Taki Udon's SuperStation One Console Mode beta lands this week with a tailored user interface, RetroAchievements support, and the usual MiSTer FPGA promise of multi-system compatibility.
Background
Taki Udon, the developer behind the SuperStation One, built the device on the MiSTer FPGA platform to deliver accurate hardware-level implementations of classic consoles.
The SuperStation One can run original PS1 games and accessories, and — owing to its MiSTer heritage — also supports cores for other systems.
The system has been available for pre-order at $180, while the Super Dock required for running physical PS1 discs is listed at around $40.
Reporting on these developments was published by Damien McFerran for Time Extension.
Console Mode beta: what’s included
Taki Udon has confirmed that the Console Mode beta will be released this week and includes several front-end features aimed at console-style presentation.
The interface supports user themes and box-art displays, and there is an option to set captured screenshots as wallpaper.
Additional features announced for the beta build include artwork scraping for covers and a screenshot viewer.
RetroAchievements support is also included, enabling achievement tracking on supported cores.
Performance and development status
According to the developer’s update, the latest Console Mode build delivers a substantial performance improvement over earlier versions.
In journalistic terms, Taki Udon says the new build roughly doubles the performance compared with previous builds, a gain that should improve responsiveness and media handling within the UI.
Despite the progress, the Console Mode UI remains in active development, with the beta intended to gather feedback and finalize polish before a broad release.
Pricing, hardware and next steps
To run physical PlayStation discs you will need the Super Dock, which is sold separately for about $40; the console itself is offered for pre-order at $180.
The device’s MiSTer FPGA foundation means it continues the platform’s long-standing focus on cycle-accurate cores and multi-system support.
As the Console Mode beta rolls out, users should expect iterative updates from Taki Udon as the UI moves from beta to full release.
Source and timeline
This update follows initial coverage published on March 19, 2025, and a development update posted June 9, 2026.
The reporting source is Damien McFerran of Time Extension.
Background
Taki Udon, the developer behind the SuperStation One, built the device on the MiSTer FPGA platform to deliver accurate hardware-level implementations of classic consoles.
The SuperStation One can run original PS1 games and accessories, and — owing to its MiSTer heritage — also supports cores for other systems.
The system has been available for pre-order at $180, while the Super Dock required for running physical PS1 discs is listed at around $40.
Reporting on these developments was published by Damien McFerran for Time Extension.
Console Mode beta: what’s included
Taki Udon has confirmed that the Console Mode beta will be released this week and includes several front-end features aimed at console-style presentation.
The interface supports user themes and box-art displays, and there is an option to set captured screenshots as wallpaper.
Additional features announced for the beta build include artwork scraping for covers and a screenshot viewer.
RetroAchievements support is also included, enabling achievement tracking on supported cores.
Performance and development status
According to the developer’s update, the latest Console Mode build delivers a substantial performance improvement over earlier versions.
In journalistic terms, Taki Udon says the new build roughly doubles the performance compared with previous builds, a gain that should improve responsiveness and media handling within the UI.
Despite the progress, the Console Mode UI remains in active development, with the beta intended to gather feedback and finalize polish before a broad release.
Pricing, hardware and next steps
To run physical PlayStation discs you will need the Super Dock, which is sold separately for about $40; the console itself is offered for pre-order at $180.
The device’s MiSTer FPGA foundation means it continues the platform’s long-standing focus on cycle-accurate cores and multi-system support.
As the Console Mode beta rolls out, users should expect iterative updates from Taki Udon as the UI moves from beta to full release.
Source and timeline
This update follows initial coverage published on March 19, 2025, and a development update posted June 9, 2026.
The reporting source is Damien McFerran of Time Extension.
