Super Nt
 A Super Nt next to an 8Bitdo SN30 gamepad | |
| Manufacturer | Analogue, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Product family | Analogue Nt |
| Type | Home video game console |
| Release date | February 7th, 2018 |
| Lifespan | 2018– |
| Media | Game cartridges, SD card |
| CPU | Altera Cyclone V |
| Display | HDMI (1080p, 720p, 480p) at 60 Hz |
| Sound | 48kHz, 16-bit, digital over HDMI |
| Connectivity | SNES & SFC controller ports (2), HDMI output, Micro USB input (power only), SD card (firmware update) |
| Website | www.analogue.co |
The Analogue Super Nt is an FPGA-based home video game console designed and manufactured by Analogue, Inc.,[1] released on February 7th, 2018. It is designed to be compatible with games for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
Features[edit]
Hardware and software[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ "Analogue homepage". Analogue, Inc.
- ^ "The Super NT interface is as beautiful as its hardware". Polygon.
- ^ "Squarepusher Composes Start-Up Music for New Super Nintendo System: Listen". Pitchfork.
- ^ "The Analogue Super Nt will include an unreleased director's cut of a SNES classic". The Verge.
- ^ "High-end SNES console getting its own unreleased classic". Polygon.
- ^ "Analogue's Super Nt comes with two SNES games, including a 'Director's Cut'". Techcrunch.
- ^ "Unreleased Super NES game to come packed with every Analogue Super Nt". Ars Technica.
- ^ "This Is What a Super Nintendo Plus Magic Looks Like". Time.
- ^ "GID-89 Ghostly x Analogue - Ghostly x Analogue Super Nt". Ghostly International.
- ^ "Analogue Editions: Ghostly x Analogue". Analogue, Inc.
- ^ "Analogue Super Nt Review: The New Benchmark For All Retro Consoles". Forbes.
- ^ "Analogue Super Nt Review: The SNES Clone You've Been Waiting For". Tom's Guide.
- ^ "Analogue Super Nt Review". PCMag.
- ^ "REVIEW: ANALOGUE SUPER NT CONSOLE". Wired.
Known in Japan as the Super Famicom and in South Korea as the Super Comboy | ||||||
| Accessories |
|   | ||||
| Games | ||||||
| Hardware | ||||||
| Variants | ||||||
| See also | ||||||
Preceded by Nintendo Entertainment System • Succeeded by Nintendo 64 | ||||||