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FILE DOWNLOADED FROM TREASURE ISLAND BBS +44 (0)992 451 191
Tuesday 7th-Apr-92 03:19:08
/\ __________________ ALPHA FLIGHT PROUDLY PRESENTS
/SP\ / / /
/ \/ / / ** C O P I E R S I N F O **
/ \ |______/ /______
/ /\__ \ _/ / /| / APRIL 1992
/_/________\_|-AFL-\___________/ ----------
THE FULLEST GUIDE TO THE CONSOLE SCENE THERE IS!
WRITTEN BY EXECUTIONER
and contributions in VPIRACY from MR SCARFACE/AFL
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* ** NEWS FLASH ** *
* TREASURE ISLAND IS NOW UP ON +44 (0)992 451 191 *
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SUPER MAGIC DRIVE is here!! Backup System for Sega Megadrive/Genesis
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* 8 Megabits RAM (1MEG) onboard (expandable to 16Mbit)
* 256k Battery Backed RAM (save to disk for RPG games etc.)
* 3.5" High Density Disk control (drive supplied) 720/800k/1.44/1.6Meg
* PC-Link interface through Parallel, Edit/Upload/Download files..
* Auto download cartridge to disk - or play cartridge directly
* Also serves as Japanese/American/UK Converter
* DOS can be updated by disk (ala Kickstart image files)
* Utility to allow conversion to and from Magic Game Doctor files
When formatted to 1.6 Meg format allows THREE games per disk (4M each) or TWO
games (1 8M game & 1 4M game) or even SIX 2Mbit games!!
Dos 3.1G (or later) is provided (07/4/92). You can also download, or get with
your copier if preferred, a version of Dos that allows you to load and save
files to other disks without running them (useful for making your own packs!)
If you own a PC you can copy the HD disks, even 1.6meg format - with our
special patch program that makes PC read/write 800k & 1.6 meg formats.
SUPER FAMICOM Backup System for Nintendo Famicom & Super N.E.S.
---------------------------------------------------------------
* Fits into the Super Famicom, Super N.E.S. (US & UK versions)
* 8 Megabits RAM (1MEG) onboard (expandable to 16Mbit)
* 256k Battery Backed RAM (save to disk for RPG games etc.)
* 3.5" High Density Disk control (drive supplied) 720/800k/1.44/1.6Meg
* PC-Link interface through Parallel, Edit/Upload/Download files..
* Auto download cartridge to disk - or play cartridge directly
* DOS can be updated by disk (ala Kickstart image files)
* Serves as converter, ie. plug Jap & American carts into your copier!
* Play Japanese games on your Super NES with lockout chip (disk only)
* WILL COPY GAMES WITH EXTRA MATHS PROCESSOR CHIPS
(requires any cartridge that uses the same chip to be installed)
If you have suitable disks then you can load games and save onto other
suitable disks.
You CAN now copy the HD disks with it's own disk copy function.. The util
loads into the copier as a separate program, and can be downloaded from
various boards, or given when purchased if preferred.
If you own a PC you can copy the HD disks, even 1.6meg format - with our
special patch program that makes PC read/write 800k & 1.6 meg formats.
MAGIC SUPER GRIFFIN Backup System for NEC PC-Engine/Core Grafx
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* 8 Megabits RAM (1MEG) onboard (expandable to 16Mbit)
* 256k Battery Backed RAM (save to disk for RPG games etc.)
* 3.5" High Density Disk control (drive supplied) 720/800k/1.44/1.6Meg
* PC-Link interface through Parallel, Edit/Upload/Download files..
* Auto download cartridge to disk - or play cartridge directly
* DOS can be updated by disk (ala Kickstart image files)
If you have suitable disks then you can load games and save onto other
suitable disks.
If you own a PC you can copy the HD disks, even 1.6meg format - with our
special patch program that makes PC read/write 800k & 1.6 meg formats.
COPIERS INFORMATION 03:06 TUESDAY 07-APR-92
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> Q U E S T I O N S & A N S W E R S >
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A lot of people have been asking me lots of questions on ordering the above
copiers...
First off, the units are LEGAL to buy! I'm not sure what the situation is on
you USING them..
The prices given are what they cost YOU! No hidden charges!
You can use ANY disk! Older versions of our copiers needed special tracks,
this is now NOT the case!
There are 10 HIGH DENSITY disks enclosed. You can buy more disks from us at
competitive rates, and they come in proper plastic cases, in 10's and with
labels.
You can also of course use LOW density disks. However, one 8 megabit game
would normally fit on a HD disk, and then allow a 4 megabit game too! With
2DD you get only get 6 megabits on the disk total!
