Mega Sg+ Super Nt+ cost $220 and ship in December

Analogue is leaning into classic gaming with fresh hardware that aims to feel like the original cartridges never left the living room. The company announced updated versions of its 16-bit FPGA consoles: the Mega Sg+ for Sega Genesis and the Super Nt+ for Super Nintendo. They’re designed for fans who want lag-free play on modern TVs while preserving the physical cartridges they already own.

The big draw here is how the hardware is changing. Both boxes now include built-in wireless support for gamepads, using Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless tech. You pair the controllers with the console, and you can power the system on and off from the controller. Wired controllers still work just fine too. There are no bundled controllers, so you’ll need to supply your own if you don’t have compatible wireless pads.

On the outside, Analogue added a USB-C power port and a USB-A port for accessories or charging. An SD card slot sits on the unit, and the company rolled out a redesigned operating system to manage games. One practical touch: you can swap cartridges without fully shutting the system down, which keeps the workflow familiar for cartridge collectors.

Analogue says the Mega Sg+ covers Sega Genesis, Sega CD, and related libraries, with over 2,200 games catalogued as region-free. The Mega Sg+ composes an adapter package to keep Sega CD functionality, while the Mega Sg+ remains a cartridge-first experience. The Super Nt+ targets the Super Nintendo library with a similar catalog approach, all aiming to reproduce original hardware behavior rather than software emulation. Video output tops out at 1080p, sticking to a simple, lag-free HDMI signal for modern screens.

The price is $220 for each unit. If you don’t own compatible wireless controllers, you’ll want to factor in another $30 per controller for options from 8BitDo. Pre-orders open on Monday, Oct 19 at 8 AM Pacific Time, and Analogue says shipping should start in December. For retro gaming purists, this marks another stab at a clean, dedicated way to play old favorites without hunting for working cartridges on a CRT setup.

Whether this is worth it depends on how you price convenience, latency, and your cartridge collection. If you’re primarily a PC emulation user or you’re happy with an all-in-one mini console, these might feel like a niche upgrade. If you’ve got a shelf full of carts and a CRT or a modern display that loves low-latency output, these could be compelling boxes to add to your setup.