MiSTer FPGA in 2022: A Primer Guide to Retro Gaming's Hardware Emulator / MY LIFE IN GAMING

Coury and Try go over what it's like to get started with the MiSTer FPGA project in 2022 - the parts you need, the processes required to set it up, what you need to do to get great audio and video, and what kinds of fun things you can do with the many console, computer, handheld, and arcade cores! You might just see that it isn't nearly as hard as you thought it was!
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► Chapters
00:00 - Opening
1:55 - Part 1: MiSTer Overview
6:45 - Part 2: Core Focus: Atari Consoles, ColecoVision and other Pre-NES Consoles
12:06 - Part 3: Building your MiSTer
19:26 - Part 4: Core Focus: NES and Super NES
27:38 - Part 5: Setting up the SD Card
33:34 - Part 6: Core Focus: PC-Engine/Turbografx-16 & Neo Geo
44:18 - Part 7: MiSTer OS, Input Options and other Odds 'n Ends
53:51 - Part 8: Universal MiSTer Settings, Editing the .ini File
01:05:16 - Part 9: Core Focus: Sega Master System, Game Gear, Genesis/Mega Drive and Sega CD
01:20:16 - Part 10: MiSTer Audio and Video Settings
01:37:07 - Part 11: Core Preview: MiSTer PlayStation 1
01:43:32 - Part 12: Core Focus: 486 PC, Commodore 64, Amiga, ZX Spectrum, MSX, Sharp X68000
02:10:07 - Part 13: Core Focus: Game Boy / Color, Game Boy Advance, WonderSwan, Atari Lynx
02:25:25 - Part 14: Core Focus: Capcom CPS-1 & CPS-2, Sega System-16 and more Classic Arcade Games
02:37:02 - Ending
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My Life in Gaming makes documentaries, deep dives into retro console hardware, and more.

[@sneakingelephant]

Also a heads up for everyone looking to buy/make one. Don't buy from a scalper unless you absolutely need one now. The DE-10 Nano is always being made and coming back in stock. Patience will save you a ton of money

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] I bought a second DE-10 Nano directly from Terasic just a few weeks ago. They ship fast, but it was $40 shipping. But given that the cost of everything is going up these days, I'm not so sure you'd save money waiting to buy it from somewhere else.

[@sneakingelephant]

@@mylifeingaming I was referring more to the eBay resellers. I've seen them jack up prices quite a bit. Buying directly from Terasic is definitely the way to go.

[@agentmith]

Wherever demand outpaces supply, you get scalpers. Videos like this are awesome, but exacerbate the issue by increasing awareness. Plus the chip shortage isn’t helping, too.

[@sneakingelephant]

@@agentmith for sure. MLIG will definitely bring more eyes on the product but I still think the supply issues won't be a huge problem in the long run. There's been plenty of opportunities to buy them during quarantine at fair prices and I think it'll continue that way. It's definitely not a product like the analogue pocket

[@remy333]

I bought one direct too. Got it much faster than the site said. They shipped same day even though the de10 said back ordered until mid April. Yes the $40 international shipping was hefty, and a bit of a bummer since they shipped it from here in the states… but I got my mister pretty much in 3 days. Also, the folks that offer the Ultimate Mister Kit are great. 👍

[@Carbine64]

"We'd be here for another 15 hours if we gave each and every one a deep dive". You guys are one of the few creators that I wouldn't mind the idea of watching 15 hours of them talk about technical information. Excellent video, and keep up the good work!

[@sneakingelephant]

Sometimes I just queue up a bunch of their videos and have it run in the background while I work. Love listening to them talk

[@mj23kb08]

I agree completely with all of this! 👆👆👆👆

[@gluttonousmaximus9048]

@detroit retro gamer drg313 It could happen! There really is no copyrighted material to stop this from happening! (Age of the videos on the other hand... After all they were based on most recent developments of the community)

[@48hourrecordsteam45]

I’d watch

[@thedjrasteri]

Yet this video is only 2 and a half hours long. Lazy! :P

[@isaacchavarria4026]

I had a really difficult childhood in a not very structured familly and the opportunity of revisiting all the good (only) memories that my broken NES and my favourite arcades gave to me is like putting all the good moments in a little box and treasure them for good. Thanks.

[@ricardocruz1168]

I have been there also ! more thank 30 years ago ...Now i have my own structured family!!! I trully hope you are ok!

