using Supercharger games/tapes

[+RangerG]

I have phaser patrol for the Supercharger, but I never really use it because I don't have the tape player set up right now and the tape looks like it is in bad shape so I'm afraid to use it and break it. How many of you collect the Supercharger games? Do you actually use them? Do you think they are more liable to break than a cart? Has anyone bought the Stella CD -- how has using that been? Thanks -- RG

[MattyXB]

I collect SuperCharger games and try them when I get new ones. Then I know that they are working.

 

But I have them too as ROMs or as Wav file. Then I can play them from CD.

[MegaManFan]

Rather than risk the wear and tear, I just use the Stella CD.

[NE146]

Either that or just backup your tape

[Nukey Shay]

Definately back them up somehow...and be sure to store them vertically.

[SS]

Has anyone bought the Stella CD -- how has using that been? Thanks -- RG

 

Get the CD while Randy still has some to offer. You'll thank yourself for it later.

[Rob Mitchell]

Stella CD is great! Definitely worth it!

 

Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA

(400 posts and counting!)

[StanJr]

I am pretty much obsessed with Supercharger games and yeah, like a moron (I'm sure everyone will agree), I play them on the original tapes. I do plan to get them backed up and after that I WILL probably play the back-ups instead of the originals. But I bought them to be played (like any other cart).

[NE146]

Most everyone has a double cassette deck right? right? so buy a couple of $1 TDK normal bias tapes and voila, instant backup

[Witchfynde]

The tape on vcr movies eventually break, as do audiotapes. So yeah, back 'em up as soon as possible.

 

My Supercharger currently isn't working, although maybe just a swab of isopropyl (sp?) alcohol might get it going again.

[broncoman]

i was lucky ro have the book and cd case number 126 stella version one 1996 . i showed my gal how it worked she thought it was a pretty kool system . the old supercharger still works last time i used it was like 1984 or 85 cleaned the contacs and boom it fired up got to love it

[+RangerG]

When you say buy it (Stella CD) from Randy -- I checked Hozer video, but it says $5 for volume one and volume two is out. What is on volume one? Also, 4jays sells one and I assume this is the newer volume II, but it is much more expensive. Thoughts/help -- RG

[deadtech]

I just got the Stella CD, and have no way (yet) to play it. I am looking to get a Superchager (anybody with a spare, please feel free to email me)

Anyhow, I was also a bit curious as to MakeWav as well. This would allow playing other VCS ROms, right? If they were converted to a sound file and burnt to a CD? That got me thinking as well, I know the SCharger can only handle 2 and 4K games right? What does that limit ones choices (game-rom-cd-burning-wise) to? I havn't ever used any emulators, so i am not real familiar with all this Rom file type stuff. (Sorry to kinda thread-jack, BTW)

 

-deadtech

[Cupcakus]

How could he be "out" can't he just burn a new CD? It takes like 2 minutes.

[broncoman]

atari's polo vectrex games and supercharger games the first release is what i have from 96 is hard to gt i heard

[Witchfynde]

That got me thinking as well, I know the SCharger can only handle 2 and 4K games right?

 

I think it's 6K actually...

[Snider-man]

How could he be "out" can't he just burn a new CD? It takes like 2 minutes.

The Stella CD is NOT a Hozer product, but rather leftover stock from the CyberPunks (as well as the Cyberpunks Stella at 20 vids Hozer is sselling). Randy at Hozer is liquidating these (hence the obscenely low price), but is not manufacturing them. Once they're gone, they're gone. better move your butt if you want one.

[slapdash]

How could he be "out" can't he just burn a new CD? It takes like 2 minutes.

The Stella CD is NOT a Hozer product, but rather leftover stock from the CyberPunks (as well as the Cyberpunks Stella at 20 vids Hozer is sselling). Randy at Hozer is liquidating these (hence the obscenely low price), but is not manufacturing them. Once they're gone, they're gone. better move your butt if you want one.

 

This is exactly right. The post above about volume 1 & volume 2 are referring to the vids; Hozer only has version 2 of the Starpath CD.

 

Look, anybody still talking about making backups of their tapes is just being silly while Randy still has the CD -- they're only $5!! How much are blank tapes going to cost? And the CD will last longer, and has other goodies on it. Once you have the CD, then save it to your computer, or make CDR backups of it, but geez *$5*!! Just buy the damn thing!

 

:-)

[NE146]

I've got that cd (came with the Cuttle Cart), but I've never opened it. But you are right in that it definitely is a nice package in that it comes with instructions for all the games. But I agree. Definitely get the cd. (I'd still backup my tapes though.. just a personal choice should I ever want to use a tape deck.. call me weird).

[Nostalgic]

I actually have to use my Stella CD rather than tapes. My Supercharger has gotten sensitive in its old age and refuses to work with cassettes. I've tried both a portable tape player and a stereo system - no luck.

 

That said, $5 for as many games as you get is a tremendous bargain. The Supercharger version of Frogger alone is worth it.

[D.Yancey]

OK-- call me stupid, but then go ahead and tell me.... how do I get the "makewav" file? I have a supercharger and the CD. I want to burn some of my ROMS to CD in WAV format, so I can load them through my Supercharger.

[Big Player]

Where is this Stella CD offer on the Hozer site? I can't find it.

 

Thanks for pointing it out, guys. What would I do without this site?

[Nostalgic]

Where is this Stella CD offer on the Hozer site?  I can't find it.

 

It's in Section One, listed as "Stella Stella Stella!"

[SS]

Where is this Stella CD offer on the Hozer site?  I can't find it.  

 

Thanks for pointing it out, guys.  What would I do without this site?

 

 

http://webpages.charter.net/hozervideo/ata...ari/stella.html

 

and here's the order page :

 

http://webpages.charter.net/hozervideo/ata...i/ordering.html

 

What are you waiting for?!? Go get the CD while the gettin's still good!

[SS]

Speaking of Supercharger games ...

 

I've often wondered if it would be possible to burn the single load games (Phaser Patrol, Frogger, Rabbit Transit, etc) to cart? It seems feasible in theory but, then again, what do I know? So, I ask the experts ... Anyone?