ostalgia sells exceptionally well, especially when wrapped in a semi-transparent shell and labeled as a collector's edition. Taki Udon’s popular SuperStation One FPGA console has received new translucent colorways that the creator explicitly calls limited editions. As Taki Udon stated, once the current batch sells out, these colorways will never return to production. The devices have already appeared on the RetroRemake website starting at $249.99, with shipping scheduled to start in December.
«Once they're gone, they're gone», as Taki Udon stated, confirming they will not be remade again.
This approach expertly stokes artificial hype around niche hardware. While major manufacturers spend years clearing the design of yet another scaled-down mini console with stripped-down features, independent developers assemble custom devices on FPGAs—programmable logic gate arrays. This is hardware emulation that reproduces the original processor's operation on a physical level rather than running games through an operating system's software shell. The difference is immediately obvious in your hands: button response feels identical to an authentic console from the nineties, completely free of random lag or interface stutter.
Hardware for Games or Dust Collectors on a Shelf
In our view, the SuperStation 1 confidently carves out its space in the FPGA ecosystem thanks to broad support for MiSTer FPGA cores. This allows you to run not just PlayStation 1 emulation, but a mountain of other platforms, turning the device into an all-in-one retro gaming station—provided you have spare cash lying around. Meanwhile, the accessory ecosystem keeps expanding with genuinely curious items. RetroRemake recently introduced the SuperStation Bluetooth Receiver, which plugs directly into a standard controller port to hook up modern wireless gamepads. A pleasant bonus for owners of original hardware is that this receiver also functions with vintage PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 2 consoles.
«an actualy PS1 disc tray that's currently on a next batch pre-order which offers the ability to use your classic PlayStation 1 games authentically.»
For purists chasing an authentic experience, an actual PlayStation 1 disc drive is currently available for pre-order on the next production batch. It offers the ability to run classic physical discs directly, blurring the line between a modern DIY board and the plastic shell of your childhood. True authenticity, however, demands a double toll: first for the console itself at the price of a full modern machine, and then for the collector-grade color shells which, judging by how fast they vanish from store pages, sell out long before the novelty wears off.
Shipping a limited batch right in December right as holiday shopping peaks is almost certainly a pure coincidence.