Nintendo 64 Returns in 2025 with Analogue 3D Upgrade
Analogue's new console keeps the Nintendo 64 legacy alive with enhanced features and no emulation.
- Analogue 3D: A new version of the Nintendo 64 launching in 2025, with 4K, Bluetooth, and Internet support.
- Fully compatible with original N64 cartridges and controllers, plus Bluetooth accessories.
- No emulation; uses FPGA tech for authentic performance, with features like Save States and HDMI 4K output.
Guess what’s coming back in 2025? The Nintendo 64—well, sort of. Meet the Analogue 3D, a sleek reimagining of the iconic console by Analogue. These guys are known for revamping retro consoles, and this time they’ve gone all-in. We’re talking 4K support, Bluetooth, Internet connectivity, and all that jazz. But hold up. It’s fully compatible with your original N64 cartridges. Yes, all of them.
Launching in early 2025, this bad boy drops in black or white at $249.99. Now, get this—it doesn’t come with a joystick. Nope, not even one. But, it plays nice with your Nintendo 64 controllers. Plus it’ll work with Bluetooth accessories too. Fancy, right?
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Here’s where it gets real interesting, HDMI output with 4K resolution support. If that’s too clean for your retro soul, flip it to CRT or PVM mode to get that old-school TV feel. Oh, and it’s rocking a new 3DOS operating system. Want Save States? Got ‘em. Need to take in-game snapshots? No problem.
Tracking how many hours you’ve sunk into Super Mario 64? It’s got that, too. You can even hook up a Xbox One controller if that’s your vibe. No region lock either—play cartridges from anywhere. Also, there’s built-in support for the Expansion Pack—no extra purchase needed.
Best part? NO emulation. We’re talking FPGA technology. This thing basically becomes the original Nintendo 64. That means zero lag, no sound glitches, no annoying delays like emulators. According to the folks at Analogue, they spent four years perfecting this thing to deliver an experience that’s practically identical to the original hardware.
As for the size, the Analogue 3D trims things down a bit. It’s 230 x 180 x 49 mm, weighing in at 837 grams. Compare that to the original N64 at 259.8 x 190 x 72.9 mm and 1.10 kg. Yeah, this one’s lighter, smaller, and easier to fit into your modern setup. You’ve still got four controller ports, though, for your multiplayer mayhem. And it comes with two USB ports for power and wired accessories. Bonus? A microSD slot with a 16GB microSD card included for saving those sweet moments and your game data.
Still bummed about no joystick? Don’t worry. 8BitDo has got your back with the 8BitDo 64 Controller. It’ll cost $39.99. The layout mimics the N64 controller but without the weird three-prong design. Not feeling the button colors either? Yeah, they ditched those too. It works with Nintendo Switch, Windows PCs, and even Android devices if you’re into cross-platform gaming.
Just one more thing, Analogue isn’t Nintendo. These guys have a track record for reviving old consoles that the gaming gods left behind. They’ve done it before with the Analogue Nt for NES games, the Analogue Mega Sg for Sega Genesis, and the Analogue Super Nt for Super Nintendo fans. And let’s not forget the Analogue Pocket for all you Game Boy enthusiasts.
So If you’ve been itching to relive those N64 classics but with a 2025 twist, the Analogue 3D might just be what you need. Ready to drop some cash?
With information from Analogue, Go Nintendo, Dimensions
