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MiSTer: the thread of cycle accuracy

ASandoval

ASandoval

Old Man Gamer
(he/him)
Big news.

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I don't have an analog I/O board so I had to do a slight modification to a VGA-Component adapter that I was 95% sure I fried but apparently not! The only issue is I have to go to max volume to hear something, so I'll eventually need to get a separate DAC and speakers for the room, but it works and it looks gorgeous.

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More than looks though, it also reminded me how much smoother games are on it playing some things I've never gotten to experience on CRT. I played NiGHTS via the Saturn core and was struck by how smooth the game was in motion that just can't be captured on a flat panel even running at 60hz. It's definitely more novelty than anything else, I still have my analogue pocket docked in my living room, not something I'd argue is the 'correct' experience or anything dumb like that - this is through a newer TV via component, after all. It's just one that amuses me, not least of which because it's my first real soldering project I've gotten to work beyond building a beginner's kit. Next up: getting Groovy Mister to work to start streaming modern games to the TV.

Finally, here's a picture of me enjoying the recent SNES Tokimeki Memorial fan translation that Karen took, because it amused her for some reason.

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Sarge

Sarge

hardcore retro gamin'
Looks fantastic. Just not much out there that can replace a CRT without spending oodles of money. (From my understanding, basically you have to roll with a good OLED set like an LG CX/C1 with BFI and a RetroTINK 4K.)
 
Phantoon

Phantoon

I cuss you bad
The N64 is pretty much finished development and will be on Update All soon. The following games will randomly crash and are unlikely to ever work on the MiSTer as we're right at the limits of the board's capabilities:

  • Conker's Bad Fur Day
  • Gauntlet Legends
  • Iggy's Reckin' Balls
  • Jet Force Gemini
  • Nintama Rantarou 64 Game Gallery
  • Polaris SnoCross
  • Pro Mahjong Kiwame 64
  • Resident Evil 2
  • Rugrats in Paris - The Movie
  • Star Wars Episode 1 - Battle for Naboo
  • Tonic Trouble
  • Wonder Project J2 - Koruro no Mori no Jozet
 
MCBanjoMike

MCBanjoMike

Sudden chomper
(He/him)
I'm a little sad that not all games will work with the core, but it's already a miracle that it functions at all. And it's not like I don't have other ways to play Resident Evil 2 these days. Looking forward to trying this core, I bought the N64 Bluetooth controller a few months back and I have yet to bust it out.
 
Kazin

Kazin

did i do all of that?
(he/him)
The real bummer about the above list is (and I'm not joking at all) Iggy's Reckin Balls not being playable. That game rules and is underrated as hell.
 
Sarge

Sarge

hardcore retro gamin'
I hate that development has stopped, but Robert definitely needs a break. And who knows? Maybe an epiphany will strike him (or someone else) and they figure out a creative (yet inaccurate) way to get those games working.

Really, though, it's amazing we got an N64 core that works this well at all. Incredible work.
 
MCBanjoMike

MCBanjoMike

Sudden chomper
(He/him)
It's the attack of the clones! Both Taki Udon and QM Tech have recently released FPGA clone boards of the DE-10 Nano, with new ICs built around actual Cyclone V chips. I've watched a few early review videos and so far, it seems like they are delivering on their promises: a functional MiSTer setup for a bunch less money. I'm not really in the market for one, since I have two MiSTers already, but I'm really glad to see this tech become more accessible to the average consumer.

As for me, my son has been playing Paper Mario on the N64 core and so far there haven't been any issues that I've noticed. I've got him using the bluetooth N64 controller that Nintendo released for the Switch, so he's earning some real retro cred right now.
 
lincolnic

lincolnic

can stop, will stop
(he/him)
Even for someone who doesn't need a MiSTer, that Taki Udon clone is admittedly pretty tempting.
 
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