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MiSTer FPGA PlayStation Core Receives Update with Key Accuracy and Game Fixes

8 December 20258 December 2025PixelCherryNinjaLeave a Comment

The PlayStation (PSX) core for the MiSTer FPGA platform has received an update, focusing on improved hardware accuracy and enhanced game compatibility. While the original core was developed by FPGAzumSpass (Robert Peip), this latest revision, largely credited to developer kuba-j, introduces several crucial fixes related to CD-ROM operation, GPU rendering, and game-specific bugs. The improvements […]

PlayStation Core for Analogue Pocket Receives Major Performance and QoL Update

5 December 20256 December 2025PixelCherryNinjaLeave a Comment

pgate1 has released a significant update for the PlayStation (PSX) core on the Analogue Pocket FPGA handheld, focusing on performance enhancements, improved loading times, and key quality-of-life features. The update brings the core to a state the developer considers “finished” for now, allowing them to shift focus to new projects. Even though a fully functional […]

Looking Back #7: Gran Turismo – The Driving Simulator That Redefined Realism

11 November 202530 October 2025Anime0t4ku1 Comment

When Gran Turismo launched on the original PlayStation in the late ’90s, it wasn’t just another racing game. It was an eye-opener, a title that made players realize what Sony’s little grey box could really do. Long before photorealism and ray tracing, Polyphony Digital managed to craft something that felt authentic, sleek, and serious. This […]

Looking Back: Crash Bandicoot – A Technical Marvel on the PlayStation

28 August 202529 August 2025Anime0t4kuLeave a Comment

Retro gaming is more than nostalgia, it’s history, innovation, and sometimes pure weirdness. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new series here on Metal Game Solid called “Looking Back.” In this series, we’ll revisit games that left their mark, whether they were technical powerhouses, cult classics, or just plain bizarre. From titles that pushed […]

NBA Jam 50 – 50 Years of Basketball Stars in a PSX ROM Hack

18 August 202518 August 2025Anime0t4kuLeave a Comment

Modder eskayelle has released NBA Jam 50, a new PlayStation hack of NBA Jam T.E. that brings together five decades of basketball legends. The project combines elements from NBA Jam T.E. – Double Z Mod and NBA Jam 2K22 for PSX, covering star players from 1975 to 2025. According to the developer, the hack runs […]

Dragon Ball GT: Final Bout Patch Brings Back Japanese Intro

27 July 202527 July 2025Anime0t4ku1 Comment

A new fan patch replaces the underwhelming North American intro of Dragon Ball GT: Final Bout with the original Japanese animated sequence. Widely praised for its energy and style, the Japanese intro has remained a favorite among fans for decades. While the North American version offers English text and voice acting, many feel it lost […]

Metal Gear Solid in DuckStation: From 240p to HD with Texture Packs

25 July 202531 July 2025Anime0t4kuLeave a Comment

DuckStation, a popular PlayStation emulator, allows players to experience classic games with enhanced visuals. Metal Gear Solid, originally released in 240p, can be upscaled and modified for modern displays. Vanilla Experience The game was first played in its original resolution of 240p without enhancements. This version preserves the authentic look and feel of the original […]