Review: 8BitDo Pro 3 on MiSTer, A Strong Case for D-Pad-Centric GamePlay

The 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad feels like a controller that knows exactly who it is for. It leans heavily into versatility and retro sensibilities while still offering enough modern features to justify its place next to first party pads. Build quality is immediately reassuring, the shell feels solid without being heavy, the buttons have […]

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PCN – Weekly News Video Ep185 + Source List

00:50 SuperStation One Updates03:13 MiSTer Pi04:01 Big Jotego Update CPS, NGPC, Out Run and More MiSTer, Analogue Pocket & More08:28 04 GAMELORD Fantasy Retro Console MiSTer09:37 Bubble Universe Core MiSTer10:44 Unstable and Test Builds MiSTer11:16 New Analogue 3D Prototype Colours12:59 Game Bub Update15:23 386 FPGA Core16:13 SEGA Saturn CDX17:51 11 OpenTendo Game Boy Advance (OpenGBA)18:22 […]

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Super Bomberman Collection Launches Today on Consoles and PC

Super Bomberman Collection has launched today, bringing together the Super Famicom era entries from the Super Bomberman lineup. The collection is now available on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X and PC via Steam, making these classic multiplayer titles widely accessible on modern hardware. Beyond nostalgia, the release also […]

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ETH2SP1 Brings Broadband Adapter Functionality to the GameCube

Pre-orders are now live for ETH2SP1, a new Ethernet adapter designed as an alternative to the original Broadband Adapter for the Nintendo GameCube. Shipping is expected to begin in early March. ETH2SP1 connects via the console’s Serial Port 1 and works in combination with Swiss to emulate Broadband Adapter functionality in games that support it. […]

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Complete Crystal Refines Pokémon Crystal Without Changing Its Core

Complete Crystal is a ROM hack of Pokémon Crystal that focuses on refinement rather than reinvention. Released by BlerdSciFiGamer, the hack modernizes balance and accessibility while keeping the original storyline and Generation II mechanics fully intact. All 251 Pokémon receive improved learnsets, updated move power, and reworked TMs and tutors, with every TM becoming purchasable […]

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Zaparoo App v1.10.1 Adds Online Sync, OTA Updates and NFC Fixes

Zaparoo App v1.10.1 has been released, introducing a set of quality-of-life improvements alongside a new optional online layer. The update adds Zaparoo Online accounts, allowing Pro purchases to sync across multiple devices and granting automatic Pro access to Patreon supporters. The feature is entirely optional and aimed at covering functionality that is difficult to handle […]

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Game Bub Progress Report: Injection-Moulded Docks and the Road to Mass Production

Game Bub Update: Injection Molding Underway and New Manufacturing Partnership Announced Game Bub, the open-source FPGA retro-emulation handheld, has released its February manufacturing update, highlighting significant progress in hardware production and a strategic shift in its supply chain. Mechanical Design and Injection Moulding Following the finalization of mechanical designs in January, stainless steel molds for […]

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Astro Fighters 2: A Dive into the New Bullet Hell Sequel

The shoot-’em-up (shmup) genre is seeing a fresh addition with Astro Fighters 2, the sequel to the original Astro Fighters. Developed and published by Paul Connor, this one-man project brings a modern twist to classic vertical arcade action. While it stays true to the roots of the genre, it introduces several unique mechanics that set […]

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The Cow, the Code, and the Console: Inside the Mind of the Analogue 3D’s N64 Core Creator

In a recent livestream, Pixel Cherry Ninja was joined by Murray Aickin (known online as Mazamars312), the lead developer behind the Nintendo 64 core for the Analogue 3D. The conversation provided a fascinating look into the technical hurdles and personal journey of bringing the first dedicated FPGA based N64 to market. Here are some of […]

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New 94 MHz N64 Turbo Core for MiSTer FPGA

A new overclocked core for the Nintendo 64 on the MiSTer FPGA platform has been developed, pushing the performance capabilities of the DE10-Nano hardware. This “Turbo Core” was developed by a MiSTer Discord user known as “Corn,” building upon the foundational work of original core developer Robert Peip (FPGAzumSpass). Technical Specifications Game Performance and Compatibility […]

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