GAME DOCTOR 2 VS OUR COPIERS
============================
See the added file, VPIRACY - added at the end of this text.
PAYMENT
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CREDIT CARD:
We can take orders by Access, Visa, Mastercard & Eurocard. You can either
leave PRIVATE mail to Executioner on TREASURE ISLAND BBS +44 (0)992 451191, or
FAX (go to a bureau!) +44 (0)992 450009!
Give your card number, card holders name, card holders address (we ship
there), expiry date and SIGN it! (for authorisation purposes.. yes WE DO
authorise, so feel free to try a stolen card.. I mean it hardly bothers us,
you just won't get the copier!)
BANK TRANSFER:
Save yourself the extra cost of paying by Credit Card and know EXACTLY how
much you are paying! NOTE: When you transfer the money, you must FAX or
leave mail giving your full name, address, and the amount transferred.
It is not advisable to send this amount in the post. But if you DO, then send
it FULLY recorded/registered and/or insured.. We cannot take responsibilty
for any loss/shortfall.. Remember, Recorded delivery insurance does not
usually cover money - so if it is lost, you cannot claim!! Send either a
cheque or bankers draft in Sterling.
To get all the address details, leave private mail to me on Treasure Island.
PRICES
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SEGA MEGADRIVE CONSOLE (SCART OR PAL) - 1 controller - no PSU
PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA)
UK �100 or bank �110
Europe/EFTA �120 transfer) �130 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5%
USA & Other �N/A �N/A ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10%
SUPER MAGIC DRIVE (MEGADRIVE/GENESIS COPIER) --- 8 MEGABITS RAM
PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA)
UK �230 or bank �240
Europe/EFTA �250 transfer) �260 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5%
USA & Other �260 �270 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10%
SUPER MAGIC DRIVE (MEGADRIVE/GENESIS COPIER) -- 16 MEGABITS RAM
PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA)
UK �290 or bank �300
Europe/EFTA �315 transfer) �325 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5%
USA & Other �325 �335 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10%
SUPER MAGIC DRIVE (MEGADRIVE/GENESIS COPIER) -- 16 MEGABITS RAM
+ SEGA MEGADRIVE CONSOLE (SCART OR PAL) - 1 controllers - no PSU
PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA)
UK �390 or bank �400
Europe/EFTA �415 transfer) �425 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5%
USA & Other �425 �435 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10%
**NEW** GAME ADAPTORS
Now you can use your Super Magic Drive on the Famicom & PC-Engine!, and use
the RAM on the Super Magic Drive!! Save loads of money at the same time!
SUPER MAGIC DRIVE - FAMICOM ADAPTOR (requires Super Magic Drive copier)
PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA)
UK �100 or bank �110
Europe/EFTA �120 transfer) �130 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5%
USA & Other �130 �140 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10%
SUPER MAGIC DRIVE - PC-ENGINE ADAPTOR (requires Super Magic Drive copier)
PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA)
UK �100 or bank �110
Europe/EFTA �120 transfer) �130 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5%
USA & Other �130 �140 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10%
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What you get:
Magic Drive unit, 8/16 Megabits RAM (1MEG), 3.5" HD drive/case/cable, 10 High
Density (1.6Meg) disks for Megadrive. SHIPPING & INSURANCE included. ** ADD
10% FOR COURIER DELIVERY **
Adaptor: Requires main Super Magic Drive unit. The adaptor is a modified
Super Magicom or Magic Super Griffin copier that has no drive, or RAM, as it
will use the Super Magic Drive which connects at the back of the adaptor. The
whole fitting is very neat. and of course you can now get all three copiers
for under �430 (UK) - wheras all 3 normally would cost �730!!
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SUPER FAMICOM CONSOLE (SCART) - 2 controllers - no PSU
PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA)
UK �160 or bank �170
Europe/EFTA �170 transfer) �180 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5%
USA & Other �N/A �N/A ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10%
SUPER MAGICOM (SUPER FAMICOM/SUPER N.E.S. COPIER) --- 8 MEGABITS RAM
PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA)
UK �250 or bank �260
Europe/EFTA �270 transfer) �280 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5%
USA & Other �280 �290 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10%
SUPER MAGICOM (SUPER FAMICOM/SUPER N.E.S. COPIER) -- 16 MEGABITS RAM
PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA)
UK �310 or bank �320
Europe/EFTA �335 transfer) �345 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5%
USA & Other �345 �355 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10%
SUPER MAGICOM (SUPER FAMICOM/SUPER N.E.S. COPIER) -- 16 MEGABITS RAM
+ NINTENDO SUPER FAMICOM CONSOLE (SCART) - 2 controllers - no PSU
PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA)
UK �450 or bank �460
Europe/EFTA �475 transfer) �485 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5%
USA & Other �485 �495 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10%
ADAPTORS COMING SOON! DETAILS WILL FOLLOW!
IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON GETTING ANY OTHER CONSOLE, IT WOULD PROBABLY BE MORE
ADVISABLE TO GET THE SUPER MAGIC DRIVE & THE RELEVANT ADAPTOR.
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What you get:
Magicom unit, 8/16 megabits RAM (1MEG), 3.5" HD drive/case/cable, 10 High
Density (1.6Meg) disks for Famicom. SHIPPING & INSURANCE included. ** ADD
10% FOR COURIER DELIVERY **
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PC ENGINE CONSOLE (SCART)
PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA)
UK �POA or bank �POA
Europe/EFTA �POA transfer) �POA ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5%
USA & Other �POA �POA ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10%
MAGIC SUPER GRIFFIN (PC-ENGINE/CORE GRAFX COPIER) --- 8 MEGABITS RAM
PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA)
UK �250 or bank �260
Europe/EFTA �270 transfer) �280 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5%
USA & Other �280 �290 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10%
MAGIC SUPER GRIFFIN (PC-ENGINE/CORE GRAFX COPIER) -- 16 MEGABITS RAM
PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA)
UK �310 or bank �320
Europe/EFTA �335 transfer) �345 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5%
USA & Other �345 �355 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10%
MAGIC SUPER GRIFFIN (PC-ENGINE/CORE GRAFX COPIER) -- 16 MEGABITS RAM
+ PC ENGINE CONSOLE (SCART OR PAL)
PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA)
UK �POA or bank �POA
Europe/EFTA �POA transfer) �POA ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5%
USA & Other �POA �POA ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10%
ADAPTORS COMING SOON! DETAILS WILL FOLLOW!
IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON GETTING ANY OTHER CONSOLE, IT WOULD PROBABLY BE MORE
ADVISABLE TO GET THE SUPER MAGIC DRIVE & THE RELEVANT ADAPTOR.
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What you get:
Magic Super Griffin unit, 8/16 Megabits RAM (1MEG), 3.5" HD drive/case/cable,
10 High Density (1.6Meg) disks for Engine. SHIPPING & INSURANCE included.
** ADD 10% FOR COURIER DELIVERY **
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POWER SUPPLIES (HIGH QUALITY 9V/1.4AMP PSU FOR *ALL* CONSOLES)
Magic Drive/Magicom require ONE extra PSU, Magic Super Griffin needs TWO.
NB: These power supplies are UK specification PSU'S, taking 220/240 Volts.
You may be able to use a travel adaptor etc, check with an electrician.
PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA)
UK �15 or bank �20
Europe/EFTA �20 transfer �25 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5%
USA & Other �25 �30 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10%
Price includes shipping. ** ADD 10% FOR COURIER DELIVERY **
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10 QUALITY *BRANDED* HIGH DENSITY DISKS, IN PROPER CASE & LABELS
PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA)
UK �7 or bank �8
Europe/EFTA �9 transfer �10
USA & Other �10 �11
Price includes shipping. ** ADD 10% FOR COURIER DELIVERY **
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RAM EXPANSIONS FOR COPIERS - REMEMBER TO STATE FOR WHICH COPIER!
Expands RAM to 16Mbit!
PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA)
UK �60 or bank �65
Europe/EFTA �65 transfer �70
USA & Other �65 �70
Price includes shipping. ** ADD 10% FOR COURIER DELIVERY **
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GAME ADAPTORS (CURRENTLY ONLY FOR SUPER MAGIC DRIVE)
>> SAVE MONEY! << >> SAVE MONEY! << >> SAVE MONEY! << >> SAVE MONEY! <<
Requires main Super Magic Drive unit. The adaptor is a modified Super Magicom
or Magic Super Griffin copier that has no drive, or RAM, as it will use the
Super Magic Drive which connects at the back of the adaptor. The whole
fitting is very neat. and of course you can now get all three copiers for
under �430 (UK) - wheras all 3 normally would cost �730!!
PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA)
UK �100 or bank �110
Europe/EFTA �120 transfer) �130 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5%
USA & Other �130 �140 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10%
Price includes shipping. ** ADD 10% FOR COURIER DELIVERY **
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Everyone has their order added onto a waiting list! As we are now shipping a
large amount of units, it is meaning there are backlogs of orders. However
this means everyone waits the same amount of time. We take deliveries at
least once a month. Adding 10% ensures courier delivery to lessen the total
waiting time.
