metzger130 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 While I do have some games for the 7800, some of the ones I would like to find are a bit more expensive, such as ninja golf, I was wondering if there is a cartridge for the 7800 that uses sd to put the games on? if not, any idea if one will become available? Seems like the rest of the systems have them, but don't know of one for the 7800. Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 There was one made 12 or so years ago that was produced in low numbers and is expensive to buy when someone is looking to make a pile of cash. There is talk of a harmony cart like the 2600 of sorts for the 7800 that has lots of us waiting. Its release date is hopefully in the next few years as not having a multi sd cart for the 7800 is easily the biggest drawback of playing the 7800. Until then get in line. I have no idea why no one has made one for the 7800. heck the intellivision has a couple multicarts?? no idea why? The a8bit computer has several as well. Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3091596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 http://www.schells.com/cc2.shtml This cart sold out many years ago. Batari is working on a Harmony flash cart for the 7800, which should include an emulated POKEY and work with every game that exists to date. I don't know about years, but soon in terms of months is probably an accurate guess. I made an NVRAM based cart, which can be flashed with one game at a time, I designed it for developers in mind and not ROM collectors. A link to more info can be found in my signature, or the search feature with "MCP devcart", as the search term. 3 Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3091606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Yes, the Cuttle Cart 2 which is amazing. Let's you save your high scores, play 2600 games and SuperCharger games too. But it hasn't been in production since 2004. Originally sold for $200... http://www.ataritimes.com/index.php?ArticleIDX=464 So, the 7800 Harmony Cart isn't out yet? Hmm... Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3091610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I thought the new Harmony cart for 7800 was going to be an SD cart. Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3091778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I thought the new Harmony cart for 7800 was going to be an SD cart. I think it is. Who said it wasnt. Just not out yet. Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3091783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Post #3... "Batari is working on a Harmony flash cart for the 7800" Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3091787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Post #3... "Batari is working on a Harmony flash cart for the 7800" ok I am not with it. sorry. Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3091797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 SD cards are often referred to as flash (memory) cards, and cartridges/multi-carts that are built utilizing SD cards are often called flash carts. I think there's just a misunderstanding and semantics at play here. The original Harmony uses SD cards. The Harmony Encore uses SD cards, and it is extremely probable that Harmony Concerto will be using SD cards as well. SD is a type of flash memory format, and the dominant one for quite a number of years now. 3 Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3091804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybags Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 In theory an adaptor could be made to allow using Atarimax flashcarts from the computer on the 7800. Problem is though, they only use 8K address range which would limit what games could be run off them. Plus the banking is different - I imagine no existing 7800 games would be 8K visible with the entire range bankswitched. Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3091807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
78001987 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Post #3... "Batari is working on a Harmony flash cart for the 7800" It is an SD cart. Flash is the type of memory the cart uses for it's temporary storage to feed the Console. It reads the roms from an SD card and places them in an internal flash memory, just like the Harmony cart for the 2600. 1 Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3091831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Thanks for the clarification everyone. Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3091854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+batari Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Should be ready early next year, I hope. Got these in two weeks ago The hardware was redesigned from the ground up, and I have to rewrite much of the code too. When I have something more to show you all, I will. But this will be the final major redesign. Really. 26 Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3092386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tep392 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Should be ready early next year, I hope. Got these in two weeks ago The hardware was redesigned from the ground up, and I have to rewrite much of the code too. When I have something more to show you all, I will. But this will be the final major redesign. Really. Looks Awsome! I'm curious why you chose to design the board for a full POKEY chip vs. putting your HOKEY components directly on the board. Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3092404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+batari Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I have a number of reasons for it, but one is that you can use a real POKEY if you want (Of course, I won't supply any real POKEY chips, I only have 2 or 3 of them!) 1 Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3092441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzillajoe Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Can you rip a pokey out of an existing cart if you have one? BTW I love my CC2. Think I paid $375 for it on eBay several years ago Worth every penny 1 Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3092468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Can you rip a pokey out of an existing cart if you have one? You sure can. Ballblazer's around the world are just waiting to be sacrificed at the H2 altar! 2 Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3092486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzillajoe Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 You sure can. Ballblazer's around the world are just waiting to be sacrificed at the H2 altar! Is there desoldering or can you just yank it like a bad tooth? 1 Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3092492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Is there desoldering or can you just yank it like a bad tooth? Yeah, go ahead and yank it. But first you need to heat it to 375 degrees, mhua-hua-hua!!! Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3092497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzillajoe Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 The last time I used a soldering iron I destroyed my 7800. Oopsy! Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3092500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 The last time I used a soldering iron I destroyed my 7800. Oopsy! Better leave it to the pros then. Many mistakes are repairable though. What were you trying to do? Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3092515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tep392 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I have a number of reasons for it, but one is that you can use a real POKEY if you want (Of course, I won't supply any real POKEY chips, I only have 2 or 3 of them!) Is Concerto going to be sold with that spot empty or will it include a HOKEY? Or maybe it's optional so people can use their own POKEY's ? Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3092694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Can someone give a quick description of what "Hokey" is? Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3092711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Can someone give a quick description of what "Hokey" is? Clone of POKEY. In application for the Concerto Cart, the benefit of POKEY sound without needing an 'original' POKEY chip installed. More here. Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3092723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Is Concerto going to be sold with that spot empty or will it include a HOKEY? Or maybe it's optional so people can use their own POKEY's ? I'd assume there would an option. Al spoke of giving the Hokey option on AA releases as well. They probably haven't been produced yet though. Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/230751-sd-cartridge-for-7800/#findComment-3092742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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