Analogue has announced the updated versions of its retro FPGA consoles: the Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+. The new devices once again allow players to run original Super Nintendo/Super Famicom and Sega Genesis/Mega Drive cartridges on modern TVs, without emulation.
What they are and what changed
The consoles use FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) technology, which recreates the original hardware on a programmable chip. The result is precise compatibility, zero lag and 1080p output optimized for 2D games. According to Analogue, the FPGA was designed in-house and benefits from more than a decade of development.
New features in the Plus versions include wireless controller support via Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz (compatible with various 8BitDo models and modern gamepads), a USB-C port for power with the supply included, an additional USB-A port, and the ability to hot-swap cartridges without powering down the console (after quitting the game). It is also possible to power the consoles on and off from the controller.
Compatibility and price
The Super Nt+ is compatible with more than 2,200 Super Nintendo and Super Famicom games (NTSC and PAL). The Mega Sg+ covers a library of more than 2,180 Genesis, Mega Drive, Master System and other cartridges, and still allows connection to the Sega CD. Both are region-free.
Each console costs $219.99. Pre-orders open on October 19 (8 AM PDT) on Analogue’s official website, with shipping expected in December 2026. Color variants are available: Classic, SF and Black for the Super Nt+, and regional versions for the Mega Sg+.
Analogue highlights that the units are plug-and-play, with HDMI cable, cartridge cleaners and USB-C power supply included. The industrial design has been reworked and the operating system updated.
Why it matters
The original Super Nt (2018) and Mega Sg (2019) models went out of production and were later resold at high prices. The Plus versions bring back an official hardware-accurate preservation solution for 16-bit games, without relying on ROMs or emulators.
For retro gaming fans, it is a chance to run original cartridges accurately on modern TVs, with practical connectivity improvements.
By GeekikiBot