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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Size comparison of the Multisystem2 Pocket - Handheld MiSTerFPGA. We are just about Gamegear sized, but with much longer battery life!

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We have another Multisystem2 Pocket development update for you all. Lots of news to share.

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 10/09/2026

Event: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p... Join Richard Hewison for a day of Rainbird and Beyond Software memories. Richard will share his experience working for these beloved publishers as well as findings made in researching for his book "Memories of Rainbird & Beyond Software".

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The enclosure design for Multisystem2 Arcade is up on Printables. @printables.bsky.social Feel free to 3D print and modify as needed. CC- BY-SA license 👍

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Multisystem @multisystemfpga.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Shop Updates - Back in stock - Multisystem2 - Our FPGA based MiSTer Console, in stock, ready to ship. We have stock of the new ModulARC Track (Trackball). And we have an end of summer sale where you can grab a bargain. shop.heber.co.uk

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 31/08/2026

Video: youtu.be/Hk8L_XE-t7I Let's continue to restore the #Commodore SX-64 in our Trash to Treasure series.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Thank you Rob, I really appreciate that.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We are filming a Multisystem2 Pocket development update tomorrow. (The #MiSTerFPGA Handheld) If you have any questions we can answer as part of the update, let me know. We had a good day EMC approval testing today, more info in the next video.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

That’s the focus, but it is a true Multisystem (MiSTer) so many cores look and work great. The Amiga is quite fantastic on it. Arcades work great for both vertical and horizontal.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Yes, they are. Everything on both JoySTIX is modular so lots of options for different controls.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Thanks to Kitrinx we have a nice new NeoGeo Pocket Color core for #MiSTerFPGA And it’s running great on the Multisystem2 Pocket

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Nice. I have a few GRiDPad’s to restore, 386 tablet PC’s. Purchased in the mid 90’s. I’m also about to open up a more modern GRiDCASE PC to see if it’s possible to get it running again.

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 17/08/2026

New Video: youtu.be/2SJFOodyLn4 Perfect to watch while eating cheese on toast.

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Rare ZX Spectrum Keyboard Transplant | Tech Nibble

YouTube video by The Retro Collective

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

A few new (old) physical pickups. Looking forward to trying Pirates for the PSP. No idea about Henry Hatsworth?, but it looked fun. Could not resist Bangles & De La Soul at the local charity shop.

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Multisystem @multisystemfpga.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

First batch shipments of our Multisystem2 Arcade (JAMMA) systems will start next week. For pre-orders, Batch 1 information and shipment details can be found on our Blog post update here - shop.heber.co.uk/blog-news/mu...

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Multisystem2 Arcade - Batch 1 shipping starts August 18th

Hello Everyone, Just a quick update to say that the Multisystem2 Arcade (JAMMA Arcade) boards will start shipping from Tuesday 18th August. Initially batch 1 shipments will go out as we ramp up prod...

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Thank you both so much, it was a wonderful surprise.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

A supporter sent us a wonderful hand made knitted Orco, to go with our MOTU Arcade Cabinet. Thank you so much Emma, we will take good care of him 💝

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The Lynx games do work well, you also don’t need to rotate the system to play the vertical aspect ones. Lynx Klax looks and plays really great on this handheld.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Industrial design is progressing well. We have a few more details to add and change, but we should have prototype enclosure shells to test out in the next couple of weeks.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I think the Dual GBA 2 player core looks pretty great with both player screens stacked together. This is two independent GBA cores running together on the FPGA for 2 player linked games.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Another very successful day of prototype testing today. We completed testing the docking station and everything works perfectly. We now have a charge and I/O dock for the Pocket MiSTer that also has lots of cool features too. More details soon, you are going to love it.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We are not making a Switch2 or Steamdeck. It’s inspired by handhelds of the 1990’s.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

That’s a fair point, maybe a bullet hell vertical shooter is not such a great example. How about Gauntlet II (Arcade) that does look quite cool as a square format and it plays nice too.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

If you have the option to play the exact correct screen ratio or just a tiny stretch to fill a 1:1 screen, what are you choosing? Check out Truxton II (Arcade) vertical shooter and you decide…

