Analogue Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+ Add Wireless to 16-Bit FPGA Gaming

Pre-orders open Monday, October 19, for the Analogue Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+, two FPGA-based consoles engineered to play original Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis cartridges on modern televisions without software emulation. Both systems are priced at $220, with shipments scheduled to begin in December.

Unlike standard retro consoles that rely on software emulators running on generic processors, field-programmable gate array hardware physically replicates the circuitry of the original 16-bit chips. The result is zero input lag and cycle-accurate gameplay identical to the 1990s source hardware. Neither device uses ROM files; players must supply their own physical game cartridges. Video output tops out at 1080p resolution, bypassing 4K support entirely in favor of signal accuracy.

The most significant departure from Analogue’s earlier Super Nt (2018) and Mega Sg (2019) models is native wireless connectivity. Both new units integrate Bluetooth and 2.4GHz receivers directly into the chassis, eliminating the need for external USB adapters. A dedicated pairing button syncs third-party controllers, which can also power the console on and off remotely. Wired connections remain supported through updated ports.

No gamepads ship in the box. Buyers typically pair these systems with aftermarket peripherals such as 8BitDo’s M30 or SN30 controllers, which replicate the distinct geometries of the original Sega and Nintendo pads and retail separately for $30 each. This barebones packaging strategy keeps the base price fixed while allowing players to choose their preferred input method.

Hardware revisions extend beyond wireless functionality. Both consoles transition to USB-C for power delivery and include a USB-A port capable of charging controllers or interfacing with CRT displays via compatible adapters. An onboard SD card slot handles firmware updates and system configurations. A redesigned operating system accompanies a newly tooled enclosure, which now permits hot-swapping cartridges without powering down the machine—a functional upgrade that eliminates a frequent friction point for collectors cycling through large libraries.

Each system supports more than 2,200 titles across all regional formats, removing the geographic lockouts that historically divided North American, European, and Japanese releases. The Mega Sg+ retains backward compatibility through an included Master System adapter and preserves the expansion port required to dock an original Sega CD unit, maintaining access to the full breadth of Sega’s early 1990s hardware ecosystem.

Analogue operates outside traditional console manufacturing cycles, producing limited hardware runs targeted specifically at preservationists rather than the mass market. The company recently navigated severe supply chain disruptions when its 2024 Analogue Pocket handheld faced extended shipping delays due to global component shortages. That bottleneck forced the Seattle-based firm to restructure its fulfillment operations before advancing subsequent product lines.

Orders for both 16-bit systems go live on Analogue’s website at 8AM PT on October 19.