After completely removing and formatting a new sd card, and loading firmware 3.0, I was able to get it to finally boot. I also dl'd from the Analogue dropbox. However, it does have its downs. It can randomly crash (seemingly whenever it feels like it), and is without most of the newer features.
Oh, one thing I did have to do, was load the N8 in a normal NES until it booted, then I removed it and it booted in the Analogue. It wouldn't boot before I did this. It seems most of the library works, but like I said, it randomly crashes, which isn't going to do much for you, since savestates are not on firmware 3.0.
I also hope something can be done.
-Point