If you still have a box of Super Nintendo or Genesis cartridges in a closet, Analogue just gave you a new reason to dig them out. On October 16, the company announced the Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+, updated versions of its FPGA-based SNES and Genesis consoles from 2017 and 2018.
They play original cartridges on a modern HDMI TV. The new part is mostly convenience: built-in wireless controller support, USB-C power and a redesigned case. They’re not a big leap in picture quality.
So here’s the short answer. If you have the carts and no good way to play them on your TV, these look like an easy recommendation. If you already own the originals, probably not. We haven’t used either console. This is based on Analogue’s product pages and early coverage.
Price, preorders and shipping
- Price: $219.99 each, according to Analogue’s store.
- Preorders: Analogue lists October 19 at 8am PDT on its store and product pages. The Verge’s article gives 9AM PT/11AM ET. Those two times don’t match each other, so go by Analogue’s own listing.
- Shipping: Analogue says December 2026. It hasn’t given an exact date.
- Variants: The Super Nt+ comes in Classic, SF and Black. The Mega Sg+ comes in USA, EU and JP versions.
What’s new compared with the originals
Analogue describes the ”+” models as a continuation of the originals. It says every feature and setting from the old consoles returns. Here’s what’s actually new:
- Wireless controllers. Both consoles have Bluetooth and 2.4GHz built in, with a dedicated pairing button. Analogue says they work with “virtually any 8BitDo controller,” 8BitDo arcade sticks and modern gamepads, with up to two controllers connected. You no longer need a separate dongle in the controller port, a point The Verge also highlights.
- USB-C and USB-A. Power now comes in over USB-C. A new USB-A port is there for Analogue’s DAC (for CRT output) and for charging controllers. Analogue says it doesn’t support data or wired USB controllers.
- Power from the controller. You can turn the console on and off from player one’s controller, wired or wireless.
- Hot-swappable cartridges. Quit a game from the menu and swap carts without powering down.
- Wired controller priority. Plugging in an original-style wired pad takes over from a wireless one.
- New design, OS and packaging. The Verge notes that the consoles still look very similar to the originals.
Output resolution is the same story as before: up to 1080p over HDMI. Analogue lists 480p, 720p and 1080p for NTSC, and 576p, 720p and 1080p for PAL. There’s no 4K. Engadget and The Verge both point out that this differs from the Analogue 3D, Analogue’s Nintendo 64 console, which supports 4K output.
There are also a couple of things the new models lose or don’t have. Analogue says the Super Nt+ doesn’t include a built-in game, unlike the original Super Nt. The Mega Sg+ doesn’t include one either, unlike the original Mega Sg. Neither supports openFPGA, save states or screenshots.
What’s in the box
Super Nt+: the console, an HDMI cable, a USB-C cable, a 30W USB-C power supply and two cartridge cleaners.
Mega Sg+: the same, plus a Master System cartridge adapter and a Sega CD spacer.
No controllers are included. Analogue lists 8BitDo’s SN30 and M30 as matching wireless pads at $29.99 each. Engadget suggests factoring that into the cost if you don’t already have controllers. Your original wired controllers still work.
Compatibility and accessories
Region-free. Both consoles play NTSC and PAL cartridges and can run games in either video standard, according to Analogue.
Super Nt+: Super NES and Super Famicom cartridges. Analogue claims more than 2,200 titles.
Mega Sg+: Genesis and Mega Drive cartridges, plus Master System through the included adapter. Game Gear, Sega My Card, Mark III and SG-1000/SC-3000 games need Analogue’s adapters, sold separately. There’s also an original-style connector for the Sega CD, but you need an original Sega CD or Mega CD unit. Analogue lists the library as “2,200+” in its specs and “2,180+” elsewhere on the same page.
Accessories: Both work with the Analogue DAC for CRT and PVM output. Analogue also sells its cartridge cleaners separately. Analogue’s pages state that the consoles play original cartridges only, not ROM files, and don’t use emulation software.
Who it’s for
Cartridge owners with an HDMI TV. This is the main audience. Old SNES and Genesis consoles weren’t built for modern TVs. A plug-in box that outputs a clean 1080p image and works with wireless pads takes most of the hassle out of playing your own collection.
Collectors with mixed-region carts. Being region-free means Super Famicom and PAL games sit alongside US carts with no extra hardware.
Sega fans with extras. Master System support in the box and a Sega CD connector make the Mega Sg+ a tidy hub, if you have the hardware.
Who should skip it
Owners of the original Super Nt or Mega Sg. Analogue’s own description is that core playback carries over. What you’d pay for is wireless support, USB-C and hot-swapping. If wireless pads are the draw, a wireless receiver that plugs into your existing controller port is another option to look at.
MiSTer owners. MiSTer is an open-source FPGA project with community-made cores for systems including the SNES and Genesis. If you already use one, the Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+ cover much of the same ground, in a dedicated box built around cartridges.
People who just want to play the classics. If you don’t own the cartridges and just want to revisit a few favorites, Nintendo Switch Online is the cheaper legal route. Its standard $19.99-a-year plan includes a Super NES library. Genesis games need the $49.99-a-year Expansion Pack tier. You get a curated selection rather than any cart you own, but it costs far less than $219.99 plus controllers.
Our take
If you still have your cartridges and an HDMI TV, the Super Nt+ or Mega Sg+ looks like one of the easiest ways to play them properly, and built-in wireless support fixes the biggest annoyance of the originals. Budget about $250 with a controller. If you already own the original Super Nt or Mega Sg, you probably don’t need to upgrade unless wireless play matters to you. And if you don’t own carts, Nintendo Switch Online is the cheaper way in.
FAQ
How much do the Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+ cost? $219.99 each. Controllers aren’t included. Analogue lists 8BitDo’s matching wireless pads at $29.99.
When can I preorder, and when do they ship? Analogue lists preorders opening October 19 at 8am PDT, with shipping in December 2026.
Do they play games in 4K? No. Output goes up to 1080p over HDMI.
Will my Japanese or European cartridges work? Yes. Analogue says both consoles are region-free and support NTSC and PAL cartridges.
Sources
- Analogue: Super Nt+
- Analogue: Mega Sg+
- Analogue Store
- The Verge: Analogue is re-releasing its SNES and Genesis consoles with some nice upgrades (October 16, 2026)
- Engadget: Analogue returns to the 16-bit era with the Mega Sg+ and Super Nt+ (October 16, 2026)
- Gizmodo: Analogue’s latest FPGA consoles (October 16, 2026)
- Nintendo: Compare Nintendo Switch Online membership plans
