/vr/ - Retro Games

>>6418686
If you really have 200 bucks to waste on an emulator, it's good. But why would you?

>>6418687
The website claims it's not an emulator.

>>6418686
All nuretro consoles are trash because they're just emulators, they didnt even reproduce the original hardware. There's no reason to choose them over a pc or phone emulator.

>>6418696
And diet soda is good for you. They wouldn’t market it as healthy if it wasn’t

>>6418696
FPGAs are nice, but that doesn't remove the fact that the device is emulating the function of a Genesis/MegaDrive.

Imagine gaming on an ugly little piece of shit like that. It looks like it has a black cock sticking out at you

OP here, okay I get it, it's shit. I'll just stick to my PC.

>>6418732
Its not shit, anons just dont understand the difference between software-based emulation and hardware-based emulation because theyre faggots.
fPGA hardware emulation is pretty much perfect and the only reason people here are against it is because of the principle of the matter (it's not the original production run system so it MUST be bad!!!)
At the same time though, theres no reason to get it right now because you could get a similar quality out of physical hardware by simply paying about 20-30 dollars for an original Genesis and some RGB cables, and ~120 dollars for an OSSC which will output HDMI for ANY retro console you own (that outputs RGB, component, or VGA), not just Genesis.

The Mega Sg is really meant for people who [only] want Genesis & SMS and dont care for setting up an RGB scaler. It's also more of a preservation thing, since old consoles wont last forever, but the point when those original Genesis consoles all die off is far from now.

>>6418749
>The Mega Sg is really meant for people who [only] want Genesis & SMS and dont care for setting up an RGB scaler.

This is why I started this thread. I just wanted an easy HDMI solution that accepts both American and Japanese carts, allows for Sega CD and Master System.

>>6418803
>Easy HDMI
>With proper, full Genesis hardware and software compatibility
>And I don't mind spending $200 to get it
Then yes, Mega SG is exactly what you want

>>6418686
Analouge's boutique retro consoles look pretty good but probably not for someone like me who's lost interest in trying to collect carts and just want roms.

>>6418686
FPGA emilator boxes are as good as the people programming for it, kevtris is a great programmer so the emulatiion is really good.
however there's a better solution out is called MISTER!

>>6418707
>>6418949
How is FPGA different from other programmable boards like pi?

>>6418710
Gosh I want a real black cock right in front of my face so much.

>>6418849
$200 for a quality piece of kit isn’t bad. I don’t know why people act like that’s some outrageous cost for a high quality product.

>>6418949
Mister truly is the superior solution and only has a slightly higher barrier of entry.

>>6418949
>MISTER
Didn't know about this thing. I'll look into it instead of the SG.

>>6418686
why not just get a RetroThink? HD in old vidya is overrated

Personally these things lose a lot of value to me because I prefer to play on a CRT. An original Genesis with a flash cart and some nice RGB cables is the preferred setup.

>>6418732
>I'll just stick to my PC
It's a lot better than your PC

>>6418749
Flashing something on an fpga doesn't automatically make it great. It's not fucking magic

Why do people have to buy the same old FPGA-board for the third or fourth time, when all that's changing is the cart-slot, controller-connector and the "firmware"? can't they just release adapters and a fw-switcher for much less? what a waste.

>>6419302
Full of shit

>>6418963
FPGAs are not computers like the pi. They are programmed at logic level. Imagine a massive circuit board that can be populated with tens of millions of discrete transistors, arranged in any way you wish. That's effectively what an FPGA is.

>>6419383
I don't think anyone here cares what you had for lunch.

>>6419369
That Analogue profiteering. MiSTer is the solution to that. The cores seem to be starting to get good, too. I hope Analogue gets smart and makes their mobile console compatible since streamlined mobility is something MiSTer doesn't have yet and would get the hardcore market for them, too.

i have the Mega Sg, Super Nt, and the Retrousb AVS. all do their job as being simple plug and play retro consoles that look and feel good to play on my 4k tv. i have a crt with the original consoles hooked up as well in the other room. if you have the money to spend they're worth it.

>>6418686
I wish Analogue would make a godtier PS1.

>>6419997
I doubt they'll touch anything with a disc drive in it.

>>6418686
When Contra Hard Corp port on the Super Nintendo?

>>6419887
Do you have more detailed thoughts on the AVS? I've been on the fence about getting one because the menu interface looks amateurish and I'm not sure about the palette options, they all looked kind of muddy to me in the examples I've seen online.

>>6420145
Never ever, seething Sega-hater.

>>6418686
Imagine you had a real Genesis that was HDMI enabled out of the box. That's pretty much what the Mega SG is. Plus it's got a whole bunch of custom tweakability.