[@fredtaylor9792]

I'm in the EXACT same boat. At times, my atari, nes and genesis were the only friends I had but my games and systems were lost during moves or sold behind my back for my mom and sister's addictions. I watch in awe at all these KZbinrs who got to keep all their games and systems from their childhood and can't help but wish I had too but emulation gives me that door to my childhood memories. Memories I completely forgot come flooding back when playing certain games.

[@shazzbutter]

At least you had an NES.

[@BBWahoo]

My condolences man, hugs. Big hugs, come here you!!

[@AyeYoYoYooo]

These dudes make the most sincere, detailed, comprehensive, informative and descriptive videos possible, in the retro game scene. Props! 🤙🏽

[@AyeYoYoYooo]

I already can’t wait for the annual MLIG MiSTer FPGA in 2023, 2024, 2025 videos !!! Perhaps even a far in the future video on the MiSTer+ successor with a bigger brain than the venerable DE-10-Nano, that runs Naomi, Namco 246/256, etc… The future of retro gaming is bright AF ! Peace & blessings to all here for what is the most ambitious and incredible collaborative project in retro gaming history !

[@kylebookout1789]

Couldn't have said it better myself. Great comment!

[@Voultar]

This was an AMAZING episode. Great work & strap on always!

[@jaykelley103]

Yeah these guys LOVE strap ons

[@cruiser1333]

Miss your regular content. Watching your vids assisted me in installing all those mods I purchased from your store. We also need a new video of you fixing another ebay partial abortion.

[@GabrielLaFlex]

I bought a mister last year and it changed my life in so many ways. I honestly didn't even understand what a CRT television did but I bought the full mister kit with analog board just the same. Realizing I had paid extra for the mister with analog output inspired me to actually get a CRT tv to "try it out," and now I'm all the way down the rabbit hole. Fast forward to today and I now own a 27" JVC D Series CRT television, rotatable LCD screens for tate games, and even a home built arcade cabinet to plug the mister into. I have retired my PSP dock and PSP TV now thanks to the core updates. I have even gotten into collecting classic controllers such as the SNES mouse, light guns, a negGcon, and more. This has been an adventure and it's still going. I could keep telling stories for pages and new stories are still being made.

[@StarshipGhost]

Best video game thing I ever bought for sure... and at least one of the best things I bought in general.

[@h0laPlaneta]

This is the way, please preach it out. When young people don´t see the appeal of CRTs I always wonder if they ever had an experience like yours.

[@RedWolfy7]

This is the one that's going to cement your legacy as great game preservationists for years to come. You can really tell that this video was a sincere labor of love not only because of its mammoth length but because the nerdy glee that radiates from your presentation of the systems nuance and cores is very infectious. I'm proud of you two and also proud to support you guys. Great job!

[@sneakingelephant]

This is one of the biggest deep dives I've seen on the Mister. I want to aspire to be as thorough as you guys one day. The amount of work and dedication you put into making videos is insane. The amount of B-roll you shoot, all the sound effects and music you layer, all the transitions, it's mind boggling. Bravo!

[@StarshipGhost]

I am sure it is THE biggest. It will help the community a lot. The more MiSTer gets popular, the better it gets.

[@masayoshsato7906]

Where can i buy a mister system at

[@theparkourhobo]

To do a video _this long_ with such a high level of polish throughout must be an _insane_ amount of work. And they do that all the time - for a channel with 200k subscribers. There are channels with sub counts in the millions that don't put in that much work. It's genuinely really, really impressive.

[@StarshipGhost]

@@masayoshsato7906 in the U.S.? MisterAddons is a good place. There are more that are UK-based. I don't know of any other US-based places but there might be a couple more. Just don't buy overpriced ones on eBay from scalpers/resellers just because its out of stock. Have a little patience.

[@steve43ful]

THANKS for warning people about the “Switch to USB” menu option, they should just get rid of that or hide it in a submenu or something.

[@WalrusFPGA]

Hands-down the best overview of MiSTer to date. Thanks for taking your time and doing it right! Considering the length, the clever sequencing with console/core features between the technical bits kept it engaging and entertaining 'til the very end. Great work!

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] Yes Coury originally planned to do it this way, but then I guess we forgot, then that concept came back up after the script was mostly written and we realized it would be an hour before we started talking about playing any danged games haha.

