Analogue Nt Mini

The Analogue Nt Mini is a video game console designed and manufactured by Analogue It was designed to play games for the Nintendo Entertainment System and the Famicom, like the original Analogue Nt.[3] Unlike the former, the Nt Mini uses an FPGA for processing.[4]

Analogue Nt Mini
ManufacturerAnalogue
TypeHome video game console
Release dateJanuary 23, 2017
Introductory price$449.99[1]
Discontinued2020
MediaGame cartridges, SD card
CPUAltera Cyclone V
DisplayHDMI (1080p, 720p, 480p), Analog (RGB, Component, S-video & composite)
Sound48kHz, 16-bit, digital and analog
ConnectivityNES-style controller ports (4), USB, Famicom expansion port, Famicom microphone input, HDMI output, Analog video output, Analog audio output (RCA)
Current firmware2.3 as of December 12, 2021 (2021-12-12)[2]
PredecessorAnalogue Nt
Websitewww.analogue.co/nt-mini

History

The Analogue Nt Mini was announced in August 2016.[5]

The system cost $449.99 at launch,[1] with the first consoles being shipped on January 23, 2017.[6]

The final production run of both the Analogue Nt Mini[7] and the Analogue Nt Mini Noir Edition occurred in 2020.[8] Delays in shipping this edition lead this console to notably experience a significant increase in price in the European Union due to a larger trade dispute later in 2020.[9]

Hardware

The Nt Mini uses an Altera Cyclone V FPGA processor.[10][11] Kevin Horton was a lead developer in programming the FPGA.[10][12]

The Nt Mini features a 1080p HDMI, analog video (RGB, Component, S-Video, & Composite), analog audio (48 kHz 16-bit),[13] original NES-style controller ports, a Famicom expansion port, and a Famicom microphone input.[14] Like its predecessor, the Nt Mini's enclosure is made of an aluminum alloy[15] uni-body enclosure manufactured from 6061 aluminum.[16]

Game selection occurs via cartridge or by an SD card slot.[10] New firmware can also be loaded using the SD card slot.[17]

References
  1. Carter, Chris (6 February 2017). "Review: Analogue Nt mini". Destructoid. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  2. "Nt Mini Support". www.analogue.co. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  3. "The powerful and expensive Analogue Nt mini is the NES Classic's arch-rival". 31 January 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  4. Buckley, S. (February 11, 2017). "The Analogue Nt Mini wants to be the last NES you'll ever buy". Engadget. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  5. McWhertor, Michael (22 August 2016). "Aluminum NES maker announces smaller, cheaper Analogue Nt mini". Polygon. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  6. "Nt mini: Now shipping". www.analogue.co. January 23, 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  7. "Complete Guide To Retro Gaming In 2021: The Best Consoles, Controllers, And More". GameSpot. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  8. "Analogue's metal NES returns as a $499 special edition". Engadget. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  9. Scullion, Chris (26 November 2020). "Watch Out, Europe - Importing Consoles From The U.S. Just Got A Lot More Expensive". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  10. Peter, Brown (March 16, 2017). "Analogue Nt Mini Review". GameSpot. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  11. Reeves, Ben; Bertz, Matt; Gwaltney, Javy (May 2017). "Analog NT Mini NES Console". Game Informer. No. 289. p. 46.
  12. McFerran, Damien (20 June 2017). "Hardware: Analogue NT Mini Review - Not Just The Best NES Clone, It's Much More Besides". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  13. "This Is the Best Way to Relive Nintendo's Glory Days". Time. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  14. Webster, Andrew (26 January 2017). "The Analogue Nt mini NES supports Game Genie cheat codes, controller hotkeys, and more". The Verge. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  15. Hollister, Sean (April 1, 2017). "It's a Nintendo Entertainment System for the modern era". CNET. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  16. McFerran, Damien (23 July 2017). "Analogue NT Mini review". TechRadar. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  17. "DF Retro Hardware: Analogue Nt Mini review". Eurogamer.net. 5 March 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
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