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May 18, 2020

Oriskanytinterent has described on the nose the working of a TV-Boy and so far, the Akor Super TV-Boy has been dumped

and also the Systema TV Boy II. Both these ROM dumps are playable in the emulator MAME:

And if i remember correctly, someone did a dump of a TV-Boy 1 and put the dump on the newsgroups about 20 years ago.

Apart TV-Boy's released by Akor, SystemA and Nics, there is also other clones of these like the Brazilian Dynacom Megaboy:

Which has been also dumped. The "Master Boy":

The "Mega Boy WS-11" and also the "Wonder Boy WS-11":

The "PTG-2600":

http://discreteconsoles.blogspot.com/2016/08/the-ptg-2600.html

The "Nics Mega-Game NS-21":

And some others i don't remember by memory...but are all Atari 2600 "Plug & Play" game consoles.

May 17, 2020

As Voxel wrote, you need a CRT TV to be able to play with the light gun games on these old game consoles.

Both Radio Shack TV Scoreboard and Coleco Telstar Ranger uses a GI AY-3-8500-1 but the Coleco Telstar Marksman

uses a GI AY-3-8512 but it's uses the same light gun as the GI AY-3-8500-1. The Venture Electronics VS-7 uses a

Mos Technology (not MOSTEK) MPS-7600-001 but can uses a AY-3-8500-1 light gun but you need to check the

pins how it's wired.

Light gun usually takes 4 pins: Voltage source (5-6V DC), ground, trigger and hit pulse. Check the schematic:

Oh...there is an error on this schematic, the trigger pin (or shot) is #26 and the hit pin is #27 on the AY-3-8500-1.

And here's the schematic of the AY-3-8512:

Hit is pin #7 and Shot is pin #6 or check post:

And as for the MPS-7600-001, i have it noted somewhere on paper (need to find it).

Hope this helps.

May 13, 2020

Hi MCA!

Just to tell you that i have received the game yesterday and it's great! If some of you didn't received yet,

it will be because i'm in Canada, province QC and it took 18 days total from PA, US to received it and with

the pandemic still going on, delivery was pretty fast.

Been 2 days that i'm scanning many documents and accessories for the Magnavox Odyssey and i still haven't

finished yet. And thanks for the Shooting Gallery manual MCA, i've already uploaded it to the archive.

May 9, 2020

Allright! Another new homebrew game! I'll check it out later!

All the scans i'll be making will be in 600DPI but unfortunately, the Apex Blue Card and the instructions for Handball & Volleyball

have been scanned in 300DPI back in 2012 before i traded it. I'm scanning all material stuff that comes with the Magnavox Odyssey

first, then it's going to be the Rifle Gun (Shooting Gallery pack) and afterwards the 6 extra games of 1972.

For Trumpocalypse, i have never gotten the instruction manual with my Game Pack #1 so that's why i thought it was never released.

May 8, 2020

Now that is super to offer boxes (and overlays, instructions, etc.) which are released as "free" homebrews.

I'll take a Space War box, small overlay and instruction but i don't know which box to choose as both are great!

And i have just talked about this on the OdySim blog here:

https://odysim.blogspot.com/2020/05/hunting-adventure-zombie-outbreak-space.html

And you gave me an idea...?

May 7, 2020

At $25 each, i'll take 2!

I have almost wrote to Boojakascha back then when he announced his Odyssey multicart, but with time i forgot

(my mind is not what it used to be...sigh!). This is super to replace/missing/don't have any cartridge from #01 to

#12 and the only cart i don't have is #12 in my collection (i'm not counting #11 as it's the same as cart #8 with

a thinner wall).

But there is already two new game carts released that Boojakascha's multicart doesn't replace: Vibrant Media Labs #13

and the "ZO" cartridge from ManCaveArcade Zombie Outbreak (i dubbed it "ZO" (for Zombie Outbreak) as MCA didn't gave

any number on this one (yet)). And also, Vibrant Media Labs has cartridge #14 to 16 already developed.

VML cart#13 can't be done with the multicart has it's needs a switch to activate the wall full or half-long, you can still solder

a mini-switch beside the multicart so it can do the same as cart#13. As for the rest of their carts, let's wait and see.

Maybe you should put x4 (or more) extra micro-switch with unsoldered holes so some people could solder the necessary

jumpers for future cartridges once release ? Just an idea..

