The Breakdown

  • Fully open source cores and schematics
  • Modular, repairable, user-upgradable hardware
  • Accurate cycle-accurate emulation, no DRM
  • One-time purchase, no subscriptions or telemetry
  • Requires soldering/tinkering for full setup

Side Effects

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Buy Instead

Pair it with a DE10-Nano board and community cores — the ultimate based upgrade path for more systems.