duneking1 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I feel pretty confident the answer to my question is no but I'll ask it anyway. I'm interested in getting some Japanese games but wanted to know if the Analogue NT Mini had anyway of applying .ips or .ups translation files. There are a few out there I'd like to get and play. I know I can get them in rom hacks but the OCD in me would like to play it from the game. I know the retron 5 can do this but looking for alternative options to that. Also this would be a nice feature to add the Zimba 3000 if at all possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I feel pretty confident the answer to my question is no but I'll ask it anyway. I'm interested in getting some Japanese games but wanted to know if the Analogue NT Mini had anyway of applying .ips or .ups translation files. There are a few out there I'd like to get and play. I know I can get them in rom hacks but the OCD in me would like to play it from the game. I know the retron 5 can do this but looking for alternative options to that. Also this would be a nice feature to add the Zimba 3000 if at all possible. You would need to use the jailbreak firmware and run the entire ROM off the SD card. This isn't a Retron5 level YAEB (yet another emulation box) where it dumps the game prior to emulation and optionally applies the patch to it; the game is played directly off the cart using the FPGA, so injecting a patch on real hardware would be a pretty tall order without some Game Genie like cheat device translating the code as it streams off the cart. You could (A) run the patched ROM directly off the SD card (you can even use the built in CopyNES to dump the original game cart and patch it yourself using a PC, if you're concerned with downloading ROMs off the internet), (B) have a repro made, or (C ) import Famicom games with English menus or that contain simple enough mechanics so that you don't need to understand Japanese to play them. Many platformers and SHMUPs you can figure out quite easily without instructions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duneking1 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 You would need to use the jailbreak firmware and run the entire ROM off the SD card. This isn't a Retron5 level YAEB (yet another emulation box) where it dumps the game prior to emulation and optionally applies the patch to it; the game is played directly off the cart using the FPGA, so injecting a patch on real hardware would be a pretty tall order without some Game Genie like cheat device translating the code as it streams off the cart. You could (A) run the patched ROM directly off the SD card (you can even use the built in CopyNES to dump the original game cart and patch it yourself using a PC, if you're concerned with downloading ROMs off the internet), (B) have a repro made, or (C ) import Famicom games with English menus or that contain simple enough mechanics so that you don't need to understand Japanese to play them. Many platformers and SHMUPs you can figure out quite easily without instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duneking1 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 That completely answered my question and expanded on it. I think I will do the SD route. I like to collect and play carts but understandably not always an option. Already have the analogue not mini and love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 That completely answered my question and expanded on it. I think I will do the SD route. I like to collect and play carts but understandably not always an option. Already have the analogue not mini and love it. "Not" Mini as in the original full size version? Or was that a typo? FYI, the jailbreak firmware only works on the mini, not the original. The original NT was basically pulled NES chips on a custom new motherboard, with either the HiDef NES expansion mod or the RGB mod. To play these ROM hacks on an older NT model (or an original NES) you'll need a Powerpak or Everdrive. Anyway glad I could help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmn Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Good news! I'm waiting if your RGB issue is solved to order the nt mini. I hope the new ones are good, and they will do a triple RGB check for both: abroad (overseas) users as us and local Another update! Got my Nt Mini today and the RGB outputs perfectly now. Fast return shipping from Analogue. Noticed that they replaced the power-brick aswell. No sound issues from this one. The only thing with this is that it did not had other than US power-sticks. Had some adapters laying around, so no problem there. Accepts 100-240VAC. Really really pleased with my unit now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulps Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Another update! Got my Nt Mini today and the RGB outputs perfectly now. Fast return shipping from Analogue. Noticed that they replaced the power-brick aswell. No sound issues from this one. The only thing with this is that it did not had other than US power-sticks. Had some adapters laying around, so no problem there. Accepts 100-240VAC. Really really pleased with my unit now. Good new! I'm glad that the new one works perfectly Do you use the same VGA-SCART cable from Retrogamingcables.co.uk or the cable from Monoprice.com? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmn Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Good new! I'm glad that the new one works perfectly Do you use the same VGA-SCART cable from Retrogamingcables.co.uk or the cable from Monoprice.com? Indeed, a great relief. Using the VGA-Scart from retrogamingcables.co.uk. Contacted Rob to confirm that his cables are fully functional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulps Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Indeed, a great relief. Using the VGA-Scart from retrogamingcables.co.uk. Contacted Rob to confirm that his cables are fully functional. Yeah! Rob does good job. Enjoy it! I will order it tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmn Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Yeah! Rob does good job. Enjoy it! I will order it tomorrow Go ahead, my recommendations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duneking1 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 "Not" Mini as in the original full size version? Or was that a typo? FYI, the jailbreak firmware only works on the mini, not the original. The original NT was basically pulled NES chips on a custom new motherboard, with either the HiDef NES expansion mod or the RGB mod. To play these ROM hacks on an older NT model (or an original NES) you'll need a Powerpak or Everdrive. Anyway glad I could help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duneking1 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Just a typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radfoo Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 Another update! Got my Nt Mini today and the RGB outputs perfectly now. Fast return shipping from Analogue. Noticed that they replaced the power-brick aswell. No sound issues from this one. The only thing with this is that it did not had other than US power-sticks. Had some adapters laying around, so no problem there. Accepts 100-240VAC. Really really pleased with my unit now. Pleased you got it sorted, now to play some fun games! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Glad they are fixing people's issues. I still say that Analogue should sell the necessary RGB / component / composite / cables through their website, even if they cost extra in addition to the NT Mini. I imagine they are aware of issues now and testing the analog ports on consoles prior to shipping out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RampantOctopus Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Maybe worth mentioning in case anyone else is having difficulty with crosstalk when using their nt mini with the pack-in 8bitdo controller and a second player 8bitdo controller; I was able to get in touch with 8bitdo via Facebook messenger and we've been going back and forth about the two player problem... That said, they sent me new beta firmware to test... the new firmware is an improvement but it's not a complete solution... yet... I'll drop another post on here if they are somehow able to provide a software solution (don't know if it's even technically feasible), but they're making an effort and here's hoping they can come up with a solution... For now, if you've got two controllers working except for occasional un-pairing, the firmware they sent me might be of use. Let me know if you want a link... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulps Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Go ahead, my recommendations! Yes! I'm waiting stock for the black nt mini. Because they are sold out! I hope will be soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmn Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Yes! I'm waiting stock for the black nt mini. Because they are sold out! I hope will be soon! Are they? When I checked just now its not flagged as sold out. Maybe it says so when doing the actual purchase. I was able to order my black mini when it was sold out, dont know why. The order came in to Analogue as an error. Was playing my old Gameboy library yesterday. Sooo much easier than I rememered it. Or maybe it was harder to play on the original Gameboy.. chasing the perfect light source. I dont have any regrets in the world that I brought one. Thinking about selling my NESRGB modded AV-famicom. I wonder who will sell the cart-adapters for the Nt Mini, Jason on gametech? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulps Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Are they? When I checked just now its not flagged as sold out. Maybe it says so when doing the actual purchase. I was able to order my black mini when it was sold out, dont know why. The order came in to Analogue as an error. Yes. It appears at the basket as stock, but later at the checkout displays "sold out". White units are in stock. I contacted to them if is an issue but they answered me that is correct. Just waiting for the announcement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulps Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I wonder who will sell the cart-adapters for the Nt Mini, Jason on gametech? And the gamepad ports adapters! If they are released! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmn Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Does anyone have issues with player2 port? Tried it first time today. Was about to play 2 player with my son, Ice Climber. Player 2 cant do anything than jump, just A-button works. Changed to normal, 4-score and fami four. No difference. Tried acual cart and from rom. Tried to swap the controller to check if it was an controller issue, but it was port2. Did I miss something? Cant stand another HW fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas83Lin Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I don't believe you missed anything, I just tested Ice climber with player 2 and no problems here. So it looks like a problem with your hardware. wow that's bad luck I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 A loose / broken connection on the clock pin might cause this. Controller only receives the latch signal and no clock pulses, sending out all 8 logical inputs whenever A is pressed, and the other buttons don't respond at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+eebuckeye Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Having no luck downloading the NT Jailbreak pack for some reason. It just sits in the 'queue' and never changes. I have downloaded other packs in the past. Hm.. Tried Edge, Opera and Chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Having no luck downloading the NT Jailbreak pack for some reason. It just sits in the 'queue' and never changes. I have downloaded other packs in the past. Hm.. Tried Edge, Opera and Chrome. Same.. something seems up with Mega today and yesterday, although it's working for others using jdownloader, I ended up just using the filefactory mirror. It's a lot slower but works off the bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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