Thus far MiSTer covers a huge number of 8 and 16 bit systems across those types of hardware, with some 32bit hardware (even including a 486SX level Intel PC). * 67 arcade systems (some offering multiple games, making the list longer)
* 39 different types of computers / microcomputers / mainframes At time of writing (August 2020) MiSTer simulates: The list grows every day, so always check the MiSTer GitHub/wiki link above for the most up to date information. One is the official GitHub page and the extensive wiki written there:īoth of these change frequently as new development occurs, and are worth checking in on regularly if you want to follow the project. * Where is the MiSTer FPGA's main website?Ĭurrently two places exist as official sites for MiSTer information. MiSTer refers to these HDL implementations of simulated hardware configurations as "cores".
FPGAs allow for many of the benefits of real hardware, but with the added benefit of rapid reconfiguration - whether that's to add new functionality, or fix bugs. FPGAs are often "programmed" in a HDL ("Hardware Description Language"), which itself can be treated like source code (i.e.: edited on a computer, stored in a source code repository, modified and re-loaded into the FPGA if errors are found). This is a special type of hardware that can change its configuration quite quickly (in a matter of seconds) to behave like a specific series of computer chips, RAM, or other electronic devices. Many early MiSTer cores were ported from MiST, and numerous new ones have appeared since. MiSTer used a more readily available commercial FPGA board along with some custom components, and exploded in popularity with open source developers and hardware hackers. MiST grew to offer quite a few systems, but was somewhat limited by its smaller FPGA and difficulty and cost acquiring the necessary hardware.
The name comes from a previous FPGA based project called MiST, which intended to simulate the Atari ST 8 bit microcomputer (hence the capitalised "ST"). MiSTer is a combination of a small FPGA development board, some open source hardware and open source software that aims to simulate a variety of retro computers, consoles, handhelds, arcade boards and other devices. This thread aims to answer frequent questions, but all day-to-day discussion belongs in the discussion thread here: MiSTer is a rapidly evolving retro hardware simulation platform with active development by many individuals. This is a partner series to our Retro Let's Play FAQ, aiming to assist people finding ways of playing old games from these old systems.
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