MiSTer FPGA

MiSTer Project · FPGA Console

Open-source FPGA hardware for accurate retro game preservation.

FPGApreservationopen sourceDE10-Nanoretro gaming

About This Hardware

MiSTer is an open-source project that uses field-programmable gate array (FPGA) hardware to accurately recreate classic video game consoles, computers, and arcade platforms. The core system is based on the Terasic DE10-Nano development board, augmented with add-on boards for memory, I/O, and USB hub. Unlike software emulators, MiSTer replicates hardware behavior at a low level, resulting in highly accurate, low-latency gaming experiences. It supports a vast library of cores for systems including the NES, SNES, Genesis, PlayStation, and many more. The project is maintained by a community of developers led by Alexey 'Sorgelig' Melnikov and has become a cornerstone of the retro gaming preservation scene.

Hardware Info

Manufacturer	MiSTer Project
Category	FPGA Console

In the News3 mentions

Aug 32026

MiSTer FPGA gets a console-style UI and a wave of new cores

Taki Udon's Console Mode gives MiSTer FPGA a home-console-style UI with box art and favorites, and it runs on any MiSTer. A batch of new cores includes Apple IIgs, Apple Lisa, and 3DO.

Preservation

Jul 232026

MiSTer Now Boots Disc-Based Games from Any USB Optical Drive

MiSTer can now boot original PlayStation, Sega CD, and other discs via USB optical drives, marking a major step for game preservation on FPGA hardware.

Preservation

Jul 212026

Dreamcast Core DreamSTer Arrives on MiSTer, Proving the “Impossible” Possible

Experimental MiSTer core DreamSTer boots Dreamcast games, challenging the long‑held belief that the platform couldn't run them.

Preservation