Alternatives to Project Lunar and Project Eris for Modding Mini Consoles

Updated

Project Lunar and Project Eris are no longer in active development, but you can still mod a mini console today. The ModMyClassic.com homepage points to two practical paths: Hakchi, an established alternative project, and newer projects that appeared after ModMyClassic paused development. The same page also links to RetroArch cores and open-source ports, which are useful building blocks for custom setups. If you want community guidance on which route fits your device, the ModMyClassic Discord is still active even though the projects are not.

What changed at ModMyClassic

ModMyClassic describes itself as the home of Project Lunar and Project Eris, plus a Discord community for people modding mini systems. Two facts on the homepage matter for anyone choosing a tool:

  • Active development on its projects has been on indefinite hold for over five years.
  • A server failure at its long-time hosting provider led to lost drives, including dedicated backup drives. The primary local webserver backup was also corrupted.

The site says the damage is somewhat minimal because smaller backups survive, all repositories remain available, and a live archive of the original website exists. That archive, like the projects, has not been updated in over five years. The site states it will replace missing elements when possible.

Your options now

Option Status per ModMyClassic.com Where to start
Project Eris Development paused; archived instructions and downloads still linked Archived Project Eris page, v1.0.0 full package, v1.0.0 desktop app
Project Lunar Development paused; archived instructions and download page still linked Archived Project Lunar page, Project Lunar download page
Hakchi Named as an alternative project Explore independently; not hosted on this page
Newer projects Described as having spawned since development paused Explore independently; not hosted on this page
RetroArch cores Linked as a miscellaneous resource Direct from LibRetro
Open-source ports Linked as a miscellaneous resource Gitlab

The homepage does not list names, compatibility, or instructions for the newer projects, and it does not host Hakchi. Treat those as starting points to research rather than ready-made downloads from ModMyClassic.

How to decide

  • You already followed a Project Eris or Project Lunar guide. The archived pages and v1.0.0 downloads are still linked, so you can continue with the same instructions. Expect no further updates.
  • You want a project with ongoing activity. Hakchi is the alternative ModMyClassic names directly. Check its own documentation for your specific mini console before installing anything.
  • You want to build a custom setup. The RetroArch cores and open-source ports links give you components rather than a complete modding package. You will need to assemble and test them yourself.
  • You are unsure which tool matches your device. Ask in the ModMyClassic Discord. The community remains active and, per the site, continues to assist newcomers.

Practical notes

  • Verify your exact mini console model before choosing a tool. The homepage does not publish a compatibility list for any option.
  • Because the original site has not been updated in over five years, treat archived instructions as historical. Cross-check steps against current community reports.
  • All repositories remain available, so source code and releases tied to the paused projects should still be reachable.
  • The site gives no pricing information for any download or resource. Do not assume a tool is free or paid based on this page alone.

Where to get help

The ModMyClassic Discord is the site's stated channel for newcomers, and it stays active despite the development pause. For anything beyond the archived Project Eris and Project Lunar material, the homepage directs you outward: Hakchi, newer projects, LibRetro for RetroArch cores, and Gitlab for open-source ports. Start with the community if you need to confirm which of these supports your mini console.