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A bevy of updates to the Saturn core of the MiSTer FPGA have targeted problems with specific games' graphics. One prominent one that was fixed recently was Cotton 2, whose VDP2-drawn backgrounds were reported in January as having problems. "I've seen that srg320 is workin
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Groovy MISTer is a core that allows you to connect your PC to a CRT monitor using the MISTer FPGA over the network. The video demonstrates this process.Groov...
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SummerCart64 - a fully open source Nintendo 64 flashcart
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Review of the Analogue Duo, a TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine FPGA based clone system. But is it worth the $250? Info: [https://www.analogue.coPatreon](https://www.analogue.coPatreon): [http://www.P](http://www.P)...
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Think of this as a quick addendum to the last video. I wanted to show the RetroTINK 4K's ability to scale and rotate vertical arcade games so they can be pl...
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Episode 392 - Analogue sent me their Duo for review... along with a bunch of other people who will have their videos out at the same time (sorry!). Anyway as...
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The RetroTINK 4K ushers in yet another scaling revolution for those who crave the jump to 4K. In this episode, Coury gives an overview of the RetroTINK 4K an...
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[RetroRGB OSSC Pro Overview Video](https://youtu.be/QqhnW6B1D54) \~$360 (including shipping, remote and power supply) Open source video upscaler. Out now.
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$750. Early December. The RetroTINK-4K is the latest evolution of the RetroTINK line of video line doublers and upscalers. Below is a list of a few standout features. Outputs HDMI (TM) 2.0 up to 4K60. Flexible output modes including 480p, 1080p, 1440p at various refresh rates (60/120/etc.) Custom modelines possible via a text file on the SD card HDR10 output with full color correction to Rec. 2020 High frame rate output modes: 1440p120, 1080p120 Up to 8-ch LPCM audio Inputs Wide array of inputs that support virtually every single format out of the box HD15/VGA: RGBHV RGBS RGsB YPbPr S-Video Composite SCART RGBS RGsB YPbPr S-Video Composite Rear RCA YPbPr RGsB Composite Front Composite Front S-Video Analog audio input up to 96 kHz/24-bit Optical TOSLINK audio input supporting 2-Ch LPCM or compressed surround HDMI (TM) 1.4 Input supporting up to 1080p60 and 8-Ch LPCM or compressed surround Analog Video Automatic gain calibration Automatic phase calibration Automatic input cropping to trim borders Full control of gain, offset and sample rate Console specific automatic sample rate detection (experimental feature, SNES, PS1, PS2 and Genesis profiles for both NTSC and PAL) Support for a wide variety of off-spec arcade and PC boards (may require custom profiles to properly trim and center the image) Scaling Fully flexible, custom cropping and zooming in the horizontal and vertical space independent of other settings Automatic aspect ratio correction to 4:3 or 16:9 Motion adaptive deinterlacing including film modes for 3:2 and 2:2 inverse telecine (experimental feature) RoTATE 90 deg clockwise or counterclockwise (for 240p, 288p and 360p inputs) Image Processing End to end RGB pipeline with 12-bit precision (truncated to 8 or 10 bits for final output) Advanced CRT simulation modes with multiple scanline beam patterns and masks Advanced color gamut transforms to simulate different display technologies Black frame insertion engine with customizable pattern and intensity Linear light processing User Interface Advanced OSD menu based system SD Card for saving profiles, custom modelines and firmware updates Custom premium remote control
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FEATURES Simulating real hardware using FPGA Supports hardware cartridge Features USB-C compatibility for easy firmware updates Higher sound quality speakers INCLUDED 1 x FPGBC PCB 1 x Panel（Including adapter ribbon） 1 x 2w speaker 1 x 1800mAH battery TYPEC housing （Need to purchase separately） NOTES The kit only supports dedicated housing Some burning carts do not support Unable to use AA battery power supply ,Only supports lithium battery Clock adjustment due to panel limitations Maximum 1.25 speed
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Reversed GBA PCBs on github!
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This is a video showing you how to setup Direct-Video on the MiSTer FPGA. Direct Video gives you the ability to use a CRT television through the DE10 Nano’s HDMI port.
