Ridge Racer

Ridge Racer - 1993 Arcade Nostalgia on the PlayStation Core with MiSTer FPGA and a SNAC adapter from D3FMOD Design.

Buckle up, because we’re racing like it’s 1993! 🚗💨 

In this video, we fire up Ridge Racer on the MiSTer FPGA using the PlayStation core, bringing the legendary arcade experience home with near-perfect accuracy. Whether you remember gripping the wheel in a smoky arcade or battling for high scores in a pub with mates, this game is pure adrenaline-fueled nostalgia. Ridge Racer wasn’t just another racing game - it was THE racing game. 

The moment you heard that classic Namco boot-up sound and saw Reiko Nagase welcoming you, you knew you were in for a ride. Blistering speed, insane drifts, and a banging techno soundtrack made it unforgettable. 

Now, thanks to MiSTer FPGA, we’re experiencing it again, just as it was meant to be—no input lag, no emulation quirks, just pure retro gaming perfection. So, can we still drift like the old days, or will we end up kissing the guardrails? 

Will the PlayStation core hold up to the arcade glory? 

There’s only one way to find out—hit play and join the race! 🏁