Analogue Announces Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+ FPGA Console Refreshes

Analogue is bringing two of its long-unavailable FPGA-based retro consoles back in refreshed form. The Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+ are scheduled to go up for pre-order on October 19 at 8 a.m. PDT, with both systems priced at $219 and shipping expected to begin later in December.

The new hardware revisits two established Analogue products rather than replacing their central purpose. Super Nt, originally released in 2017, was designed for playing original Super Nintendo cartridges through FPGA hardware and modern video connections. Mega Sg followed in 2018 with similar ambitions for Sega Mega Drive and Genesis software. Both systems have been difficult to find at retail for a long stretch, leaving collectors and players to contend with costly second-hand listings.

That scarcity is a major part of why these announcements matter. For people who held off on the original releases, or who did not want to pay elevated resale prices for a used unit, the Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+ represent a return of dedicated cartridge hardware at its standard retail price. The updates are restrained, but they target everyday usability rather than trying to radically alter what made the original machines appealing.

A familiar FPGA approach returns

Both consoles continue Analogue's FPGA-focused approach. Rather than functioning as a conventional software-emulation box, each system uses a programmable hardware design intended to reproduce the behavior of the original console hardware with very low latency. Analogue describes the updated core as the result of more than a decade of in-house development and says it provides zero lag and full accuracy.

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Those claims will naturally be judged by players once the new units are in use, especially by enthusiasts with extensive original cartridge libraries and CRT or modern-display setups. Still, the underlying proposition has not changed: insert physical games, use a compact contemporary console, and retain a play experience built around original media rather than digital ROM collections.

The refresh also does not appear to signal a visual overhaul. Analogue is positioning the machines as continuations of the Super Nt and Mega Sg, with revised industrial design and packaging rather than dramatically different-looking systems. That should be reassuring for fans who liked the prior consoles' understated design, while the practical upgrades may make the new editions more convenient in a living-room setup.

What is new on Super Nt+

The Super Nt+ retains its focus on Super Nintendo cartridges, but adds several quality-of-life features. The most notable is expanded wireless-controller compatibility. It supports Bluetooth and 2.4G wireless controllers, with Bluetooth support aligned with the Analogue Dock ecosystem. Analogue says players can connect virtually the same mix of up to two controllers.

That distinction is important for anyone already invested in compatible wireless pads, while 2.4G support offers an alternative often favored by retro players seeking a responsive dedicated connection. Wired controllers remain part of the picture as well, and the new system can be controlled in a more modern fashion even before a game is loaded.

The Super Nt+ will also use USB-C power. A USB-C power supply and USB-C cable are included, and the console has a USB-A port. Moving from older power arrangements to USB-C may sound modest, but it simplifies replacement-cable needs and makes the hardware easier to integrate with the chargers and accessories already common in many homes.

Another welcome change is cartridge hot-swapping. Players can quit a cartridge from the system menu, remove it, and insert another game without fully powering down the console. It is a small feature, but it better suits the way many people browse a shelf of cartridges during a casual session. It also gives the systems a little more of the frictionless convenience expected from modern hardware, while preserving their dependence on physical games.

Controller-based power controls round out the changes. A wired or wireless controller connected as player one can turn the console on and off by pressing Start, while powering on a paired wireless controller can also wake the system. That means users will not necessarily need to reach for the console itself every time they want to play.

At launch, the Super Nt+ will be offered in three finishes: Classic, SF, and Black. All three carry the same $219 price tag.

Mega Sg+ receives the same practical upgrades

The Mega Sg+ is receiving a very similar set of improvements for Sega fans. Its purpose remains centered on playing Mega Drive and Genesis cartridges through dedicated FPGA hardware, but it now includes Bluetooth and 2.4G wireless-controller support, compatibility aligned with the Analogue Dock's Bluetooth implementation, USB-C power, cartridge hot-swapping, and controller-based power operation.

The supplied power equipment includes a USB-C power supply and cable. As on Super Nt+, the practical benefit is straightforward: fewer proprietary power concerns and a setup that better matches current devices. The hot-swapping option is also the same. Users can exit the current cartridge from the menu and change games without performing a complete power cycle.

The Mega Sg+ color options are region-themed: USA, EU, and Japan. They will be available when pre-orders open on October 19, also at $219. Shipping for the Mega Sg+ is planned to begin in December alongside the Super Nt+.

It is worth emphasizing what has not been announced. These are not presented as wholly new console generations with sweeping feature revisions, nor has a change to the core mission of either device been outlined. Players should view them as refreshed versions and renewed availability of products that have been absent from regular retail channels, with conveniences that address controller support, power, cartridge handling, and day-to-day operation.

A meaningful restock for cartridge collectors

For retro gaming enthusiasts, dedicated hardware availability can be as consequential as a new feature list. Original Super Nt and Mega Sg systems have maintained a strong reputation, but their extended absence made them inaccessible for many would-be buyers. A fresh official run gives newcomers a clearer path to FPGA-based hardware without navigating resale listings where prices can rise far above the original cost.

The $219 price applies separately to each machine, so players who collect for both Super Nintendo and Sega platforms will still need two systems. Yet the refresh allows buyers to select the ecosystem that matches their existing library. Someone with shelves full of Super Nintendo cartridges can opt for Super Nt+, while a Genesis or Mega Drive-focused collection points toward Mega Sg+.

The announcement also reflects the continuing appeal of physical retro software. Cartridge ownership brings certain complications--cleaning contacts, regional differences, aging plastic, and storage among them--but it also offers a direct relationship with game libraries that remains attractive to collectors. A dedicated modern console built around those cartridges can reduce some of the compromises involved in connecting original hardware to newer displays.

Pre-orders open October 19

Analogue's pre-orders for both refreshed consoles begin October 19 at 8 a.m. PDT. Super Nt+ will arrive in Classic, SF, and Black, while Mega Sg+ will be available in USA, EU, and Japan variants. Each costs $219, and December is the current shipping window.

Given the lengthy gap in retail availability for their predecessors, interested buyers may want to pay close attention when orders open. No broader details about future stock beyond this launch have been established, so the immediate pre-order period will be the clearest opportunity for players hoping to avoid another trip through the expensive secondary market.

Ultimately, Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+ are deliberately incremental releases. They preserve the FPGA cartridge-console formula that made the originals notable, then add the kinds of improvements that matter every time a player sits down: easier wireless controller options, USB-C power, convenient cartridge changes, and power controls from the couch. For fans of Nintendo and Sega's 16-bit eras, that may be exactly the kind of return worth waiting for.