Someone has managed to run Zork on the Steam Controller's internal hardware, but it's risky business
A creator has successfully run the classic text adventure game Zork on the internal hardware of a Steam Controller by developing custom firmware. This involved flashing new firmware, which temporarily bricked the controller, and then using a Rust program to emulate an Intel 8080 CPU and the CP/M-80 operating system. While the end result is a playable experience, the process is described as risky and complex, with a real possibility of permanently damaging the device.
- Entities
- Topic: Firmware
- Company: Valve
- Game: Zork
- Platform: Steam Controller
- Topic: DIY Electronics
- Platform: PC
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