Gandor Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Just found my NGPC, ready for another one of your great flashcards (I also have my Jaguar ready ) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endprodukt Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 This is great news. Please count me in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SainT Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 There will be another video update before long, just working on the menu at the moment. I've had another fun week or so of feeling crap, plus the kids half term, so it's hampered getting anything done. Its all coming on well now though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StopDrop&Retro Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 It nearly gave me a heart attack when I saw this thread was bumped by you, SainT. Any progress is good news. Take your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Charlie Cat Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 There will be another video update before long, just working on the menu at the moment. I've had another fun week or so of feeling crap, plus the kids half term, so it's hampered getting anything done. Its all coming on well now though! Awesome James. Can't wait to see it. Take you time Anthony.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Feel free to take your time to get it right. (I'm still shopping for a pristine NGPC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcadeJunkie Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Totally want one.... Sign me up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SainT Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) A video is very imminent now... I have the file menu side of things working really pretty well now with the ability to install games from the memory card to flash and then switch to the installed game list and then run whatever game you like. Just final management bits to add for deleting games from the flash, writing ROMs back out the the memory card, etc... but that's not required for a video. So I'll get the video done when I get some peace and quiet on Monday. Very pleased with this, will need to give some thought to if its possible to do some kind of preview screenshot type feature like the Lynx cart has. As the NGP doesn't have a bitmapped graphics mode and has limited tile RAM its not ideal. It might be possible in combination with using an emulator to write out a minimal tile set for a screen shot.... but again that's something which can come later... Thinking about it, it could be generated from a snapshot if any NGP emulators support a snapshot... Edited October 25, 2019 by SainT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Charlie Cat Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 A video is very imminent now... I have the file menu side of things working really pretty well now with the ability to install games from the SD to flash and then switch to the installed game list and then run whatever game you like. Just final management bits to add for deleting games from the flash, writing ROMs back out the the SD, etc... but that's not required for a video. So I'll get the video done when I get some peace and quiet on Monday. Very pleased with this, will need to give some thought to if its possible to do some kind of preview screenshot type feature like the Lynx SD has. As the NGP doesn't have a bitmapped graphics mode and has limited tile RAM its not ideal. It might be possible in combination with using an emulator to write out a minimal tile set for a screen shot.... but again that's something which can come later... Thinking about it, it could be generated from a snapshot if any NGP emulators support a snapshot... Amazing news James. This is going to be awesome for sure. Thank you for all the hard work and dedication that your putting into the project kind sir. Anthony .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 The one thing that bugs me about the neo geo pocket color is that it isn't backlit. Anyone selling a good back light mod kit with install instructions that anyone knows of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 The one thing that bugs me about the neo geo pocket color is that it isn't backlit. Anyone selling a good back light mod kit with install instructions that anyone knows of? I thought I read recently that the NGPC can't be backlit for some reason (doesn't fit in the case?), only frontlit. Which is still better than no lit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SainT Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 That's something I'll have a look at one day, but I would think there's not enough space in the case -- I've not looked in any detail, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepdreamin Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I thought I read recently that the NGPC can't be backlit for some reason (doesn't fit in the case?), only frontlit. Which is still better than no lit. Too bad there isn't an outright screen replacement available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Manhattan Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I would buy this in a heartbeat. You're talking about one of my all time favorite portables. If there's a wait list I want to be on it. Preferably at the top BTW, your Lynx car was AMAZING. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SainT Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Latest update on the menu system and operation of the NGP flash cart. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SainT Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 (edited) I've now opened up a pre-order registration page on RetroHQ as things are getting pretty close to being complete now. There will be a delay of a couple of months while things are finalised and the first batch is produced, but otherwise its looking pretty good. http://www.retrohq.co.uk/neogeo-pocket-pre-order Edited February 27, 2017 by SainT 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I would buy this in a heartbeat. You're talking about one of my all time favorite portables. If there's a wait list I want to be on it. Preferably at the top BTW, your Lynx car was AMAZING. I was actually about to buy that one but I had an AV modded Atari in my sights. With a Harmony cart that ruined my spending money for the month. This NGPC cart is looking sooooo good. I don't know if I ever will get a shot at the Lynx one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endprodukt Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Couple of month... oh no. Just installed a frontlight from a broken GBA SP1 into the NGPC. Can't wait for this, thanks for all the updates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattroid Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 This is amazing, sir. I can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesterfu Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Im IN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Added myself to the list, and this gives me a good time frame to take my time to get a NGPC that's right for me since I lack one of those too for now. 70GBP is a drop in the bucket again what it would cost me to get some of those english printed games that only came to the UK (Evolution) or the US (Cotton, which I once owned) or even the really slick Japanese stuff (like Rockman) as well. It pays for itself with one game which is kind of sad since it's just a niche handheld most people don't even really care about in the big picture outside of SNK fans and some handheld collectors (along with pokemon like collectors who have to have it all.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonletch Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I have put my name down at retrohq - quick question - should I expect a confirmation email from retrohq? Not sure if my registration was successful. Very much looking forward to this one. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MockyLock Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 In the list ! Now it's time to save some money... :] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SainT Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 I have put my name down at retrohq - quick question - should I expect a confirmation email from retrohq? Not sure if my registration was successful. Very much looking forward to this one. Cheers No, there's no confirmation email, although that's something it could do with. I see you on there, so it certainly worked. It says "Thank you for registering your interest" I think when you submit, but the form is still there, so it's not as clear as it could be. I'll drop people an email when I've got some units ready to ship out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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