Super Smart Card (Gameboy/GameGear) – Front FarEast

April 26th, 2012 4 comments
Super Smart Card (Gameboy/GameGear) - Front FarEast

Autopsy:

This is one of the first cartridges based on Flash Memory for the Nintendo Gameboy and Sega Gamegear.

The use is quite complex and you must do via the Super Wildcard DX, the Super Smart Card programmer is inserted into the free slot of the Super Wildcard DX and over this the Flash Cartridge.

The file transfer of the games in format .GB/.GG are done by a pre-loaded software through the backup unit.

Super Nintendo DSP 4 Cartridge – Front FarEast

April 26th, 2012 No comments
Super Nintendo DSP 4 Cartridge - Front FarEast

Autopsy:

The Super Nintendo DSP 4 cartridge made by Front FarEast is a cartridge addon for the Super Wildcard DX.

When you using this cartridge you will can play some games for the Super Nintendo that use special chips inside the cartridges (DSP) and not present in the original backups (files).

Double Pro Fighter 32Mb – China Coach Limited

April 26th, 2012 2 comments
Double Pro Fighter 32Mb - China Coach Limited

Autopsy:

The Double Pro Fighter is a Backup Copier for Super Nintendo (Super Nes / Famicom) and Sega Megadrive (Sega Genesis) made by China Coach Limited, and shipped with 16 megabits (2 megabytes) of RAM, expandable up to 32 megabits.

The top of the unit contains two females cartridge port for inserting SNES cartridges and Megadrive (Genesis) cartridges. The left hand side contains the floppy drive. The bottom of the unit contains two male cartridge port that inserts into the Super Nintendo or Megadrive (Genesis).

Super Wildcard SWC DX 32Mb – Front FarEast

April 26th, 2012 11 comments
Super Wildcard SWC DX 32Mb - Front FarEast

Autopsy:

The Super Wildcard DX is a Backup Copier for Super Nintendo (Super Nes / Famicom) made by Front FarEast (FFE), and shipped with 32 megabits (4 megabytes) of RAM, expandable up to 96 megabits.

The top of the unit contains a female cartridge port for inserting SNES cartridges. The left hand side contains the floppy drive. The bottom of the unit contains the male cartridge port that inserts into the Super Nintendo on the back you can found the parallel port to interface with the computer.

When powered on, the unit launches into a graphical menu. Each of the menu’s 8 items lead to sub-menus:

  • Wildcard Options allows users to run programs, transfer cartridges to disk, edit memory or obtain program information.
  • Disk options allow users to format disks, rename files, delete files, edit files, and copy files.
  • Realtime Save Options allow users to backup and restore real time save data.
  • Password options allow users to edit, backup and restore passwords, and search for cheat codes.
  • Cart options allow users to run a cartridge, transfer programs, transfer battery RAM, and edit memory.
  • Game/Utility options include a PCX picture viewer, a freeware game (Shingles), and a demo (in Chinese).
  • Setup options include screen setup, user message, and reset to default.
  • Diagnostics include self test, Wildcard info, System info, and credits

The Super Wild Card DX it’s fast, simple to use, and reliable. Its memory editing capabilities and password features greatly expand the functionality of the SNES, and it’s high compatibility means almost anything can be dumped and played.

Download: Super Wildcard DX (EPROM & EEPROM DUMP) (550)

Nintendo Super Nes (NTSC – USA)

April 26th, 2012 1 comment
Nintendo Super Nes (NTSC - USA)

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from Wikipedia:

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (also known as the Super NES, SNES or Super Nintendo) is a 16-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America, Europe, Australasia (Oceania), and South America between 1990 and 1993.

In Japan and Southeast Asia, the system is called the Super Famicom (スーパーファミコン?, officially adopting the abbreviated name of its predecessor, the Family Computer), or SFC for short. In South Korea, it is known as the Super Comboy (슈퍼 컴보이) and was distributed by Hyundai Electronics. Although each version is essentially the same, several forms of regional lockout prevent the different versions from being compatible with one another.

