MiSTer FPGA Dual Ram Build Guide and RAM / IO Board Giveaway! What is a Dual Ram MiSTer Anyway?

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Lately I have been getting a LOT of questions from people...as to whether or not MiSTer FPGA is worth the price of the hardware and whether or not its right for you when it comes to your retro gaming obsessions! Well I am here today to tell you that MiSTer FPGA is a piece of video game history and video game preservation perfection that you NEED to have in your gaming collection!
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I asked, you answered...and I try to listen :) Of all the requests for new content on the channel one of the most frequently asked for videos is a series on the Terasic DE-10 Nano MiSTer FPGA hardware...so here it is! Retro gaming goodness.
On this episode of our MiSTer series we are going to be talking why you need a MiSTer FPGA in your gaming library in 2023, the price to build a basic MiSTer FPGA setup and how to build a MiSTer FPGA setup in the first place...because a lot of commenters have been asking about how to build a MiSTer, what MiSTer FPGA hardware they should buy and whether or not MiSTer FPGA is worth it! Spoiler alert...it is! Its a retro gaming deep cut hidden gem gaming dream setup!
But I will discuss the Terasic DE 10 Nano, the MiSTer FPGA analog IO board and digital IO board, how to get the MiSTer FPGA software onto your new build...and much more!
Just trust me...if you are on the fence about buying and building a MiSTer FPGA...just do it!
Note: This is the DUAL RAM MiSTer FPGA build guide, MiSTer FPGA giveaway and a discussion if you need dual Ram on MiSTer FPGA!
and if you are here to say 'but software emulation exists'...I know...and I love that too but still
I mean there is MiSTer FPGA PS1 Core, MiSTer FPGA Neo Geo core, MiSTer FPGA SNES core, MiSTer FPGA NES core, MiSTer FPGA Sega Genesis Core, MiSTer FPGA Sega CD core, MiSTer FPGA Sega Saturn Core, MiSTer FPGA N64 core, MiSTer FPGA PC Engine Core, MiSTer FPGA Capcom CPS and CPS 2 core, MiSTer FPGA Sharp X68000 core...and the list goes on!
Questions? Comments? Just leave them below and I will do my best to answer each and every one of them!
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[@cuckolddestroyer]

Dual ram. Got my mister about a month ago and have been learning a lot form your videos I appreciate all your work!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Glad they are of use

[@HardcoreTanoshii]

Dual ram. Thanks as always for the vids, they really help me stay up to date with what's going on with FPGA.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Always happy to do them. Lotta fun to talk about

[@caseyrobb]

Dual RAM. Thanks for the video and breaking down the use cases and benefits of a dual RAM setup. I don't use the analog I/O board much anymore since my CRT died, so it might be worth exploring this option. Hopefully more cores continue adding support.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Always happy to do it. Love talking tech

[@XHAOS13]

Dual RAM. I got the analog board for my Mister when I bought it from mister addons just to have the option to hook it up to my CRT. I've ran it thru digital the whole time, but now that I've seen the cores that are hopefully coming up, I wish I'd gone with the digital board. Thanks for the chance!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Happy to give you the chance. Best of luck

[@joefuentes2977]

Dual RAM! I've been subscribed and have all notifications set for your channel because you put out a lot of quality content! Thanks so much for being awesome 🎉

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Appreciate it!

[@js200gb]

Dual Ram. This is just what I need to complete my Mister setup. I look forward to playing Mortal Kombat 1 + 2, especially. Thanks for the awesome videos again this year!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

👍

[@Robosan4000]

DUEL RAM Thanks for everything you do for the Mister community!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

👍

[@katherinedube]

Dual RAM: This is a great guide! I just purchased a DE10-Nano and it was really helpful to use as a guide when I put it together. Can't wait to start playing some retro games!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Welcome to the MiSTer club!

