Analogue 3D Nintendo 64 Remake Postponed Again Due to Tariffs, Now Expected in Late August

Alright, buckle up because we’re diving into the wacky saga of Analogue and their latest toy that’s got retro gamers buzzing. So, here’s the scoop: they’re working on revamping the Nintendo 64, calling it the Analogue 3D now. But, surprise twist! It’s delayed. Again. No idea whose genius idea this was, but the launch is now shuffled to “late August.” Last I checked, they blamed some shifty new tariffs for the monkey wrench in their plans. Honestly, tariffs? What a curveball. Anyway, they said, “Don’t worry, guys, your pre-order price is safe. No extra costs. We’ve got your back.” Hmm, we’ll see about that.

Now if you’re one of those folks who’ve had faith and have pre-ordered already… well, I feel ya. They’ve said you can cancel and get your money back if this rollercoaster’s making you queasy. But let’s be real, who’s really going to do that when prices might skyrocket once these puppies go on general sale? I mean, we’ve all been there, right? Getting caught in the loop of promises and delays.

Just to give you a rundown, this whole Analogue 3D dream was teased way back in 2023, got a formal shoutout in 2024, and pre-orders were hinted to be fulfilled by Q1 2025. Then, without much of a heads-up, they nudged that timeline up to July. Now, here we are, drifting into August with crossed fingers. Feels like waiting for a bus — you think it’s coming, but who knows when.

A brief detour here — the hardware itself is a love letter to the original N64, complete with that retro charm and modern flair. We’re talking 4K HDMI output, support for all sorts of game cartridges worldwide, and even perfect recreations of CRT displays. Nostalgia on steroids. Oh, and did I mention it’s packing wireless support but also keeps those classic controller ports? Nice touch.

A note on how it functions: unlike other modern retro consoles, it doesn’t rely on software emulation. There’s this nifty FPGA chip inside — a bit of tech wizardry that mimics the original hardware down to the transistor level. Crazy, right?

Last but not least, while it won’t play ROM files, you can slap in your old-school game cartridges. Legal gray area? Maybe. Will hardcore gamers exploit backup systems like the NEO N64 Myth Cart? I’d bet my chips on it. Analogue’s been solid with their retro builds — remember the ‘Pocket’ or those consoles for SNES aficionados?

Anyway, if you’re as hyped as I am for this — hang tight. And hey, keep up with the news so you can hear all the juicy updates when, or if, they roll out. Here’s hoping for no more curveballs!