ArcStation PS1 ODE Leads RetroRGB Roundup
RetroRGB’s latest weekly roundup is worth a look for retro fans in the UK and beyond, with the ArcStation PS1 ODE leading the news. The roundup also covers new MiSTer FPGA cores, a RetroTINK 5X Pro firmware update, and a few other hardware and software projects. Read the full roundup on RetroRGB, and see the RetroShell news tag for more retro gaming updates.
The ArcStation is a new plug-and-play optical disc emulator for the original PlayStation. In practical terms, it is designed to let owners load games from storage rather than rely on the console’s ageing CD-ROM drive, which can help keep original hardware in use for longer. The roundup describes it as a straightforward option, which should make it appealing to players who want a simpler route into PS1 hardware modding.
That ease of installation matters, because it lowers the barrier for people who want to preserve and play on original consoles. More involved options such as PSIO or XStation already have strong followings, but a plug-and-play approach gives the scene another route for keeping PlayStation 1 systems running without worn-out lasers and failing drives.
MiSTer FPGA also gets a solid update in the roundup, with a new PC core and additions for arcade titles including Atari Star Wars and Darius 2. MiSTer remains one of the most active FPGA platforms in retro gaming, and these regular core releases continue to widen what the system can do, from consoles to arcade hardware and now early personal computing.
Another item in the roundup is a firmware update for the RetroTINK 5X Pro, version 3.98. RetroTINK devices are widely used to connect older consoles to modern displays, so firmware support is a big part of keeping them useful. The roundup does not go into every change, but it is another sign that the device is still being actively maintained for retro setups.
The rest of the post includes an OmniDrive-compatible slimline disc ripper, an update to Super ZSNES with MSU-1 audio support and new scaling modes, and a Recalbox Raspberry Pi 5 JVS Arcade Kit. The original article is on RetroRGB. RetroShell also makes museum-grade acrylic game protectors for major console generations.