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> > > Over the past few months the MARS team has been teasing a new FPGA-based system: Multi Arcade & Retro System. The concept is similar to the MiSTer, but running on its own custom, more powerful hardware. They're expecting to launch it early next year at a $700 price point... > >
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Analogue is making an FPGA N64! Coming in 2024 (tm), price comparable to their other consoles (tm), etc.
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> > > Ohio-based vintage computing specialist Legacy Pixels has launched a slick add-on which offers a true hardware MIDI interface for MiSTer FPGA-based emulation systems, compatible with a selection of cores and hardware. > > > > "[This is a] hardware MIDI interface for your MiSTer setup," the company writes of its creation, which comes housed in a neat 3D-printed casing exposing a micro-USB port at the rear and a pair of MIDI DIN connectors at the frotn. "[It] plugs into the I/O Board User Port and provides a direct interface to the FPGA core. The ultimate in low-latency MIDI connectivity!" > > * MiSTer I/O Board v5.5 or Digital I/O Board v1.2 or newer * Tested with cores designed to emulate the Atari ST, the Commodore Amiga, the Sharp X68000, and IBM Compatibles using the ao486 core * Should theoretically work with any hardware or DAW that does general MIDI I/O. * As of the time of this post, $32 from Legacy Pixels [https://www.tindie.com/products/legacypixels/midi-interface-for-mister-fpga/](https://www.tindie.com/products/legacypixels/midi-interface-for-mister-fpga/)
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"Very happy to announce a new frontend for the [#MiSTerFPGA](https://kbin.social/tag/MiSTerFPGA) NFC script by Ziggurat (sigboe)! Browse and write games to NFC tags from your MiSTer, craft custom commands, manage the mappings. Now included as "nfcui" in the Scripts menu, available now through downloader and update\_all" - @wizzomafizzo on your favorite billionaire-owned everything platform, [www.twix.com](http://www.twix.com).
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> > > "[#Sega](https://kbin.social/tag/Sega) [#Saturn](https://kbin.social/tag/Saturn) core now available for [#MiSTer](https://kbin.social/tag/MiSTer) [#MiSTerFPGA](https://kbin.social/tag/MiSTerFPGA). Run Update\_All script to grab it!" > > Of course a huge shout out to [srg320](https://www.patreon.com/srg320), who has put a lot of work into this core over the years despite being caught up in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Hi, I've written two blog / newsletter posts about MiSTer FPGA. Check them out here: Introduction to MiSTer FPGA - A retro video game console [https://www.questforcode.net/p/introduction-to-mister-fpga-a-retro](https://www.questforcode.net/p/introduction-to-mister-fpga-a-retro) MiSTer FPGA - how does this retro video game console work? [https://www.questforcode.net/p/mister-fpga-how-does-this-retro-video](https://www.questforcode.net/p/mister-fpga-how-does-this-retro-video) Tell me what you think of them. [\#fpgagaming](https://kbin.social/tag/fpgagaming)
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Saw these on MyLifeInGaming last night and it looks like a cool open hardware project so I thought I'd post it here. BlueRetro is a multiplayer Bluetooth controllers adapter for various retro game consoles. Lost or broken controllers? Reproduction too expensive? Need those rare and obscure accessories? Just use the Bluetooth devices you already got! The project is open source hardware & software under the CERN-OHL-P-2.0 & Apache-2.0 licenses respectively. It's built for the popular ESP32 chip. Wii, Switch, PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S & generic HID Bluetooth (BR/EDR & LE) devices are supported. Parallel 1P (NeoGeo, Supergun, JAMMA, Handheld, etc), Parallel 2P (Atari 2600/7800, Master System, etc), NES, PCE / TG16, Mega Drive / Genesis, SNES, CD-i, 3DO, Jaguar, Saturn, PSX, PC-FX, JVS (Arcade), Virtual Boy, N64, Dreamcast, PS2, GameCube & Wii extension are supported with simultaneous 4+ players using a single adapter.
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"This project represents a community-driven effort to provide an easy to build and easy to modify cartridge dumper. Its main purpose is to dump a video game's ROM and save file to an SD card without the need of a PC."
Its been a while since we had a new entry of the famous Dark Souls or Bloodborne Formula, but its here and it is good. What I can say to you without spoiling is that the story is the highlight which for this type of game, is never the case.
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The NFC script by Wizzo, gives you the ability to use NFC tags to execute games. This video shows you how it works.
