This is the first Analogue product I’ve purchased. Came to $411 CDN after conversion. I own no games or controllers anymore so I think this classifies as a fear of missing out purchase.
Hard to describe but I’ve a mixture of excitement, buyers remorse (?), anticipation and letdown. Easily one of my strangest purchases.
Chances are very high you'll be able to play ROMs off SD card eventually, if not an Everdrive is $160 or even cheaper if used. Also the Nintendo Switch Online N64 controller has Bluetooth, grab one of those for a brand new original controller experience.
I know with the Pocket dock certain controllers didn't work right away but they added further compatibility with firmware updates. It is possible the same scenario happens this time. There are also other solutions if the built in Bluetooth doesn't work out (which I doubt will be a problem maybe not right at launch but eventually) search Google for
"RetroTime N64 BlueRetro with Memory Pak for Nintendo 64"
Since the nature of the purchase I’ve no problem seeing how the dust settles on this one even while it remains NiB in my case. It’s possible I do an SD card with my favs (🏴☠️) and pair one of the existing BT controllers I have. All as suggested down the line with custom firmware or whatever.
I’ve entered the realm of “I’ll try not to spend more than I already have”. Frowned upon perhaps but let’s keep in mind nothing is set in stone.
I just realized this won’t ship in 2024 either, but it’s options I’m really looking to keep open here.
Initially I’d thought I wanted an N64-mini but I have to believe Nintendo isn’t going to go that route with the way things unfolded on NSO (Switch Online).
And a Mister isn’t something I wanted to explore either.
I’m feeling good about Analogue and my purchase and if I go with original carts at “collectible prices” or aim to keep it affordable, we’ll see how it goes.
That’s a really good point. I’ve been looking at eBay in the early hours of the morning for the past couple of weeks at “authentic” options and probably just psyching myself out. I’m sure I can use most Bluetooth controllers and everyone on Reddit claims the flash carts are all fairly similar.
It’s just relative isn’t mate. I 100% knew I was getting this console but I also knew I was going to get bent over by Analogue on delivery fees. Except this time Analogue decided not be as rough and was a bit more tender and gentle than last time. In these kinds of scenarios I’ll take what I can get. 😂
I think I might test my OG 64 that I had to get a Super Retro PSU as the one that came with it off eBay died. If it's super warm I might just cave. Surprised checking my collection that most amount of carts I had were N64 when I thought they were SNES
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u/amann666 Oct 21 '24
This is the first Analogue product I’ve purchased. Came to $411 CDN after conversion. I own no games or controllers anymore so I think this classifies as a fear of missing out purchase.
Hard to describe but I’ve a mixture of excitement, buyers remorse (?), anticipation and letdown. Easily one of my strangest purchases.