Designed by Masayuki Uemura, the designer of the original Famicom, the Super Famicom was released in Japan on Wednesday, November 21, 1990 for ¥25,000 (US$210). It was an instant success: Nintendo’s initial shipment of 300,000 units sold out within hours, and the resulting social disturbance led the Japanese government to ask video game manufacturers to schedule future console releases on weekends. The system’s release also gained the attention of the Yakuza, leading to a decision to ship the devices at night to avoid robbery.

source: wikipedia

Super Nintendo (PAL – EUR)

April 26th, 2012 No comments
Super Nintendo (PAL - EUR)

Autopsy:

from Wikipedia:

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (also known as the Super NES, SNES or Super Nintendo) is a 16-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America, Europe, Australasia (Oceania), and South America between 1990 and 1993.

In Japan and Southeast Asia, the system is called the Super Famicom (スーパーファミコン?, officially adopting the abbreviated name of its predecessor, the Family Computer), or SFC for short. In South Korea, it is known as the Super Comboy (슈퍼 컴보이) and was distributed by Hyundai Electronics. Although each version is essentially the same, several forms of regional lockout prevent the different versions from being compatible with one another.

Designed by Masayuki Uemura, the designer of the original Famicom, the Super Famicom was released in Japan on Wednesday, November 21, 1990 for ¥25,000 (US$210). It was an instant success: Nintendo’s initial shipment of 300,000 units sold out within hours, and the resulting social disturbance led the Japanese government to ask video game manufacturers to schedule future console releases on weekends. The system’s release also gained the attention of the Yakuza, leading to a decision to ship the devices at night to avoid robbery.

source: wikipedia

Nintendo Super Famicom (NTSC – JAP)

April 26th, 2012 No comments
Nintendo Super Famicom (NTSC - JAP)

Autopsy:

With this console and the Backup unit Super Wildcard DX in the 90′s the Nightfall group has released several Trainer / Crack and Demo for the Snes / Famicom scene.

from Wikipedia:

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (also known as the Super NES, SNES or Super Nintendo) is a 16-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America, Europe, Australasia (Oceania), and South America between 1990 and 1993.

In Japan and Southeast Asia, the system is called the Super Famicom (スーパーファミコン?, officially adopting the abbreviated name of its predecessor, the Family Computer), or SFC for short. In South Korea, it is known as the Super Comboy (슈퍼 컴보이) and was distributed by Hyundai Electronics. Although each version is essentially the same, several forms of regional lockout prevent the different versions from being compatible with one another.

Designed by Masayuki Uemura, the designer of the original Famicom, the Super Famicom was released in Japan on Wednesday, November 21, 1990 for ¥25,000 (US$210). It was an instant success: Nintendo’s initial shipment of 300,000 units sold out within hours, and the resulting social disturbance led the Japanese government to ask video game manufacturers to schedule future console releases on weekends. The system’s release also gained the attention of the Yakuza, leading to a decision to ship the devices at night to avoid robbery.

source: wikipedia

Atari Interlace Studio (AIS) v1.4.4

April 25th, 2012 1 comment

Atari Interlace Studio is a easy image editing software for Interlaced images of Atari XE/XL. AIS runs under M$ Windows.

Supports INP, IST, MCP, MAX, HIP, CIN, PLM, APC, PZM, ILC, RIP formats for interlaced images and MIC, GR9, G10, G11 formats for non-interlaced.

Download: Atari Interlace Studio (AIS) v1.4.4 (1073)

source: madteam.atari8.info

Graph2Font v3.9.6.0 (Lite/Full)

April 25th, 2012 No comments

TomaszTebeBiela has released an update of the program Graph2Font v3.9.6.0.

This project began many years ago as a simple graphics converter for Atari but over the years the features are significantly increased. The converter runs under Windows.

Download:

source: g2f.atari8.info

Super Sketch Commodore 64 (PPi/Rushware)

April 25th, 2012 No comments
Super Sketch Commodore 64 (PPi/Rushware)

Autopsy:

Introduction: Super Sketch for Commodore 64 is a fun device for either child or adult. In addition, it provides the easiest possible introduction into the use of a computer. Its menu-driven command system provides an intuitive method of operation that is easy to learn for the first-time Computer user.

Art and Design: Super Sketch provides the lowest cost introduction to the world of Computer Graphics. It is a excellent new medium for the artist and a design vehicle for many graphics applications.

C64 Game: Jars’ Revenge +2D / Leopard Lord / Gwendolyn / Miner…

April 23rd, 2012 1 comment

Some new games (Cracked / Trained or Unrealeased) for Commodore 64 have been released from your favorites groups: Reengine & Mod, Genesis Project and Dinasours.

