Super Nt Explained

Analogue Super Nt
Analogue Super Nt
Manufacturer:Analogue
Family:Analogue Nt
Type:Home video game console
Releasedate:February 7, 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
Baseprice:$190
Dimensions:6.6x

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

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 pre-installed 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 Super NES version due to the limited capacity of the Mask ROM used at the time.[4] [5] [6] [7]

Design

The design of the Super Nt console is similar to that of the Super Famicom console and the European and Korean Super NES control deck. 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 Super NES and Super Famicom cartridges, and controller ports compatible with accessories designed for the Super NES, 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 console measures 6.6x.[9]

The Super Nt was originally released in four variants: Black, Classic (modeled after the North American Super NES), SF (modeled the Super Famicom and the European Super NES) and Transparent.[10] A limited edition fifth variant in white (in collaboration with Ghostly International and limited to 1000 units) was released on December 3, 2018.[11] [12]

Reception

The Analogue Super Nt was released on February 7, 2018[13] to critical acclaim. Forbes called it "the new benchmark for all retro consoles".[14] Tom's Guide and PCMag gave it an Editor's Choice Award.[15] [16] Wired Magazine gave it a 9/10 and a Wired Recommends Award.[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Analogue homepage. Analogue, Inc.
  2. Web site: The Super NT interface is as beautiful as its hardware. Polygon. 15 December 2017.
  3. Web site: Squarepusher Composes Start-Up Music for New Super Nintendo System: Listen. Pitchfork. 15 December 2017.
  4. Web site: The Analogue Super Nt will include an unreleased director's cut of a SNES classic. The Verge. 23 October 2017.
  5. Web site: High-end SNES console getting its own unreleased classic. Polygon. 23 October 2017.
  6. Web site: Analogue's Super Nt comes with two SNES games, including a 'Director's Cut'. Techcrunch. 23 October 2017.
  7. Web site: Unreleased Super NES game to come packed with every Analogue Super Nt. Ars Technica. 23 October 2017.
  8. This Is What a Super Nintendo Plus Magic Looks Like. Time.
  9. News: Honorof . Marshall . SNES Classic vs. Super Nt: Battle of the Retro Consoles . 19 May 2022 . Tom's Guide . 15 February 2018 . en.
  10. News: Grant . Christopher . The Super NT is Analogue's most affordable console yet . 19 May 2022 . Polygon . 16 October 2017.
  11. News: Webster . Andrew . Analogue's limited edition SNES has custom sounds from your favorite Ghostly artists . 19 May 2022 . The Verge . 3 December 2018 . en.
  12. News: Craddock . Ryan . Analogue Announces New Limited Edition Super Nt, And You Can Order One Right Now . 19 May 2022 . Nintendo Life . 3 December 2018.
  13. News: Claiborn . Samuel . Analogue Super Nt Review . 19 May 2022 . IGN . 16 February 2018 . en.
  14. Web site: Analogue Super Nt Review: The New Benchmark For All Retro Consoles. Forbes.
  15. Web site: Analogue Super Nt Review: The SNES Clone You've Been Waiting For. Tom's Guide. 7 February 2018.
  16. News: Greenwald . Will . Analogue Super Nt Review . 19 May 2022 . PCMAG . February 7, 2018 . en.
  17. REVIEW: ANALOGUE SUPER NT CONSOLE. Wired.