Pac-Man Collection (ColecoVision) completed. Going beta test

[nox]

I don't think this has been mentioned yet..

The rom works on the Wii ColecoVision emulator (WiiColEm) beautifully. Using the second player Wiimote by pressing the "+" you can access the second player virtual ColecoVision controller and enter the code for PacMan Plus as well.

[kaz321123]

Wow, thanks for the information Nox

 

I'll fire that up really soon.

[KAZ]

I just wanted to report that this game launches in colecovision on Raspberry Pi 2 (Retropie) I'm thrilled about that!

 

Controller Issues:

 

Buttons that work (corded xbox controller).

 

The left analog works to move the arrow up and down on the menu.

 

The "A" button on a corded xbox controller works to select a game.

 

F4 resets the game.

 

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However, from there I could not start the game no matter what buttons I pressed. I also tried pressing every button on my keyboard.

 

Has anyone had luck getting a controller/keyboard working for this game on Retropie? The game seems to be playing at full speed.

 

 

I also cannot exit the game once inside with the usual (start+select).

Edited February 9, 2016 by KAZ

[TPR]

I just wanted to report that this game launches in colecovision on Raspberry Pi 2 (Retropie) I'm thrilled about that!

 

Controller Issues:

 

Buttons that work (corded xbox controller).

 

The left analog works to move the arrow up and down on the menu.

 

The "A" button on a corded xbox controller works to select a game.

 

F4 resets the game.

 

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

However, from there I could not start the game no matter what buttons I pressed. I also tried pressing every button on my keyboard.

 

Has anyone had luck getting a controller/keyboard working for this game on Retropie? The game seems to be playing at full speed.

 

 

I also cannot exit the game once inside with the usual (start+select).

 

You need to "insert coin" to start the game which is # on the keypad. I'm not sure what controller you are using, but I use either a PSX or SNES type controller. I'll attach my CoolCV mapping file so you can give it a try. It goes in your /home/pi/ folder. Start+Select works on my mapping to exit the emulator.

 

Here's what I have mapped:

 

A = Fire Button #1

B = Fire Button #2

Reset Emulator = L1 + Select

Exit Emulator = Start + Select

 

Keypad mapping:

#1 = Select

#2 = Start

#3 = Y

#4 = X

#5 = L1

#6 = R1

#7 = L1+X

#8 = L1+Y

 

* = Select + A

# = Select + B

 

PSX Additional Buttons:

L2 = Super Action Controller Button #3

R2 = Super Action Controller Button #4

Keypad #9 = Left Thumb

Keypad #0 = Right Thumb

coolcv_mapping.txt.zip

[KAZ]

Thanks a ton! I have both psx and snes controllers I will try with your mappings.

 

The controller I tried was a corded xbox 360.

Edited February 10, 2016 by KAZ

[KAZ]

I got it to work.

 

I used a usb controller from Tomee (shaped like an snes controller).

 

It started the game well. Played fine.

 

What controller do you use, TPR? What brand of snes usb controller or do you use an adapter?

 

I also tried using a real snes controller hooked into a usb converter, but the retropie would not recognize it.

 

Retropie is fun to tinker with. It plays PSX games very very well also.

[TPR]

I got it to work.

 

I used a usb controller from Tomee (shaped like an snes controller).

 

It started the game well. Played fine.

 

What controller do you use, TPR? What brand of snes usb controller or do you use an adapter?

 

I also tried using a real snes controller hooked into a usb converter, but the retropie would not recognize it.

 

Retropie is fun to tinker with. It plays PSX games very very well also.

 

I use a Tomee PSX controller and an unbranded Chinese knock-off SNES USB controller. Works awsome, though! =)

[KAZ]

I want to get both of the controllers you have. Do you have a picture/link/info about your snes USB controller? I have many controllers, but I want to get the exact ones you have to match your txt file.

 

Edit: I just ordered a Tomee Playstation 3 controller. I assume this is the one you got?

Edited February 11, 2016 by KAZ

[TPR]

I want to get both of the controllers you have. Do you have a picture/link/info about your snes USB controller? I have many controllers, but I want to get the exact ones you have to match your txt file.

 

Edit: I just ordered a Tomee Playstation 3 controller. I assume this is the one you got?

 

Here are mine:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111386405913?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151832511423?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[KAZ]

Thanks for the information!

