'SuperSega' FPGA Console: A Comprehensive Sega Experience

A team of dedicated Spanish Sega fans is working on creating an innovative console named 'SuperSega'. This console promises to offer a wide range of gaming experiences by replicating the performance and features of various classic Sega systems, including Mega Drive / Genesis, Master System, SC-3000, SG-1000, Saturn and Dreamcast. The use of a Virtex Ultrascale+ FPGA chip is aimed at providing accurate and efficient emulation across these consoles.

Emulation Features
- WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity
- SD card slot
- CD / DVD reader / writer in the optical drive
- Eight joystick ports for original Sega controllers,
- USB ports
Team Behind 'SuperSega'
- Alejandro Martin (Computer Engineer) and his team, including Tony Hernandez, Carlos Lopez, and Cristina Burgués are driving this project forward.
Current Status
- The team is currently in the development phase, aiming to create a working prototype before launching any crowdfunding campaigns.
- Burgués has stated that all Sega’s console games up to Saturn are almost in a playable state. A few Dreamcast games are also reportedly playable.
Skepticism and Anticipation
- The response online is mixed, with many viewers questioning the feasibility of this ambitious project and its ultimate success.
- Despite concerns, the 'SuperSega' FPGA console offers an exciting prospect for Sega fans who dream of owning a console that can cater to all their favorite classic systems in one.

Do you believe the 'SuperSega' FPGA console will become a reality or is it just another vapourware project?

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[-] TwistedPear@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

Short answer, absolutely not.

The Virtex Ultrascale+ FPGA boards are $10,000 AND UP.

If you look up why Mister will not move up to more powerful FPGA chips, this is why.

Would it be cool? Yes. Definitely.

[-] wavebeam@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

They might be able to do what Taki did and source the components they’re looking for directly from the manufacturer rather than using existing boards.

I do think this is a big stretch, but things in this market are starting to change.