[@PabloAvilaEstevez]

Dual ram! What i really like about the dual ram io board is having a full size spdif port, it's much preferable to having that popping sound when booting a new game or core when using analog audio

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

That makes total sense with the pop. Although I get a tiny bit over hdmi with my capture setup too sometimes

[@TrevHolland]

Dual RAM! I love my single RAM build and have been very tempted to go up to dual RAM for that Saturn core.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

It’s fun to test back and forth

[@BouiBoui12]

Dual RAM !! Thanks a million for your hard and high quality work on your channel. Exciting times for FPGA retro-gaming too!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Always happy to do the vids. They are fun

[@heatherwilson6007]

Dual Ram Hello to everyone here, we have 6 kids and all of my family are not retro gaming. This channel as slowly but surely become one that we seem to watch everyday - we usually watch it on my sons TV as all of his algorithms show all FPGA.. good job to you all..

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Appreciate it

[@bertoruiz]

i bought my Mister a while ago and it was just collecting dust at the moment....I was looking at the Dual Ram upgrade for a particular setup. Thanks for this video

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Glad to do it. But don’t let it gather dust!

[@bertoruiz]

@@VideoGameEsoterica I know! Just so many projects and so little time.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Hahaha oh trust me I know. I’ve got arcade boards in my floor waiting for harness work

[@rockerwess]

Dual Ram. I’m interested in a dual ram setup. I’m sure it will have more use in the near future with how things are going.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Yes I think it’ll get utilized more in 2024

[@NoSpamForYou]

Dual RAM. This would be great. The De-10 Nano has almost doubled in price in the last few years so this would be a great discount on getting a Mister setup. Thanks!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Inflation hasn’t been kind

[@kevfleth]

Dual RAM. Your voice is always so soothing to listen to when I'm watching your videos. Thank you so much for putting up great content as always.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Haha people always say that. I don’t hear it

[@devilmaycry218]

Dual RAM. Thanks for keeping us updated on all the MISTer content and core development.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Happy to do it

[@Blasoflang]

Dual Ram. Thanks for the videos. Look forward to each notification!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Glad you enjoy em

[@lsdowdle]

My kids are always asking me how to save and load game saves in the various cores. Please consider making a howto video that shows how to do it with the various cores that support it. My older son was playing Banjo-Toioie and inside the game it saved a few times, but I guess that doesn't work... and that it is a manual operation. I've seen various written instructions for a few other cores but they weren't ever clear. I think for some CD-based games, they have to be in folders in order to save? I think you'd be doing the community of novice users a great service with such a tutorial video.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

You need to open the OSD before quitting the core to save in Tooie

[@lsdowdle]

@@VideoGameEsoterica - Other than turning the system off while still in the core (which wasn't done), you have to open the OSD to quit the core in the first place, right? I'm sure he did that yet no save game. Do N64 games have to be in separate folders?

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

No they all save to one. Perhaps he had the pak set to a diff setting? Tooie saves automatically to the default save setting. Tell him to make sure autosaving is turned to “on” too

[@user-ti5ce4hg1o]

Thanks for this video! much appreciated! Also, what a nice coincidence! I just got a second 128MB RAM module for my digital mister FPGA, searched youtube for installation instruction and found a fresh new video on the topic! Also, I didn't know you can create that loop power connector, I have a power splitter (like the one shown in this video's analog setup).., gonna go check where to get that loop connector

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

MiSTerAddons has them

[@stephenwhite506]

I like how the addon boards are open source and you can build your own for a fraction of the price of prebuilt ones. With a Dual RAM build, the price adds up. I will miss CRT RGB though.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

You can still do analog via direct video

[@neogeoaes1627]

Dual Ram- Thank you for your generosity!!

[@juanwick730]

Dual Ram. Was already considering a second DE10 nano to build a dual ram direct video setup before Mars was announced.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Always good to have two

[@christ.3565]

Thanks for another video. They’ll always have something meditative to it, really relaxing. Would love to update to DUAL RAM , I’ve build my MiSTer using your analogue tutorial 😊 not too long ago. All the best. C.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Glad people find them relaxing

[@Tense]

Dual Ram. Good luck everyone and thanks for the build guide!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

👍

[@DaRoblin]

Dual RAM. Thanks for the heads-up about Dual Ram setups being necessary for some upcoming arcade cores.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

That’s what I’m here for

[@peicou]

Dual RAM. Keep that cadence of videos up! Thank you

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

You are welcome

[@clearvus]

DUAL RAM - I’ll have to swap out my analog board but I’m excited to see what the future of dual RAM holds.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

