The MiSTer FPGA console is one of the most talked-about kits in the Retro Gaming space right now. It's a one-stop shop for all of your retro gaming needs. Just like the Analogue Pocket and the M64, it recreates console hardware electronically using FPGA, giving you a much smoother and more reliable experience than using emulators. The MiSTer FPGA does this with multiple consoles rather than just one, however, giving you access to multiple machines at the touch of a button.
Some of you might have seen the MiSTer Ironclad created by Df3mod floating about your socials. Now, they've opened. up pre-orders on a complete kit for the console that makes it look like a Sega Saturn. According to RetroRGB, it's called the Mercury, which some of you might remember was the Saturn's original code name.
Prices for the Mercury start at €229, with so many options to customise:
Mercury Optional Add-ons
- Massive Heatsink (+10,00 €)
- Remote Control (Basic) (+9,00 €)
- Remote Control (MX3 Air Mouse) (+19,00 €)
- Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Adapter (+15,00 €)
- Sata SSD to USB Adapter (+12,00 €)
- Mister Pi Compatibility Adapter (+5,00 €)
- User I/O Port to DB9 adapter (+10,00 €)
MiSTer SDRAM Modules
- None (+0,00 €)
- 128MB SDRAM Module (+55,00 €)
- Dual SDRAM Modules (+75,00 €)
SNAC Adapters
- SNAC Adapters FULL SET (+99,99 €)
- IRONSNAC-N (+49,00 €)
- IRONSNAC-S (+46,00 €)
- SNAC Adapter DB15/NG/Arcade 2P (+18,00 €)
- USB3 M-M Ext. cable for USB3 SNACS (0,4m) (+9,00 €)
MiSTer Video Adapters
- Component YPbPr Adapter (+18,00 €)
- RGB to Composite/S-Video converter (+35,00 €)
As you can see, you've got pretty much everything you need to get going here apart from the DE-10 Nano. The Mercury doesn't support composite video, but it does include a VGA, a Sega-Saturn-style MiniDIN, and a 24-bit DAC. The passive internal luma trap built into the circuitry lets you use S-Video Saturn cables.
Df3mod says multiple times in the listing on their website to read all of the information before placing an order, especially as once pre-orders are made, they can't be cancelled. Take your time piecing together the best settings before you order. Head over to the listing to start building your kit!
