The next Zaparoo release will introduce a new reader driver capable of recognizing almost any mass storage device as a token. This means that SD cards, USB sticks, and external drives will soon function similarly to NFC cards, allowing users to launch games or media automatically when plugged in. In a recent demo, developer Wizzo […]
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Wizzo has shared a new technical update on Zaparoo, focusing on solving one of the project’s biggest challenges yet — making NFC cards launch the same game reliably across different devices. Previous versions relied on file paths, which often broke when files were renamed or moved. After years of testing different approaches, including filename “slug” […]
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The latest version of Zaparoo Core (v2.6.2) is now available, focusing on fixing several issues introduced in the 2.6.0 release and improving overall stability. Key fixes include better handling of Windows file launchers (.lnk, .a3x, .ahk), corrected allow_file config matching, and a resolved bug where multiple launchers would start but immediately be killed. Media database […]
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The latest version of Zaparoo Core (v2.6.0) is now available, and it’s a major update packed with new features and improvements. This release significantly expands Batocera support with over 100 additional systems, adds Kodi integration for TV shows and music, introduces experimental TTY2OLED display support, and brings major NFC performance upgrades. Highlights include 17 new […]
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Zaparoo is receiving a quality-of-life update aimed at improving compatibility for users with tty2oled devices. The platform, known for its NFC-powered plug-and-play system that launches games on setups like MiSTer, Batocera, and Windows, continues to expand its functionality for a wide range of retro gaming environments. For those unfamiliar, tty2oled is a small hardware project […]
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Zaploader, designed by BedroomNinja, is now available to 3D print yourself — the full files have just been released on MakerWorld. Zaploader is an NFC cart reader for the Zaparoo project, letting you launch games for MiSTer, Windows, Batocera and SteamOS using original cartridges or repo shells. This is not a ROM reader/dumper, cartridges must […]
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BedroomNinja has published a 3D-printable shell for RetroRemake’s NFC Reader on MakerWorld. The compact design can be secured with four M3x6 bolts, but it also stays together without screws. It offers a simple housing solution for MiSTer Pi users who want to enclose their NFC Reader PCB. Visit BedroomNinja’s makerworld page here.
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Bedroom Ninja has officially released the NFC 1541 V2 on MakerWorld, the latest version of his NFC reader design inspired by the Commodore 1541 disk drive. This updated release is fully compatible with both the RetroRemake NFC Reader and the Zaparoo ZapPad, making it a great addition to any retro gaming setup that uses NFC […]
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Pixel Memories has teased an exciting new hardware release for Retro Gaming fans: officially licensed Zaparoo NFC readers, wrapped in striking 3D-printed artwork and designed specifically for retro enthusiasts. The post also reveals a work-in-progress arcade stick, modeled after the classic Mad Catz TE1 FightStick, and built with Zaparoo compatibility in mind. Both devices appear […]
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Zaparoo just released a brand-new set of cards designed to match the MiSTer Multisystem2 (MMS2) aesthetic. These cards can be bought as a booster pack or as a starterkit packed with a ZapPad, offering users a slick new way to interact with their games. This update is a collaboration with Heber Limited and designer Tim […]
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