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My MiSTer FPGA is better than your MiSTer FPGA – here’s how to build the ultimate, ultimate retro gaming rig
This guide details how to build an ultimate MiSTer FPGA retro gaming rig by modifying its hardware for a more robust and aesthetically pleasing setup. It covers integrating a DE-10 Nano board into custom 3D-printed cases, selecting appropriate screens and keyboards, and adding features like NFC readers for game loading.
30 years later, here's how I still play N64 games on the original console, fancy FPGA remakes, and handhelds
This guide explores various methods for playing Nintendo 64 games today, 30 years after the console's release. Options range from using original hardware with upscalers and mods, to modern FPGA-based solutions like the Analogue 3D, and emulation on PCs and handhelds.
Hello gorgeous – The Commodore 77 turns the C64 into a glorious Cyberpunk 2077 relic
Commodore has unveiled the Commodore 77, a special Cyberpunk 2077 edition of its FPGA-powered Commodore 64 Ultimate. This limited edition machine features an exclusive exterior inspired by Cyberpunk 2077's fictional technology manufacturer, Seocho Electronics, and includes a special "Shard" cartridge with an 8-bit Cyberpunk demo and chiptune music by LukHash. The Commodore 77 also comes with a themed guide for BASIC programming and exclusive merchandise, offering a blend of retro computing and modern gaming aesthetics.
I still can't afford the RetroTINK-6X CE, but given its 1440p abilities for $230, it's more likely to become…
RetroTINK has announced the RetroTINK-6X CE, a new video upscaler designed for retro gaming consoles. Priced at $239, it offers 1440p output, true HDR10 CRT simulation, and supports various input types including VGA, SCART, and component. The device utilizes FPGA technology for accurate translation of old resolutions into a QHD image with high color accuracy.
A Commodore Amiga FPGA remake is now possible thanks to new landmark agreements
Landmark licensing agreements have been reached between Commodore International, Amiga Corporation, and Hyperion Entertainment, paving the way for potential FPGA remakes of the Commodore Amiga. These deals clarify intellectual property rights for software and trademarks, removing barriers for Commodore International to create modern hardware versions. Hyperion Entertainment will continue developing AmigaOS 4 under license.
MiSTer FPGA gets some very cool new cores, but the AI argument rages, and it’s spoiling the once great project
The MiSTer FPGA project is experiencing internal conflict over the use of AI in core development, dividing the community between purists who value hand-crafted accuracy and those who embrace AI-assisted creation for faster game additions. This debate, fueled by differing views on "slop" versus genuine progress, is creating a toxic environment that discourages developers and potentially alienates new users.
The newest Analogue 3D update fuels my dorky desire for accurate library cartridge colors
Analogue 3D has received update version 1.2.6, which enhances the FPGA retro console's Nintendo 64 library by allowing users to customize cartridge colors to match their physical collections. This update also improves SD card stability, fixes flickering in progressive output mode for games like Resident Evil 2, and polishes the 3DOS system.
The Commodore 64 Ultimate is getting a C64C sibling with an Amiga-style case that uses the original mold
Commodore has announced the C64C Ultimate, a remake of the 1986 microcomputer featuring an Amiga-style case. The company acquired the original injection tooling from Individual Computers to recreate the case with its 1980s imperfections. The C64C Ultimate is available for pre-order in multiple colors and configurations, with Commodore planning further retro and futurism-focused products for 2026.
FPGA dev claims the Neo Geo AES+ is "basically the MiSTer core" broken up into separate chips
FPGA developer Pramod Somashekar claims the upcoming Neo Geo AES+ console, which promises to recreate the original hardware using ASICs, is essentially a repackaged MiSTer FPGA core. While another expert, Furrtek, suggests the device has the potential to be the best remake since SNK's original hardware, Somashekar argues that using hard-wired ASICs prevents future updates, unlike FPGA solutions. The debate centers on whether the Neo Geo AES+ offers genuine innovation or a 'bait and switch' by Plaion.
Commodore is now blocking custom C64 Ultimate firmware, but it's exploring ways to balance "user freedom with…
Commodore has begun blocking custom firmware installations for its Commodore 64 Ultimate microcomputer remake, citing concerns about hardware damage and financial implications. While the company plans future updates and features, the decision has upset FPGA enthusiasts who prefer custom software builds. Commodore is reportedly exploring ways to balance user freedom with protection for the hardware and brand.
The 3DFX Voodoo add-in card that revolutionised 3D PC gaming is getting an FPGA remake, and with the way things are going, I'd choose it over a next-gen Nvidia GPU
A new FPGA core called SpinalVoodoo is being developed to recreate the experience of the legendary 3DFX Voodoo graphics card, which revolutionized 3D PC gaming in the 1990s. Designed for the Terasic De-10 board, this project aims to bring classic PC games and even some arcade titles to modern hardware with authentic '90s graphics. The developer, Francisco Ayala Le Brun, is focusing on the Voodoo 1 model, offering a potential alternative to modern GPUs and a unique retro gaming experience.
