Update 08-03-2026 – Version 2.2.0 Released – Device management (save multiple MiSTer systems)– Storage usage monitoring (SD and USB)– update_all installation and execution– Zaparoo installation and setup– ZapScripts launcher via Zaparoo Core API– SD migration tool (migrate_sd) installer– cifs_mount installer and config– SMB enable / disable– Open MiSTer share in Windows Explorer– Remote reboot– SSH […]
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The Mini-ITX Ironclad DX for the MiSTer FPGA is set to return after being out of stock for nearly two months. Developed by d3fmod design, the Ironclad DX is a Mini-ITX–compatible I/O expansion board designed to house MiSTer hardware inside standard PC cases without modification. It integrates common I/O functionality such as USB, analog and […]
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I’ve been working on a small side project for MiSTer users, and it’s finally ready for a first public release. MiSTer Companion v1.0.0 is a lightweight Windows GUI tool I built to make managing a MiSTer FPGA system a bit easier, especially for newer users who prefer a simple interface instead of doing everything manually. […]
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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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The Morph 4K is a modern upscaler designed for accuracy, flexibility, and proper 4K output from retro (based) hardware. When paired with MiSTerFPGA, it offers a noticeable step up from basic TV scaling while keeping the original video output intact. This guide focuses on the baseline experience, clean 4K upscaling with no scanlines, no CRT […]
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An initial test version of the Nintendo VS. NES arcade core has been shared on the MiSTer FPGA Discord server. The early build was posted by developer blue1 and is clearly marked as a work in progress intended for testing and feedback. The release includes a test RBF and a small MRA pack, allowing users […]
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Zaparoo developer Wizzo has teased what appears to be a graphical front end for the MiSTer FPGA, and the preview already shows more than just a technical proof of concept. Alongside mentions of native 1080p output and optimisations for CRT’s, the teaser also clearly displays game artwork, hinting at a visually driven interface rather than […]
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THE FIRST GENERATION – DIY The next year, I did another build with a second DE10-Nano, a 128MB SDRAM board, an analog I/O board, a USB board, and an acrylic case. Putting it all together, while it looked somewhat complete, it still was very much a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) system. At least I could play all […]
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Taki Udon has revealed the Super Station One’s Founders Edition packaging, and it’s a perfect nod to the NTSC launch box of the original PlayStation. The design captures the same clean grey aesthetic and retro typography that defined Sony’s debut console in the 90s. While the Super Station One hardware itself has already been well […]
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Jotego has released a brand-new FPGA core for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time, Konami’s legendary 1991 arcade sequel to the 1989 original. Praised for its fluid gameplay, colorful visuals, and lively soundtrack, it remains one of the most iconic beat ’em ups of its era — and it’s now playable on FPGA hardware. […]
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