[@Chariblaze]

1:32:20 This single NES audio comparison is what I love about watching MLiG! Perfect snippet to compare -- familiar song, and a part that lends itself well to looping. The timing of the changes is so right, it's as if it was a real nine second repetitive NES loop heh. And the attention to detail of using the four characters for the four samples.. 👍

[@fr.joshmayer3593]

Funny experience I had with MiSTer (as a someone who is fairly non-technically inclined) is that I had tried rpi before and couldn’t get my head around how to utilize it well… all these different images available etc, I never really got it going. But when I grabbed my first MiSTer a couple years ago it clicked right away. I’ve found it really straightforward to use and the community has been so awesome with any questions or issues I ran up against.

[@ynotwalk7391]

i prefer plain text menus

[@CliffWheeler]

Just as an FYI for everyone, when you’re in the video processing and audio processing menus, you can use the L and R trigger buttons to quickly switch between the options one at a time without opening the menus. Just highlight the menu options (example “GS_Sharpness_050.txt”) and press the triggers to quick switch to the next / previous options Just a nice quality of life option when you wanna make quick changes

[@sixtyfps]

Oh my god

[@Mrjohnnygnct]

Dude I didn’t know this. Awesome, thank you!

[@CliffWheeler]

@@Mrjohnnygnct You're welcome! :)

[@LusRetroSource]

Great video! You guys never disappoint. I agree with using softer scaling with scanlines, it's the look I prefer when I actually play games through HDMI. Thanks for mentioning me too, you guys are awesome!

[@TheKayliedGamerChannel-YouTube]

You got some great content Lu, good you getting some recognition 🤠👍

[@sailinginthedark9263]

I just want to say that the way you sync up the music to the intros to your videos is fantastic. The "my life in gaming" theme is iconic. Always gets me hyped for the rest of the video 😊

[@abc123def98]

You guys are so awesome! You are literally making full movies on these topics, and it's so so much appreciated!

[@SteveWellsNZ]

Madness. Fantastic video, thanks guys, I've been digging into the MiSTer pretty heavily for a few months, but this still gave me lots of new information to look at, cheers!

[@PixelPhoenix]

Wow, it's finally here! This has been such a crazy long project. I'm so glad you guys are finally done! You've talked about it during so many Sunday streams and it's kind of surreal to witness it be released. Thank you both for all you do. Now take a vacation!

[@Newsdee]

Amazing work! I like that you included computer cores even if to only show the tip of the iceberg. There is so much to explore and discover, and MiSTer makes it really simple to go through them!

[@theviperman3]

Absolutely well made video!!!! Thank you so much for compiling a very jam packed look into the MiSTer Project.

[@niemasd]

I listen to your live streams while I work, and I know from those that making this video was difficult for both of you, so I just wanted to express my gratitude for everything you do! You're awesome, and I really appreciate how accessible yet entertaining you make these topics! Thanks, both, for your hard work 😄

[@patrickbvick]

I'm not exactly a novice Mister user and I learned several things here! Great video guys.

[@StarshipGhost]

Yeah same here.... like the audio filters which I never tried. Very useful for arcade situations to get a cabinet sound, which always bothered me with arcade emulation and the high tingy pitches. I always wondered why it did not sound right in MAME, etc. Now I know it was just low quality speakers/audio and inside a wooden cabinet that made it sound.... better I guess.

[@shain6946]

Extremely comprehensive and enjoyable to watch, a big thank you for doing this

[@MurmuringJoey]

This is such a phenomenal deep-dive. It's informative, entertaining, and approachable- your work here has sparked my interest in a project and community I may never have found otherwise. Thank you!

[@yllib2012]

Hands down best video work on the MiSTer project to date.

[@DeanRands]

Oh, nice. This caught me by surprise. Looking forward to watching (it might take me a few sessions), but thanks for the effort you put into it - I hope you both get some time to chill out

[@HotSawce1]

So glad you guys do this, it’s so important for the community!

[@youtibbles2546]

thank you for putting this together. ive been using the MiSTer since 2019 and it still surprises me with new features/cores/games. its such a versatile machine and is a retro enthusiasts cornucopia. yall did a great job on this!

[@thanksbetotap]

Thanks to you guys for being awesome and putting out killer content!

