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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PCN – Weekly News Video Ep184 + Source List

01:08 Chase H.Q. MiSTer03:20 Slap Fight MiSTer04:03 Nintendo 64 94 MHz Core MiSTer05:57 SuperStation One Updates08:56 MiSTer Multisystem2 Arcade10:11 New GBA Borders MiSTer11:30 Unstable and Test Builds MiSTer12:25 Analogue 3D New Firmware14:23 ROM, Save, RTC Dumper Updated Analogue Pocket16:19 Ken Makes a Game Bub17:58 M64 Update19:59 Atari ST FPGA21:23 Banjo Recompiled (PC Port)22:47 $5 NEO-GEO […]

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The $5 Revolution: NeoPico HD Brings Pure Digital HDMI to the NEO-GEO MVS

The Neo Geo community is currently buzzing over a breakthrough in console modification: NeoPico HD. Developed by fliperama86, this open-source project provides a “pure digital” HDMI solution for the Neo Geo MVS (specifically the MV1C) for a hardware cost of roughly $5. By utilizing the newly released Raspberry Pi Pico 2, this mod bypasses traditional […]

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A3D Manager: A Comprehensive Tool for Analogue 3D Customization

A3D Manager is an unofficial, open-source companion application designed specifically for the Analogue 3D, a modern reimagining of the Nintendo 64. Developed by GitHub user TheLeggett, the project serves as a desktop utility that allows users to fine-tune their gaming experience by managing cartridge metadata, artwork, and hardware settings directly on their SD card. It […]

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Flying Shark: The 1987 Arcade Brutalizer Arrives on FPGA

The legendary vertical shoot-’em-up (shmup) Flying Shark has officially made its way to modern FPGA hardware. Developed by the Coin-Op Collection, the game is now available as a core for both the MiSTer FPGA and the Analogue Pocket. For enthusiasts of the genre, this release brings one of Toaplan’s most influential and punishing titles to […]

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MiSTer FPGA: Major Update for Philips CD-i Core

The Philips CD-i core for the MiSTer FPGA platform has received a significant update, focusing heavily on the Digital Video Cartridge (DVC) functionality and input versatility. These improvements address long-standing playback issues and expand the hardware’s capabilities, bringing the core closer to hardware parity with the original multimedia machine. Enhanced Video Playback (FMV) The Digital […]

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