Core Status
Under Construction - Pardon our dust!
This page is a quick guide on status for most available cores.
Mature Cores
These are the most polished cores which are either feature complete or very close,
with integration with the latest no-lag scaler and other features.
Cores listed here are recommended for a basic beginner MiSTer installation.
(Note to those who fill the tables: you need to refrain from your wishes written as “missing” features.)
Consoles - 4th Gen
| System |
Repo |
Latest Features |
Missing Features |
| Neo Geo |
releases |
Some games require 64+ MB SDRAM |
- |
| Nintendo Gameboy + Color |
releases |
- |
- |
| PC Engine / TurboGrafx16 / SuperGrafx |
releases |
SuperGrafx games |
- |
| Sega Genesis / Megadrive |
releases |
Virtua Racing |
- |
| Super Nintendo |
releases |
Super FX and SuperScope |
- |
Consoles - 3rd Gen
| System |
Repo |
Latest Features |
Missing Features |
| ColecoVision |
releases |
Compatible with Sega SG-1000 |
- |
| Nintendo Entertainment System |
releases |
Zapper support |
A handful of hack and homebrew mappers still missing |
| Sega Master System |
releases |
GameGear support |
- |
Consoles - 2nd Gen
Consoles - 1st Gen
| System |
Repo |
Latest Features |
Missing Features |
| Pong |
- |
(Arcade version) |
- |
Computers - 16 bit (+)
| System |
Repo |
Latest Features |
Missing Features |
| Amiga - AGA |
releases |
AGA |
|
| IBM PC 486 (ao486) |
releases |
- |
- |
Computers - 8-bit
Good Cores
These cores work well but are missing some key features to be considered a full replacement of original hardware. Installation is only recommended for medium users who understand the main limitations.
Consoles
| System |
Repo |
Latest Features |
Missing Features |
| Atari 2600 |
releases |
- |
- |
Computers
| System |
Repo |
Notes |
Missing Features |
| Apple II+ |
releases |
- |
Missing disk write support |
| Apple Macintosh Plus |
releases |
- |
- |
Advanced Cores / Needing Setup
These cores are functional but need more setup than cores above.
Most Arcade cores fall into this category, so won’t be listed individually.
Use of these cores is only recommended to medium to advanced users.
| Game |
Repo |
Notes |
Missing Features |
| Arcade Cores |
(many games) |
Require ROM injection |
Missing advanced scaler |
| Altair 8800 |
releases |
- |
- |
| DEC PDP-1 |
releases |
- |
- |
WIP Cores
These cores are still under development, and while functional, cannot be considered close to complete.
Installation and use is not recommended for most users (only advanced users willing to tinker).
Consoles
| System |
Repo |
Notes |
Missing Features |
| Intellivision |
wip |
- |
- |
Computers
| System |
Repo |
Notes |
Missing Features |
| Sharp X68000 |
releases |
- |
- |