And i still want two multicart no matter what.

May 2, 2020

Glad to help out MCA!

I have just made some corrections and also uploaded new files to the archive:

Correction:

* Magnavox Odyssey (US-1972).pdf is now renamed: Magnavox Odyssey (IB-2622)(US-1972).pdf

* Magnavox Odyssey.pdf is now renamed: Magnavox Odyssey (IB-2662-2)(US-1973).pdf

* ITT Odyssey (Germany-1973).pdf is now renamed ITT Odyssey Spiel (Gernamy-1973).pdf

Updated/Uploaded:

* Overkal (Spain-1974).pdf - has been updated with better scans

* ITT Odyssey Spielkonsole (Germany-1973).pdf

* Apex Blue Card.zip (Contains scans of Blue Card and instructions in 300dpi)

* Apex-Odyssey-Manuals (US-197x).pdf (Only Volleyball & Handball instructions)

May 2, 2020

Now i don't have any "New" homebrews to list ...BUT! How about downloading some files

like the manual of the Videojuel ?

I have uploaded a few hours ago some Magnavox Odyssey and clones stuff on Archive.org:


		* HiRez Overlays.zip (Has all 11 Pack-in oerlays in Hi-Rez + Soccer) Odyssey instruction manual & clones: ------------------------------------ * ITT Odyssey (Germany-1973).pdf * LEH Videojuel (Argentina-1975).pdf * Magnavox Odisea (Mexico-1972).pdf * Magnavox Odyssey (Export-1974).pdf * Magnavox Odyssey (France-1974).pdf * Magnavox Odyssey (US-1972).pdf * Overkal (Spain-1973).pdf * Panoramic Telematch J5 (Argentina-1975).pdf * Planil Odyssey (Brasil-1975).pdf I was so lucky to download a copy of the Videojuel before the link went to oblivion! Service Manual (i scanned it at 600dpi) * Magnavox Odyssey 1TL200 BLAK & BK12 Service Manual.pdf (Also those extra games i scanned at 600 dpi) * Magnavox_Odyssey-Baseball.pdf * Magnavox_Odyssey-Invasion.pdf (more to come in the future) And here's a back-up of three Odyssey "free" homebrews: ------------------------------------------------------- * Peacekeeper Command-O.zip * Red vs. Blue.zip * Space War.zip You can get any of these files individually here: https://archive.org/download/odyssey-archive Or Zipped/torrent: https://archive.org/details/odyssey-archive Have fun! --- Sly DC ---


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May 1, 2020

Just saw the updated list in the first post and there's an entry that doesn't belong:

Unreleased games:

Stomach's Revenge by Atariland2600 (Announced 2011)

That's is not a game title but a "post" title. If you read Chris post, you'll

see that he first talks about (real) stomach cramps and in the fourth

and fifth line, then he talks about Yar's Revenge.

- Sly -

April 30, 2020

7 hours ago, ManCaveArcade said:

1. Does the Rifle work on a flat screen TV (LCD, LED, computer monitor, etc.)

YES! The Odyssey Rifle circuit works different then the other game console light guns that did require a CRT to work such as the famous Nintendo Zapper.

I completely agree that the Rifle Gun for the Magnavox Odyssey works on any TV (CRT, LCD, Plasma, 4K, Monitor, etc..) and it will work on future TV's

as well since the Rifle Gun acts on "light", it even works on a light bulb so ANY TV (and related) will always work.

If you don't believe this then do a simple test: once the rifle gun plugged into an Odyssey and either card 9 or 10, shoot at light near the TV, if the circuit

has detected the light when the trigger is pulled, the spot (card 9) or the ball (card 10) will disappear on screen.

April 30, 2020

@stupus: Glad to help!

@Dastari Creel: Doh! Forgot about this one. Yup, in fact two references and a picture:

I'm beginning to feel like a Wiki Odyssey...lol!!!

--- Sly (wiki) DC ---

April 30, 2020

- Part 2 -

I'll surely get finger cramps after this post....lol!

