Analogue Ships 1.3.0 Update for 3D Console, Adding Save States

4 articles · Updated · The Verge · May 15

Firmware 1.3.0 adds Analogue’s Memories feature to the Analogue 3D, letting players save and resume at any point in an N64 game.
The update eases a key pain point because the console’s Virtual Controller Pak option still does not work with original or wired N64 controllers.
Memories was promised when Analogue detailed the 4K N64 clone in October 2024, but the company later delayed it and screenshots to a future update.
Other 2026 software upgrades have improved multi-title flash-cart support and HDR tuning aimed at recreating CRT-style visuals on modern OLED TVs.

With a cheaper N64 clone arriving, is Analogue's save state update enough to justify its premium price?

As Nintendo hides classics behind subscriptions, are premium consoles the only way to play many licensed N64 games?