[@tilla77]

I own most retro consoles but I love the mister and its versatility. Just the amount it does in such a small footprint along with having the ability to scale when using a monitor that supports 480p is awesome. Built some controller boards for old joysticks and pads for minimal lag and the experience is no different from the real thing and in many cases the pixel clarity, through RGB, looks better to me. The fact too that it has such a large dev community makes it incredibly exciting as new implementations come out. I'd say its my device of the decade.

[@Sayajiin2]

That was a great video, I'll make sure to re-watch certain section a few time to be sure to understand all the capability of some cores. I've been playing with my MiSTer for more than two years and I still learned a lot from that video. Thank you MLiG!! :)

[@shunpillay]

Wow! You guys are awesome. I can only imagine how much work goes into these videos. Loved this one.

[@BrunoFonsecaPT]

Two notes: First the ZX Spectrum did not have different processor speeds. That’s a novelty on the FPGA implementation mainly used to accelerate 3D games. Second, the stereo separation on the Amiga can already be “fixed” on the audio menu by enabling stereo mixing at 25% or 50%. Otherwise what an absolutely amazing video (as always). Cheers

[@TheCaffeineKid]

...and it's called the ZED EX not the ZEE EX :) sorry but UK machines need UK pronunciation. Great video other than that little niggle in my ocd brain.

[@BrunoFonsecaPT]

@@TheCaffeineKid I kind of let that one slide, but it also grinds my brain every time I hear it 😂

[@djcsdy2]

There were Eastern European clones that had faster clock speeds but like anything else this guy says, if there's any truth in it it's more by luck than knowledge or research.

[@SetyaPriatna]

2:11:45 As of July 2022, the Super GameBoy Core is now released! w/ all Super Game Boy functions working!

[@SUPERFOX5Gaming]

I know this video is over a year old, but I was able to set up a brand new MiSTer, and I do not regret it at all. Thanks for making this video streamlining the process and making it easier!

[@larrs8887]

Great video as always, informative, well written and production of the chart! Been tempted a few times to pull the trigger on one mainly for arcade cores. That Astro stick is nice as well!

[@VideoGameEsoterica]

Thanks for the mention guys! Great video (so far lol...haven't finished)

[@xman2k2]

About time we got the definitive guide to the Mister!

[@Chan_Prado]

Guys, this is an absolutely outstanding video. You have probably outdone yourselves, and that is already a high bar you've set for yourselves. People will be referring to this as a moment in time for game preservation, and I'm sure subsequent follow-ups to this will be equally as informative. Really appreciate how you've clearly broken down not just the steps of how to prepare and customize the MiSTer, but how you wisely interspersed in-game video and sound between the more technical jargon pieces. It really helped the video remain engaging in what easily could easily have been confusing due to all the features and capabilities of the cores, audio/video tweaks, etc. Bravo, MLIG!

[@sixfootse7en248]

This is a hell of an overview of Mister. This should be the go-to video to recommend to people interested in getting into classic gaming. Nice work guys.

[@MagisterHamid]

I bought a mister last year and I barely use my old consoles. It’s such a game changer! And the best is all the cool new cores constantly added! Soon we’ll have Neo Geo Pocket!

[@JerryBaezAlchemus]

You guys always knocking it out of the park! Now I'm VERY interested in getting into the MiSTer project. Amazing job, guys! Bravo!! By the way, I need to do this: TAAAAAAAATEEEEEEE MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODE!!!! Joe from Game Sack always killing it! 🤣🤣🤣

[@jonnytenebrous1113]

Epic quality presentation, chaps! Wow - I use my MiSTer all the time, and still learned some new things about it (transformative audio filters, primarily). I really appreciate all the KZbinrs covering MiSTer, but this was pretty special.

[@adamford4167]

Without a doubt the best Video ever made for KZbin!! The length, the scope, the material, the quality, it is truly amazing and awesome to behold!

[@StarshipGhost]

My favorite video of yours. Thanks for making it.

[@d0pefish]

Thankyou for also covering mt32-pi! Insanely cool video, really enjoyed this one. Cheers 🙂

[@andyfrey1612]

It’s here! Time to dive in. Excited for this one. Now you guys take a break!

[@ianthompson6288]

Very well directed video m8 .loved the transitions etc .very well executed damn .fine work on the whole .loved it !

[@neoinfinity]

Phenomenal work as always, love my MiSTer. Loved the cameo from Gamesack Joe...TATE MODE!!!

[@Progearspec]

Yet when the genesis segment came up no mention of greendog !! lol !

