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Pixel Cherry Ninja

@pixelcherryninja.bsky.social

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I cover FPGAgaming as well as random and retro gaming stuff. MiSTerFPGA, AnaloguePocket, Replay2 and many more. Feel free to reach out if you have something that is interesting.

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Pixel Cherry Ninja @pixelcherryninja.bsky.social · 6d

A Great Roundup of all things Retro Gaming!
Check it out 👇

Metal Game Solid @metalgamesolid.bsky.social · 6d

Check out episode 1 of #Retro168 on our brand new YouTube Channel. A great round up of things that happened over the last 7 days

❤️ and RT appreciated 👍

Right here: youtu.be/tzmY_ZwySsc?...

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Metal Game Solid @metalgamesolid.bsky.social · 3h

The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit – Review by kandowontu

Read here: metalgamesolid.com/features/rev...

The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit - Review - Metal Game Solid

Today I had the pleasure of reviewing this retro-inspired game. Not knowing what exactly I was diving into, I set out to beat this game and write up a

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Metal Game Solid @metalgamesolid.bsky.social · 23h

Project Lost Bits Recreates the Beta Version of Super Mario Bros.
#SMB #SuperMarioBros #NES

Read it here: metalgamesolid.com/hacks-mods/r...

Project Lost Bits Recreates the Beta Version of Super Mario Bros. - Metal Game Solid

A new ROM hack titled Project Lost Bits gives players a look at what Super Mario Bros. might have looked like in its early prototype stages. Developed by

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Pixel Cherry Ninja @pixelcherryninja.bsky.social · 5h

I could usually get to the junkyard on one credit. The levels after that became too difficult. It is possible to 1CC. Not by Mr though.

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Metal Game Solid @metalgamesolid.bsky.social · 23h

You Have 10 Seconds to Comply: The #RoboCop #MegaDrive Project by Monster Bath Games Looks Even More INCREDIBLE!!

More here:
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You Have 10 Seconds to Comply: The RoboCop Mega Drive Project Looks Even More INCREDIBLE. - Metal Game Solid

Growing up in London, UK, RoboCop was big; the movie was a cult classic which we all watched, even though we were well under age at the time. Then came the

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Goh_billy @gohbilly.bsky.social · 10h

A rework of the Kabal spinning Cyrax card concept. I even added a sound chip that plays when you open the card. "I'm gonna make this quick... I love spinning time with you!"

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Pixel Cherry Ninja @pixelcherryninja.bsky.social · 5h

I haven't had a chance to sit down and try it yet. I intend to when I get a chance. All his other releases work in MiSTer, I imagine this one does too.

Pixel Cherry Ninja @pixelcherryninja.bsky.social · 5h

THE BEST NES?

I went down the #AccuracyCoin Rabbit hole. I've tested as much as I can get my hands on, and what others could test of the #MiSTerFPGA, #AnaloguePocket, #TangConsole, #RetroArch, OG Hardware and more!

Video coming soon.

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Metal Game Solid @metalgamesolid.bsky.social · 3d

Behind the Scenes of #MiSTerFPGA: The Creator of 'Update All' theypsilon with @pixelcherryninja.bsky.social

This guy makes the MiSTer so easy to use.

Written Breakdown of interview:
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Behind the Scenes of MiSTer: The Creator of 'Update All' with Pixel Cherry Ninja! - Metal Game Solid

Below is a rough breakdown of my live stream interview with José Manuel Barroso Galindo, otherwise known as theypsilon.

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Pixel Cherry Ninja @pixelcherryninja.bsky.social · 2d

Best of #NES hits update all on #MiSTerFPGA!!

What are you waiting for?

Have at it!!
youtu.be/ZVHIiAeS3q0

Huge NES Update! Run Update All on MiSTer FPGA Right Now!

YouTube video by Pixel Cherry Ninja

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Pixel Cherry Ninja @pixelcherryninja.bsky.social · 3d

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Analogue Pocket Now Passes Every Hardware Test (128/128 Accuracy Score!) | Let's Test Some Games

YouTube video by Pixel Cherry Ninja

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Pixel Cherry Ninja @pixelcherryninja.bsky.social · 3d

Check it out, this little tweak to the #AnaloguePocket core, using the latest #MiSTerFPGA updates, gives the Pocket a perfect score on AccuracyCoin!!

More here: youtu.be/TOaZKT3QJ44

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Metal Game Solid @metalgamesolid.bsky.social · 4d

NES TMNT Gets a SNES-Style Upgrade courtesy of infidelity - Now available to all.