The only downside is you need to use the DAC if you want 32X compatibility as it's the only way to combine the digital video output of the SG with the analog video output of the 32X.

>>6418686
Analogue's systems are the best in the industry. Its really only good for who have the original carts or a flash cart. If you have neither, the MiSTer Project is on par.

Are those controllers the 8bitdo or whatever any good? Youtubers seem to jerk them off but they also liked the god awful "Microsoft Licensed" Pound cables so who knows.

>>6420353
Its a shame they opted not to include an surgery dac onboard but understandable for the budget. I assume there's one that is somewhat officially recommend?

>>6420380
I have the original carts and consoles too but MiSTer is starting to look even uncompromising enough for high level play. Like I think I could go from the zone on it directly to the zone on all - authentic period hardware without missing a beat.

>>6420403
The SN30 Pro+ and the M30 are great modern controllers imo and the only ones from them that really matter atm.
I also recommend their retro receivers, which have plugs for the NES, SNES, Genesis&SMS, Wii&U, and general USB, as each version lets you pair any 8bitdo controller in addition to any controller that would be typically recognized as an official DS3/DS4/Xbone(bluetooth)/WiiUPro/SwitchPro/Joycon/Wiimote controller.

>>6419997
Imagine if they made an FPGA console with a decade-appropriate aesthetic for the casing and support for PSX, Saturn, Sega CD, 3DO and other CD-based consoles of the early to mid 90's

>>6420167
It is 720p and plays Famicom cartridges. What more do you need?

>>6418710
Imagine thinking about black cocks 24/7.

>>6418686
Does the exact same thing a PC with an emulator does.

>>6422284
No it doesn't, read the thread.

>>6418686
It's good, but way too overpriced. I would rather emulate or buy a cable that allows my Sega Genesis to be plugged into my HDTV. Not that I need to since I own a CRT TV.

>>6418697
>There's no reason to choose them over a pc or phone emulator.
I'm original hardware + flashcart guy all the way (genesis is dirt cheap anyway). The only use I can see for this is if you want a device that is decently accurate to play on a modern television (yuck also a crt guy). There is no modding and everything just "werks." Sure you can hook a PC to a modern screen, but it's generally larger and lacks the look of a small game console.

IF you DIDN'T care about being the real thing, but wanted a close experience, this would fit the bill. Genesis $30, decent upscaler providing your tv didn't add a ton of lag $200-350. Sure you can use that on anything you own, but for a few beloved consoles, I can see something with native HDMI as a viable alternative if your budget could support it.

I'm 39 now, so hopefully my original hardware will last 30-40 more years. I can solder/repair/diagnose issues so I should be good. If it ever comes to a point that my technology stops working, I'll probably go to something like this, even though it's not ideal and expensive. I like the idea of a game console and not just a computer. I'm not against emulation, so don't read into that, I've emulated for years but just personally prefer original hardware. It's a nostalgia thing, but it also just feels right without fucking with settings or having odd shit go on while playing.

>>6418710
>black cock
Brah, if this shit takes up rent in your head that much, you need to just suck one so you can clear your mind. It's 2020, homo is legal now and you'll probably be praised by your peers. Clear your mind with that chocolate coomies.

Honestly, I don't see how one can relate what is basically a usb dongle to a BBC.

>>6418732
Honestly dude, unless you want to go into the upscaler rabbit hole, it's not a bad option. It's a good product, probably the best modern solution. Alternately you could get an original genesis, a flash cart, and a curb picked (or craigslist, fb marketplace) crt. Being completely honest, this is a good product, but most people that hang out on /vr/ aren't their demographic. A lot of us are just old dudes (or those larping as old dudes) that want their childhood (admittedly correct) setups or larpers converted to see the light of crt and real setups. If I weren't such a crt fan I would go with something like this.

Pretty cool. FFPGA s are the future of preservation. However it is more expensive and less fun than maintaining original systems as it stands right now and I want outputs for a CRT.
But at the end of the day 50 years from now this and a flashcart will be the best option.

>>6420429
>I have the original carts and consoles too but MiSTer is starting to look even uncompromising enough for high level play.
I sold my sega cd model 2 that I paid $60 for $180. MISTER works so good on sega CD that I couldn't justify keeping the sega CD. It really shines on arcade FPGA and most cores are already there. It's really nice you can also use analog hats on it.

I also sold my consolized MVS because the core is so good. I love neo geo, but saw no point in keeping it since MISTER lets you play 100% of the games without having neo geo cash levels.

>>6418707
>but that doesn't remove the fact that the device is emulating the function of a Genesis/MegaDrive