Analogue Revives Lost N64 History With Prototype Limited Edition 3D Consoles
The FPGA-based hardware returns in five transparent colorways that Nintendo manufactured but never released to the public.
Summary
- Analogue has unveiled its latest run of limited edition 3D consoles, drawing direct inspiration from unreleased N64 prototype colorways manufactured in the late ’90s
- The new range features five transparent finishes (Ghost, Glacier, Extreme Green, Ocean, and Atomic Purple) each meticulously color-matched to the original shelved prototypes.
- Launching in highly limited quantities, the systems retail for $299.99 USD and include color-matched cables, power adapters, and 16GB SD cards
Analogue is set to release its most nostalgic collection yet with the Analogue 3D Prototype Limited Editions, a series of FPGA-based N64 consoles finished in “lost” Nintendo colorways. Scheduled for release on February 9, these versions move beyond the previously released Funtastic range to replicate five specific injection-molded prototypes that were market-tested by Nintendo of Europe but ultimately buried. Each unit features a modern backbone capable of 4K output while perfectly mimicking the aesthetic of hardware that hasn’t been seen outside of private collections for three decades.
The Prototype Limited Editions serve as a high-fidelity tribute to Nintendo’s experimental mid-’90s era. Analogue spent over a year reverse-engineering the exact plastic formulations to recreate the transparent shells of Extreme Green, Ocean, Ghost, Glacier, and the fan-favorite Atomic Purple. Unlike standard emulation, the 3D’s architecture provides a hardware-level recreation of original N64 circuitry, ensuring zero input lag and 100% cartridge compatibility for the entire library.
To complete the retro experience, Analogue has partnered again with 8BitDo to offer color-matched wireless 64 Bluetooth controllers. These matching peripherals retail for $44.99 USD each and are designed to complement the translucent aesthetic of the consoles. While the consoles themselves are scheduled to begin shipping within 24 to 48 hours of purchase, the 8BitDo controllers are currently slated for their first shipments in April 2026.
The Analogue 3D Prototype Limited Editions go on sale February 9 exclusively through the Analogue webstore.
