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Should I get an NES, Master System; or an Atari 7800? (lemmus.org)
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[–] Usually_Lurker@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Not sure how you feel about emulation, but take a look at FPGA systems like the MiSTer or Analog Pocket. These use hardware/chip simulation to recreate a 1:1 real hardware experience. You can also use original controllers via adapters with 0 lag, so the games feel the same too. With one of these systems you will be able to play all of those systems plus a bunch more. It’s a cool system, highly recommended.

MiSTer FPGA

Analog Pocket

[–] JovialSodium@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 8 months ago

MiSTer is a great option for high accuracy and zero/low latancy emulation. And besides being able to use original controllers you can also drive an analog display with an analog IO board, if that's desirable to you.

If you want real hardware, this isn't it. And I can understand wanting the real hardware. But for a nearly perfect recreation of the experience without the headaches of maintaining aging hardware, MiSTer does the job.

Analog Pocket looks cool too. But wanted to nerd out on the MiSTer specifically.