Original NES Gets Modded Into A Working 90s PC With Mouse And CD Support
Ever wanted to see a Nintendo Entertainment System converted into a functioning x86 PC? Turning an OG NES into an x86 PC sounds like a far-fetched idea, but that's exactly what YouTuber ThroatyMumbo has done with NESPC. The project uses an EverDrive N8 Pro cartridge and its onboard Cyclone IV FPGA to run a rudimentary desktop environment on the classic console, and crucially without relying on the NES's original processor to execute x86 code.
Additional hardware is required to connect a USB keyboard and mouse, though neither peripheral is technically required in order to get started. NESPC can be operated with a standard NES controller. That said, navigating a desktop with nothing but a D-pad makes for a decidedly retro computing experience, and not necessarily in a fun way.
Within the relatively sparse NESPC environment, there's still a RetroWeb browser, file management for your EverDrive games, and even a trash...
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