Analogue Interactive, known for its walnut and ash Neo Geo systems and Analogue Neo Geo arcade sticks, has started taking preorders for its latest creation, the Analogue Nt.

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The Analogue Nt is machined from a single block of 6061 aluminum alloy, and inside that smooth metal shell lies the soul of old-school Nintendo. Built with the same CPU used in the NES and Famicom, "the Analogue Nt is the only NES on the market that is built with original hardware," says Analogue Interactive's website.The machine plays original NES game cartridges, as well as Famicom carts, and accepts all original NES and Famicom add-ons, including original controllers, zappers, and even less well-known peripherals like the Famicom 3D System.As Chris Taber, Analogue's owner, explained, the Analogue Nt 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."The system doesn't come cheap, however. At $500 USD, this seems to be a machine built for only the most dedicated and hardcore retro gaming purists. For an additional $50, retro enthusiasts can have their Analogue Nt in their choice of four anodized colors, red, blue, black or pink.

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