The Analogue Super Nt is an

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-based

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designed and manufactured by Analogue, Inc., 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).

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, the designer of '' Fez'', designed the Super Nt's user interface.

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composed the audio to the system's startup.

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'' 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.

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. The console measures The Super Nt was originally released in four variants: Black, Classic (modeled after the North American

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), SF (modeled the

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and the European Super NES) and Transparent. A limited edition fifth variant in white (in collaboration with

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and limited to 1000 units) was released on December 3, 2018.

Reception

The Analogue Super Nt was released on February 7, 2018 to critical acclaim.

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called it "the new benchmark for all retro consoles".

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and

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gave it an Editor's Choice Award.

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gave it a 9/10 and a Wired Recommends Award.

References

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