Now for the OdySim exclusive:

* Santa's Gift Hunt (SBRW13)(released 2016)

* Spot Hunter (SBRW14)(released 2018)

* Jack-O-Lantern Odyssey (SBRW15)(released 2018)

* Midway's Haunted House (EM arcade port)(SBRW16)(released 2019)

* Frogger (arcade port/part of Game Pak #1)(SARC01)(2020)

* Pac-Man: Eat & Run (arcade port/part of Game Pak #1)(SARC02)(2020)

* Space Invaders (arcade port/part of Game Pak #1)(SARC03)(2020)

Will be released soon (during May 2020):

* Donkey Kong (arcade port/part of Game Pak #1)(SARC04)(2020)

* Gosub (port of Atari2600land famous game)(SBRW17)(2020)

And i have about 30 games in development as future releases which are:

x4 games for Game Pak #2, x4 games for Arcade Pak#3, x10-11 other "sports" games,

x2 games for a new hardware accessory, x4 "Casino" games, x2 racing games and others.

And here's an exclusive information that i haven't posted on the OdySim blog or elsewhere:

Games for Game Pak#2 will be:

* Squares of Tron

* Burgertime

* Carnival (for Rifle)

* Asteroids (for Rifle)

And those should be released this year (2020)

That's it for today, take care folks!

--- Sly DC ---

Oh almost forgot...."Corona Invaders 2020" is included with "Space Invaders" as

a bonus game....go shoot those &%?& virus!!

April 29, 2020

Hi D.C.,

No problem for the info. OK for Peacekeeper/Command-O, only five "hardware" release were sold. You can check here:

https://www.homebrewlegends.com/peacekeeper-command-o/

Youtube: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwii7pXY347pAhVKa80KHdfCDPMQtwIwA3oECAkQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D1ZOWTBpPJVo&usg=AOvVaw3ivOErAIZWNvgGE9SCShv2

And here's the link (from Youtube) for the files since now it is a free edition:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cjD2ruNWh3-XnxFXwd5esAR7zW0jYVcv

So if nobody has that game, now it is your chance before the link disappears one day.

Now for "Space War Demake", it was posted here on AtariAge:

You can download the manual in the upper link and get the overlay.

BTW, both Space War Demake & Peacekeeper/Command-O are "free" to use.

Indeed, Soccer has been released by Vibrant Media Labs in Game Pack #2

so it would be a bit non-sense to release it individually.

OK now more info on the unreleased games:

* Hadeus War (sorry to repeat) was renamed as"War of Semmis" by the author as i was discussing

with him to do an OdySim version. Never heard of him since 2016.

* Final Fantasy: Tales of Odyssey info is here:

* The Semi-Impenetrable Fortress of Doom (by Atari2600land):

* Hide and Seek/Dragonhunt:

* Trumpocalypse (by Vibrant Media Labs): is written as a bonus game here

in this tread:

I got the Game Pack #1 and i don't have any "Trumpocalypse" instructions with

my Game Pack. Does anyone has it or it was forgot to be included ? I'll ask

Zack about this soon (if he doesn't reply here first...lol).

- End of part 1 -

April 29, 2020

Hi Dastari Creel,

Here's some info to add to the list:

Released Homebrews:

* Peacekeeper/Commmand-O (2018)(by Robert A. Vinciguerra)
* Space War Demake (2019)(Mikebloke)

Needs corrections (released brews):

* Tannhauser Gate/Fukushima/Super Cat and Mouse: Cheesy Castle (Game Pack #1)(2019)(by Vibrant Media Labs (ZHorton & students))

* Soccer (reproduction)/Team Volleyball/Danceoff (Game Pack #2)(2019)(by Vibrant Media Labs (ZHorton & students))

* Odyssey Evil/Spirit Portal (2012)(ManCaveArcade)

(Yet) Unreleased Homebrews:

* The Semi-Impenetrable Fortress of Doom (announced in 2019)(by Atari2600land)

* First Fantasy: Tales of Odyssey (announced in 2020)(by Mikebloke)

* Yar's Revenge (announced in 2011)(by Atari2600land)

* Trumpocalypse (was supposed to be included with Game Pack #1)(2019)(by Vibrant Media Labs)

Maybe (presumed) Abandoned:

* Hadeaus War/War of Semmis (was renamed as War of Semmis later on)(2015)(by djfurrem)

* Hide & Seek (2016)(by djfurrem)

* Dragonhunt (2016)(by djfurrem)

* Soccer (repro for North America)(2015)(by Uppy)

And also not counting the exclusive games for Odysim (none has a "hardware" release)

That's about it!

