The Analogue 3D is finally getting save states

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A firmware update adds save states to the Analogue 3D console, allowing players to save progress at any point.

<figure> <img alt="Several N64 cartridges stacked on top of the Analogue 3D console." data-caption="If you’re not staying on top of Analogue 3D updates, now’s the time to start. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge" data-portal-copyright="Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/257891_Analogue_3D_AKrales_0240.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> If you’re not staying on top of Analogue 3D updates, now’s the time to start. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge </figcaption> </figure> <p class="has-text-align-none">Analogue has <a href="https://x.com/analogue/status/2055319098075000839?s=20">released a new firmware update</a> for its <a href="https://www.theverge.com/games/822849/analogue-3d-review-n64">Analogue 3D console</a> that adds the Memories save state feature. Memories, which was first introduced with its <a href="https://www.theverge.com/22831589/analogue-pocket-review">handheld Analogue Pocket</a>, allows you to save at any moment and resume from that exact spot later on, rather than having to reach a specific point in a game to save your progress. The feature should also help reduce some headaches with saving game progress on the Analogue 3D as its Virtual Controller Pak option still isn't available when using original or wired N64 controllers.</p> <p class="has-text-align-none">Although the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AnalogueInc/comments/1p1ztzc/comment/nptomkl/">feature was announced</a> when the company first <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/16/24265587/analogue-3d-nintendo-64-price-preorder-date">shared all the details about its 4K Nintendo 64</a> i …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/931615/analogue-3d-nintendo-64-console-memories-save-state">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>
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# The Analogue 3D is finally getting save states Source: [https://www.theverge.com/tech/931615/analogue-3d-nintendo-64-console-memories-save-state](https://www.theverge.com/tech/931615/analogue-3d-nintendo-64-console-memories-save-state) [Skip to main content](https://www.theverge.com/tech/931615/analogue-3d-nintendo-64-console-memories-save-state#content) A new firmware update for Analogue’s 4K N64 clone will let you save your progress at any point during a game\. A new firmware update for Analogue’s 4K N64 clone will let you save your progress at any point during a game\. by May 15, 2026, 6:43 PM UTC ![Review of the Analogue 3D](https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/257891_Analogue_3D_AKrales_0240.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&w=2400) ![Review of the Analogue 3D](https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/257891_Analogue_3D_AKrales_0240.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&w=2400) [![Andrew Liszewski](https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/ANDREW_LISZEWSKI_BLURPLE.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&w=96)](https://www.theverge.com/authors/andrew-liszewski) Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid\. Analogue has[released a new firmware update](https://x.com/analogue/status/2055319098075000839?s=20)for its[Analogue 3D console](https://www.theverge.com/games/822849/analogue-3d-review-n64)that adds the Memories save state feature\. Memories, which was first introduced with its[handheld Analogue Pocket](https://www.theverge.com/22831589/analogue-pocket-review), allows you to save at any moment and resume from that exact spot later on, rather than having to reach a specific point in a game to save your progress\. The feature should also help reduce some headaches with saving game progress on the Analogue 3D as its Virtual Controller Pak option still isn’t available when using original or wired N64 controllers\. Although the[feature was announced](https://www.reddit.com/r/AnalogueInc/comments/1p1ztzc/comment/nptomkl/)when the company first[shared all the details about its 4K Nintendo 64](https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/16/24265587/analogue-3d-nintendo-64-price-preorder-date)in October 2024, Analogue later confirmed that features like Memories and screenshots wouldn’t be available until a later update\. Screenshots still aren’t available, but Memories can be added with the[1\.3\.0 firmware update that can be downloaded here](https://www.analogue.co/support/3d/firmware/1.3.0), and[installed using this guide](https://www.analogue.co/support/3d/guide/getting-started#updating-3dos)\. Other welcome updates to the Analogue 3D added this year include[better support for multi\-title flash carts](https://www.analogue.co/support/3d/firmware/1.2.4), allowing the console to detect when players switched to a different game so individual Virtual Controller Pak saves would be created, and[improved HDR capabilities](https://www.analogue.co/support/3d/firmware/1.2.5)that better emulated the look of old school CRT TVs on modern OLED displays\. **Follow topics and authors**from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates\. - Andrew Liszewski ## The Verge Daily A free daily digest of the news that matters most\.

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