In the world of high-end retro gaming, few companies command attention quite like Analogue. Known for its FPGA-based systems that replicate classic hardware with near-perfect accuracy, the company has announced its latest drop: the Analogue 3D ‘Prototype’ Limited Edition. This release goes beyond simple nostalgia, digging into the archives to resurrect Nintendo 64 colorways that were manufactured decades ago but never saw a retail shelf.
Set to launch on February 9, 2026, these consoles represent a deep cut for collectors, bringing to life a specific chapter of hardware history that was previously known only to industry insiders and dedicated archivists.
What are the new Analogue 3D Prototype colors?
The new collection features five distinct translucent colorways: Ghost, Glacier, Extreme Green, Ocean, and Atomic Purple. While casual fans might recognize the aesthetic of the translucent ‘Funtastic’ series that defined the late 90s, these specific hues are historically significant deviations.
According to research provided by Analogue and the collector community, these colors are based on actual prototypes manufactured by Nintendo of Europe in the 1990s. While they were produced as test units, they were ultimately shelved and never brought to market. Analogue claims to have spent over a year perfectly color-matching these unreleased shells to the original preserved prototypes.
Of particular note is the Atomic Purple console. While the Atomic Purple controller was one of the most ubiquitous accessories of the N64 era, a fully translucent Atomic Purple console was never released at retail. The retail purple console, known as ‘Grape,’ featured a different hue and opacity. This release marks the first time a console matching the iconic controller has been made available to the public, albeit via third-party hardware.
The consoles feature matching power adapters, cables, and a preinstalled 16GB SD card. To complete the aesthetic, Analogue has once again partnered with peripheral maker 8BitDo to release color-matched versions of the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth controller, which will be sold separately.
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