--- Sly DC ---

April 29, 2020

I'll also take one and same number as "Hunting Adventure" (#25) please!

April 23, 2020

I agree with Atari2008, the game looks awesome! Can't wait to shoot some zombies

and wild (printed) animals!

Just curious, can you tell what are the other game names (#3 to #6) ? Or are the

names also are a WIP ?

And BTW, cartridge #13 already exists as Vibrant Labs release it last year with the OdysseyNow

Game Pack #1. They also have #14 & #15 made but those are still unreleased and cartridge #16

is still a mystery so since there's no info for this cart, you should use it for your prototype or ask

Zack as he knows more about those.

Oh and cartridge #11 was released with "Odball" by Robert A. Vinciguerra.

'Nuff Said true gamers! ?

--- Sly DC ---

April 22, 2020

Hi MCA,

Thanks for the update and i've just posted on the forum. I saw your box, great idea to put the name

and the rifle gun drawing in green, this will make a heck of a distinction compared the the original

games.

At the rate you're going, the game should be ready by the end of this month ?

April 22, 2020

I have no issues whatsoever if you change anything because until it's ready to be released,

the game is still a W.I.P.

"... and a few other small bonus things that you will find when you open the box".

Hopefully that we won't find a check with Trump name on it...LOL!!!!

April 16, 2020

Hi MCA, please reserve one for me and put me on the list for number #25 (if possible), thanks!

BTW, i like your Odyssey display!

April 10, 2020

Me too! Put me on the list for a copy of Hunting Adventure and welcome back!

November 24, 2019

Well i'll be an monkey's uncle!

I thought it would have been a couple of weeks before you would have released another homebrew that i've

just find out that you're already doing your second one and on top of it, it will be an RPG! Now i'm curious to

see this game finalized.

One suggestion for combats: You should use two dices for hitting points and health level. Like say a goblin in 20

point hits so by rolling the dice (say 7 (4+3)), he gets 7 points less until he reaches 0 hits but a second player

or yourself, can throw the dice so that the goblin hits you back (can also specify 1 or 2 dice).

Anyway, this is only a suggestion. Continue the great work!

--- Sly DC ---

November 24, 2019

Thanks very much for accepting Mikebloke!

I will add this game to the OdySim very soon. I know you wrote "free licence" but still i prefer to ask permission

to be on the safe side. Also, i've read the instructions and playing the game is quite easy but needs absolutely

2 players (as you proved in your video) to play the game.

In any case, it will be a pleasure to add any new homebrew(s) you'll be doing in the future and can't wait

what you'll reserve us. Oh almost forgot, do i credit you as Mikebloke or by your real name ? (and i do not

know your real name if the case be).

Thanks again and keep in touch!

--- Sly DC ---

November 21, 2019

Hi Mikebloke,

Great! Another Odyssey homebrew! And great job on that game, i especially like

that you kept the original game sprites and the background color. I haven't read

yet the manual but already converted it in PDF format for later reading as i'm about

to leave for work (in 5 minutes as typing this message).

Can i ask you permission to adapt your homebrew to the OdySim ? This would

make a great addition to the OdySim library.

If curious about the OdySim, check my blog here: http://odysim.blogspot.com/

Thanks!

--- Sly DC ---

November 21, 2019

On 11/15/2019 at 5:08 PM, zhorton said:

While we're not doing "official" reservations, for this and any future releases, I'll make sure that any members of the FB group who have expressed interest are able to receive one before opening up any remaining copies beyond that community (to these forums, etc.). So you'll definitely get your copy! ?

Thanks very much Zack!

And just saw an typo error i've wrote: "..... did you revered one ?" LOL!!! Revered ??? LOLLLLL!!!

I meant "reserved"... That's what happens when i type too fast, especially at lunch break on work.

I was wondering...will you and the team may intend to released the ITL-951 ? Maybe in Game Pack #3 ? (wink!)

November 15, 2019

Hi Chris, please reserve a copy for me of Six²! ?

And Zack, i asked to reserve me a copy of "OdysseyNow Game Pack 2" on Facebook, did you revered one ?

Thanks in advanced to both of you! Can't wait to add these new brews to my collection and play with them! ?

--- Sly DC ---

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