Super Nt

The Analogue Super Nt is an FPGA-based home video game console designed and manufactured by Analogue, Inc.,[1] released on February 7, 2018. It is designed to be compatible with games for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.

Analogue Super Nt
A Super Nt next to an 8Bitdo SN30 gamepad
ManufacturerAnalogue, Inc.
Product familyAnalogue Nt
TypeHome video game console
Release dateFebruary 7, 2017
Lifespan2018–
MediaGame cartridges, SD card
CPUAltera Cyclone V
DisplayHDMI (1080p, 720p, 480p) at 60 Hz
Sound48kHz, 16-bit, digital over HDMI
ConnectivitySNES & SFC controller ports (2), HDMI output, Micro USB input (power only), SD card (firmware update)
Websitewww.analogue.co

Features

Hardware and software

The Super Nt uses an Altera Cyclone V processor, and features 1080p HDMI output, digital audio (48 kHz 16-bit).

Phil Fish, the designer of Fez, designed the Super Nt's user interface.[2] Squarepusher composed the audio to the system's startup.[3]

Super Turrican - Director's Cut & Super Turrican 2

Super Turrican Director's Cut and the original Super Turrican 2 are included digitally with the Super Nt. Super Turrican - Director's Cut is a version of Super Turrican that includes additional content that was not available on the original SNES release due to lack of space on the cartridges used at the time.[4][5][6][7]

Design

The design of the Super Nt is similar to the design of the Super Famicom and the European and Korean SNES. The console features an HDMI port for video output, a micro USB port for power, an SD card port for firmware updates, a cartridge port compatible with SNES and SFC cartridges, and controller ports compatible with accessories designed for the SNES, including the original controllers. The console does not include a controller, requiring a separate purchase.

Unlike previous Analogue products, the Super Nt's enclosure is manufactured from ABS plastic to streamline manufacturing and reduce costs.[8]

The Super Nt was originally released in four variants: Black, Classic (referencing the American SNES), SF (referencing the Super Famicom and the European SNES) and Transparent. A limited edition fifth variant in white (in collaboration with Ghostly International and limited to 1000 units) was released on December 3, 2018.[9][10]

Reception

The Analogue Super Nt was released on February 7, 2018 to critical acclaim. Forbes called it "the new benchmark for all retro consoles".[11] Tom's Guide and PCMag gave it an Editor's Choice Award.[12][13] Wired Magazine gave it a 9/10 and a Wired Recommends Award.[14]

References
  1. "Analogue homepage". Analogue, Inc.
  2. "The Super NT interface is as beautiful as its hardware". Polygon.
  3. "Squarepusher Composes Start-Up Music for New Super Nintendo System: Listen". Pitchfork.
  4. "The Analogue Super Nt will include an unreleased director's cut of a SNES classic". The Verge.
  5. "High-end SNES console getting its own unreleased classic". Polygon.
  6. "Analogue's Super Nt comes with two SNES games, including a 'Director's Cut'". Techcrunch.
  7. "Unreleased Super NES game to come packed with every Analogue Super Nt". Ars Technica.
  8. "This Is What a Super Nintendo Plus Magic Looks Like". Time.
  9. "GID-89 Ghostly x Analogue - Ghostly x Analogue Super Nt". Ghostly International.
  10. "Analogue Editions: Ghostly x Analogue". Analogue, Inc.
  11. "Analogue Super Nt Review: The New Benchmark For All Retro Consoles". Forbes.
  12. "Analogue Super Nt Review: The SNES Clone You've Been Waiting For". Tom's Guide.
  13. "Analogue Super Nt Review". PCMag.
  14. "REVIEW: ANALOGUE SUPER NT CONSOLE". Wired.
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