MiSTercade is the original JAMMA extension for MiSTer FPGA. Its best in class design has been enjoyed for nearly 3 years, around the world.

MiSTercade V2 adds the option for dual SDRAM by integrating a dedicated HDMI RGB Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC). Join club MiSTercade today and future-proof your setup!

What's new in V2.X:

New Audio Amplifier (V2.2): the faithful original mono amplifier and heatsink have been replaced with a new Texas Instruments amplifier. The amplifier is designed to use the PCB as a heatsink. The top plate opening remains to ensure proper ventilation.
24-Bit Video Output: The new version supports 24-bit color video, enhancing the visual experience with richer and more accurate colors compared to its predecessor. PSX, Saturn, and N64 cores currently benefit from this upgrade!
Enhanced Control Interface: Updated controls that support 8 buttons per player, catering to a wider range of arcade games, including those requiring more complex input schemes (Saturn, PSX, and N64). Buttons 7 and 8 are accessible on the Joystick 20 pin header for each player.
Improved Coin Counter Circuit: The coin counter circuit has been optimized for better reliability and accuracy, ensuring precise tracking of in-game credits.
Integrated Breakout Headers: The MiSTercade Versus and joystick harness breakout headers are now combined into a single, streamlined board, simplifying the setup process and reducing clutter inside the arcade cabinet.
HDMI DAC with Dual SDRAM Support: By utilizing an HDMI DAC, the MiSTerCade V2 can run cores that require or will require two SDRAM modules. This feature currently supports games like Smash TV and Total Carnage, with potential for future core expansions.
Improved bottom plate: Features a cut-out for easy micro SD card access! It's a simple, yet important, improvement.
Aluminum top plate: Now, even more rugged.
JAMMA Video improvements: All improvements to MiSTercade V2.0 are implemented in V2.1 and onwards.
Removed TOSLINK port in April 2026
Volume knob will be either gold or black

Features

Controls: Powered by the incredible GP2040-CE firmware, with average latency of just 0.8ms! Supports 8 buttons per player, and extensive configuration via the Web Configurator!
Configuration: One device, two configurations.
- Single SDRAM with HDMI and analog simultaneous output (using "IO DAC" module in the form of an SDRAM - still in development)
- Dual SDRAM with analog or HDMI output (HDMI jumper feeds direct video into MiSTercade)
Video: Accurate, 24-bit dual/triple video output.
- 0.7Vpp RGB via the HD15 port
- Full range, adjustable, 3.3V video output (same level as Neo-Geo MV1C) via the JAMMA edge
- HDMI - used for capture/HD displays (with IO DAC add-on) or can be fed back into MiSTercade's HDMI DAC (dual SDRAM compatible)
Audio:
- 13.5W mono audio amplifier
- 3.5mm, line-level stereo audio (Note: some cabinets will need a 3.5mm male to RCA female audio adapter)
- SPDIF/TOSLINK optical
- (IO DAC module) Move DE10-nano switch SW0 towards middle of PCB for analog audio, leave it in outer position for SPDIF

PCB: White, 4 layer PCB with edge beveled JAMMA connector
SNAC is only accessible through MiSTercade remote
40mm fan
Reset, User, OSD buttons: User button serves as in-game reset for most cores.

All arcade cores have mappings for MiSTercade
- Unlike MAME, MiSTer doesn't have a standardize button layout for arcade cores. This means other MiSTer arcade solutions require mapping each game individually. I've done the heavy lifting for you and include an update script (below) to make future mappings just as easy. More than 2,100 mappings and counting!
MiSTercade accessories:
- MiSTercade V2 IO DAC - replace the secondary SDRAM module with this to restore HDMI output
- MiSTercade Versus (VS) - connect this base MiSTercade unit to multiple cabinets!
- MiSTercade Remote V1 - control volume, admin buttons, and featuring SNAX for light guns, native controllers, etc.
- MiSTercade Remote V2 - Same as MiSTercade Remote V1, now with a second SNAC port for 2P NES, SNES, PSX, and an RCA port for GunCon support. Point Blank anyone?
- MiSTercade 2P Encoder board - Add 2 more players to your MiSTercade for 4P+ action! (Uses MiSTercade V1 mappings but compatible with MiSTercade V2)
Arcade cabinet accessories:
- Astro City CPSII Kick Harness
- Fightstick Wire Harness - Great for DIY arcade cabinets!
- Arcade JAMMA Key - Insert it into your connector to prevent plugging in your games the wrong way!
- MiSTercade Vinyl Sticker
- JAMMA Vinyl Sticker

Power

MiSTercade V2 uses +5V and +12V power supply rails. Please ensure your +5V rail is below 5.4V.

Input

7 port USB hub with VBUS power control
Sub-1 ms controller encoder for 2 players, 8 buttons each
CPS2 kick harnesses for 1P and 2P buttons 4, 5 and 6
JAMMA+/CHAMMA wiring for 2L12B at JAMMA edge with non-standard JAMMA wiring

Switch	Function
COIN1 = COIN2	Merge coin inputs for 2 player cabinets that share a single coin mech
JAMMA+	Allow buttons 4, 5 and 6 to be wired from the JAMMA edge instead of the CPS-II Kick header.

Includes

MiSTercade v2 Full kit:

Terasic DE10-nano with micro SD card
2 x 128MB SDRAM (v2.9 or v3.0)
MiSTercade JAMMA PCB
MiSTercade Top Plate
MiSTercade Bottom Plate + Shim
Mounting hardware
40mm fan
20mm x 20mm x 10mm heatsink
USB bridge between DE10-nano and MiSTercade PCB
HDMI bridge between DE10-nano and MiSTercade PCB
4 x Arcade mounting feet
Silicone JAMMA edge protector

MiSTercade v2 Lite kit:

MiSTercade JAMMA PCB
MiSTercade Top Plate
MiSTercade Bottom Plate + Shim
Mounting hardware
40mm fan
20mm x 20mm x 10mm heatsink
USB bridge between DE10-nano and MiSTercade PCB
HDMI bridge between DE10-nano and MiSTercade PCB
4 x Arcade mounting feet
Silicone JAMMA edge protector

Configuration Options

Choose between single SDRAM with Direct Video or the SDRAM DAC (sold separately), or dual SDRAM with Direct Video. The DAC Module will allow for normal HDMI output just like MiSTercade V1.

More config info here: https://github.com/misteraddons/mister_ini/tree/main/MiSTercade%20V2

As Seen On

Retro RGB:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmassx9hJP8
Scarlet Sprites: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-212r6kKC8
Owlnonymous: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHAW0AfTomA
DJPsykoM1: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/934909137
Gillaxian: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/926372300
PastBlaster: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/942439006

Troubleshooting

Want HDMI output instead of analog video?

Set direct_video=0 in MiSTer.ini. Use the bottom HDMI port. The top HDMI port is an input for the DAC.

Controls not working?

Make sure the USB bridge clicks when fully inserted. Check for red light near the micro USB port.

Only 3 buttons work in 6-button games?

Connect a CPS-II kick harness to the kick header for buttons 4-6.

Green tint or wrong colors?

Adjust the onboard RGB pots and make sure vga_sog=0 in MiSTer.ini.

Image scrolling/rolling?

Set composite_sync=1 in MiSTer.ini.

No controls after plugging in JAMMA backwards?

Damaged sacrificial ESD components. Contact us for repair.

Arcade Solutions

MiSTercade V2 Kit | MiSTer FPGA JAMMA Arcade Kit