NES Redesign to Make Your Old Games Look Better on New TVs

You just scored an NES and a box of old games at a yard sale. You can hardly contain your excitement at the acquisition of this retro treasure trove. Upon arriving at your home, you dust off the A/V cables and set to hooking it up to your TV. But there's a small problem...

If you've ever plugged an old console into a modern HDTV, then you know the heartbreak that comes with seeing your favorite digital creations of yore delivered through the low quality A/V connection of the NES. The once familiar and vibrant graphics become clouded, muddied imitations when displayed on an HDTV. This leaves retro gamers with limited choices: either buy an old CRT at a thrift store, or skate the legal razor that is ROM emulation.

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That is, until now. The Analogue Nt bridges the gap between usability and quality, between modern televisions and the bulky CRTs of old.

Christopher Taber, owner of Analogue, explains it: "It is an RGB NES, so it outputs literally the highest quality analog video signals possible. This translates to perfect compatibility with modern TVs while retaining compatibility with old school CRTs, and high quality monitors. It doesn't get any better. It's as perfect as retro gaming can get."

Unlike similar devices, says Taber, "there is no emulation. The Analogue Nt is the only aftermarket NES system available that is not emulated." The Analogue Nt is designed around the "heart and brain of the original NES. We've completely reengineered the original NES while remaining true to the original hardware. This means you’ll be experiencing the NES with the hardware it was designed to be played with."

According to the manufacturer's website, the Analogue Nt is "precision fabricated from a solid block of aircraft grade aluminum," and adds "there will be wood, too." It also plays both NES and Famicom games, "some of the most significant games ever created."

The system supports four player play and Analogue Interactive will begin taking orders at the end of this month on its website.

Exciting development for retro enthusiasts, or are you fine with an old 80 lbs. CRT in your game space? Join the discussion in the comments.

Seth Macy is a freelance writer and podcaster. Follow him on Twitter @sethmacy and MyIGN at sethgmacy.

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