Analogue Manuals & User Guides

Analogue, Inc. is a prestigious American manufacturer of video game hardware, renowned for using Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology to recreate classic gaming consoles with reference-quality accuracy. Unlike traditional emulation, Analogue's systems—such as the Analogue Pocket, Duo, Mega Sg, and Super Nt—interact with original game cartridges and peripherals on a hardware level, ensuring zero lag and total compatibility.

Based in Seattle, Washington, the company is dedicated to the preservation of video game history, offering modern hardware solutions that breathe new life into legacy media. Their products support a wide range of systems including the Game Boy family, TurboGrafx-16, NES, and SNES, often featuring high-definition video output, high-fidelity audio, and premium build quality.

• How do I update the firmware on my Analogue Pocket or Duo?

  To update the firmware (Analogue OS), download the latest firmware .bin file from the Analogue support webפּלאַץ. נאָכמאַכן די file to the root directory of a FAT or exFAT formatted SD card, insert it into the console, and power it on. The update process will start automatically.

• What cartridge systems are compatible with the Analogue Pocket?

  Out of the box, the Analogue Pocket is compatible with the entire library of Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges. Adapters are available separately for Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket Color, Atari Lynx, and TurboGrafx-16 cartridges.

• Does the Analogue Duo connect to a TV?

  Yes, the Analogue Duo outputs video and audio via HDMI to modern displays and televisions. It supports lag-free playback and includes various display modes to simulate original CRT screens.

• Can I use wireless controllers with Analogue consoles?

  Yes, modern Analogue consoles like the Duo and the Analogue Dock support Bluetooth and 2.4g wireless controllers, including 8BitDo controllers, allowing for wireless gameplay.

• Is emulation used in Analogue consoles?

  No, Analogue consoles use FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) technology to engineer the hardware to function exactly like the original systems, providing zero lag and full hardware compatibility without software emulation.