The FPGA community has a new toy to get excited about. The Icepi Zero, a Raspberry Pi Zero-sized FPGA development board, has officially launched on Crowd Supply, and it’s already generating buzz. Developed by cheyao, the Icepi Zero is a small but powerful FPGA board that packs almost all the ports you’d need for a […]
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Jotego has just revealed a brand-new FPGA core, and this one came completely out of nowhere: Konami’s Surprise Attack is now available. While the team had been focusing on Golfing Greats and Run’n Gun cores, a review of the original PCB for Surprise Attack revealed it was essentially a cost-saving version of Parodius Da!, minus […]
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A fresh MiSTer Main update has dropped, bringing some exciting improvements across multiple cores and system-level features. Among the highlights is support for TG-16 CD+G, thanks to the work of David Shadoff. A dedicated TG16 core update is expected to roll out tomorrow to fully enable CD+G playback. This update doesn’t stop there. The PCE-CD […]
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The MiSTer FPGA project has become a cornerstone for our retro computing fix, offering a way to experience classic hardware with unparalleled accuracy. Rather than using software emulation, which simulates the original hardware, the MiSTer C64 core uses the DE10 Nano FPGA to recreate the Commodore 64’s internal logic and circuits on a modern chip. […]
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This is where it gets interesting, because the future of MiSTer isn’t a done deal. The DE10-Nano is a legend, a beast that has pushed the boundaries of what we thought was possible or even at one point impossible. But even a legend has its limits. So, when we talk about a successor, we’re stepping […]
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Many have praised the ModRetro Chromatic as an excellent choice for a modern Game Boy Color. From its excellent screen quality to its accurate D-Pad, it definitely feels like it delivers that classic feel to a modern world with nice quality-of-life improvements. After the success of the Chromatic, ModRetro set their sights on a […]
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When you think of the MiSTer FPGA, you think of accuracy, preservation, and the ability to play everything from NES to PlayStation with near-perfect timing. But there’s one quirky system that still hasn’t made the jump to FPGA: the Nintendo Virtual Boy. So, why is that? Let’s break it down. A Niche System With Limited […]
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This includes pre orders for the Super Dock too. What started as a PSone themed MiSTer FPGA system has evolved into so much more. You not only will be able to dump media for Playstation One games, but can also run them straight from disk. This isn’t just limited to the PS1, but will support […]
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UPDATE 23.08.2025 – Although wickerwaka has a TAITO F3 Puzzle Bobble 3 board, it’s actually to work on Operation Wolf 3. As operation Wolf 3 has a TCO650FDA chip that is also present on F3 boards. Operation Wolf 3 is very similar to a the TAITO F2, so it’s a good game to implement given […]
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The Game Bub is an open-source, FPGA-based retro-emulation handheld developed by Second Bedroom. It is designed to play games from the Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance. The device is compatible with both original game cartridges and ROM files, which can be loaded from a microSD card. The handheld includes several key […]
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