[@rs.matr1x]

I watched the whole thing very well done. Amusing to me that the minute you put out the video some of your complaints (like s-video support) are already released. It was bound to happen with such a frequently improving platform.

[@ctrlaltrees]

Fantastic stuff as always. The definitive guide to MiSTer. Thanks so much for putting in the huge amount of work that must have been required for this! 👍

[@zipppiz]

This was one truly amazing video, wow well done! Makes me want to start up my mister and dig in again it's been to long!

[@FlyingFlygon13]

My MiSTer is my favorite piece of kit I put together last year, and I'm so happy with the constant improvements and developments. So excited to watch this video. You guys put out my favorite content!

[@haydengittins2836]

Excellent video. I love my MiSTer. It's connected to a Trinitron CRT via RGB and it rocks. Arcade cores, Mega drive and Mega CD, SNES all bringing back childhood memories.... and Neo Geo creating new ones :)

[@silent_hero]

Oh god the GameSack cameo absolutely broke me, I was not ready for that.

[@irmaosver]

By far the most comprehensive video on the topic as of 2022. Thank you for producing this top-notch video on what I consider to be the best acquisition I have made, the gift that keeps on giving, the MiSTer. It also gives a nice little nod to some familiar KZbinrs such as GameSack and Lu's Retro Source.

[@owlnonymous]

Excited to watch this!

[@ShapeyFiend]

I found it a doddle to set up (compared to a RetroPi) and everything just works. No stupid RetroArc menus. Easy to switch between HDTV and CRT. Sounds fantastic, no input lag. It's worth every penny.

[@isaacchavarria4026]

No need to insult, different solutions are welcomed :)

[@ShapeyFiend]

@@isaacchavarria4026 purely personal preference of course. I do enjoy regular emulation as well. I just got quite frustrated with the Pi 2 a few years ago and never succeeded in getting it running to my satisfaction.

[@ynotwalk7391]

@@ShapeyFiend pi2 and 3 are dire for emulation

[@nathanbenjamin9859]

Jeez what a long video, and I'm going to watch every second. Thanks for all you do!

[@tordy]

This was amazing. The level of work you put into this is incredible.

[@dannyconnell8827]

You guys are unreal. This dropped at the perfect time.

[@thesavepointdotnet]

Thank you for mentioning something about sound. While everyone just lets 48kHz ride, people either forget or are too young to know that the majority of consumer Arcade and TV speakers were straight garbage. More fidelity does not equal better in this case. Actually, the longer waveforms in lower frequency sounds produced by low quality drivers were perfect for noisy environments since they have the power to resonate through the noise (think about bass in music). Back when emulation was new, I started to set NES game audio to mono, 8-bit (22 kHz) and older arcade games to mono, 4-bit (11 kHz) and they’d sound perfect on regular headphones. 1:29:47 I see what you did there. Thanks for the MiSTer deep dive MLiG! This will definitely open some minds!

[@LeoA2600]

This should be great. Looking forward to watching this and learning more about the MiSTer project.

[@jeffbanfieldsflwr3537]

I can't explain how much I love this channel. Thanks guys!

[@silverwah]

Guess what? Nintendo 64 core is being worked on. So good.

[@SamuelMK_]

That multiplayer GBA function looks so cool. I think it would be sick if you could hook up two MiSTers using a crossover cable and do 4-player link action, or plug in a GBA link port to the MiSTer and interface with real GBAs.

[@hb-robo]

lots of people in the community have been clamoring for a portable form factor for this reason exactly. It's tricky, because obviously someone has to make this stuff, and the consumer has to buy it, usually not for cheap. this specific use case is probably one where Analogue has the leg up on MiSTer (with their Pocket line)

[@ninetendopesaitama2107]

2p gba is amazing. The same guy who made the gba core (fpgazumspass) Robert Peip is working right now on the ps1 core. He is like All MiSTer devs a f****** legend!

[@KopperNeoman]

Hell yeah. Sticking on as many GBA EXT ports as the system can handle GBA instances? I drool. The one way to do better than the Game Boy Player.

[@pomegran100]

Only seen certain chapters so far (thanks for placing them into easy to consume chapters) but as ever, simply brilliant content. Love watching your content. I love my Mister and this looks like it's going to be a joy to watch from start to finish. Keep up the great work.

