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Nigel Breslaw @unintuitive.com · 27/09/2026

Still crude and early. But a million miles on from a couple of months ago. No GPU. ARM CPU that was cutting edge in 2007. But it’s surprising what you can get running on a MisterFPGA.

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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 25/09/2026

Zaparoo Core v2.18.0 and App v1.15.0: build decks of games in the App, play them from one card, and change them without rewriting it. Like or save games for later too. No account needed, with optional sync through Zaparoo Online. zaparoo.org/blog/core-v2... #Zaparoo

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Zaparoo Core v2.18.0 and App v1.15.0 released | Zaparoo

Zaparoo Core v2.18.0 and App v1.15.0 add decks you build in the App, likes, dislikes, and play later next to favorites, and Library sync with Zaparoo Online. Core also brings keyboard and gamepad inpu...

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wizzo @wizzo.dev · 18/09/2026

Zaparoo Frontend running on Android 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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wizzo @wizzo.dev · 14/09/2026

Running the #Zaparoo Frontend as a proper app in SteamOS gaming mode. I really really love this. It’s so damn fast after being optimised for the dumpster MiSTer CPU

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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 05/09/2026

Zaparoo Core v2.17.2: reader auto-detect fixes on MiSTer and Linux, Steam and LaunchBox games on Windows actually stop, and Core stays visible to the App when your network changes. ACR122U on Linux? Turn auto-detect back on. zaparoo.org/blog/core-v2... #Zaparoo

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Zaparoo Core v2.17.2 released | Zaparoo

Zaparoo Core v2.17.2 fixes reader auto-detect on MiSTer and Linux, stops Steam and LaunchBox games properly on Windows, keeps Core discoverable when the network changes, speeds up browsing big MiSTer ...

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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 03/09/2026

Zaparoo Frontend v1.3.0 is out: much faster, new color schemes and look, a Hub you arrange yourself, and kiosk mode and more in the MiSTer OSD. Core v2.17.1 fixes a bunch of stuff. zaparoo.org/blog/zaparoo... #Zaparoo

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Zaparoo Frontend v1.3.0 and Core v2.17.1 released | Zaparoo

Zaparoo Frontend v1.3.0 is much faster, gets a new look with 19 color schemes, an arrangeable Hub, redesigned settings, a clearer Update metadata dialog, a French translation, and a MiSTer Main build ...

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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 31/08/2026

Zaparoo Core v2.17.0: the Core under the next Frontend release on MiSTer, with Arcade Organizer duplicates fixed and one config line for nightly cores. Linux desktop and SteamOS leave beta with a Decky Loader plugin. zaparoo.org/blog/core-v2... #Zaparoo

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Zaparoo Core v2.17.0 released | Zaparoo

Zaparoo Core v2.17.0 adds automatic update checks with opt-in installs, 27 Linux emulator launchers, encryption by default on Linux and SteamOS, remote control through the User API, playtime extension...

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wizzo @wizzo.dev · 22/08/2026

And now with support for linking things in the hub 👍

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wizzo @wizzo.dev · 22/08/2026

Zaparoo App v1.13.0 is out now on Android outside France. This release adds the new Library tab, device profile management, and separate foreground and background media controls. It also includes many QoL features. Full notes: zaparoo.org/blog/app-v1.... #Zaparoo

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Zaparoo App v1.13.0 Released on Android | Zaparoo

Zaparoo App v1.13.0 adds Library browsing and device profile controls, with polished navigation, modal interactions, haptics, and accessibility on Android.

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wizzo @wizzo.dev · 21/08/2026

What I’ve wanted since first starting #Zaparoo Frontend. Customisable hub page, move or hide items however you want. A tile can do anything ZapScript does. Link a game, a core, a folder, a random game from PSX and N64 combined that’s in French. Or don’t. You can keep it simple and change nothing too

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wizzo @wizzo.dev · 19/08/2026

Finishing up a huge round of feedback for the #Zaparoo Frontend. Massive optimisations throughout for browsing, some design tweaks and working on some configurable colour palettes. Planning for a release next week after some Core features. Also wanna do some fun things like background music manager

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wizzo @wizzo.dev · 09/08/2026

Also working on some major QoL changes for #Zaparoo on SteamOS. NFC reader on a Steam Deck is still awkward (RIP Steam Machine) but I wanted to show off this level of control we have now between Steam games and third party emulators in gaming mode. I also threw together a handy little Decky plugin

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Nigel Breslaw @unintuitive.com · 07/08/2026

Today I have been mostly messing around with TATE mode

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wizzo @wizzo.dev · 08/08/2026

Another test of #Zaparoo Frontend with the MiSTer Magik backend. I think I’m happy with this now, everything I wanted works, just some specific animations to make the UI easier to understand and feel faster. This will be parked until after a new update of the old Qt backend, then we can migrate

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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 06/08/2026

Zaparoo Core v2.16.1: faster media updates on slow storage, database work that resumes after interruptions, and Hold mode fixes. Optical-drive auto-detection is now opt-in to avoid MiSTer physical CD core conflicts. zaparoo.org/blog/core-v2... #Zaparoo

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Zaparoo Core v2.16.1 released | Zaparoo

Zaparoo Core v2.16.1 fixes media indexing, search, backups, Hold mode, native audio, MiSTer launching, and macOS URL cards.

