Experimental 2600+ Firmware and Dumper

[shane857]

I've been using an old Samsung 26' inch TV, pre 1080p lately on my Sega master system and Sony psp and games look and play much better. Gonna try it on the 2600+..

[chad5200]

On 6/4/2024 at 8:35 PM, chad5200 said:

With 1.1x-r3, when turning on the 2600+ with a cartridge inserted, you see a quick flash of the yellow "No Game Detected" before it says "Loading..."

 

Just figured I'd point that out since I don't think it was mentioned yet.

 

 

Just wanted to point out that this still happens with 1.1x-r6.

 

I totally get that this is a minor issue, but I think it's well worth fixing as seeing that "No Game Detected" flash by when there is a game inserted at power on just looks cheap and I am guessing it would be a relatively simple code fix.

 

[Ben from Plaion]

18 minutes ago, chad5200 said:

Just wanted to point out that this still happens with 1.1x-r6.

 

I totally get that this is a minor issue, but I think it's well worth fixing as seeing that "No Game Detected" flash by when there is a game inserted at power on just looks cheap and I am guessing it would be a relatively simple code fix.

 

Interesting thought. Could be 'Loading Game'

[shane857]

27 minutes ago, chad5200 said:

Just wanted to point out that this still happens with 1.1x-r6.

 

I totally get that this is a minor issue, but I think it's well worth fixing as seeing that "No Game Detected" flash by when there is a game inserted at power on just looks cheap and I am guessing it would be a relatively simple code fix.

 

Maybe just clean your cart bro. Isopropyl alchohol on a cotton bud/q-tip. If that doesn't work, buy another loose inexpensive cart..

[Ripweade]

36 minutes ago, shane857 said:

Maybe just clean your cart bro. Isopropyl alchohol on a cotton bud/q-tip. If that doesn't work, buy another loose inexpensive cart..

It happens to all of mine, too, even when cleaned.  A lot of times I don't pay attention because I'm pulling out a manual to see variations and such.

[chad5200]

42 minutes ago, shane857 said:

Maybe just clean your cart bro. Isopropyl alchohol on a cotton bud/q-tip. If that doesn't work, buy another loose inexpensive cart..

Has nothing to do with how clean the cart is.  Put in a game in your 2600+ and power it on... you will see a quick flash of "No Game Detected" (in yellow) just before it says "Loading Game..." (in white).

Edited Wednesday at 10:18 PM by chad5200

[John Stamos Mullet]

16 hours ago, chad5200 said:

Has nothing to do with how clean the cart is.  Put in a game in your 2600+ and power it on... you will see a quick flash of "No Game Detected" (in yellow) just before it says "Loading Game..." (in white).

That’s not a bug. The default display state is “No Game Detected”, until it detects a cart. This is by design. 

[chad5200]

17 minutes ago, John Stamos Mullet said:

That’s not a bug. The default display state is “No Game Detected”, until it detects a cart. This is by design. 

It's ugly.

[John Stamos Mullet]

28 minutes ago, chad5200 said:

It's ugly.

 

[shane857]

On 10/3/2024 at 4:21 PM, chad5200 said:

It's ugly.

Does it really matter? The most important thing is, does the game boot and play as perfect as possible compared to the actual VCS/2600?

[chad5200]

2 hours ago, shane857 said:

Does it really matter? The most important thing is, does the game boot and play as perfect as possible compared to the actual VCS/2600?

That's why I said "I totally get that this is a minor issue".

 

Still, worth fixing.  Why not make the 2600+ be the best it can be from Boot Up to Game Play?

[John Stamos Mullet]

2 hours ago, chad5200 said:

That's why I said "I totally get that this is a minor issue".

 

Still, worth fixing.  Why not make the 2600+ be the best it can be from Boot Up to Game Play?

Edited 2 hours ago by John Stamos Mullet

[John Stamos Mullet]

2 hours ago, chad5200 said:

That's why I said "I totally get that this is a minor issue".

 

Still, worth fixing.  Why not make the 2600+ be the best it can be from Boot Up to Game Play?

But it’s not broken. It is working exactly as intended. There’s nothing to “fix”. This is just a personal preference for you.