Gamescare’s new GF-1 Neptune FPGA console pushed back into 2026

Looking forward to the new GF-1 Neptune? Well, I hope you don’t mind waiting a little longer, because Gamescare have announced in an email to newsletter subscribers like Yours Truly that the new FPGA-based Genesis/Mega-Drive and 32X console combo has been delayed.

Originally slated to have begun pre-orders in December 2025, which is now as this article is uploaded, the GF-1 Neptune has been pushed back in an effort to ensure that Gamescare’s quality standards are met. Pre-orders have still not yet begun and Gamescare also reiterates their commitment to avoiding crowdfunding or opening pre-orders before independent reviewers can demo the final hardware.

Below the break, we’ll have Gamescare’s statement on this matter.

Here is the official statement Gamescare have given in their new email newsletter regarding the delay.

We are currently continuing the preparation of the console’s cores and software. This work is being done with the help of members of the community, and their support has been invaluable.

Our goal is to ensure that both the software and the cores provide a stable and high-quality experience. We are working tirelessly on this, and all contributions and feedback are very welcome.

Integrating these improvements will require additional development time. For this reason, we have made the decision to move the launch window to next year.

We believe this is the right step toward delivering a stronger, more capable, and more future-proof system for everyone.

We’re excited about what’s ahead and can’t wait to share more as development progresses.

Stay tuned — more updates will be coming your way soon.

If you’ve been waiting with bated breath to pre-order your very own GF-1 Neptune, we understand that it may be disappointing to hear this news right as you were expecting pre-orders to begin. On the bright side, you can at least save your money for holiday shopping and, hopefully, you’ll still have plenty of money to invest in a GF-1 Neptune sometime next year, hopefully during a less critical period for shopping. We wish Gamescare the best of luck with continued development.

You can also still sign up for Gamescare’s official email newsletter for the GF-1 Neptune to hear directly from them when there are more updates. Doing so also helps them gauge interest in the console, so you’ll still be helping with development just a bit.

Are you bummed out to hear about this delay? Are you still excited for the GF-1 Neptune, or perhaps you never were and are okay with an original Genesis/Mega-Drive with or without a 32X? Give us the word in the comments below.

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