NB: Overseas orders will normally be shipped courier delivery for insurance
purposes.
Therefore if you order now, you will get your copier a lot quicker - waiting
until we take our delivery is not advisable as we will most likely already be
oversold by that stage.
If you do not have sufficient funds at the time, we are willing to buy a unit
for you by taking a 50% deposit, the rest to be paid before shipping. We
cannot ship the goods COD (Cash On Delivery) as the value and insurance is too
high and the Post Office will not allow their personnel to collect such large
sums of money.
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I hope this clears things up... If you want to order, fill in the form
below.. either upload as a message to Executioner, or print & FAX it to me!
(BLOCK CAPITALS PLEASE) - Write clear if you want me to get it right!
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I WOULD LIKE TO ORDER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS...
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FAX TO +44 (0)992 450009
VIDEO GAME PIRACY INFORMATION!
==============================
or better known as
TIME TO TRASH THE AMIGA!
========================
(Revised on 14th January 1992 by Executioner, from original text file sent to
Ultimate Dream on 6th January 1992 by Mr.Scarface. Version #5)
** APRIL EDITION RELEASED ON 7TH APRIL 1992 **
INTRODUCTION
~~~~~~~~~~~~
The video game piracy has begun! Boards all over the world are now realising
that there is more to life than Amiga crap and PC shit!
There are now boards for YOUR console... Super Famicom/NES... Sega
Megadrive/Genesis... and PC Engine/Turbo Express/Super Grafx! as well as
providing for Amiga and/or IBM users alike!
THE BOARDS
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7TH APRIL BOARD UPDATE
======================
MADCAP Madcap is a BBS located in Bedford, England. And is running
on it's own custom BBS software called "SPECTRA". The BBS
software, which incorporates ALL the Ami-Express functions
and more besides is soon to released commercially. It is
also running it's own console section, supporting Super
Famicom and Megadrive. +44 (0)234 365828 (QUARTZ)
THE Another of many recent purchasers of our Super Magicom unit!
POWER - This BBS is Anarchy's World HQ and is supported by most of
HOUSE the top traders... and therefore is always in touch with the
elite Console scene! Your sysop is Trillion and it is another
board where you can call to speak to Executioner about console
copier ordering! Give it a buzz now! +1 713-998-9042 (ANARCHY)
19TH MARCH BOARD UPDATE
=======================
MASTERS Another independant board.. seems to be the growing trend.. I
OF mean for console stuff, who needs a group!! If you're worried
SOFTWARE about filling this guys hard drive, don't worry.. he has over
one gigabyte online!! The console section is pretty new so
he is looking for good uploaders - so now is your opportunity
to get those creds.. The sysop is The WeezE, and the location
is sunny California! +1 408 370 2260 (INDEPENDANT)
17TH MARCH BOARD UPDATE
=======================
TREASURE This board had been down for some months. The sysop,
ISLAND Executioner is also using Ultimate Dream (see below) to take
orders copiers. It went up at about 3.30pm on Tuesday 17th
and is already picking up! And remember THIS is the only BBS
where you can order ONLINE!! +44 (0)992 451191 (ALPHA FLIGHT)
8TH MARCH BOARD UPDATE
======================
SPLATTER This BBS has been around for ages. After seeing a move last
HOUSE year things are back to normal again, with all the latest
Amiga wares, as well as unique "ANSI-TO-ORDER" system --
check online for details! It recently started its own
console section, catering for Sega Megadrive/Genesis and
Nintendo Super Famicom/S.N.E.S. - with our game files
being adopted! The boards 14.4k, its 24 hours, 0-1 day
wares... the number??? +44 (0)707 874852 (FAIRLIGHT).
The console area is supported by Executioner who is now
Co-Sysop. If you have any enquiries then please leave mail!
12TH FEBRUARY BOARD UPDATE
==========================
REIGN Established end December 1991. Through a special agreement
IN you can now order your copier via this board.. and save the
BLOOD extra shipping delays.. Check with the sysop for further
details. Call now on +1 908 946 8224 (INDEPENDANT). This board
will also very shortly become 2 nodes, on the same number.
Executioner is co-sysop and controls the console section.
14TH JANUARY BOARD UPDATE -- Who's new on the console scene!
