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Re: Minimig AGA for the MiST v1.0 : Slam Tilt support !
« Reply #14 from previous page: June 28, 2015, 07:21:41 PM »
I like what I'm reading about the MIST, but the only think I don't like is the "Soviet era, industrial look" of the case they are selling the system in.

I'm waiting what is supposed to be the  imminent delivery of my FPGA Replay, otherwise I'd buy one.
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Re: Minimig AGA for the MiST v1.0 : Slam Tilt support !
« Reply #15 on: June 29, 2015, 01:22:35 PM »
I actually think the Soviet era styling is a plus for a retro machine. Price is cheap, I'm in.

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I like what I'm reading about the MIST, but the only think I don't like is the "Soviet era, industrial look" of the case they are selling the system in.

I'm waiting what is supposed imminent delivery of my FPGA Replay, otherwise I'd buy one.
 

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Re: Minimig AGA for the MiST v1.0 : Slam Tilt support !
« Reply #16 on: June 30, 2015, 12:36:55 PM »
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I actually think the Soviet era styling is a plus for a retro machine. Price is cheap, I'm in.


Agreed. Will have to wait a couple of months, but i'll be having one of those!
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Re: Minimig AGA for the MiST v1.0 : Slam Tilt support !
« Reply #17 on: June 30, 2015, 01:29:56 PM »
So this will handle OS 3.9 just fine then right?
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Re: Minimig AGA for the MiST v1.0 : Slam Tilt support !
« Reply #18 on: July 07, 2015, 07:05:01 AM »
Sysinfo reports the speed of a 65 MHz 68030, pretty good, I watched some mid 90s CNCD / Haujobb / TBL demos with no problems :)
 

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Re: Minimig AGA for the MiST v1.0 : Slam Tilt support !
« Reply #19 on: July 07, 2015, 07:27:38 AM »
Same here, I don't like the case. If it only looked similar to the Armiga... And lack of hdmi is another deal breaker.
 

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Re: Minimig AGA for the MiST v1.0 : Slam Tilt support !
« Reply #20 on: July 07, 2015, 07:38:04 AM »
I guess it's a matter of taste... I grew to appreciate it actually. It is sturdy and looks like it will last forever :) HDMI/DVI might be implemented in the future... I guess it's better to have VGA support to keep the compatiblity with more screens. Well, if all screens still have VGA support nowadays ? Eventually it should be replaced though, you're right !

The number one issue is not the output of the MiST actually, but the fact you need a monitor that correctly supports 720x576 and 50 Hz (no matter if it's a VGA or HDMI input).

Which is not a problem with a Raspberry + UAE based device. But rendering and overall experience is SO MUCH better with a Minimig / MiST ! (IMHO)
 

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Re: Minimig AGA for the MiST v1.0 : Slam Tilt support !
« Reply #21 on: July 07, 2015, 08:05:54 AM »
Mmm, good point. Would the native resolutions and screen modes even be supported over HDMI? If I would consider a FPGA Amiga it's for connecting it to a TV (HDMI or SCART).
 

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Re: Minimig AGA for the MiST v1.0 : Slam Tilt support !
« Reply #22 on: July 07, 2015, 08:35:13 AM »
I think those modes can be output over HDMI/DVI too, as both the FPGA Arcade and the Indivision AGA MK2 have DVI output. We should ask people who have both the Minimig/MiST and the FPGA Arcade Replay, like Laurent from Amedia. I think they give similar results. Compatibility may differ, however.

One important difference is that you only have SCART output with a Minimig/MiST though, not with an FPGA Arcade.

There are pros and cons in both cases !

But I would like to emphasize, again, the fact the screen plays a big role. I remember using my A1200 in SCART mode on a decent LCD TV : the result was HORRIBLE. Similarly, before using my current Iiyama LCD, I had horrible results with a Minimig and an LG LCD monitor : it did support 50 Hz but didn't have the right pixel clone and scrollings were not smooth at all. I guess TVs generally support more modes.

ANYWAY... If you find a proper screen, IMHO, the result is awesome. A great balance between pixellisation and bluriness that is even difficult to achieve with a real Amiga  and an emulator (on a LCD I mean... an Amiga looks great on CRTs of course). Probably due to the fact it outputs at 720x576 while also enabling the use of scanlines & filters.
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