I bet dual ram becomes more important in 2024

[@clearvus]

@@VideoGameEsoterica can’t wait. Such an amazing project already. Would have blown my mind as a kid to know that this was even possible.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Still blows my mind today

[@NareKICK]

Dual ram! Amazing! I’m just about to build my own and want to make sure everything is shipped together.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Best of luck. Winner announced tomorrow

[@SOLiD71]

Dual ram. Appreciate your videos and thinking of your community 🙌

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Thanks :)

[@tomparker9381]

Dual Ram! Thanks for the good content. Would love some targeted videos on n64 or other cores that might need dual ram in the future

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

I’ll def be doing some in 2024

[@cortbelmont]

This is so scary when you start getting into MiSTer. I remember having a panic attack about the IO Board and USB boards back then in 2018... what should I get? dual ram or IO Board, what's that SNAC thing, get BliSTer board or regular USB board, USB bridge or USB bracket, is the included PSU enough??? so many questions... Thanks to SmokeMonster and MiSTerAddons I could get clear answers to those questions

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

MiSTerAddons does a great job of explaining the differences and helping people pick the right stuff

[@elphive42]

Dual RAM! Would really like to build a new setup for the new Dual RAM cores, especially since I’ve moved my setup to a flat panel TV recently.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

I have a dedicated dual ram for my 4K tv

[@user-qe9kr9rr1w]

Dual RAM. I've only got the DE10-Nano so far, but hoping to get a full setup and be able to run more than the GBA and Genesis cores soon :)

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Best of luck!

[@BillCClinton]

I had no idea that more than 128 mb ram was an option. I have the analog version of the io board along with a metal mister case. Looks like a new case will also have to be a consideration for me when I decide to upgrade. 🤑

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

You can change the IO plate and do dual ram

[@BillCClinton]

@@VideoGameEsoterica I see what you mean. Found it on Mister Addons! Thanks.

[@vlesmeries]

Dual RAM ftw. Thank you for this. I will start saving up my coffee money for a Mister esp with the Mars sounding like it'll be double the price.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Happy to do it

[@cellarboy72]

Dual RAM. Thanks for having the giveaway, this would take the MiSTer to the next level!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Happy to do it

[@0.Kenshin]

Dual RAM. Love seeing new build videos.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

👍

[@Witchboard1]

I'd give a Dual RAM setup a shot. I'd have to change up my setup. Right now I'm going from VGA to component on my Sony KV-36FS13. I'm afraid to move it to my LG C3 since I may never put it back on the CRT. lol

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Haha well go direct vid. Best of both worlds

[@prufrockrenegade]

Sign me up for the DUAL RAM haha. My brother has a minimalist setup without any addon boards (besides a basic ram chip) and I'm sure he would appreciate a proper I/O upgrade. Great video as always 👍🍻

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Got it!

[@Flowers-of-Boredom]

Dual RAM! No idea how to build this but I love your video!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Glad you enjoyed

[@robprupe]

I really need to upgrade to the new Dual RAM board, still using the 32M RAM board.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Yes def time for an upgrade

[@davidloyd965]

Dual ram! Great content as usual! Looking forward to getting a mister for Christmas. I know it wasn't specifically asked for in this video but i would like to see more game footage of the n64 core running games with most, or maybe all, filters off. Whatever the set up is to get that sort of ps1 look to n64 games. I find that a very interesting niche use for this core. Again, thanks for all the great content.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

I’ll show more N64 footage like that soon

[@SiincereARC]

Great Video. My current issue is trying to utilize the LaserBear Direct Video I purchased to work so that I can utilize the second RAM I purchased. I love using the Analog I/O but it sucks that you're stuck with 1 RAM stick or should I say penalized because you want to use Analog and not the "Almighty" Digital. Sadness....

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

MiSTerAddons is working on a solution currently

[@OldSkooolGamer]

DUAL RAM!! I got my Mister last week it would be perfect :) Anyway please keep up the great coverage.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Plenty more coming!