[@PrettyBlueThings]

Incredible episode. Up there with the absolute best

[@mj23kb08]

Marc, Coury, thank you for all your hard work. This was an absolute BEAST of a video, and you have single-handedly peaked my interest in the MiSTer project. Videos like this are a testament to why you are THE best retro gaming channel on all of KZbin and quite possibly....one of the best overall channels on all of KZbin as well. By the way....any chance for "Analogue Frontiers part 4"? Lol.

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] I'm very soon going to be working on parts 4 and 5 simultaneously in hopes of finally finishing the whole dang thing soon(ish)!

[@mj23kb08]

@My Life in Gaming that's fantastic! I love that series so much that I've watched parts 1-3 10+ times each!

[@Rationalific]

Fantastic job, guys! I had no idea that I'd watch this all the way through, especially since I don't have a MiSTer, but I remained interested throughout! I appreciate all of the developers who worked on the MiSTer and its cores, and I appreciate you both for explaining it to us. And thanks also to Audi, who was sørlie needed for the home computer section of this video. Nice work, all of you!

[@mylifeingaming]

[Try4ce] This is a quality pun that I'm ashamed I never thought of in all the years I've known Audi.

[@Norweeg]

I love my MiSTer and MT32pi. Thank you for making this video. It’s incredible. I’m almost speechless in regards to the work this took. Bravo! 🥂

[@slot9]

Wow! You did it! Great video! I think I understand the mister as a whole a bit better now and it sure is impressive stuff!

[@dav3yb]

I thankfully got my DE-10 right before they sold out just before christmas last year. I was super interested when the NeoGeo was being developed, and knew I had to jump in once the CPS-2 was live. Looking forward to more of Jotego's arcade cores that he's got lined up to work on. Recently the PolyGame Master that Video Game Esoterica has been going though reviewing has been on my watchlist, and I think Jotego has that lined up to work on soon, which makes me quite excited.

[@rockerwess]

This is great. Metal Jesus did a “review” and spent all kinds of time trying to run 3d and complaining that it was poor performance.

[@AngryBeaver316]

The fact this channel has only 200k subs is a damn travesty. Such quality. so informative, thank you for the hardwork fellas

[@ninetendopesaitama2107]

MiSTer is the best investment in retro tech i ve ever made. Amazing several hours Video i will enjoy. :) ☮️

[@VinceCanWin]

Went into this video kinda knowing what a MiSTer was and thinking it was too complicated to get into, to being fully sold on giving this thing a try. Once I’m able to buy components, anyway 😬 Great video, as always

[@LandmanEDC]

Extremely well done, fellas. Well worth the wait. Thanks for all your hard work!

[@foolio1990]

Extremely well put together video you all got here!

[@moethephoque9355]

The fastest decade ever 1:42:53🤭

[@BeAsT1x5]

I got into the mister project in roughly 2018 and I’ve never looked back. It’s been a luxury to assist with the mistercade project as well. I’m definitely lookin forward to other arcade platforms being added in the future. Fantastic job MLiG!

[@kainsenpai7172]

This was a fantastic video! Thank you to everyone for your hard work!!

[@BeardDuder]

This was great! Pushing me closer and closer to getting one my self.

[@ibraibraibraibraibra]

Forced scandoubler on a VGA CRT monitor is a great option, thanks for highlighting it. I use a little scanline generator dongle and it gives really great results. If you ever do a follow up video to this it might be good to flag up the physical jumpers on the analog IO board, these are important if you are using an RGB scart cable on a consumer set or a scaler or other device that behaves like a consumer set. This is how the relevant lines are set on the scart cable to identify the signal as RGB. This is most relevant to users in Europe and similar areas who have access to RGB scart consumer sets so it’s completely understandable that it won’t have come up in your exposure to this stuff so far. I can’t say I’ve used it but to my understanding SNAC typically only supports 1 controller when used with the console cores, so that is one catch that people might need to bear in mind. A good USB controller with decent levels of lag according to the misteraddons test document is generally a much better option where possible for vast majority of users given all the caveats that come up with SNAC. Great video as always. Thanks!

[@RobbyHuang]

Two hours. Forty minutes. This is gonna be a good one!!

[@vileCR999]

I NEVER thought you guys would do a MISTR video! This is amazing, and it looks like a TON OF CONTENT. Buckle up!!

[@aaliguy9986]

Phenomenal work you guys! Really enjoyed every second of the video.

