I don’t regret my purchase - Analogue DUO
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Check out the Vessi StormBurst and their other styles at vessi.com plus get 15% off your entire order Analogue is back with another modern-retro console -- the Analogue Duo! Made for Turbografx 16 and PC engine games, Tanner is here to help David decide if he regrets his pre-order, or if this is the ideal way to play the classic games from yesteryear. Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► PRODUCTS WE USE ON THE SHORTCIRCUIT SET: lmg.gg FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Gamers rejoice 0:55 Design impressions, ports, and included accessories 4:30 Sponsor - Vessi 5:03 Initial tutorial/setup, settings walkthrough 9:03 What's special about FPGA, playing some games 12:33 Pricing and overall thoughts 13:39 Outro
The video opens with an enthusiastic affirmation that this is a golden era for gamers, highlighting the surge of retro devices that make classic titles more accessible and enjoyable. The host introduces the Analogue Duo, a modern retro console designed around the PC Engine and TurboGrafx-16 FPGA architecture, noting its compact form factor relative to other Analogue devices and its honest attempt to replicate the feel of the original hardware. The unboxing reveals a clean package that includes the console, an HDMI output, USB ports, SD card, and a few add-ons, while also calling out a notable omission: no controllers are included in the box. The setup sequence emphasizes ease of use, with a straightforward pairing process for wireless controllers and a quick-start guide that accompanies a pre-loaded SD card for demonstration. The host then pivots to a deeper dive into the hardware philosophy, praising the FPGA approach for near-zero lag and authentic gameplay while comparing to alternatives like the Mister or open FPGA ecosystems, and he tests a few games to illustrate the user experience on modern displays. Overall, the video concludes that the Analogue Duo delivers a polished, ready-to-play experience out of the box, with caveats about price, the need for separate controllers, and the potential for more expansive firmware options in future updates.
Topics · retro gaming · hardware review · technology · fpga emulation · gaming hardware · home entertainment
Questions answered
- What is the Analogue Duo designed to play and how does it implement the hardware?
- The Analogue Duo is built to play PC Engine and TurboGrafx-16 games. It uses an FPGA-based architecture to recreate the original hardware behavior with minimal lag, providing an authentic experience on modern displays.
- Does the package include controllers and what accessories come in the box?
- No controllers are included in the box. The package includes the console, HDMI output, USB ports, an SD card with pre-loaded content, a user guide, and firmware options, but you will need to supply your own controller.
- What are some setup notes or limitations to be aware of before buying?
- Be aware that you may want a separate controller, consider price relative to your budget, and note that while the Duo supports many PC Engine and TurboGrafx-16 games, you might wish to explore additional firmware options or accessories for extended compatibility.