Omega Race modification

[+johnnywc]

Does anybody else out there like Omega Race? This was always one of my favs back in the day (I used to play it on a Vic-20 at Service Merchandise) and was pleased when I found out a version existed for the 2600.

 

Unfortunately, as we all know, this game requires the "Booster Grip" controller add-on (which I do not have). My question is: is it possible to alter the code of Omega Race so thrust can be done by pushing up on the joystick (ala Asteroids) and firing can be left to the button to remove this un-necessary Booster-Grip requirement? Any programmers out there willing to give this one a shot?

 

Thanks,

[Thomas Jentzsch]

I bet the chances for finding somebody doing so are quite low.

 

It would require to disassemble that game, finding the code where the omega stick is used, replacing that with new code and reassemble the whole thing again. That's a lot of work.

 

BTW: I once tried to add code for using driving controllers on Sprintmaster, but I failed (not a single RAM byte free to use ).

[+johnnywc]

Thomas,

 

Thanks for the input. I figured it wouldn't be a trivial job. I am planning on trying to make my own 2600 game someday (like most people it seems) so maybe I'll be the one to make this mod - who knows?

 

I was thinking that whatever code is being used to read the booster grip (I believe it's reading the two pins that are used for the paddle) could be replaced with code that polls the joystick inputs, but it's all just a theory right now...

 

Thanks again,

[Pete Perpetua]

I think you can use a Colecovision controller.

[PeeknPoke]

OOOOOHH The vic20 version ruled!

 

Lee