SuperStation One Batch 5 is ready to ship for $249, with new hardware coming later this month

Retro Remake has opened orders for Batch 5 of its SuperStation One, the PlayStation-inspired FPGA console built around the MiSTer platform. This time, there’s no extended production wait. The latest units are already manufactured and ready for dispatch, giving buyers a chance to order finished hardware rather than reserve a console months before its scheduled release. There’s more on the way, too. Retro Remake is preparing a sixth production batch, alongside a new hardware announcement and a selection of accessories expected later in September 2026. The current release marks the final production run for the black SuperStation One, with no further units planned in this colour.

SuperStation One Batch 5 is available from completed stock

Previous SuperStation One production runs involved pre-orders, with customers reserving their consoles ahead of manufacturing. Batch 5 takes a different approach. Retro Remake has already completed production of the latest units, meaning customers can order directly from existing inventory. The company plans to dispatch purchases through its usual order-processing system, removing the manufacturing stage from the purchasing process.

Delivery dates still depend on shipping arrangements and the destination country, but buyers won’t need to account for a separate production period. Stock is another matter. SuperStation One availability has changed several times during September, with inventory moving between available and sold-out status. The latest announcement confirms the arrival of completed Batch 5 hardware, rather than a permanent supply of consoles.

What’s inside the SuperStation One?

At the centre of the SuperStation One sits an Intel Cyclone V FPGA, paired with 128 MB of SDRAM. The console uses hardware architecture compatible with the MiSTer FPGA platform, giving it access to a range of supported gaming systems through compatible hardware cores.

FPGA technology works differently from conventional software emulation. Instead of running a software-based recreation of a console on a standard processor, the programmable chip implements the hardware behaviour defined by each individual core. Compatibility and performance depend on the core being used, its implementation and the available hardware resources.

The SuperStation One packages this technology inside an enclosure inspired by Sony’s original PlayStation. Its design gives the system a familiar console format, complete with controller connections and a selection of modern and analogue video outputs. It’s not limited to PlayStation games, either. Compatible MiSTer cores extend its supported software beyond Sony’s original console, with each platform relying on its own implementation.

HDMI, CRT support and original PlayStation controllers

Retro Remake has equipped the SuperStation One with several display connections. HDMI supports output resolutions up to 1536p or 1440p, depending on the selected configuration, and the system includes VGA, composite and component video outputs.

These connections accommodate modern televisions, computer monitors and compatible CRT displays. The console supports simultaneous digital and analogue video output, giving users the option of connecting two different display types at once.

Audio connections include a 3.5 mm analogue output and a TOSLINK digital connection. Three USB Type-A ports, Ethernet, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth handle the remaining connectivity options.

Original PlayStation peripherals have their own connections. Two dedicated SNAC ports provide direct support for compatible PlayStation controllers and memory cards, without requiring a conventional USB controller adapter.

SuperStation One pricing and SuperDock options

The standard SuperStation One Batch 5 costs $249, excluding shipping. Retro Remake supplies the console with a pre-installed 64 GB microSD card, an HDMI cable and a USB Type-C cable. There’s no optical drive inside the standard model, and commercial games aren’t included with the system.

For physical PlayStation discs, Retro Remake offers the SuperDock expansion. This optional accessory adds an optical drive, alongside additional storage and connectivity options, extending the console’s hardware capabilities beyond its standard configuration. The SuperStation One can run compatible PlayStation software and other supported MiSTer FPGA cores, with users supplying the required game files separately.

Black SuperStation One discontinued as Batch 6 approaches

Batch 5 marks the end of production for the black SuperStation One. Retro Remake has confirmed it won’t manufacture further units in this colour once the current allocation has sold out. The decision doesn’t signal the end of the SuperStation One itself. A sixth production batch is already planned, with pre-orders expected to open near the end of September 2026.

Retro Remake is preparing a separate product announcement for the same period, accompanied by a collection of new accessories intended for the existing SuperStation One hardware. The company hasn’t released the specifications, pricing or complete feature list for these products. It’s still unclear how the new hardware will fit into the current SuperStation One and SuperDock range.

For now, Batch 5 offers completed SuperStation One units at a standard price of $249, with the black model reaching the end of its production run. Further details about Batch 6 and Retro Remake’s upcoming hardware are expected before September comes to a close.

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