Re:The Future Is Retro – ModRetro
by justinholt on Monday June 03, 2024 @07:38PM
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If the FPGA representation of the Gameboy components (CPU, etc) are accurate, then there should be no discernible difference.
Going the FPGA route is great for a turn key experience whereas the a diy solution is great for scratching the builders itch. Both are good, just depends on what you’re looking to get out of it.
Re:The Future Is Retro – ModRetro
by dabluecaboose on Monday June 03, 2024 @10:56PM
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As much as I'd like to scratch the builder's itch, I can't help but acknowledge the usability improvements afforded by the Chromatic like the USB-C charging and video output. That would be a bitch and a half to implement satisfactorily on original hardware.
Re:The Future Is Retro – ModRetro
by nickthegreek on Monday June 03, 2024 @07:23PM
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I bought a Anbernic RG35XX, put garlicOS on it and called it a day. Great pocket device.
Re:The Future Is Retro – ModRetro
by dabluecaboose on Monday June 03, 2024 @07:30PM
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I have to admit the Anbernics are a tempting option, especially imagining just dumping every GB, GBC, and GBA game on to have in my pocket. But I can't help but think feels a little... soulless, in comparison to a dedicated machine. Not to mention, there's a certain satisfaction I get from playing on my few remaining original cartridges.
I don't know anything about FPGA emulation. What, if anything, is the difference between playing on this and a bona-fide GBC board? It sounds like the screen is better, but optimized for correctness rather than just throwing a high-res IPS at the problem and calling it a day.
Interested to see any more thoughts on buying a new backwards-compatible device versus building/upgrading an original with newer parts.