PacManPlus Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Hello all: I was just curious about something. Should I create a 'TIA' version of this game? The TIA version would not have background music but would have all sound effects. I'm having trouble finding an Inexpensive (i.e. less than $10 per chip) stock of Pokeys. I do know about the 'Hokey' clone, but things this integrated take time to complete. I'm not sure if I should do this as if and when the Hokey becomes available it might make this issue moot. (Just to note that I don't have the ROM space to add both TIA and Pokey audio in the same cart like the '320' versions of Pac-Man). Thanks, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmervine Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Bob-that would be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thursday83 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I would rather pay more for the pokey version, and not to get controversial/political but - this is all under the assumption that the XM is not coming out, or in other words people don't want to wait any longer for it (XM that is...)? This game is highly anticipated, I feel you shouldn't compromise it's original version though just to get it out. Really excited about it, I have purposely not checked it out via emulator so that I can be blown away when I put it in the console (or XM, ha). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 So I got one vote for, and one vote against. As far as the XM, I am no longer making any comments about it one way or another. I know about as much about it as you all do - I have not heard from Curt in a long time. I just hope he is ok. (In fact, that was one of the e-mails I had sent to him last). Thanks, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC-42 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I've fallen in love with the POKEY music and would miss it very much. Just for the sake of information, Bob, are you proposing a preliminary run with TIA for those who are interested and a subsequent run once the HOKEY/POKEY situation is settled, or are you proposing a strictly either/or solution? If the latter, I'd definitely be willing to either pay more for POKEY or wait longer for HOKEY. (HOKEY/POKEY. Couldn't help myself. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmervine Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Bob-I am also willing to pay more for the Pokey version, but I will buy whatever version you put out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UberArcade Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I don't have a problem with TIA sound. I would buy a copy of the game without Pokey. I also don't mind paying a higher price than normal for a copy with Pokey sound. This is a game where asking a higher price is completely justified. So I will basically vote yes to whatever enables me to play the game on a real cart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I'd rather wait for a Hokey version with the full music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckafka99 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I'm in for whatever direction this decides to go. <Guess I should have said that I would prefer a version with music and will donate/contribute towards that end if able - otherwise, I'll still get which ever version ends up being released.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntavio Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I also would pay more for a POKEY cart but, as UberArcade said, I would buy any version of the game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 TIA Version? I think that would be a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaky Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Hokey/pokey version preferred. Would be worth the wait for me. Though I might get the Tia version for the variation. Maybe if both are done, each version have a different label? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I would wait for hokey or pay more for pokey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) Hmm... Ok I seem to be getting quite the split here... Just for the record, I meant that there was to be two versions; one with TIA (and no music) and one with Pokey. Thanks, guys... Still not sure what I should do though Edited December 24, 2014 by PacManPlus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I would prefer to play pokey version. What about some form of donation from 7800 collectors to send you donor carts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) Thanks, but I don't think that will work for me, as I've given Al the rights to put the game in the store first. I'm looking for Pokeys both for myself and possibly for Al so the game can come out sooner. I was just trying to give another option so the game isn't delayed (it's been done for over a year and it's only the Pokey that's holding it back). I'm just afraid people will grow tired of it and / or forget about it. Thanks again guys, Bob Edited December 24, 2014 by PacManPlus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Have you talked to Batari to see what his ETA for the Hokey is going to be? The last I heard was early 2015. If he is really close to finishing it might not be worth the trouble to program a different rev and then have it come out. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 I thought about it, but I haven't asked because I didn't want to bug him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagCD Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) I'll buy the game either way. Obviously, I'd prefer it with Pokey/Music..... But who wouldn't? I'd probably recommend producing both a TIA and a Pokey edition, some folks may not be able to spend the extra money for the pokey edition. Do you think you could at least do music on the title screen for the TIA edition? Edited December 24, 2014 by JagCD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixdownita Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Bentley Bears Crystal Quest VE 'nough said!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UberArcade Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 It would be nice to get the game out there. I could see the Pokey thing still being an issue this time next year. That is just the way things go. In another year you could already have BBCQ 2 finished. I am hoping for an eventual trilogy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruimtemuis Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I would also prefer a version with Pokey sound, even if it were more expensive. However, I can understand not wanting to delay release endlessly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 I would want / buy the more expensive POKEY version if the 7800 misses the Spring 2015 ship date. Simple ColecoVision carts from Canada or overseas are $60 and more plus shipping. Just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Hi Bob equal what you do.....i want a cart greetings Walter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 I say go for the POKEY version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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