Analogue Nt Mini
| Manufacturer | Analogue |
|---|---|
| Type | Home video game console |
| Release date | January 23, 2017 |
| Introductory price | $449.99[1] |
| Discontinued | 2020 |
| Media | Game cartridges, SD card |
| CPU | Altera Cyclone V |
| Display | HDMI (1080p, 720p, 480p), Analog (RGB, Component, S-video & composite) |
| Sound | 48kHz, 16-bit, digital and analog |
| Connectivity | NES-style controller ports (4), USB, Famicom expansion port, Famicom microphone input, HDMI output, Analog video output, Analog audio output (RCA) |
| Current firmware | 2.3 as of December 12, 2021[2] |
| Predecessor | Analogue Nt |
| Website | www |
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]
History
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b Carter, Chris (6 February 2017). "Review: Analogue Nt mini". Destructoid. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Nt Mini Support". www.analogue.co. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "The powerful and expensive Analogue Nt mini is the NES Classic's arch-rival". 31 January 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ Buckley, S. (February 11, 2017). "The Analogue Nt Mini wants to be the last NES you'll ever buy". Engadget. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ McWhertor, Michael (22 August 2016). "Aluminum NES maker announces smaller, cheaper Analogue Nt mini". Polygon. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
- ^ "Nt mini: Now shipping". www.analogue.co. January 23, 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Complete Guide To Retro Gaming In 2021: The Best Consoles, Controllers, And More". GameSpot. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "Analogue's metal NES returns as a $499 special edition". Engadget. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c Peter, Brown (March 16, 2017). "Analogue Nt Mini Review". GameSpot. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Reeves, Ben; Bertz, Matt; Gwaltney, Javy (May 2017). "Analog NT Mini NES Console". Game Informer. No. 289. p. 46.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "This Is the Best Way to Relive Nintendo's Glory Days". Time. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Hollister, Sean (April 1, 2017). "It's a Nintendo Entertainment System for the modern era". CNET. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ McFerran, Damien (23 July 2017). "Analogue NT Mini review". TechRadar. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "DF Retro Hardware: Analogue Nt Mini review". Eurogamer.net. 5 March 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2022.