The first SNES core has been released for the Analogue Pocket, an FPGA based handheld (read our review here).

The core is an early port of the original MiSTer core created by srg320. While most games are playable, there are some limitations such as lack of support for PAL titles, certain Super Nintendo expansion chips used by specific games and ROM header limitations. Developer agg23 has stated that support can be improved in the future but requires several new features from Analogue to be implemented in order to do so.

SNES 0.1.0 for #AnaloguePocket now available. Go get it from https://t.co/0FNlQHGe2U

Supports SA-1, SFX, S-DD1, CX4, and standard ROMs. No PAL support yet. Two player support via the Dock (four player coming soon). pic.twitter.com/yNezHWk0sf

— Adam Gastineau (@iam_agg) September 16, 2022

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[Rune]

RAHelllord's analogy is good here. Its basically like the Porsche of handhelds. Its not your only option, but its the expensive luxury alternative.

 

[MaGosT]

So question from a fpga newbie; How will this compare to mister in docked play? Is the pocket the superior choice?

 

[Rune]

So question from a fpga newbie; How will this compare to mister in docked play? Is the pocket the superior choice?

Mister has more features. The only advantage the Pocket has is that its portable.

 

[TripleSMoon]

Mister has more features. The only advantage the Pocket has is that its portable.

And the Pocket accepts real cartridges for all Game Boy generations, plus whatever adapters it gets (at least 3 have been announced, iirc)

 

[Rune]

And the Pocket accepts real cartridges for all Game Boy generations, plus whatever adapters it gets (at least 3 have been announced, iirc)

I meant regarding the SNES core and OpenFPGA, and playing it docked vs what the Mister can do. Its basically a scaled down experience if handheld isnt a priority.

 

[SlCKB0Y]

The Mister project makes a lot of sense to me, since its for tinkerers, and its these same tinkerers that will appreciate what the project brings to the table. Which is why a lot of them dont even use it for the HDMI out. They have it hooked up to a CRT or custom built arcade cabinets, and use SNAC adaptors to use the original controllers with zero latency.
Which BTW is funny since AFAIK, the Analogue Pocket's dock only uses USB ports for third party controllers, which will introduce lag, and now you're back to playing with a device that doesnt exactly have the same latancy as the original hardware. So arguably it might as well have been software emulation at that point.

The Analogue Pocket dock supports USB, Bluetooth and most importantly, 2.4G wireless controllers, which will introduce maybe half a frame of latency. It will soon support lag free analogue outputs for use on a CRT via their proprietary DAC if needed.