[HDTV1080P]

^{The original unreleased 1983 Atarisoft Pacman for the ColecoVision/ADAM has a 16KB uncompressed ROM size (11KB compressed ROM size). The Atarisoft Pacman has excellent picture, sound, and game play. In addition, the ghosts do not flicker on the Atarisoft version. If Atarisoft would have released this game back in 1983 they might have been able to sale a million copies of the cartridge and maybe 200,000+ more people would have purchased a ColecoVision or ADAM computer.}

^{Opcode’s Pacman Collection comments}

^{Opcode’s Pacman Collection for the ColecoVision/ADAM has a 128KB uncompressed ROM size (48KB compressed ROM size). I finally got around to playing OPCODE’s Pacman Collection for the very first time. The game is outstanding and OPCODE clearly is the best or one of the best third party videogame developers for the ColecoVision/ADAM. When Opcode’s Pacman Collection is compared to the original arcade Pacman and Ms. Pacman games, the arcade version is only slightly better. Some people unless they have a chance to play the original arcade version and Opcodes version side by side will not be able to tell the difference since Opcodes version is almost perfect. For some reason the ghosts flicker a little bit in Opcodes version, however that most likely is a hardware limitation with the ColecoVision hardware or graphics chip limitation. Perhaps if the Supergame module extra ram and sound chip was used, maybe a better version of Pacman Collection could be created.}

^{I was just amazed with the Opcode Pacman Collection game quality (Now if we could get Junior Pacman that would be great). I can see why people are patiently waiting for Opcode to release a Donkey Kong that in theory will be better than the official ADAM Donkey Kong the Supergame.}

 

^{If OPCODE's Pacman Collection game would have existed back in 1983, 1 million more ColecoVision game systems would have been sold. Many people wanted Ms Pacman for the ColecoVision and now they finally have it thanks to Opcode games.}

Edited August 8, 2017 by HDTV1080P

[Kiwi]

^{For some reason the ghosts flicker a little bit in Opcodes version, however that most likely is a hardware limitation with the ColecoVision hardware or graphics chip limitation.}

There's only can be 4 sprites on a line. This is the graphic chip limitation. Doing the F18A upgrade and setting the jumper to 32 sprites on a line will solve the flickering problem

[mr_me]

The original unreleased 1983 Atarisoft Pacman for the ColecoVision/ADAM has a 16KB uncompressed ROM size (11KB compressed ROM size). The Atarisoft Pacman has excellent picture, sound, and game play. In addition, the ghosts do not flicker on the Atarisoft version.

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The ghosts are two colours each, so how did they do it without flicker? Edited August 26, 2017 by mr_me

[youki]

The ghosts are two colours each, so how did they do it without flicker?

 

They don't use sprites , but shifted character patterns

[Kiwi]

 

They don't use sprites , but shifted character patterns

I went ahead and figured out how to disable sprites in BlueMSX, which was Lshift, LCntl, and S.

 

Turns out Atarisoft was using background layer for eyes, with the sprites on top.

[youki]

I went ahead and figured out how to disable sprites in BlueMSX, which was Lshift, LCntl, and S.

ghosteyenosprites.png

 

Turns out Atarisoft was using background layer for eyes, with the sprites on top.

 

Indeed, it is a very smart solution. I have always been impressed by the developpers from AtariSoft.

[wingnut4427]

I know this is off topic. But I've been combing over this site for about 2 hours & cannot find the Opcode games topic of Donkey Kong arcade. My hard drive failed & I lost the rom for it. Can anyone point me in the right direction or give me a link for the rom. I need it for a video project. Thanks folks. 

[+evg2000]

50 minutes ago, wingnut4427 said:

I know this is off topic. But I've been combing over this site for about 2 hours & cannot find the Opcode games topic of Donkey Kong arcade. My hard drive failed & I lost the rom for it. Can anyone point me in the right direction or give me a link for the rom. I need it for a video project. Thanks folks. 

there is no rom available in the wild and there are no carts of this in anyone's possession. Not sure where you would have gotten a rom

[wingnut4427]

43 minutes ago, evg2000 said:

there is no rom available in the wild and there are no carts of this in anyone's possession. Not sure where you would have gotten a rom

I had it. 0_o Am I going crazy ? It was only 2 levels but I did have it.

[opcode]

DKA is available through the Opcode Super Game Club: https://mailchi.mp/1ac7868c095d/opcodesupergameclub

[wingnut4427]

1 hour ago, opcode said:

DKA is available through the Opcode Super Game Club: https://mailchi.mp/1ac7868c095d/opcodesupergameclub

I'm sorry for the confusion. It wasn't the DKA game. It was another one I got. Pac-Man. I used video footage of Donkey Kong in a previous video. Too many bumps to the head as a kid I guess. When will DKA be available? And can I get it as a ROM only? Thanks.

[wingnut4427]

On 11/12/2017 at 11:56 AM, Great Hierophant said:

Description here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tUhcluHZfE

 

Get ROM here : http://forums.nesdev.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=16688

Any idea where I can get this rom now? The link is dead.