If you were happy that Analogue had finally announced the Analogue 3D would start shipping after last year’s preorders, you might want to sit down. According to the company, it’s been delayed again.
I just received an email from Analogue stating that the new shipping window has been moved to Q4 2025. That means if you still have a preorder, you can now hopefully expect to see the console arrive during the holiday season of 2025.
Here’s what Analogue had to say in its message:
Analogue has been moving at maximum pace, processing shipping to everyone who has been patiently waiting. Unexpected, uncommon issues are rare, especially in a negligible degree under esoteric circumstances. We’re ensuring every detail meets our standard.
Nonetheless, we know this sucks. Another delay, announced late, after months of patience. We feel it too. Analogue 3D has been in development for four years, obsessively. It’s at 99%. Hardware, system, packaging, the full kit, have been set for months. The last 1% is where we’re focused.
This has moved our shipping date to Q4, intentionally set conservatively. We’re pushing without pause and appreciate everyone’s patience and trust. Analogue will always deliver, delays or not, it is a commitment to our standard of care.
No specific reason was given for the delay, which makes the situation even more frustrating. At this point, I can’t help but wonder if the company wants people to cancel their preorders, though that’s just speculation on my part.
Either way, it’s another bummer for those who have been patiently waiting for the Analogue 3D. As for me, I think I’m done. I am likely bowing out of retro gaming altogether. Between the high cost of hardware and my rising cost of living, I would rather put that money back into my bank account.
I still wish Analogue the best in finally getting the Analogue 3D released, and I hope everyone who stuck it out eventually gets theirs. But for me, I am out.
