The Analogue 3D Is Back To Pre-Order, Assuming You Are Willing To Pay The 'Tariff Tax'
If you missed the initial pre-order window for the world’s fanciest Nintendo 64 clone, you now have a second chance. Unfortunately, the price of admission has just gone up.
Boutique hardware manufacturer Analogue has confirmed a fresh restock of its FPGA-based console, the Analogue 3D, scheduled for next week. However, in a move that will undoubtedly ruffle feathers among collectors, the price tag has been adjusted to reflect the current geopolitical reality.
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The console will now retail for $269.99, a distinct jump from its launch price.
According to reports circulating this week, the $20 premium is a direct result of new import tariffs affecting electronics manufactured overseas. It is a harsh reminder that our hobby is not immune to global trade disputes; when supply chains shudder, it is usually the end consumer who ends up footing the bill.
For the uninitiated, the Analogue 3D is not merely an emulation box. It uses Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology to replicate the original N64 hardware at a transistor level. This allows for 100% compatibility with the original cartridges, zero input lag, and a 4K output that somehow makes those blurry, low-polygon textures look crisp on a modern display. It is a technical marvel, certainly, but it is quickly becoming a luxury item.
It is also worth noting that, despite the price hike, the box still does not include a controller. You are paying strictly for the console itself. If you want the matching 8BitDo gamepad, you will need to shell out an extra $40, bringing the total investment dangerously close to the price of a current-gen system.
The restock goes live on Monday at 8am PST. Given the company's track record, stock is expected to evaporate within minutes, tariffs or not.
You can attempt to secure a unit directly from the Analogue store below.
