RetroRGB - 01 Oct 2026
Df3mod, the creator of the MiSTer Ironclad, has just opened pre-orders on a complete MiSTer FPGA kit that's themed after the Sega Saturn. The "Mercury" (which was the original Saturn's codename) comes with a white injection-molded shell and includes everything you'd need, other than the DE-10 Nano. It's also compatible with the MiSTer Pi, via a $5 adapter. Prices start at about $260, plus there's tons of options, should you want extra accessories. The Mercury is due to ship in early 2027 and there's tons more info on the product page and below:
Pre-Order Here: https://www.d3fmod.com/product/mercury_kit1/
Product Info: https://www.d3fmod.com/mercury/
I personally love "modern-retro" projects that are themed after 90's consoles. In fact, that was one of my favorite things about the SuperStation One, as it looked perfectly at home next to my other consoles from the 80's and 90's. That said, you're definitely paying a premium for this amazing-looking kit, as the kit itself is more expensive then the SSOne, which already had a DE-10 built-in.
One thing to note, is while it includes a 24-bit DAC and both a VGA and Sega-Saturn-style MiniDIN, composite video is not supported. You can use S-Video Saturn cables though, as there's a Luma Trap built into the circuit.
So basically, if you're a diehard Sega Saturn fan who wants a MiSTer, this is absolutely the kit for you. Once again, please check out the product and store pages for details, as df3mod included all the info you might need before pre-ordering.
Original: https://retrorgb.com/sega-saturn-themed-misterfpga-kit.html