[@darrenemmett5424]

Dual RAM . Thanks for the info very educational, I am still trying to get a MisterFGA but have just been taken for a ride by a roofer! so I now have to save up again!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Ouch. Roofs aren’t cheap that’s for sure

[@kippshinabarger8110]

Dual RAM. Thanks for the video! Love my MiSTer, got my kit from Mister Addons. Great setup!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

He sells a good product for sure

[@leeboy2k1]

Dual RAM Thanks Love these videos Hopefully more cores continue adding support.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

I’m sure more cores are on their way

[@crusadingmonkey]

Dual Ram. Love the video as I am looking to upgrade soon

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

👍

[@n30ngr3y4]

Dual ram, hey man thanks for the video very informative. I actually dont have a mister setup yet, but just found out about it earlier today and have been looking at purchasing i will definetly be building on for myself in time for the holidays.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Def worth picking up. So much fun

[@cesarmontes5380]

Dual RAM!!! Really looking forward to the Saturn core

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

👍

[@MSAlameria]

Dual RAM. Hope we get Mortal Kombat running on MiSTER soon.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

We shall see

[@vysethebold]

Dual Ram! Love your vids! Thanks for keeping everyone updated!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

👍

[@vysethebold]

@VideoGameEsoterica Also love your dry wit. Keep up the deep cut vids, too!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Haha glad someone notices the sly jokes here and there

[@Justin_STL]

Dual RAM is the RAM for MiSTer me! My MiSTerFPGA ownership confirmation is on X under your post. 😅 Thanks to @MisterAddons for sponsoring this giveaway, too.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Porkchop is good people. Even if he does think Big Trouble in Little China is better than Escape from NY

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

@justin_STL RNG has smiled greatly upon you. Your name was selected by the RNG generator and you have won the IO board and RAM. Check the community post on my page for more info!

[@Justin_STL]

​​@@VideoGameEsotericaI did?! AWESOME!! You just don't know how thrilled I am to win that, dude! Thanks again to you, Porkshop, and the Digital Gods. 🤩

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

You did! I’ll be in touch for shipping info

[@MadsterV]

Dual RAM. Now we're upgrading our MiSTers, how far we've come! exciting times, where will computing go next?

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

We shall see

[@chocomochino]

Dual RAM will be so interesting to see what comes in cores in the future!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Yes it’ll be fun to see what 2024 brings

[@PocketUnv]

Dual RAM! Thank you so much for publishing guides like this.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Happy to do it

[@BirthFromFire]

Dual RAM!!! Thank you for the awesome giveaway! :)

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

👍

[@irawhitejr]

Really awesome vid thank you, still on the fence if I should get a mister or get a crt I can’t get both decisions decisions

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

MiSTer

[@ady3328]

Dual ram ! …. Used to love the arcade pcb videos but this is all good too. Brilliant work, sub ages ago… top man

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Arcade pcb video tomorrow at 7:30 am lol. I just gotta space them out. It’s not every month I can get another rare game in (but tomorrows pcb is exceedingly rare)

[@Tricapsule]

Dual RAM! As ever great video. A comparison of single RAM and dual RAM for the Saturn core would be interesting to see what difference it makes 👍

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

That’s a good idea. I’ll look into that :)

[@emmettturner9452]

Dual RAM DualRAM Duel RAM. ;) It would come in really handy for me since my current 128MB module isn’t compatible with the single channel Saturn core. It’s an Antonio Villena 4-chip and all 4-chip modules have that issue. Anyway, those rubber feet were included with the DE10-Nano for me… not included by MiSTer Add-Ons.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Ahh that’s right you had that chip didn’t you

[@MrHuntergokuz]

Dual RAM!! Love the TO run Advance CORES.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

👍

[@EddieWalkerStride]

Dual ram, love everything you put out.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Appreciate that

[@gawkersdeathrattle1759]

Dual Ram. One question -- if you go dual ram, does the old and new sticks have to have the same size, or can they be of different sizes? Not everyone dove into the 128 stick straight away ;) Edit: And literally 60 seconds after I post, you answer the question. Gracias!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

They don’t have to be the same size but you heard in the vid :)

[@METR0lD]

Love the tag team effort of both dog and cat pen today. (chef's kiss) I don't even think I could use a dual ram build since I'm using a RetroCastle MiSTer. Hope whoever wins it enjoys it!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

It’s the whole barnyard come to life!

