Gaming hardware manufacturer Retro Remake has recently launched the SuperStation ONE FPGA-based gaming console designed for retro gaming enthusiasts. The console is built around an Intel Cyclone V SoC FPGA and supports MiSTer FPGA core so users can replicate various retro platforms without modifications.
The console has 128MB BGA SDRAM and uses a MicroSD Card and an M.2 SSD slot for storage. It features HDMI (up to 1536p/1440p), VGA, DIN10 for composite/RCA and component video output, along with 3.5mm analog and TOSLINK digital audio outputs. It also has built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and NFC integration supporting Zaparoo features. Other ports include dual PS1 SNAC ports for PlayStation controllers, three USB Type-A ports, an Ethernet port, and an IO expansion slot. The optional SuperDock adds a CD drive for PlayStation 1 discs, an M.2 SSD slot, and extra USB ports.
SuperStation ONE specifications
- SoC FPGA – Intel/Altera Cyclone V SX (5CSXFC6D6F31I7N) with a dual-core Cortex A9 processor (HPS – Hard Processor System) @ 800 MHz, FPGA fabric including up to 110K logic cells (LE), and high-speed transceivers (2 PCIe hard IPs and 9 3Gbps transceivers)
- Memory – 128MB BGA SDRAM
- Storage
- Pre-installed 64GB MicroSD card
- USB storage support
- Internal M.2 2280 SSD slot (optional on SuperDock)
- CD drive for original PS1 discs (optional on SuperDock)
- Video Output
- HDMI up to 1536p/1440p
- VGA
- DIN10 (RGB, composite, component)
- Simultaneous analog & digital output
- Audio Output:
- 3.5mm analog jack
- TOSLINK digital optical
- Connectivity:
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Ethernet (RJ45)
- NFC reader (Zaparoo integration)
- USB
- 3x USB Type-A ports
- USB Type-C port for power
- 4x USB Type-A ports with SuperDock (optional)
- Expansion:
- 2x PS1 SNAC ports (supports original PlayStation controllers & peripherals)
- IO expansion slot (for accessories like SuperDock)
- Misc
- Support for Active/Passive Cooling
- MiSTer FPGA core support
- PS1 game backup playback (via MicroSD/USB)
- Region-free operation
The SuperStation ONE supports PS1 game backups via the included 64GB MicroSD card or a USB drive. Built on the MiSTer FPGA platform, it can emulate multiple retro systems by loading different FPGA cores without modification. Each core reprograms the FPGA to replicate the hardware logic of a console, computer, or arcade system (e.g., NES, PlayStation), ensuring hardware-accurate emulation without requiring original hardware.
MiSTer is an open-source FPGA emulation platform that allows users to replicate classic gaming systems at the hardware level. Instead of software emulation (which can introduce lag and inaccuracies), MiSTer cores reconfigure the FPGA to function exactly like the original hardware.
PlayStation SNAC (Serial Native Accessory Converter) is ) is a direct input method used in FPGA-based retro gaming systems like MiSTer. It allows original console controllers and peripherals to communicate with the system without latency or protocol conversion.
The company also mentions SuperDock, an optional accessory that adds the console with a CD drive for PlayStation 1 discs, an internal M.2 2280 slot for SSD storage, and extra USB ports for peripherals.
The SuperStation ONE SoC FPGA-based retro gaming console can be purchased from the retroremake’s store pager for $179.99. The SuperDock is available for preorder with a $5.00 deposit and is estimated to retail for approximately $40.00.
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