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wizzo @wizzo.dev · 06/08/2026

Playing around with a demo of #Zaparoo Frontend using @unintuitive.com’s insane MiSTer Magik backend. A few tricks involved but here’s 1080p with background music running at the same time. Absolutely nuts

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Nigel Breslaw @unintuitive.com · 04/08/2026

Update video and overview of MiSTer MagiK. As it's a new YouTube account I cannot link to the github page with install instructions, so they are here github.com/NigelBreslaw... youtu.be/gop7Dn83JyI

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Intro to MiSTer MagiK

YouTube video by Retro MagiK

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Tim Wilsie @timwilsie.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

The endless stream of AI slop cores and software has really made the MiSTer scene feel shitty. I’m looking forward to those people getting bored and leaving.

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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 30/07/2026

Zaparoo Online now has automatic MiSTer cloud backups through Warp, plus a free read-only User API. Protect saves and settings off-site, or connect your Zaparoo data to apps you choose. zaparoo.org/blog/zaparoo... #Zaparoo

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Zaparoo Online: Cloud Backups and a New User API | Zaparoo

Zaparoo Online adds automatic device backups, MiSTer save protection, and a free User API for play history and third-party integrations.

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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 29/07/2026

Zaparoo Core v2.16.0 is out. Profiles add per-person playtime limits and separate MiSTer saves. Original discs can launch indexed copies on supported Linux setups. Plus new Linux/SteamOS launchers and Epilogue Operator readers on MiSTer. zaparoo.org/blog/core-v2... #Zaparoo

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Zaparoo Core v2.16.0 released | Zaparoo

Zaparoo Core v2.16.0 adds device profiles, device backups, large-library recovery, physical-disc launching, and new Linux, SteamOS, and MiSTer launchers.

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Nigel Breslaw @unintuitive.com · 26/07/2026

MiSTer MagiK tech preview is out now! It's a new magical front end for your Mister FPGA, with both extreme ease of use and graphical performance. Install instructions in the link. Please help me out by sharing this! github.com/NigelBreslaw...

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Nigel Breslaw @unintuitive.com · 14/07/2026

Testing out playing 60fps video clips with real time scaling on the MiSTer FPGA. Have a couple of ideas for using this in my new MiSTer game launcher

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Nigel Breslaw @unintuitive.com · 12/07/2026

Been messing around with a new hobby project. 60fps easy to use frontend for MiSTer FPGA. Super early days but I think it’s promising

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Macs @macs.eurosky.social · 05/07/2026

Heard you all want more physical games? Inspired by the brilliant #Zaparoo by @wizzo.dev, #Pixl8 will soon let you turn a NFC tag into a physical #PICO8 cart. Tap it and the game boots. Devs: make collectible tap-to-play cards for your fans!

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wizzo @wizzo.dev · 01/07/2026

Zaparoo Frontend v1.2.2 and Core v2.15.1 are out now, with hotfixes for browsing reliability, cover loading, launch responsiveness, and folder-based systems like PSX. #Zaparoo zaparoo.org/blog/zaparoo...

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Zaparoo Frontend v1.2.2 and Core v2.15.1 released | Zaparoo

Zaparoo Frontend v1.2.2 and Core v2.15.1 fix browsing issues, cover caching, launch responsiveness, and folder-based media.

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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 26/06/2026

Zaparoo Frontend v1.2.0 and Core v2.15.0 are out! New: a built-in MiSTer updater right on the Hub, native CRT setup, background audio, media-folder scraping, user data backups, and faster browsing. #Zaparoo Full notes: zaparoo.org/blog/zaparoo...

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Zaparoo Frontend v1.2.0 and Core v2.15.0 released | Zaparoo

Zaparoo Frontend v1.2.0 adds a built-in MiSTer updater, native CRT setup, custom artwork and names, faster browsing, launchable Other cores, and jump-to-letter navigation, while Core v2.15.0 adds back...

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wizzo @wizzo.dev · 19/06/2026

Last thing before we wrap up a new release is some improvements to the CRT mode for #Zaparoo Frontend. This release will fix centering issues many people were having, add a new centering grid tool to tweak the offset, and add PAL support (which my TV is much happier with here)

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wizzo @wizzo.dev · 14/06/2026

Playing around with the #Zaparoo Frontend again today and seeing how hard I can push the potato MiSTer

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wizzo @wizzo.dev · 14/06/2026

One day left to win one of these Zaparoo NFC readers made and donated by @pixelmemories.bsky.social !! Just join the #Zaparoo Discord at zaparoo.org/discord and check the contests channel. If you like these please check out ko-fi.com/pixel_memori... for more 🙂

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Lina Blue @linablue.ch · 11/06/2026

my little case is coming along.

a 3D printed case for Mister FPGA, looking like a tiny computer with 2 drive slots.
Top is open with bare PCBs and loose cables visible.

an isometric represantation of the same case at an earlier stage in development.

