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MiSTer FPGA News – Super Attract Mode, MultiSystem 2 JAMMA, Chase HQ & More
https://retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-super-attract-mode-multisystem-2-jamma-chase-hq-more.html
Here’s a punchy, newsletter-ready summary of the latest MiSTer FPGA updates — perfect for sharing with retro gaming fans:
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### 🎮 MiSTer FPGA Roundup: Bluetooth Keyboards, Fantasy Consoles & Arcade Magic
🎧 Bluetooth Keyboard Pairing (Yes, Really)
Stuck pairing a keyboard that throws random passkeys? Reddit user u/m0nkey cracked the code: sniff the passkey with a PC, then pair via terminal. Works like a charm — including for the sleek Logitech MX Keys Mini. Video demo here.
🎮 GAMELORD: A Fantasy Console from Scratch
User moon is building the GAMELORD, a fictional retro console for MiSTer — with a 32-bit RISC-V CPU, dual SID chips + FM sound, and Genesis-style graphics. It’s nearly feature-complete (bugs still being ironed out), with open-source plans soon.
🎰 Arcade Cabinet Upgrade Alert!
The MiSTer MultiSystem 2 JAMMA is here — plug-and-play for arcade cabinet owners. Bonus: Atari System 1 core now actually maps steering wheels to mouse input (yes, RoadBlasters finally works right). Feedback is welcome — see the video.
💻 PCjr Core Progress & Chase HQ Rumors
- IBM’s quirky PCjr core is shaping up (think: enhanced graphics, joystick ports) — test release available.
- Chase HQ core? Developer wickerwaka (known for Irem M72/M92 cores) has opened a GitHub repo — fingers crossed! Could unlock Aqua Attack, Battle Shark, and more.
📺 Super Attract Mode Goes Wild
Now loading VCD images — yes, TV commercials can play on your MiSTer during idle time. Creator Mrchrister even built a batch encoder for commercial-to-VCD conversion. Pure nostalgia chaos.
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Want more? Dive into the deep end at MiSTer FPGA Forum.