SuperStation One reimagines PS One with open-source FPGA hardware

[Shawn Knight]

In a nutshell: Retro Remake is now accepting pre-orders for the SuperStation One, an open-source FPGA clone of Sony's PS One console (itself, a redesigned version of the original PlayStation). Billed as the world's first affordable FPGA console, the SuperStation One closely resembles what you'd image an official PS One remake to look like. The front features a pair of controller ports and memory card slots that support original hardware, along with a USB Type-A port. Power and menu buttons are located on top of the console.

Around back, you'll find USB-C power, two more USB Type-A ports, an HDMI port, a DIN10 connector, a VGA port, an analog audio jack and an Ethernet port. Component connections are located on the right side, opposite composite and a digital audio port on the left.

As for internals, the Cyclone V FPG is paired with 128MB of BGA SDRAM and a 24-Bit ADV7125 Video DAC. There is also built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, as well as an NFC reader with support for Zaparoo to simplify game loading. Retro Remake even boasts support for active or passive cooling, but details on this are limited right now.

Introducing the SuperStation one. An open-source PS1 FPGA gaming console that supports original games, memory cards, and controllers. Load games from a disk or a backup. Region free. Supports all MiSTer FPGA cores, including N64 & Sega Saturn.

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– Taki Udon (@TakiUdon_) January 26, 2025

The retro machine is meant to play PlayStation games, but since the hardware supports the MiSTer FPGA platform, you can simply load up a core and play games from other platforms like the Nintendo 64 and the Sega Saturn.

One key feature that is noticeably absent is a disc drive. Retro Remake is working on an optional accessory called the SuperDock that mounts under the console and adds a tray-loading optical drive, an internal m.2 2282 slot, and four additional USB Type-A ports.

The SuperStation One is available to pre-order now starting at $179.99 in your choice of classic grey, black, or transparent blue (a Founder's Edition for $149.99 has already sold out). A $5 deposit will also get your name on the list for the SuperDock, which is expected to cost around $40.

The first wave of units are expected to ship by the fourth quarter of 2025.

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SuperStation One reimagines PS One with open-source FPGA hardware

 

[scavengerspc]

So what is the legal way to play games on it?

 

[Billybobjoey]

So how do you load games onto the system on the base unit? Unless I missed something, there's no usable internal storage, and of course no disk drive. Didn't see mention of an SD card slot either, which is what I see a lot. External USB Hard/Thumb drive? Not a particularly large fan of that if it's the solution, though I guess at least it'd be hidden around the back.

 

[Neatfeatguy]

My PS2 can play PSX games. Only game on the original Playstation game I still have is Final Fantasy Tactics.

 

[lonetac]

So how do you load games onto the system on the base unit? Unless I missed something, there's no usable internal storage, and of course no disk drive. Didn't see mention of an SD card slot either, which is what I see a lot. External USB Hard/Thumb drive? Not a particularly large fan of that if it's the solution, though I guess at least it'd be hidden around the back.

The disk drive is coming in a separate upgrade.

Additionally:
"SuperStationᵒⁿᵉ does not ship with any built-in games, or copyright material. The base system supports playing backups of PS1 games and ROMs for other systems via the included Micro SD, or via a USB drive. Disk support and additional IO can be found in the SuperDock."

If you are not familiar with cores, take a look at how analogues pocket works, you can play practically any system on it.

This thing is pretty neat actually but its not as plug and play as some of the analogue systems but this offers the ability to play physical ps1 disks as well.

 

[TheBigT42]

NEED MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS

"but since the hardware supports the MiSTer FPGA platform, you can simply load up a core"

EDIT
Never mind this is the same company the makes the MiSTer Pi (a clone of the DE10NANO)

 

[lonetac]

NEED MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS

"but since the hardware supports the MiSTer FPGA platform, you can simply load up a core"

EDIT
Never mind this is the same company the makes the MiSTer Pi (a clone of the DE10NANO)

Yeah, very trusted and reputable company.

 

[Billybobjoey]

"SuperStationᵒⁿᵉ does not ship with any built-in games, or copyright material. The base system supports playing backups of PS1 games and ROMs for other systems via the included Micro SD, or via a USB drive. Disk support and additional IO can be found in the SuperDock."

Ah so there is an SD card slot somewhere, just wasn't mentioned in the article, good. I just think a USB drive sticking out looks a bit tacky.

 

[TheBigT42]

Yeah, very trusted and reputable company.

I love my MiSTer. I was able to get a DE10NANO years ago with "student" discount because I work at a university have have a .edu email