Analogue 3D Delayed Again Due to Tariffs, Frustrating Nintendo 64 Fans
▼ Summary
– The Analogue 3D retro console, priced at $250, promises an authentic Nintendo 64 experience on modern displays but has faced multiple shipping delays, now pushed to late August due to tariffs.
– Analogue announced it will absorb the increased costs from new tariffs, ensuring preorder prices remain unchanged for customers.
– New import taxes ranging from 25-40% on goods from East Asian countries, announced on July 7, impacted the shipping timeline of the Analogue 3D.
– The Analogue 3D uses FPGA technology to replicate original Nintendo 64 hardware, supports original cartridges and controllers, and upscales games to 4K with CRT effects.
– Originally slated for early 2025, the console’s release shifted to Q3 2025, with Analogue confident this will be the final delay before customer shipments and reviews begin.
Fans eagerly awaiting the Analogue 3D, a premium retro console designed to revive the Nintendo 64 experience, face another setback as unexpected tariffs push back the release date. The highly anticipated system, which sold out quickly after its announcement, was initially slated for early 2025 but has now been delayed until late August. Analogue confirmed the delay in a recent update, assuring customers that despite rising import costs, preorder prices would remain unchanged.
The sudden shift comes after new tariffs were imposed on electronics imported from several East Asian countries, including Japan and China, where many components for the Analogue 3D are sourced. These taxes, ranging from 25% to 40%, forced the company to reassess its shipping timeline just days after some buyers were told their consoles would arrive by July’s end. Analogue has opted to absorb the additional costs rather than pass them on to consumers, but the delay has left retro gaming enthusiasts frustrated after multiple postponements.
What sets the Analogue 3D apart from other retro consoles is its use of FPGA technology, which replicates the original Nintendo 64 hardware with near-perfect accuracy instead of relying on software emulation. This approach ensures authentic gameplay while adding modern enhancements like 4K upscaling and CRT-style visual effects. Unlike many plug-and-play retro systems, the Analogue 3D supports original cartridges and controllers, making it a must-have for purists.
Originally targeting a Q1 2025 launch, the console’s release was later pushed to Q2 and now early Q3. While Analogue remains optimistic that this will be the final delay, the repeated setbacks have tested fans’ patience. Meanwhile, competitors like ModRetro, backed by Palmer Luckey, are preparing their own Nintendo 64-inspired hardware, adding pressure for Analogue to deliver on its promises. With reviews expected to go live in late August, the wait to see if the Analogue 3D lives up to expectations may finally be over.
(Source: kotaku)