[@tahoe376]

Dual RAM. Thank you for these videos!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

👍

[@ernietalos3198]

DUAL RAM. Thank you MiSTer Addons. Also thanks Awbacon/VGE for all your videos; I look forward especially for ones about the MiSTer FPGA. I don't care what anyone else says, I think you're OK :)

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Haha don’t use my own jokes against me

[@channelname2524]

Dual Ram. Just got my DE-10 nano from Taiwan literally took 1 day to ship from them to US. Also got 128MB 3.0 memory, need to buy a 1tb microsd card for the mister image I downloaded which is fully loaded.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

The shipping isn’t cheap but wow is it fast

[@channelname2524]

@@VideoGameEsoterica Yea I have never had anything come that fast, ordered it in the morning and it was here in the afternoon the next day which is unbelievable.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

At least it’s fast and expensive vs slow and expensive

[@newchallenge]

Great tutorial as usual! I am hoping I can win the Dual RAM and Digital I/O board for a friend who just let me borrow his MiSTer for North East Championships! Our fighting game locals have a few amazing folks who bring MiSTer setups and are kind enough to allow us to use them and I myself am finding it harder to resist as a SNES fighting game fan looking for ways to make my setups more easily used for tournaments. Thank you!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Best of luck :)

[@Norweeg]

DUAL RAM I currently have an analog IO board but have been wanting to upgrade and change to dual ram for trying the Saturn core as well as things possibly to come.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Fingers crossed for you!

[@Norweeg]

@@VideoGameEsoterica Thanks! Me too! 😆 🤞

[@Romerco77]

Dual ram. I tried it with my Mini-ITX Ironclad Plus, but i really cannot see much use for it and losing analog video is too much for me. Reverted back to single Ram.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Porkchop (MiSTerAddons) is working on a dual ram with analog implementation currently too

[@Romerco77]

@@VideoGameEsoterica I meant, I use dual displays, there are systems I prefer playing over HDMI and others I prefer on the CRT without having to switch configs, cables, etc, even with an onboard hdmi to vga encoder dual displays would be completely out of the equation. It's just that Dual ram has no real life use right now, at least for me 😅

[@Ill_look_back_on_in_disgust]

Dual RAM! discourse kinda reminds me of the tradeoffs with Dual Carbs on old VW Beetles lol.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Haha basically the same thing

[@vespagym]

Dual RAM. Would something like a Leviton outlet power switch be better than using the power switch on the IO board to prevent that part on the board from wearing out, or should that not be a concern?

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

I wouldn’t be concerned about the switch

[@cheeseynz]

DUAL RAM!!! I'd love to play MK1 and 2. That'd be incredible. Love your MiSTer news coverage. So hard to keep up with the pace of development these days.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

It’s hard to keep up even for me

[@JoeAndral08]

Dual Ram 😎 can wait to see what else it can emulate in the future. Also never truly had a saturn, a good opportunity to discover so gems. Cheers love your channel ✌️

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Glad you enjoy the channel

[@GallileoPaballa]

I already have the digital IO board, so don't bother adding me to the raffle. I got it mostly for the addition of the SD card slot which I use for PC cores than anything else. I still only have 1 ram expansion though, and for the longest time I was banging my head against the wall because seemingly none of the cores except for like the oldest of 80's arcade cores were booting. Turns out that I had the single ram module in the wrong slot!😓

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

That’ll happen. But you learn when you make mistakes :)

[@thegrudge]

Dual ram. It would be great to have another mister FPGA laying around. Definitely would get some love at my house. Thanks for the videos.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

I have way too many now lol

[@meezuswalks9578]

*DUAL RAM , these videos are awesome !* keep up the good work bro 💪

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Plenty more coming!

[@jlangsiu8821]

Dual Ram! Awesome giveaway VGE and MisterAddon!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

👍

[@rudynunez5915]

Dual Ram. Love your videos. Really looking forword to building one of these

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Glad you enjoy

[@Joe3D]

Why is not possible to have analog output with dual RAM?

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

You can over direct video via hdmi

[@jworkman753]

Your videos are always informing and awesome. A DUAL RAM setup would be cool. I already have a digital io from misteraddons and looking to put another ram chip on.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Glad you find them informative

[@delmaralvarado7776]

Thanks for the MiSTer FPGA giveaway! Love watching these videos, can't wait for saturn and n64 cores to be 100% completed. I wonder what else is considered an "impossible core" for the mister project....

