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I've made a better patch calculated with VDP timing difference between PAL and NTSC (11628 extra cycles) Patch following ROM locations: $0172 = $0c $0173 = $80 $000c = $01 $be $01 $0b $78 $b1 $20 $fb $c3 $75 $dd

I leave the work to publish a modified ROM to someone else (I'm pretty new to this forum and I don't know if the rules allow it) Just download the Defender ROM file from somewhere in the net, download a hexadecimal editor an apply the patch on the addresses I've marked. It looks like this hexadecimal editor can do the job http://www.chmaas.handshake.de/delphi/freeware/xvi32/xvi32.htm

I gave a look to Defender. This happens because the PAL VDP has a larger retrace time and it updates its sprite table too early so the radar doesn't appear on screen. Patch following ROM locations: $0172 = $0c $0173 = $80 $000c = $01 $80 $00 $0b $78 $b1 $20 $fb $c3 $75 $dd It works in my private emulator in PAL mode, of course the real test would be over a PAL Colecovision.

Thanks for pointing it. I think Mario Bros has different colors for each cartridge, so that should be enough. It looks like the latest release from retroillucid will be green and will include other sounds.

I always find useful your list, Jim! Thanks

and of course the name to Battle vs Evil Mickeys

I forgot completely, yes, the MSX2+ is backward compatible with MSX1. I'm not sure about the SD interface, I'm using floppy disk.

I would recommend a Japanese MSX (just make sure it is not modified to European) because them have composite NTSC output as standard and accept 110 V.C.A (the better for USA), I don't think RF would work because it is for Japanese Channel 1 and 2. If you want to play every MSX game the better is a MSX2+ as it includes video V9958 (enhanced V9938, better scroll for Space Manbow) and FM sound by default (the FM-Pac cartridge is pretty expensive), almost every model includes 128K video RAM and look for models with 128K base RAM, although generally expanded to 256K (Sony) and 512K (Panasonic). The floppy disk drive is a must to load most MSX2 games available online (test Sonyc, it sounds and plays great). Also I remember there is a Flash cartridge at http://www.msxcartridgeshop.com Myself I have a Sony HB-F1XDJ (MSX2+) and it was pretty well manufactured, even the stickers still are attached , only some external scratches and I had to replace two capacitors that dried in FM sound. Other recommendation: check eBay, visit msx.org, give a look at retroclasificados.com. There is a price anarchy, always ask for photos.

Indeed Gulkave is hard, I played the SG-1000 version a while ago and barely I could finish first level, but looks like you get the "touch" and is easier later. It has a "devastator" weapon that charges itself shooting enemies , similar to a Smart bomb and useful for tough bosses and when there are lots of enemies.

Though its big size with skilled guide and the power-ups you can escape from a lot of bullets. Also you've an energy bar so the first hit doesn't destroy you immediately. Although of course you've to "clean" the screen from enemies, otherwise the rain of bullets will do its job

Battle of Hoth looks great! Congrats Youki

Pixelboy has announced that he doesn't have more boxes for Gulkave, Girl's Garden and Peek-a-Boo, so these are permanently sold-out from now on. Still other Team Pixelboy games are available for the next batch. And I've noted some Gulkave copies are available from Gooddealgames.

Congratulations! Your collector's dream has become true

Happy New Year! though in Mexico there still remain 13 hours for it

Looks good!

More info from Team Pixelboy about new batchs for currently sold-out games, marked with *3 BATCH, gathering reservations since Christmas 2012 until end of January 2013.

Just a lot like you . Have you read my two last PM?

Thanks a lot, Luc! My brother is delighted now

By the way, I was showing Princess Quest page to my brother Adán, and he is asking who is Aldán I suppose it's a slight mistyping

Merry Christmas! and I hope you can get healthy again. I know that colds can bother so much.

As far as I know Pixelboy writes each e-mail personally. I'm sure you'll receive yours soon

Updated with information from Luc Miron (http://www.teampixelboy.com/) about a list of the new homebrews available.