If you're anything like me, then RetroAchievements will be a big part of your gaming lifestyle these days.
This amazing free service adds Xbox-style achievements to a host of classic titles, and is compatible with a wide range of emulators (RetroArch being my go-to option these days).
However, for those who prefer to play retro games via FPGA devices, this service has been off-limits – until now.
Developer Odelot has forked several MiSTer FPGA cores to add support for RetroAchievements. The support cores can all be downloaded from here, and include NES, SNES, Genesis / Mega Drive, Master System, Game Gear, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, N64, PSX and Neo Geo.
Here's some footage of the SNES core in action:
The catch is that at the moment, only 'softcore' achievements are supported. RetroAchievement's coveted 'hardcore' mode (which disables things like save states and other modern creature comforts for a more authentic experience) isn't available at this moment in time.