Qix FPGA Core

Arcade hardware implementation for MiSTer FPGA

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Overview

FPGA implementation of Qix (1981), originally developed and released by Taito America Corporation.

This core targets MiSTer FPGA and aims for accurate gameplay behavior, video timing, and sound reproduction.

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Game Information

Field	Value
Title	Qix
Year	October 1981
Developer	Taito America Corporation
Publisher	Taito Corporation
Genre	Action / Puzzle
Players	1–2 alternating

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Controls

Default MiSTer gamepad mapping:

Input	Action
D-Pad / Joystick	Move
A	Fast Draw
B	Slow Draw
Select	Insert Coin
Start	1 Player Start
Right Shoulder	Test Advance
Left Shoulder	Pause

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Features

• Arcade-accurate CPU timing
• Sprite priority and layer handling
• High score saving support
• MiSTer-compatible .mra provided
• Verified ROM definitions with checksums

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ROM Requirements

ROM files are not included.

To use this arcade core, you must provide legally obtained ROM files.

To simplify setup:

• .mra files are provided in the Releases section.
• The .mra specifies all required ROM files along with checksums.
• The ROM .zip filename corresponds to the naming convention used by the MAME project.

For setup instructions and environment configuration, refer to:

MiSTer Arcade ROM guide:
https://github.com/MiSTer-devel/Main_MiSTer/wiki/Arcade-Roms

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Installation

1. Copy the core .rbf file to your MiSTer /_Arcade/cores folder.
2. Copy the .mra file to your MiSTer /_Arcade folder.
3. Place the appropriate ROM .zip files in your /games/mame directory.
4. Launch the core from the MiSTer Arcade menu.

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Legal Notice

This project contains no copyrighted game data.

Users are responsible for obtaining and using ROM files in accordance with applicable laws.

Do not request ROM files in issues or discussions.

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Credits

FPGA core development: RodimusFVC
Original arcade game © 1981 Taito Corporation. All rights reserved.

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