[@RetroBunn]

2:21:34 T A T E M O D E That's my favorite part.

[@HalgoniaKen]

1:42:57 and just 21 months later this has thankfully aged poorly N64 core is in the works and already looking stellar

[@christuckwell3185]

Thanks for creating this video. I hope this leads to more people getting involved in the project.

[@ozaryana]

I can't imagine the amount of work that was put into making this 2 hours & 40 minutes video. The amount of game captures and the editing must be crazy. Very well done to you guys as always brilliant upload 👍👍

[@terminalphilosophy8760]

I know that you guys have worked very hard on this one. Congratulations on finishing it! Now for a much deserved rest

[@poptheweasel100]

I've been someone that mostly just emulates consoles on other consoles in ways that are "good enough". My main classic games from the 3rd and 4th gens are on my Wii and Wii U, my OG Xbox runs Arcade games, and I use my Vita for PS1 and PSP stuff. I've also been more interested in picking up handheld hardware alongside flash carts, since those provide the more unique experience to invest in with how high retro game prices are these days. But I'll admit, this video is at least making me interested in potentially picking up a MiSTer with how detailed and well done it is. Probably won't be for a while since I'm focusing on getting some other hardware mods done on my current stuff and picking up the handhelds I want before they become unobtainable, it's something I'm interested in keeping an eye on for future reference. I'd personally like to wait for a composite output option since I'm very much a composite snob, but then again I still don't have a CRT and have been looking for one for a while. Here's hoping I can find one soon before those get impossible to find too... But really, anything that benefits game preservation is A-OK in my book. Glad to see this project be as good as it is and am excited to see how PS1, Saturn and 3DO works out! I thankfully have an N64 with a flash cart already, but those other consoles I have to emulate on my PC which isn't very fun for me personally. I prefer playing console games in my room on my bed. If those work out properly, I'll probably get one then. Till then I'll stick with my Wii and Xbox, but I suspect I'll join the MiSTer family earlier then I expect.

[@DQFG]

Wow fantastic video, Really looking forward to getting my hands on a Mister.

[@WhatAboutZoidberg]

Been really looking forward to this video for awhile. I bought my Mister setup right at the beginning of 2020 and It's been my favorite retro item bought to date. Its only gotten better in the past 2 years. X68000, PSx, Saturn alone are amazing to look forward to as those systems are too crazy expensive to collect for. What a fantastic project.

[@steel5897]

Not directly related to the mister, but just wanted to say how impressed I've always been with this channel. Such incredible editing and production values for what is essentially extremely niche applications of a niche hobby. You wouldn't expect videos about optimizing the output of old game consoles or the small FPGA emulation scene to have such quality. Though I guess these days more and more these things aren't as niche as before, which is awesome, I'm excited to see the scene growing.

[@Jokerwolf666]

I love my MiSTer FPGA, sold 2 GBA games and a GBC game last year to buy it, and now I can sell anything of those generations and make some money back from the collecting.

[@Lion-EXE]

Same I’ve sold a bunch of my stuff already because the MiSTer is so good it just replaces everything.

[@Jokerwolf666]

@@Lion-EXE Yep 100%

[@bowi1332]

Sounds kinda wrong to me. I don't feel right playing games I don't own.

[@PixelPhoenix]

It says a lot about pricing in the current retro space that all it took was 2 GBA games and GBC game to purchase it. That just blows my mind.

[@Jokerwolf666]

@@PixelPhoenix Yup and I've got like 30 more complete in box GBA games to sell as well lol. Some of which are worth like 500 bucks.

[@tenshin2002]

What a great coverage! Top notch as always!

[@jackbootshamangaming4541]

I love this video. I got my MiSTer in December 2019, and I have loved it since. I got in at the perfect time, that was when core development really seemed to be starting to really pick up, now we have SO much.

[@ThomasJohnBourne]

This is so solid, I can't believe how long it is, while still being well-paced. I love the more conversational style of Audi's segment. Euro Micros are still so foreign and odd to me, even with a little tinkering on MiSTer's Amiga. Dear God, do I need an MT32-Pi now? I've resisted the allures of pi for so long because I don't exactly need more technical rabbit holes in my life, but if I used it ONLY as an external MIDI synth, we might be in business.

[@thickie-d]

Recently compatibility was added to for an android app to act as the MT32 (via usb cable) you can use any old unused or cheap android phone, its a great idea