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#NES #SNES #TMNT #NES2SNES

NES TMNT Gets a SNES-Style Upgrade - Metal Game Solid

Infamous ROM hacker infidelity has just publicly released his latest work, this time it’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the NES, brought over to the SNES.

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Pixel Cherry Ninja @pixelcherryninja.bsky.social · 5d

The time has come, once again, that's right, it's time for your dose of all things #FPGAgming, #MiSTerFPGA, #AnaloguePocket!!!

The weekly news video has dropped, #BoomshakaLaka

Right here
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youtu.be/f4EtiFY1MI0

Pixel Cherry Ninja @pixelcherryninja.bsky.social · 5d

Let's go with some #MiSTerFPGA #Philips CD-i

What's the worst thing that can happen?

Right here
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www.youtube.com/live/MTZWZgH...

Pixel Cherry Ninja @pixelcherryninja.bsky.social · 6d

A Great Roundup of all things Retro Gaming!
Check it out 👇

Metal Game Solid @metalgamesolid.bsky.social · 6d

Check out episode 1 of #Retro168 on our brand new YouTube Channel. A great round up of things that happened over the last 7 days

❤️ and RT appreciated 👍

Right here: youtu.be/tzmY_ZwySsc?...

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Multisystem @multisystemfpga.bsky.social · 7d

New Blog post for any Multisystem2 users having questions or difficulty with the console setup, we have also added an FAQ & some video's from wonderful people such as @pixelcherryninja.bsky.social @videogameesoterica.bsky.social , electricadventures and Pete Davison
shop.heber.co.uk/blog-news/mu...

Multisystem2 new user tips and tricks - FAQ and customer video's

Multisystem2 tips advice and FAQ's for new users and anyone wanting to setup MiSTer

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Pixel Cherry Ninja @pixelcherryninja.bsky.social · 9d

#NES on #MiSTerFPGA scores 128/128 in Accuracy Coins Testing Tool.
The core could be considered as good as OG HW and in some cases even beyond.

Unbelievable 💪

More info Inc how to get the code
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youtu.be/jtWqoflt0ng

Pixel Cherry Ninja @pixelcherryninja.bsky.social · 9d

Yes

Pixel Cherry Ninja @pixelcherryninja.bsky.social · 10d

It's only intended for the DE10 Nano in the traditional sandwich style case, as far as I can tell.

Pixel Cherry Ninja @pixelcherryninja.bsky.social · 10d

Update you #MiSTerFPGA right now and grab the latest #SEGA Saturn core by srg320

It really is an amazing system that must be enjoyed....

....Oh Yeah STV Too

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youtu.be/Np7qtub86rQ

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Pixel Cherry Ninja @pixelcherryninja.bsky.social · 10d

Things are moving in the right direction for onboard #MiSTerFPGA 4K!

So much innovation in 2025, it's 🍌🍌🍌

@PixelFXco might #justdoit ✔️

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youtu.be/2S94p7Kx8Bc

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Pixel Cherry Ninja @pixelcherryninja.bsky.social · 10d

Need a helping hand getting #Amiga #CD32 by @amiga.vision working on your #MiSTerFPGA?
Your friendly neighborhood Pixel Cherry Ninja is here to help!

Full guide here: youtu.be/j3c13nimOS4

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𝑨𝑴𝑰𝑮𝑨𝑽𝑰𝑺𝑰𝑶𝑵 @amiga.vision · 11d

Behold the glory of what it takes to create 1280 custom configuration files, 11 custom HDF files and 69 (nice) 5×PAL overscale presets, so you can play Amiga CD32 on your MiSTer 😄 github.com/amigavision/...

AmigaVision/cd32/make_cd32_mgl_cfg.py at master · amigavision/AmigaVision

The ultimate Amiga games & demo scene setup for MiSTer & Pocket FPGAs, emulators, and real hardware. Open source, community driven. This is an Amiga HDF image builder that uses WHDLoad and ...

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Pixel Cherry Ninja @pixelcherryninja.bsky.social · 11d

What a week!!
The time is now! Everything you need to know about #MiSTerFPGA, #AnaloguePocket, #FPGAgaming & More, all in one place 🔥🔥🔥

#Cowabunga 🐢🐢🐢🐢🐀

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youtu.be/RwSl--jMbgk

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𝑨𝑴𝑰𝑮𝑨𝑽𝑰𝑺𝑰𝑶𝑵 @amiga.vision · 13d

The highlight here is that most games can be launched without mouse/keyboard. For some of the games that just need the mouse for the initial launch step, we implemented a mouse emulator that you can operate from a gamepad or joystick.

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