FPGA stands for Field-Programmable Gate Array, a reprogrammable chip used by devices like the Analogue Pocket and MiSTer to recreate retro consoles at the hardware level. Instead of running software emulators, FPGA hardware models the original chips, giving cycle-accurate behavior and low latency. FPGA systems are prized for authenticity but cost more than software emulation.
FPGA
Field-Programmable Gate Array: hardware emulation that recreates console chips precisely.
