PacManPlus Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Thanks, guys: From what I understand, this stand-alone version will not work for anyone that has an XBoard installed. However, if I'm not mistaken, won't the XM version will work with it? Isn't the Pokey address for the xboard the same as the XM ($450) and the control register mapped to the same address? Thanks, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Here is Pontus's page, not sure if it's the same as the XM. http://www.x-game.se/products/xboard.htm We could also try to get around this by mapping the POKEY outside of the XBoard range for the standalone carts, you would need different PLD logic for that, but I can whip that up pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I know I already said it twice before, but count me in for a non-XM copy as well. (the game is so nice, I asked for it thrice!!! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tep392 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Thanks, guys: From what I understand, this stand-alone version will not work for anyone that has an XBoard installed. However, if I'm not mistaken, won't the XM version will work with it? Isn't the Pokey address for the xboard the same as the XM ($450) and the control register mapped to the same address? Thanks, Bob Is the POKEY on the Versaboard always enabled? If yes, then just disable the XM/XBOARD POKEY by default in the non-XM version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiffyone Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 In case I haven't already stated it: Sign me up for a non-XM version. Thanks Bob. And, once again, thanks for the thanks in the title screen. Warms my heart every time I see it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremoloman2006 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I'm in for a non-XM version also Bob! (aka the MASTER of the 7800!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jongolo Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Hope I'm not too late to get on the list. Please sign me up for a stand alone version. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Is the POKEY on the Versaboard always enabled? If yes, then just disable the XM/XBOARD POKEY by default in the non-XM version. Yes, it is, it is hardware controlled. You can choose to not use it by not populating certain components, or choosing a different PLD logic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Yes, it is, it is hardware controlled. You can choose to not use it by not populating certain components, or choosing a different PLD logic. I don't think it's really an issue as there are very, very few people who actually did the xboard thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Well, it will probably also be an issue with the XM module, I doubt it detects my POKEY and avoids bus sharing conflicts. I don't really care either way, I design stuff for the stock 7800. XMBJKDHSL this and that, you can make this machine fly, if you use modern tech, which I try not to. I bet you could put a 3D renderer onto a cart, that just utilizes the same RAM Maria reads (think bitmap emulation from RAM). But again, more like a Sega 32X, unless it's on the cart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Well, it will probably also be an issue with the XM module, I doubt it detects my POKEY and avoids bus sharing conflicts. I don't really care either way, I design stuff for the stock 7800. XMBJKDHSL this and that, you can make this machine fly, if you use modern tech, which I try not to. I bet you could put a 3D renderer onto a cart, that just utilizes the same RAM Maria reads (think bitmap emulation from RAM). But again, more like a Sega 32X, unless it's on the cart. Well put. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloakandDagger Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Any update on the cart run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthpopalooza Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Just about ready. Already scanning the PO Box here anxiously. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 (edited) Thanks, guys: From what I understand, this stand-alone version will not work for anyone that has an XBoard installed. However, if I'm not mistaken, won't the XM version will work with it? Isn't the Pokey address for the xboard the same as the XM ($450) and the control register mapped to the same address? Thanks, Bob I think Curt said - either here on AtariAge or at the Atari Musem Facebook group - that both the XM and the XBOARD map the POKEY at the same address but the two expansion devices map their added RAM [128k] differently so a game coded to use the XM's added RAM wouldn't run on the XBOARD - or vice versa - unless the programmer set the game to detect either options. The XBOARD can support Dual POKEYs but of course doesn't have the option to add SIO, the YM2151 or HSC functionality. The XM won't work in tandem with an XBOARD. How many members have XBOARDs? If it were available, I'd buy one…can't argue with the price. Of course, if there's another run of XMs, I'm interested in it as well. Edited May 24, 2014 by Lynxpro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stun Runner 87 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I want this game like a fat kid wants cake. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymailman Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Please sign me up for a non-XM and an XM version please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zap! Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I'm a little late for this thread, but please sign me up for both versions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion1052003 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Can you confirm I'm already on the list for a regular 7800 version? You don't need the 7800 syzygy expansion to run it, correct? Saw the video on youtube today, looks real cool. Approximately when will people that ordered start to pay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Can you confirm I'm already on the list for a regular 7800 version? You don't need the 7800 syzygy expansion to run it, correct? Saw the video on youtube today, looks real cool. Approximately when will people that ordered start to pay? The stand alone cart (Not requiring an XM module for POKEY sound) will be made available in the AtariAge Store when ready. There is no list or ETA at this time. However, we are getting closer for a cartridge release to be possible, thanks to CPUWIZ's VersaBoards being provided and the cartridge shells Al is looking to have manufactured. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocEss Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) Oh, crap! Did I miss out on the ability to get a non-XM version of this? Crap, crap, crap.Double crap, because I both love Bob's work, and Adventure Island/Wonder Boy is a series I literally own every game for. Edit: Wait, less crap. Didn't see the post above mine. Woohoo! Edited July 31, 2014 by DocEss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Oh, crap! Did I miss out on the ability to get a non-XM version of this? Crap, crap, crap. As Trebor pointed out above, nope. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 looks great and would definitely be interested in this on cart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Stoked to see it in the AA store! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Stoked to see it in the AA store! You can type that again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBuff Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 @Bob Looking forward to purchase this great release in the AA store. Actually, I just ordered six homebrews for my arriving 7800 and all are done by you I just hope you get a fair share of all AA store purchases and Albert doesn't gobble it all up Please keep games like these coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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