PhoenixMoonPatrol Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Eduardo, how far along is Phoenix? I know you guys have a pretty busy schedule but would it release maybe in mid or late 2017? Great video too,its gonna be some crazy year for the games,wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectorman Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Is it possible to produce games that will run on the regular CV and then have enhanced sound/graphics if used with the SGM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoDan Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Is it possible to produce games that will run on the regular CV and then have enhanced sound/graphics if used with the SGM? Considering they are the creator of the SGM, I would think they would never produce another game that does not need the SGM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Eduardo, how far along is Phoenix? I know you guys have a pretty busy schedule but would it release maybe in mid or late 2017? I would guess that Phoenix screenshot is a simple mockup, but I could be wrong. One game that I'm surprised wasn't among the ones listed (in the first post of this thread) is Arkanoid. From what I remember, the port was 80% done. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJxHIS_xvAc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI4J28ZjIHc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Is it possible to produce games that will run on the regular CV and then have enhanced sound/graphics if used with the SGM? It's certainly possible, since it's already been done: Mecha-8 and Mecha-9 don't actually require the SGM, but the sounds are enhanced if the SGM is plugged into the CV's expansion port. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZillaRUSH Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Wizard of Wor...sweet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imstarryeyed Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Oh my that is simply amazing! I am so in for the new module and all of the games!!! Looking forward to seeing more about these great games, especially Castlevania! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixdownita Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Aside the 6 voices anything else new in the SGMpro? Like more RAM? Regarding the 6 voices is it a dual AY-3-8910 setup or is it using a different chip altogether? Last, and this is only my opinion, so take it for what it is. I thought that at 90US$ + S&H the SGM was already on the expensive side, now there likely will be no SGM "classics" runs in favor of this SGM Pro which actually costs even more at 120US$ + S&H, if I may .... ahem .... I need to ask ... why? It seems that now the only source for the SGM (non pro) is the clone one .... not sure why you wouldn't want to support a cheaper SGM .... but as I said it's only my opinion, do as you please in the end the customers speak with their wallet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opcode Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 Aside the 6 voices anything else new in the SGMpro? Like more RAM? Regarding the 6 voices is it a dual AY-3-8910 setup or is it using a different chip altogether? Last, and this is only my opinion, so take it for what it is. I thought that at 90US$ + S&H the SGM was already on the expensive side, now there likely will be no SGM "classics" runs in favor of this SGM Pro which actually costs even more at 120US$ + S&H, if I may .... ahem .... I need to ask ... why? It seems that now the only source for the SGM (non pro) is the clone one .... not sure why you wouldn't want to support a cheaper SGM .... but as I said it's only my opinion, do as you please in the end the customers speak with their wallet. We now have 8 new voices. The new chip is far more advanced than the regular PSG found inside the ColecoVision or the original SGM. We are now able to produce virtually any sound we want, from speech, to analog sound, to sampled digital sound, with minimum CPU usage, so it is a significant upgrade in terms of sound. In terms of potential, what you hear in the video is just the tip of the iceberg. As for the regular SGM, we haven't decided yet if there will be another run, but we know that producing both versions simultaneously would be quite complicate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+stupus Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Don't know if this was fully answered already or not. But will new games you make continue to be compatible with both versions of the sgm. Or will there be any pro version only games at some point? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opcode Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 Don't know if this was fully answered already or not. But will new games you make continue to be compatible with both versions of the sgm. Or will there be any pro version only games at some point? We don't plan any SGM Pro exclusive games for now. The platform is already too small to fragment further. The idea is to offer seriously improved audio in some games, but otherwise same games. Here is aninteresting tidbit: The SGM PRO is similar to the PS4 PRO in terms of philosophy, where they are supercharged versions of the original models, but otherwise run the same games, albeit with different audio/visuals. However we weren't inspired by the PS4 Pro when we selected the name for the SGM PRO. That was a total coincidence, as we decided on the name and sent the box to the printer back in July, way before the PS4 Pro name had been announced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youki Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 You should sue Sony . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Looking forward do the new SGM and many of those new games! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidGameR186496 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 So...the SGMPro's New sound chip is capable in theory of something like this?... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fU_ZrOjZT9c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opcode Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 So...the SGMPro's New sound chip is capable in theory of something like this?... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fU_ZrOjZT9c That is Konami SCC sound, so yes, the Pro can do that easily. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 That is Konami SCC sound, so yes, the Pro can do that easily. Okay, but here's the real question: Would the sound data (in the game cartridge) need to be altered significantly for it to work with the SGM Pro? Or is it just adjusting port numbers and simple stuff like that? If the SCC sound data needs to be reworked significantly, then it may not be worth the effort... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opcode Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 Okay, but here's the real question: Would the sound data (in the game cartridge) need to be altered significantly for it to work with the SGM Pro? Or is it just adjusting port numbers and simple stuff like that? If the SCC sound data needs to be reworked significantly, then it may not be worth the effort... I assume you realize that La Mulana isn't a MSX game, right? That sounds like a SCC, but actually is a PC game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Yes and no. Originally it was a PC game with visuals like a MSX game. In 2013, Pepe Vila posted an unfinished alpha version (16K) running on MSX1, but without any music. http://www.msxgamesworld.com/gamecard.php?id=4721 http://www.msxblog.es/la-mulana-en-msx-estamos-sonando/ On YouTube, someone combined this alpha version with the SCC-like sound from the PC game to make a "what if". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Yes and no. Originally it was a PC game with visuals like a MSX game. In 2013, Pepe Vila posted an unfinished alpha version (16K) running on MSX1, but without any music. http://www.msxgamesworld.com/gamecard.php?id=4721 http://www.msxblog.es/la-mulana-en-msx-estamos-sonando/ On YouTube, someone combined this alpha version with the SCC-like sound from the PC game to make a "what if". Oh! I looked at the YouTube videos and thought it was footage from a fully complete MSX game. Forget I said anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artrag Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I think you know that on scc you can get sampled voice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artrag Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 (edited) Another video of Nemesis III (using msx2 palette) This other is Salamander (using msx2 scroll registers) Edited January 6, 2017 by artrag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opcode Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 I think you know that on scc you can get sampled voice SCC is no longer available, and it isn't as flexible or powerful as the sound solution inside the SGM PRO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artrag Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 An fpga equivalent is available from many hw developer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opcode Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 An fpga equivalent is available from many hw developer As I indicated, our solution is more powerful and flexible. And we don't want to live forever in the shadow of the MSX... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128Kgames Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 As I indicated, our solution is more powerful and flexible. And we don't want to live forever in the shadow of the MSX... How/when will the SGM Pro be available? Do we need to be on another email list for this to be notified? Are we pre-ordering this from you or will AtariAge handle that? I like the new specs on this for the audio and look forward to hearing more (pun intended). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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