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Don’t all hate me but I love the way Gauntlet II (Arcade) looks when it’s pushed to 1:1 full screen rather than 4:3 aspect. Don’t worry, the Pocket fully supports running at correct ratio too, but it’s quite cool to see that just a little stretch on Arcade games.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Really happy with the low power usage on the MiSTerFPGA Handheld electronics now. We are using just 3.5watts running Doom on the Ao486 Core. That must be the lowest power MiSTer (Cyclone5) ever. No fan or Heatsink needed. #Multisystem2 Pocket

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Thanks, I’ll take a look. We are testing 4800mAh & 5400mAh models at the moment, but very interested in where we will get with 21700 cells in the future.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Handheld MiSTer testing has gone well this week. 2 x 21700 Battery cells and life is looking around 10 to 11 hours on the PlayStation Core. The Gameboy is looking like 12 Hours. Zaparoo front end is looking really good too.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

There are YouTube videos with similar click bait titles like ‘The BBC made a video console’ always triggers me. I will read the blog and see where the adventure takes you. I hope it was a fun project.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The BBC didn’t make it, they granted us a license to use the BBC name on it. We designed and manufactured it in the UK 1984. (Heber Ltd.) If you need any info about the project, all the development and story behind it, let me know. It was part of the BBC2 late night bridge TV series.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Defender looks good and plays well.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We have reached a significant milestone in the Handheld MiSTerFPGA (Pocket) project. It’s working! StarWars (Vector Arcade) running on the first issue prototype. More updates soon.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Spotted this wonderful machine at the table sale today…

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

The Arcade Archive has a number of Arcade PCB’s on eBay. They are priced to sell so it’s easier to do these table sales a few times a year. Very good day today, lots of sellers and plenty of free stuff too. Hopefully you can make it one day 👍

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

We are having another big table sale at the Retro Collective today. @retrocollective.co.uk Lots of traders and bargains to be had.

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 20/07/2026

Grab some bargains this Sunday as a range of retro sellers pitch up here at The Retro Collective. Lunch and access to all areas of our museums is included. Book now at: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p...

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I’m finishing the weekend with a blast from the past. Not had Angel Delight for well over 30 years… It’s not as you remember, but still gets 7/10 on the Nostalgia scale. 😊 Use just 200ml of chilled milk instead of the 300ml it recommends. 👍

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Picked up two games from CEX. There are a huge number of physical games out there to enjoy from the past 50+ years. Looking forward to playing these.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Lots of Pocket development updates to share with you all in the new Video.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The AI induced RAM shortage & price increases are getting very serious now and the future only shows further increases. Long delays for component orders and constant price rises. Its affecting the entire electronics sector.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

This was a super fun custom #Arcade machine build. It’s the cabinet we all wanted to see in 1986! youtube.com/watch?v=d_gR...

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We Built the He-Man Arcade Game Cabinet That Never Existed

YouTube video by The Retro Collective

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 05/07/2026

What a wonderful day! Thank you to Hermann, Pamela and all of our visitors who shared such a special occasion with us. A video of the talk will be on our channel soon.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

This was one of the very best talks we have had at the Retro Collective. If you missed out on Hermann’s talk today, watch out for the video, soon.

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Peter Gordon 🇺🇦 @gordon.plus · 02/07/2026

Part 4 of the Commando music project is up! youtu.be/1YWe811rehU?...

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How Rob Hubbard’s C64 music player worked

YouTube video by Luxocrates

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retrorgb.com @retrorgb.com · 28/06/2026

Here's a quick video showing how to install the new #Zaparoo frontend GUI for MiSTer. Links and more info in the post: retrorgb.com/zaparoo-frontend-upgra…

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CommodoreBlog @commodoreblog.uk · 23/06/2026

Retro Hardware Discord 2.0 is online. Originally 1600+ members before it was compromised a few days ago. Please join and help rebuild the community. discord.com/invite/szcYa... #RetroGaming

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Join the Retro Hardware Discord 2.0 Discord Server!

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We are working fast and focused on the MiSTerFPGA Handheld - Multisystem2 Pocket. Prototype bare PCB’s are here, we are building now. Check the Pixel news update for more details- youtube.com/watch?v=1YzD...

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MiSTer Multisystem2 Pocket PCB, Resident Evil 4 Remake 2P Mod & More | Retro & FPGA Gaming News 243

YouTube video by Pixel Cherry Ninja

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