Analogue Duo

High Energy. Zero Emulation. Duo.

Introducing Analogue Duo
The Higher Energy Analogue System.

You've always known what to expect from a video game system, until now. Duo is a reimagined all-in-one console for the most overlooked classics. Compatible with nearly every NEC format: TurboGrafx-16, PC Engine, SuperGrafx, and CD variants. 1080p. Zero lag. Bluetooth. 2.4g. Built with FPGA. Runs on DuoOS. No emulation. No compromises.

Analogue Duo

Duo does it all.
Hucards & CD-ROM2.

Duo is the ultimate all-in-one NEC video game system. Duo features an original-style cartridge slot, controller port and CD-ROM drive. This means it is compatible with all game formats: Hucards, TurboChips, and CD-ROM. Plus the original hardware and accessories.

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Analogue Duo ports

We're Preserving Video Game History with FPGA Hardware.

Unlike traditional emulators that mimic console behavior through software, FPGA recreates the original hardware at the circuit level. It doesn't just simulate—it behaves exactly like the original system, delivering unparalleled accuracy, flawless timing, and true-to-life performance.

Physical Compatibility

Physical Compatibility

FPGA:

Can directly interface with original cartridges, discs and accessories because it recreates the console at the electrical + timing level. Everything behaves like original hardware.

Emulator:

Runs in software, cannot directly speak to cartridges or many accessories without hacks/adapters. Mainly designed for ROM files and not physical hardware.

Zero Lag

Zero Lag

FPGA:

Inputs are processed nearly instantly by the hardware itself. You get a responsive experience that mirrors original console behavior, down to the frame.

Emulator:

Input travels through multiple software layers, often adding noticeable delay between button press and on-screen action even with optimizations.

Perfect Sound

Perfect Sound

FPGA:

Recreates the original audio hardware at the signal level, ensuring every tone, envelope, and timing nuance sounds exactly as the developers intended.

Emulator:

Audio timing and mixing can drift, resulting in missing notes, incorrect pitch, or noisy samples especially in games with custom sound chips or effects.

Reference Quality

Reference Quality

FPGA:

Each processor (CPU, VDP) is cycle accurate, executing in parallel at original speeds. Original CD's operate at critical perfect timing for game compatibility. Even the most exotic programming works identically.

Emulator:

CPU and VDP timing are approximated and often tied to the host system rather than original clocks. CD-ROM² streaming is buffered and abstracted, leading to potential audio desync, loading inconsistencies, or stutter.

Twice the Wireless
and Wired Too.

8Bitdo PCE Controller

With Duo, you have the power to choose how to connect. Bluetooth and 2.4g are built right in. Sync up any wireless 8BitDo Bluetooth or 2.4g controller directly to Duo for wireless play. Up to 5 player support. No receivers required.

You can even connect controllers directly via an original-style port and the wired USB ports, too.

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Analogue Pocket Adapter

Turbografx-16 on Pocket.
Play it here, play it anywhere.

TurboGrafx-16, PC Engine & SuperGrafx are coming to Pocket. For the first time since the original TurboExpress in 1990, you can play the entire 16-bit library of TurboGrafx-16, PC Engine & SuperGrafx games anywhere with Pocket.

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Analogue. Where the
system gets its Energy.

Analogue Duo Input Output
Analogue Duo USA & JPN

Available in
2 Colorways

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Technical
Specification

Compatibility
  • HuCARDS & TURBOCHIP, CD-ROM², SUPER CD-ROM², ARCADE CD-ROM²
  • Region Free
  • Worldwide Compatibility (PSU: 50-60hz, 100-240 volts)
Video
  • HDMI 1080p/720p/480p
  • NTSC & PAL Support
  • Lag free, zero signal degradation
Audio
  • 48KHz 16 bit
  • Digital audio via HDMI
  • Headphone jack, 3.5mm with volume wheel
Other Features
  • Scanline options
  • Scaler options
  • Horizontal position adjust
  • Horizontal stretch
  • Vertical position stretch
  • & more
Special Features
  • Original-style hucard/turbochip cartridge slot
  • Original-style PC Engine controller port
  • CD-ROM drive
  • 2x USB for wired controllers and accessories
  • SD card firmware updating [via Duo's SD card slot]
  • Bluetooth, 2.4g and 2 USB inputs
8BitDo PCE Gamepad w/ 2.4g wireless receiver
  • 20hr Battery Life
  • Auto sleep mode after 15min
  • Lag free
  • Includes 2.4g wireless receiver (not required for use with Duo)
Duo Dimensions
  • 177mm length
  • 267mm wide
  • 34.7mm
Analogue Duo
  1. Analogue Duo plays legacy game cartridges via an original-style cartridge slot. Analogue Duo does not play copyrighted rom files.
  2. Analogue Duo is not designed using software emulation. It is designed using a specialty hardware chip called an FPGA, which operates on a transistor level.
  3. Analogue Duo does not infringe on any copyright or trademarks.
  4. All games are showcased to illustrate compatibility with Analogue Duo. All trademarks and copyrights visualised for compatibility are the property of their respective owners.
  5. Analogue Duo does not operate utilizing bios files from any other entities. Analogue designs all hardware.
  6. Analogue Duo does not support openFPGA.