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

There is no real mention of any more “impossible cores” currently

[@andrewmichelson2433]

This is great I was wondering about the dual ram setup

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

👍

[@ArthurKannibal]

Dual RAM If I win this, it is gonna go towards a build for a friend who's really wanted a MiSTer for a while. Thanks for another great video!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Best of luck!

[@Reprogrammed_By_SEGA]

In 2024 people will be selling their MiSTer FPGA for a MARS FPGA rather than bothering with Dual RAM for a few titles.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Yeah I don’t think that’ll be happening much

[@bmwmd110]

Yo, we steppin into the MiSTer arcade, Dual RAM power, in this retro crusade. Arcade cores firing, like a pixel parade, MiSTer FPGA, where memories are laid. Sega Saturn vibes, in the cosmic ride, Dual RAM magic, taking it in stride. In the MiSTer world, where legends bide, Arcade beats, with Sega Saturn on our side. Dual RAM in the MiSTer, arcade delight, Pixels and polygons, taking flight. Sega Saturn dreams, in the neon light, MiSTer revolution, setting the night. From Street Fighter rounds to Metal Slug's grace, Dual RAM acceleration, setting the pace. In the MiSTer arcade, no time to waste, Sega Saturn essence, in this embrace. 16-bit dreams, turning to reality, MiSTer FPGA, in the gaming duality. Dual RAM symphony, an arcade festivity, Sega Saturn echoes, through the circuit's affinity.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Lol wow. That’s dedication

[@bmwmd110]

lmao@@VideoGameEsoterica

[@coffeedave2360]

Dual Ram, your guides are excellent

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Appreciate that

[@King_Herb]

Dual Ram! Always love your videos I don’t care what any says about you I really hope we get a 3do core one day.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

So do i!

[@bearonguitar]

The Mister Addons case comes with an included thermal pad instead of the heatsink. Would you still use the heatsink or the included thermal pad? My thinking is that the thermal pad might eventually dry out at some point.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Those thermal pad lifecycles last a very long time. I wouldn’t worry too much about longevity

[@bearonguitar]

@@VideoGameEsoterica Got it, thanks. I'll use the included thermal pad then. 🙂

[@EricEngWalk]

Dual RAM- thanks so much for all the great MiSTer FPGA content!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

👍

[@worst.username._ever]

Dual RAM.How significant is the difference between single and dual RAM with the Saturn core (and is anything else like the PS1 core affected)? Also, I checked out your channel page looking for a playlist of your Steam Deck emulator guides, but I didn't see one. Did I miss something? Keep up the great videos but if Robert puts out a new N64 core on Christmas you don't need to drop everything to cover it :)

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Not a huge delta between the two currently. There is a steam deck playlist on there somewhere!

[@decadegames4532]

Dual ram. Bought my analog io set 2 years ago and I have to say it's been one of the best investments I've ever made. I didn't really need the digital io because no core really utilized it. I am extremely impressed with Robert Piep and his work on the PlayStation and N64 cores and I hope he takes as long of a break as he needs to.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Roberts work is just wildly good

[@decadegames4532]

​@@VideoGameEsoterica dang that was fast

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Super fast

[@aschmidtm]

Dual RAM I have an analog and would love to do a digital build!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

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[@Cowslanlr]

Dual RAM! Keep up the great work with the videos! Would love to get a dual RAM so that I can continue to use all the upcoming cores.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Best of luck

[@VashDaDanish]

DUAL RAM N64 was favorite console growing up so love all the N64 videos and where it's at.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

It’s been a ton of fun getting all the N64 stuff lately

[@slappymcphee]

Dual RAM. Yet another great video!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

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[@6vibe150]

Dual ram! I could use that for my extra de10 nano

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

👍

[@jet613]

Dual ram! Always interested on where the mister fpga project will go. Curious on what will be done when we reach the de 10's limit. And wether the main dev community will adopt another fpga with some more room or not. I know other projects exist out there.

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

There will be a MiSTer 2 one day when it’s needed