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With the RetroTINK 4K coming out of an almost year-long private beta and now being publicly tested by some of the best people in retro, I felt it was time to...
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This video is about an awesome script for your MiSTer that was developed by wizzo
It *wasn't too long ago* that it seemed like every couple of months a shiny new MiSTer core or Analogue product was dropping to a ton of community fanfare, but things have understandably slowed down a little bit recently (especially as platforms like the MiSTer start to butt up against hardware limitations). So I thought I'd ask what, if anything, you all are looking forward to in the FPGAGaming scene these days? For me personally, I'm really excited to see what happens with FPGAzumSpass' **N64 core** that's currently in development, especially since it was often considered to be outside of the realm of what's possible with the MiSTer's current DE10-Nano FPGA devboard platform. Of course there's also srg320's MiSTer Saturn core in the works, but as I'm not that into Saturn because I never had one growing up, I'm a little less hyped up about it. So yeah... what are you all looking forward to in this space?
Hey all, lately I've been tired of seeing more poor [MiSTer FPGA](https://github.com/MiSTer-devel/Wiki_MiSTer/wiki) board sitting around naked, so I've been considering getting one of the many adapters out there to put it into a proper Mini-ITX PC case. Here are some of the options that I know about and have been considering: [Jammix](https://www.jammix.io/) -- Pretty cool but also pretty expensive. As someone who mostly just uses their MiSTer to play on HDTVs via HDMI, it does way more than I personally need (analog i/o, jamma). [Ironclad Plus](https://www.d3fmod.com/product/mini-itx_ironclad_plus/) -- Similar to the Jammix, but without Jamma edge connectors. Still way overkill for me and also on the expensive side. Also seems to be out of stock more often than Jammix. [ATLANTIS for MiSTer](https://battyetech.com/products/atlantis-for-mister-fpga-adapter-board-for-mini-itx-atx-and-compatible-at-pc-cases) -- Cheap as chips, but seemingly pretty bare bones. Does the job of allowing you to mount your MiSTer in an ITX-compatible case, and seems to support various power supply hookups, but it looks like there is some DIY work and possibly soldering involved. Also, seems to be out of stock right now. [3D printable ITX adapters](https://www.printables.com/model/75977-mister-fpga-and-usb-mini-itx) -- I have a 3D printer, so I'm open to the idea of printing out an ITX adapter jig, but I'd be missing out on a lot of the convenience of the more expensive options when it comes to routing I/O, power handling, etc. So anyway, I'm thinking about it! What do you all think about the various ITX mounting options? Do you have a case for your MiSTer system?
I want to play with the C64 core, but I have an ordinary PC keyboard plugged into the MiSTer, and it is incredibly hard to find the right keys for things like the double quote. Is there some obscure file I can write to remap the keyboard just for the C64 core? I don't necessarily want to change the global MiSTer keymap because I also want to use other computer cores, and switching the keymap back and forth is going to get old quickly.
Hi all, welcome to /m/fpgagaming! After migrating from Reddit this little section of the Fediverse is dedicated to following news and making conversation about FPGA-based retro gaming devices like the open source MiSTer platform, products like the Analogue Pocket, and a whole bunch more! There are a couple of reasons why we've migrated from Reddit to Kbin (part of "the fediverse"): 1. Despite the recent Reddit protests, the leadership of Reddit has not only shown zero interest in significantly changing their plans but, more importantly, pretty open contempt for their community of moderators and users. During the blackout I gave Reddit a lot of time to make things better, if not right, but things only seemed to get worse. No matter what happens from here on out, it seems clear that Reddit ultimately intends to milk and exploit its community. 2. The open source and decentralized "Fediverse" (made up of Kbin, Lemmy, Mastodon, Misskey, Pixelfed, Peertube, and other services) represents a better alternative to corporate social media and a healthier, more community-driven vision for the internet as a whole. I believe in that vision and want to support it, so I am weening myself off of corporate social media in favor of the community-driven fediverse. With tons of cool stuff in the rear view mirror and a bunch more on the horizon, I hope you'll join us in rebuilding this niche little community from the ground up on a new platform that's owned and operated by the community. I'll be doing my best to find good and interesting content to post here, but I could really use all of your help so feel free to join in! (Of course, you'll need an account on one of the many Kbin or Lemmy servers to make the most out of this place!) Thanks all! :)