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Brand new hardware for DOS gaming, does it exist?

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First post, by vanfanel

Posted on 2018-07-30, 14:19

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HI there,

I was thinking that, since X86 CPUs were extensively used in industrial enviroments back in the 80's and 90's, there may be need for replacements.
I found this computer-on-a-board, which is compatible with a 486:
http://www.emacinc.com/products/pc_compatible_sbcs/VSX-6124
However, it's not a complete standalone 486 compatible system...

Does a complete system (including ISA cards) exist? I mean brand new hardware. I am not talking about FPGAs, since I already know about that.

Reply 1 of 3, by appiah4

Posted on 2018-07-30, 15:09

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SBCs can still be found new though I dont know if they are just new old stock..

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Reply 2 of 3, by nai1ed

Posted on 2018-07-30, 15:34

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That would be a great kickstarter project, although I wonder what cpu they would use to replace the old 486.

Reply 3 of 3, by keenmaster486

Posted on 2018-07-30, 15:38

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I've floated this idea many times but nobody seems to have the required knowledge, time, resources, and willingness to make it happen. I could do it if I wanted to but it would consume my whole life and I would end up broke on the streets.

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