireless connection for connecting to gamepads without requiring an additional controller port dongle.
- [13]
Gizmodo says that being able to power each console with a typical USB cable may save extra space on an already crowded power strip.
- [14]
The Verge reports the upgraded consoles can be powered up remotely using whatever gamepad is connected as the primary controller.
- [15]
Analogue says game cartridges can now be hot swapped without completely powering down either console, after quitting the game through a menu.
- [16]
One of each console at The Verge's $219.99 price costs $439.98.
- [17]
If shipping starts on Dec. 1, the earliest day in December, it begins 43 days after preorders open on Oct. 19.
- [18]
Gizmodo describes the original Super Nt and Mega Sg consoles as first launched in 2017 and left without a meaningful update in recent years.
- [19]
Analogue claims its consoles support 100% of the games released for both SNES and Genesis, including both PAL and NTSC versions.
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Sources
2 independent publishers whose own reporting we read for this story.
- gizmodo.comAnalogue’s Latest FPGA Consoles Are the Cutest SNES and Genesis You’ve Ever Seen
1 article · October 16, 2026
- theverge.comAnalogue is re-releasing its SNES and Genesis consoles with some nice upgrades
1 article · October 16, 2026
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