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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 11/06/2026

Zaparoo Frontend v1.1.1 and Core v2.14.1 are out now with smoother browsing, faster disc-folder libraries, safer media indexing, better scrape recovery after reboots, and `.mgl` Arcade scanning. zaparoo.org/blog/zaparoo... #Zaparoo

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Zaparoo Frontend v1.1.1 and Core v2.14.1 released | Zaparoo

Zaparoo Frontend v1.1.1 and Core v2.14.1 are patch releases focused on media browsing speed, scraping reliability, cover loading, settings pickers, and database resilience.

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wizzo @wizzo.dev · 09/06/2026

You’re right to push back

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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 08/06/2026

Zaparoo Frontend v1.1.0 + Core v2.14.0 are out: TATE mode, Resume Game, faster browsing, per-system media actions, better scraping progress, improved `gamelist.xml` imports, MiSTer RA launcher updates, and new startup hooks. #Zaparoo zaparoo.org/blog/zaparoo...

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Zaparoo Frontend v1.1.0 and Core v2.14.0 released | Zaparoo

Zaparoo Frontend v1.1.0 adds TATE mode, Resume Game, faster browsing, settings subpages, system media actions, and language updates, while Core v2.14.0 improves metadata scraping, media images, media ...

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wizzo @wizzo.dev · 05/06/2026

Zaparoo App v1.11.2 is out with new remote & keyboard inputs, scraper tools, full mappings management, Launch Guard support, and Spanish translation. #Zaparoo zaparoo.org/blog/app-v1....

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Zaparoo App v1.11.2 released | Zaparoo

Zaparoo App v1.11.2 adds a Controls modal, media management tools, mapping management, Launch Guard support, Spanish translation, and compatibility fixes.

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wizzo @wizzo.dev · 01/06/2026

Playing with a lil display in #Zaparoo and I really love how cohesive this is all starting to feel. It’s years of planning and collaborating finally paying off

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Pixel Memories @pixelmemories.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Officially licensed #Zaparoo readers on the way

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wizzo @wizzo.dev · 25/05/2026

Zaparoo Frontend v1.0.3 and Zaparoo Core v2.13.0 are out now. Frontend gets native MiSTer CRT output, a 240p-focused layout pass, list browsing, per-system launcher selection, Arcade alternates, and a bunch of MiSTer fixes. zaparoo.org/blog/zaparoo... #Zaparoo

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Zaparoo Frontend v1.0.3 and Core v2.13.0 released | Zaparoo

Zaparoo Frontend v1.0.3 adds MiSTer CRT support, while Core v2.13.0 adds MiSTer RetroAchievements launchers, MiSTer Companion scraping, new ZapScript flows, and platform fixes.

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wizzo @wizzo.dev · 13/05/2026

In Indonesia there is some sort of insect or bird that sounds exactly like the whirring noise when you’re in the start menus of Cyberpunk

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wizzo @wizzo.dev · 10/05/2026

Testing out @andreabogazzi.bsky.social recent work with CRT support on #Zaparoo Launcher! Sooo close now. (Please excuse my awful composite TV)

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wizzo @wizzo.dev · 08/05/2026

I’m having a holiday soon! Celebrating a great job at making NFC cards do stuff. If you want to order any #Zaparoo gear, make sure to get in before Monday so I can ship it for you in time! shop.zaparoo.com

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Tim Wilsie @timwilsie.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Surprise Sunday announcement. Our team just dropped our new Zaparoo launcher/ui for the MiSTer FPGA. ✅ 10 foot interface ✅ Cover art ✅ Fast as heck! youtu.be/q-kboBTl23A

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Zaparoo Frontend Announced for MiSTer FPGA | Next-Level UI

YouTube video by Pixel Cherry Ninja

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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 28/04/2026

Zaparoo Core v2.11.0 is out: Launch Guard, PixelCade support, RePlayOS support, faster media library reindexing, MiSTer custom core support, DualRAM launchers, and "**launch.last" for recently played games. Release notes: zaparoo.org/blog/core-v2... #Zaparoo

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Zaparoo Core v2.11.0 released | Zaparoo

Zaparoo Core v2.11.0: Launch Guard, PixelCade LED marquee support, RePlayOS support, MiSTer improvements, and media library updates.

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Rusted Reticence @rustedreticence.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Got a huge card binder to start storing all of my Zaparoo cards. #Zaparoo #MiSTerFPGA

16 pocket card binder showing two pages with Zaparoo NFC cards with Game Boy game labels on them.

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Ranny Snice @rannysnice.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Here's my take on the Super Mario Bros. #NES Black box. #NFC #Zaparoo #MiSTerFPGA

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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 16/04/2026

#Zaparoo working in ReplayOS ✌️ Actually works amazing, basically same level as MiSTer and Batocera

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