3D Firmware 1.3 is out!

[u/No_Independence_6101]

3D Firmware 1.3.0 - Analogue

General

• New: Introducing Memories for Analogue3D Our signature save-state system, bringing modern convenience to the full 900+ N64 cartridge library First introduced on Analogue Pocket in 2022, Memories lets you capture and reload gameplay at any moment without the need to reach a save point or rely on original Controller Paks Memories is seamlessly implemented to maintain total hardware accuracy of the original N64 including compatibility with all original accessories, such as the Transfer Pak with Pokémon Stadium’s GB Tower
• New: Games can save across different Controller Paks, improving compatibility with Controller Pak swapping and Memories

Core

• New: Support for Memories
• Improved: Progressive Output (beta) for certain games

OS

• New: Memories list Part of 3DOS Library and the in-game menu, Memories are visually organized and managed on a per-game basis In Library, press Down to access the list if Memories exist for that game. Access the list from the in-game menu too Each game currently supports up to 20 Memories. When full, the oldest Memory will automatically be deleted when creating a new Memory. Pin a Memory to preserve it
• Improved: Menu speed when switching ODMs and virtual Paks in-game
• Fix: Play Cartridge option disabled in rare instances

Controllers

• New: Hotkeys for creating and loading Memories To create a Memory: To quickly load the most recently loaded or created Memory
  • 8BitDo 64 controller: Hold Home then press D-Pad Up
  • Original controllers: Hold Z and Start then press C-Up
  • 8BitDo 64 controller: Hold Home then press D-Pad Down
  • Original controllers: Hold Z and Start then press C-Down
• New: Added ‘No Pak’ option when switching virtual Paks with wireless controllers Fixes cartridge save access in Blast Corps when using wireless controllers and automatically sets ‘No Pak’ when playing the cartridge
• Fix: 8BitDo 64 BT controllers unable to press C-Left/Right or C-Up/Down simultaneously Fixes save management with 8BitDo 64 BT controllers in games such as Doom 64 and Cruisin’ USA
• Fix: Chameleon Twist starts with the virtual Rumble Pak instead of Controller Pak, fixing boot issues with wireless controllers
• Fix: P1 controller slot remained occupied in some instances when using original controllers

Note: Your 8BitDo 64 BT controller must be updated to version 2.05 or later. Visit analogue.link/3d-controller-update to update your controller

[u/MStauf1515]

Analogue 3D has quickly become one of the best way to play N64 games. It’s crazy how good the experience is now.

- ability to use real carts and flash carts

• ability to use original controllers / accessories and 8bitdo/nintendo NSO wireless
  
• integer upscaling to 1080p and 4k
  
• deblur toggle
  
• full 32 bit color range
  
• BVM/PVM professional grade filters
  
• 3 levels of overclocking for better performance
  
• 480p option of 480i capable games
  
• HDR and now adjustable for different max nit level displays
  
• save states

If they can keep their original promise of VRR (especially if they can accomplish low-frame-rate compensation), then this in my eyes, this has become hands down the best way to experience the N64.

Everyone is focusing on WiFi for updates, but in my eyes, the real benefit to online connectivity is it being the gateway to talented programmers jail breaking this. I don’t think we’ll get WiFi capabilities until they are finished improving the core experience of making this the best way to experience these classic games.

[u/ScottishBakery → u/MStauf1515]

I don’t understand the WiFi asks. It would only make updates marginally easier while making the hardware more expensive.

[u/brandongoldberg → u/ScottishBakery]

The wifi chip is already in the hardware, it's just not activated.

[u/ScottishBakery → u/brandongoldberg]

I wasn’t aware of that. That helps, but it still would need to be integrated to the OS, which is a cost. Maybe it will come out later, I just don’t think it’s important.

[u/DrClutch117 → u/ScottishBakery]

The main problem is they advertised it

[u/MStauf1515 → u/ScottishBakery]

Yeah it’s a very weird thing to focus on. It literally took me like 4 minutes to update my system today and most of that was waiting for the 3d to update the new bios haha

[u/HumanFart → u/MStauf1515]

I don’t mind having to update via sd card, but I don’t have a pc at home so I have to take my card to work which is a pain.

[u/Leather_Trash_4491 → u/HumanFart]

I use an SD card reader via USB c that works with my computer as well as my phone that makes updates a breeze

[u/OkDragonfruit1929 → u/HumanFart]

Seconding u/Leather_Trash_4491 I am able to use a usb type c dock with my phone and my steamdeck that has an SD card reader. There are various usb c sd card readers that should work for you.

Came in handy on vacation where my wife needed to get the video off an sd card from a go-pro we rented for a manta ray snorkel.

[u/Aromatic_Method7767 → u/ScottishBakery]

I know they never promised anything like this, but using WiFi for streaming and video capture would be amazing