Download:

source: csdb.dk

Commodore Free Magazine Issue #60

April 17th, 2012 No comments

Commodore Free Magazine Issue #60

Free to download Commodore magazine dedicated to Commodore Computers.

In this issue you can find:
Editorial.
NEWS.
DMS 64 Released.
C64 Studio 2.1 Released.
MorphOS: OpenOffice Viewer 0.0.5
Hollywood 5: Infinity Out Now!
Old-School Hacker Movie.
Timberwolf for AMIGA OS.
Universal C64 Cartridge.
Audio Evolution 4 Now Freeware.
CodeAudio for AmigaOS.
NewsTek Episode #12
Retro Wallpapers.
jAMOS.

 

DIAG264.
Review: Wyvern.
Finding Program Start and Endpoint.
Rediscovering CP/M – Part 2.
Assembler Programming.

Download:

source: commodorefree.com

Categories: Magazine, News & Rumors, Today

Tandy Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 4p Dos Boot Disk

April 15th, 2012 3 comments

In this rainy day i have decided to commit myself to create a boot floppy disk for my Tandy Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 4P.

The right steps to create the boot disk:

Download LS-DOS or TRSDos (DMK version) floppy image from here , now you need to use the DMK2IMD program, a tool inside the package ImageDisk to convert the DMK floppy image to IMD (ImageDisk), then … burn it with ImageDisk.

Download:

Kaypro 4/84 – Powersupply Hack / Video PCB Fix / KayPlus / Battery

April 15th, 2012 2 comments

I have found a Kaypro 4/84 in a non working state and some days ago i have decided to open it and i have realized that some components of the power supply are exploded and the video pcb was cracked.

I have not repaired the power supply because some components like the two burned transistors (Motorola W30 and V30) are not on the market, if you have more information about these components please leave me a message.

I had to fix the video pcb and i have installed a 200w Slim ATX power supply inside the Kaypro. I have made also other improvements to the computer, replaced the battery, totally exhausted and installing the KayPlus rom that offers some enhancements to this computer.

Below you can find the image of the Floppy Disk CP/M 2.2F 62k patched + Tools KayPlus in IMD format (ImageDisk) for the Kaypro 4/84.

Download: Kaypro 4/84 CP/M 2.2F 62k + Tools KayPlus (1484)

Non-Linear Systems Inc (Kaypro Corporation) – Kaypro 4/84

April 15th, 2012 No comments
Non-Linear Systems Inc - Kaypro 4/84

Autopsy:

For a correct operation of this computer i have made some repairs.

from Wikipedia:

Kaypro Corporation, commonly called Kaypro, was an American home/personal computer manufacturer of the 1980s. The company was founded by Non-Linear Systems to develop computers to compete with the then-popular Osborne 1 portable microcomputer. Kaypro produced a line of rugged, portable CP/M-based computers sold with an extensive software bundle which supplanted its competitors and quickly became one of the top selling personal computer lines of the early 1980s.

While exceptionally loyal to its original consumer base, Kaypro was slow to adapt to the changing computer market and the advent of IBM PC compatible technology. It faded from the mainstream before the end of the decade and was eventually forced into filing for bankruptcy in 1992.

Kaypro’s first computer, the Kaypro II had a 2.5 MHz Zilog Z80 microprocessor, 64 KB of RAM, dual, single-sided, 191 kB 5¼ inch floppy disk drives, and an 80 column green monochrome 9″ CRT.

Early in the Kaypro’s life, there was a legal dispute with the owner of the Bigboard computer who charged that the Kaypro II main circuit board was an unlicensed copy or clone.

The outer case was constructed of painted aluminum. The computer featured a large detachable keyboard that covered the screen and disk drives when stowed. The Kaypro ran off regular AC mains power and was not equipped with a battery.

The Kaypro IV and later the Kaypro 4 had two double-sided disks. The Kaypro 4 was released in 1984, usually referred to as Kaypro 4 ’84, as opposed to the Kaypro IV released one year earlier and referred to as Kaypro IV ’83.

The Kaypro 10 followed the Kaypro II, and featured a 10 megabyte hard drive and a single 5¼” floppy drive.

source: wikipedia