VectorGamer Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I want the standard cart as well. But if that's not available, I'll take the XM cart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifershalo Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 XM version, 2 carts thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyman Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 If I may, 1 XM version please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Add me for one XM version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purenergy Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 One XM version please. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 2 xm please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Thanks, Guys. Post 301 (on page 13) updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I'll take an XM version, have enjoyed all your other 7800 homebrews! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Fandal_ Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 One XM version for me, please! Thanks. F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corby Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Thanks guys! List updated in post 301 (Jumps up and down,waves to get ur atention) DOn't forget about me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 um, what is the xm version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyBee Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 um, what is the xm version? At a guess I'd say POKEY sound effects and music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 ... and High Score support. Thanks guys, for the compliments and the interest. Post #301 added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almost Rice Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hey Bob, Check with jaybird3rd for carts. He has been selling a lot of pokey chips on board. They are probably Ball Blazer carts. I grabbed some but only the chips with a small part of the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiffyone Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) Three questions: 1. Are 7800/POKEY-on-cart versions still available? 2. Would you take a donor cart to make a stock 7800/POKEY SCAA cart? 3. If one gets the 7800/POKEY version (the non-XM version) will there be any issues with it if, by chance, you later get an XM? I'm still not "sold" on XM yet. I know it's exciting, but there's only so many games I'm really interested in right now, and my retro gaming fund does go to other systems too (NES, SMS, Genesis, Dreamcast) in addition to my here and now gaming needs. But if and when I do get an XM I'd like to be assured that my POKEY cart copy of SCAA will work properly on it. I'm sure it's a non-issue and you've tested already, but just making sure. y'know, stuff like HSC support via XM still being supported by the non-XM POKEY cart version, and the POKEY on the cart not being an issue with the XM (though I'm sure it's not, otherwise owners of Commando would be irked). Like I stated, only so many dollars for my 7800 retro gaming as I've got other retro gaming needs/desires. But SCAA is high on the list since I'm absolutely friggin' addicted to the game (been playing it on mess). Edited February 17, 2011 by spiffyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Also quick question... will the XM version work at all WITHOUT the XM being plugged in? Just in case it gets delayed more until after this cartridge is ready to ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durkada Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 A little late to the party I'm in the same boat as others. If a standard pokey happy cart is available, I'd take that -- otherwise, put me down for an XM. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocEss Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) I'd gladly buy, (in whatever way it took to do so), a stand-alone version. There's been too little visibility to "sell" me on the XM unit as of yet, so I'd rather take the safer bet of a stand-alone copy of this. Even if I had to pay a bit extra for the donor cart, or mail you one myself (which, I happen to have an extra Ballblazer laying around). After buying your various Pac-family games, I know anything you make is gold. Edited February 18, 2011 by DocEss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 Hi Guys: Thank you very much for the offers- I have to find some 74LS04 chips to put in some of the Ballblazer carts. At this point, though I think the carts will be XM only, please. @Almost Rice: I sent JayBird3rd an PM, but never heard back. @spiffyone: 1. Unfortunately, no. 2. At this point, I would rather not sacrifice any more Ballblazer carts. 3. No, as the Cartridge Pokey is in a different memory address than the XM. Also, thank you for the compliments @Mayhem: The XM version will work on a non-XM 7800. You just won't hear anything. @durkada: You've been added. @DocEss: Thanks for the compliments Thanks, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyBee Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 3. No, as the Cartridge Pokey is in a different memory address than the XM. Its a moot point but you could write to both POKEY locations if you wanted a one code fits all solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfused Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Its a moot point but you could write to both POKEY locations if you wanted a one code fits all solution. How I do it in Beef Drop is I always write to both locations, but I do not enable the XBoard POKEY if there is one detected on the cartridge (in theory, at least, since I have never been able to test that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiffyone Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 So my understanding is that no issues will arise if one plays a POKEY-on-cart game with an XM. Is that correct? As for the sacrificing of a Ballblazer cart, heck, I'll send you a cart. I think I've got an extra copy lying around here somewhere. I won't mind the sacrifice. Just call me Abraham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocEss Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Hi Guys: Thank you very much for the offers- I have to find some 74LS04 chips to put in some of the Ballblazer carts. At this point, though I think the carts will be XM only, please. @Almost Rice: I sent JayBird3rd an PM, but never heard back. @spiffyone: 1. Unfortunately, no. 2. At this point, I would rather not sacrifice any more Ballblazer carts. 3. No, as the Cartridge Pokey is in a different memory address than the XM. Also, thank you for the compliments @Mayhem: The XM version will work on a non-XM 7800. You just won't hear anything. @durkada: You've been added. @DocEss: Thanks for the compliments Thanks, Bob So I suppose that means I'll miss out unless I get an XM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyBee Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 So I suppose that means I'll miss out unless I get an XM? Nope! You just won't have any sound effects or music . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 Guys: Before this gets out of hand, let me say this: With this game specifically, I started out to make a game for the XM add on. It turns out with what I did, I ended up not needing the expanded memory (otherwise this wouldn't even be an issue). So the only two things it uses from the XM are the High Score saving, and the Pokey sound. I had a few Pokey boards hanging around, so I made two stand-alone carts - which was not the original intent. I didn't even know at the time that 'Ballblazer' had grown in rarity as it did due to O'Sheas' lack of vision / caring. I'm almost sorry at this point that I offered the Stand-Alone Pokey version as I don't want this to be reduced to complaining about needing the XM. The game was designed with that add-on in mind so there were more titles at launch. Please, this is an XM game that I wanted to make a few one-offs of *just because it so happens that I didn't use the expanded memory for this game*. I am sorry if that upsets anyone. Also, a big 'thank you' for the kind words about my work. Thanks, Bob 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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