Analogue 3D Firmware 1.3.0 Introduces Save-State “Memories” Feature

Analogue released firmware version 1.3.0 for the Analogue 3D console, introducing a “Memories” save-state system that lets players capture game progress at any moment. The update adds hotkeys for creating and loading Memories, supports both 8BitDo’s 64 Controller and the original Nintendo 64 controller, and permits up to 20 save files per game. When the limit is reached, the oldest Memory is automatically removed unless the user pins it. The firmware also improves menu speed and fixes a rare “Play Cartridge” option failure.

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Memories first appeared on the Analogue Pocket handheld in 2022 and was later promoted as a forthcoming feature for the Analogue 3D. Although highlighted during the console’s announcement, the save-state capability was omitted from the launch firmware when the Analogue 3D shipped in November 2025. Firmware 1.3.0 therefore fulfills the promise made at the product’s introduction.

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Each game can store a maximum of 20 Memories; creating a new Memory beyond this limit triggers automatic deletion of the oldest entry. Users may pin individual Memories to prevent removal. Hotkey commands enable instant creation and loading without navigating menus. The feature works with both 8BitDo’s 64 Controller and the original Nintendo 64 controller. Additional changes speed menu navigation when switching ODMs and virtual Paks, and resolve intermittent disabling of the “Play Cartridge” option.

Analogue's Latest 3D Update Finally Brings Save States To N64

Analogue says the 1.3.0 firmware delivers the long-awaited Memories system, expanding the console’s capabilities beyond traditional cartridge saves. The company highlights that hotkeys streamline the save-state workflow and that pinning safeguards critical moments. Analogue also notes performance enhancements and fixes for bugs reported by users, including occasional failures of the “Play Cartridge” menu entry. The update is available for download from Analogue’s website.

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Observers point out that the Memories feature was missing from the console’s launch firmware, delaying a capability that had been advertised during the Analogue 3D announcement. The delay is noted as a shortcoming, especially as both the standard and limited-edition colorways have remained out of stock since launch, limiting access to the new functionality for prospective buyers. No official comment on the stock situation appears in the update announcement.

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• “Analogue is adding a bit of "modern convenience" to its contemporary remake of the Nintendo 64 with its latest update.” — Analogue, company statement

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• “0 version of Analogue's 3DOS, players get the ability to quicksave whenever they want thanks to the company's "signature save-state system" called Memories.” — Analogue, product description

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• “Each game currently supports up to 20 Memories.” — Analogue, update notes

Analogue's Latest 3D Update Finally Brings Save States To N64