Trebor Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Because of the fun I've had playing this game in the Prosystem emulator so far and because I've listened to the Astro Blaster edition of the No Quarters podcast, I went and sought out the original game to play on MAME this past weekend. After doing so, I found that I like Bob's version a lot better as I can actually get to and get past the docking stage on his version whereas I am constantly running out of fuel on the original. Thanks for making it not completely accurate, Bob. The Arcade ROMs version parallels as follows: Arcade = Astro Blaster (Version 3) = Atari 7800 = Astro Blaster Skill Level Easy. Arcade = Astro Blaster (Version 2) = Atari 7800 = Astro Blaster Skill Level Medium. Arcade = Astro Blaster (Version 1) = Atari 7800 = Astro Blaster Skill Level Hard. You may know that already, bikeguychicago, but an FYI for anyone else doing comparisons between the Arcade and Bob's 7800 port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeguychicago Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) The Arcade ROMs version parallels as follows: Arcade = Astro Blaster (Version 3) = Atari 7800 = Astro Blaster Skill Level Easy. Arcade = Astro Blaster (Version 2) = Atari 7800 = Astro Blaster Skill Level Medium. Arcade = Astro Blaster (Version 1) = Atari 7800 = Astro Blaster Skill Level Hard. You may know that already, bikeguychicago, but an FYI for anyone else doing comparisons between the Arcade and Bob's 7800 port. I played ROM3 and still ran out of fuel on the first sector. Edited February 24, 2014 by bikeguychicago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keitaro Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Add me to the list please . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Hmm... I may need to adjust the fuel usage i see... Thanks guys. Not quite ready for a list, but now I can use this thread as a starting point. Bob 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stun Runner 87 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) Hmm... I may need to adjust the fuel usage i see... Thanks guys. Not quite ready for a list, but now I can use this thread as a starting point. Bob See to it that im on it. Pit me on every list you got. Edited February 27, 2014 by Stun Runner 87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Bump. How are things coming along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 (edited) It is going ok - the game has been done since the last post of the bin... I am trying to get my work bench in my garage set up, and I'm looking at possibly being very busy soon, making a run of these and Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest. $10 per Pokey chip is quite expensive. I'm looking for alternatives that doesn't involve de-soldering a massive chip like the Pokey. Thanks, Bob Edited March 12, 2014 by PacManPlus 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 A pass-through cart with a Pokey chip would be an awesome thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stun Runner 87 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckafka99 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 It is going ok - the game has been done since the last post of the bin... I am trying to get my work bench in my garage set up, and I'm looking at possibly being very busy soon, making a run of these and Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest. $10 per Pokey chip is quite expensive. I'm looking for alternatives that doesn't involve de-soldering a massive chip like the Pokey. Thanks, Bob If you need anything in terms of a prepay for both of these, just let us all here know because I suspect many of us would be willing to pre-pay for these! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 I appreciate the offer However I don't do pre-payment. It's just a thing with me. I don't take anything until I am done and ready to ship. Soon... My workbench will be finished this week coming Bob 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeguychicago Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Will you share pics of PMP (PacManPlus) Central? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariNerd Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Keep me in mind when it comes to time to step forward and state ones intention of ownership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+retrogmr Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Since this has become a bit of a pre-order list, put me down for one as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaynz Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Will you share pics of PMP (PacManPlus) Central? I dunno, that sounds a little stalkeriffic to me there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stun Runner 87 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 What happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 What happened? Nothing yet. Bob is still settling in, shit, he has to make 3 products all at once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stun Runner 87 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Nothing yet. Bob is still settling in, shit, he has to make 3 products all at once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 This looks fantastic, please put me down on the unofficial list too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdrake Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Please put me down on your "unoffical" list as well for this game also. Looking forward to all three releases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
san-d-2000 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 please add me to the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Wow... don't know how I missed this one.... Although I was in the process of moving during most of it's early development time.. Looking forward to checking this out! Next to Frenzy/Berzerk I think this will make #2 on my list of PacmanPlus Conversions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymailman Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Please add me to the list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serious Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I don't know if it is necessary to state at this time that one would like to buy one of these to get one, but if so, please add me to that list. I have very fond memories of playing this one in the arcade around 1980-1981, and being able to play it on my 7800 would be a real joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldenWheels Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Ditto: if there's a list or will be, please put me on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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