Bally / Stern · FPGA MPU
SternFA
Bally EE-Era & Stern · FPGA MPU
FPGABally EE EraStern
Drop-in FPGA MPU for Bally EE-era and Stern machines — hardware emulation, fast boot.
$239CADSold out
What you'll need
- MicroSD card required (ROMs not included)
Not sure what to get? Ask us and we'll send the exact part list.
Note: See lisy.dev/sternfa for the full compatibility list and FPGA board requirements.
- Tested before shipping
- Ships from Canada — no customs
- Speech board compatible on supported Bally titles
- Ships in 2 - 3 Business Days · Canada only
All sales final. Boards are bench tested before shipping; make sure your machine has no shorts or wiring faults before installing. Sales policy
About this board
A 1:1 drop-in replacement for Stern MPU boards. FPGA hardware emulation — fast boot, no OS, faithful hardware behaviour.
- FPGA hardware emulation — no OS or software layer
- Boot time under 3 seconds
- DIP sockets pre-installed — no soldering required
Tech specs
| Type | FPGA MPU Replacement |
|---|---|
| Core | Xilinx FPGA |
| Emulation | Hardware (FPGA) |
| Boot time | < 3 seconds |
| Form factor | Bally EE-era / Stern MPU slot (direct drop-in) |
| Connectors | Original edge connector — no rewiring |
| Notes | Compatible with original speech board on speech-equipped Bally titles. Contact us to confirm compatibility with your specific machine. |
Installation
Remove the original MPU board and install the SternFA in the same slot. No jumper changes required. On Bally machines with a speech board, the original speech board remains connected and functional. Contact us before ordering to confirm your specific machine is supported.
Compatible machines
Bally (1977–1985)
Black JackBlack PyramidBMXCentaurCybernautEight BallEight Ball DeluxeElektraEmbryonEvel KnievelFathomFireball ClassicFireball IIFlash GordonFreedomFrontierFuture SpaGold BallGrand SlamGroundshakerHarlem GlobetrottersHot Doggin'Kings of SteelKissLost WorldMata HariMedusaMr. & Mrs. Pac-ManMysticNight RiderParagonPlayboyPower PlayRapid FireRolling StonesSilverball ManiaSkateballSpace InvadersSpeakeasySpectrumSpy HunterStrikes and SparesSupersonicThe Six Million Dollar ManVectorVikingX's & O'sXenon
Stern MPU-100 / MPU-200
Don't see yours? Ask us — the list grows as firmware is updated.