Analogue announces Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+ with built-in wireless controller support
The $220 cartridge-playing consoles add wireless connections and updated ports. Preorders are planned for October 19, with shipping expected in December.
Analogue announced the Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+ on October 16, 2026, updating its Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis cartridge consoles with built-in wireless controller support. The $220 systems are intended for people who want to play their original games on a modern TV without a separate wireless adapter.
The new systems use FPGA processors to recreate the functions of the original consoles rather than running games through software emulation, The Verge reported. Owners still need original cartridges: the consoles do not come with a library of games, according to Engadget.
What changes on the Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+
Both consoles now have Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless connections for controllers, eliminating the need for a controller-port dongle. A connected primary controller can turn a console on or off remotely, while wired controllers remain supported. Engadget reported that gamepads are not included in the purchase price.
Analogue has also added USB-C power and a USB-A port. Video output reaches 1080p, according to The Verge; these 16-bit systems do not add the 4K output offered by Analogue's Nintendo 64-focused Analogue 3D. The cases have been redesigned, and Engadget reported that the consoles run a new operating system and include an SD card slot.
Cartridges can be changed without fully shutting down the console, though users must first leave the game through a menu, The Verge reported. Engadget said Analogue claims each system supports more than 2,200 games across regions. The Mega Sg+ retains its Sega CD connector and includes a Master System adapter, extending its use beyond Genesis cartridges.
Price, preorders and planned shipping
Analogue plans to open preorders for both consoles on October 19. Engadget listed an 8 a.m. Pacific start, while The Verge listed 9 a.m. Pacific, leaving the exact opening hour unclear. Engadget rounded the price to $220; The Verge listed it as $219.99. Shipping is expected to begin in December 2026.
The Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+ revisit Analogue's earlier cartridge-playing consoles, adding built-in wireless connections and updated ports while keeping the original games and controllers usable. For buyers, the cost depends in part on what they already own: cartridges are required, and anyone without a compatible controller will need to obtain one separately.
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Sources and context
- Analogue returns to the 16-bit era with the Mega Sg+ and Super Nt+Engadget (Will Shanklin)
- Analogue is re-releasing its SNES and Genesis consoles with some nice upgradesThe Verge (Andrew Liszewski)
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