=========================
S.S.M.S. Its an Alpha Flight board again but it runs in Germany not in
the USA.. There is only an Amiga Section and a great new conf
called `SUPER NiNTENDO / FAMiKOM'... Run by SAiNTZ...
Call it on +49 303-339471 (ALPHA FLIGHT)
ULTRABOX This one is one of the biggest and oldest Crack Houses
in Germany.. It is run by ULTRA and you will find there is a
Amiga conference and again a great Console Conference...
Start calling it now on +49 303-943531. (INDEPENDANT)
WORLD OF On this bbs you can order The Super Magic Drive in the USA
MIRAGE and start to trade files! +1 718-898-8421 (INDEPENDANT)
TOXIC INSULT An indy BBS in search of quality users for support. It's
console conference is open and files should be pouring
in real soon! Call it on +1 203-327-4104 (INDEPENDANT)
BOARD ALREADY GOING
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ULTIMATE The first board to start the console scene off! Supporting the
DREAM Super Magic Drive, Super Magicom & Magic Super Griffin. It is
also the main board to order the hardware, offering payment
by credit card, cheque or bank transfer. Orders can be posted
or FAXed. Full details on +44 (0)222 495919. (ALPHA FLIGHT)
GHOST Running currently for I.C.S. This board offers files for the
Megadrive, Super Famicom and PC-Engine, whereas most only offer
files for the Megadrive and/or Famicom. So if you have a PC-
Engine or Core Grafx and would like about 225 games.. well
this is the board to call! +44 (0)91 264 5355 (ICS)
BOARD LISTING
=============
>> All the following boards have console sections on their board! <<
Board Name: Group: Number: Also supporting:
ThunderDome Alpha Flight +1 408-263-9136 Amiga
Treasure Island Alpha Flight +44 992-451191 Amiga
Ultimate Dream Alpha Flight +44 222-495919 Amiga
Ghost I.C.S. +44 91-264-5355 Amiga
Living Hell Nemesis +44 386-765550 Amiga
The Oasis Crystal +44 386-553876 Amiga
Splatter House Fairlight +44 707-874854 Amiga & IBM
Madcap Quartz +44 234-365828 Amiga
S.S.M.S. Alpha Flight +49 303-339471 Amiga
Ultrabox Independant +49 303-943531 Amiga
Dark Data ?? +39 2-295-10751 Amiga
Security +39 2-295-12302
Toxic Insult Independant +1 203-327-4104 Amiga
World Of Mirage Independant +1 718-898-8421 Amiga & IBM
Reign in Blood Independant +1 908-946-8224 Amiga & IBM
Term. Disaster Skid Row +1 215-739-2150 Amiga
Software Mine 2 ?? +1 303-659-6748 Amiga
Masters of SWare Independant +1 408-370-2260 Amiga & IBM
The Power House Anarchy +1 713-998-9042 Amiga
GETTING STARTED ON THE CONSOLE SCENE -- Written by Executioner/Mr Scarface
====================================
Well I hope this file is useful to all those of you out there that want to get
started on the console scene.
To get started you will need a copying device. There are a few available but
the ones we supply are:
Sega Megadrive/Genesis - SUPER MAGIC DRIVE (supplied with drive & 10 disks)
Nintendo Super Famicom/SNES - SUPER MAGICOM (supplied with drive & 10 disks)
PC-Engine/Super Grafx - MAGIC SUPER GRIFFIN (supplied with drive & 10 disks)
To order these call TREASURE ISLAND BBS on +44 (0)992 451191
Check all the details in the first place, if you haven't already!
KILLING THE RUMOURS
===================
There have been people going around saying that our copiers are crap because
it does not offer compatibility with other copiers. Infact no copier is
compatible with any other copier.. there is no reason to be.
However any copier that saves the game out as an image file is most likely
able to have a coversion program coded to make the file a Magic Drive, Game
Doctor or Super Mega Twin etc.. compatible file. (This is being looked at)
(NB: THE SUPER MEGA TWIN IS NOW DISCONTINUED, THE MAKERS WENT BUST!)
** There are now conversion utilities for Game Doctor files to Super Magic
Drive/Super Magicom & vice versa. **
Rumours have been stating that the Magic Drive is not upgradeable.. Erm, not
correct. DOS 3.1g (and soon 3.2) is supplied on ROM, but you can boot in any
ROM via disk. The latest DOS allows you to format 1.6meg disks, which allows
1 8mbit game & 1 4mbit game.. or 6 2mbit games on ONE DISK! No other copier
allows this! Some only allow 1 game per disk, regardless of size! LAME! On
the Famicom copier (and others soon.. probably by the time you read this) you
even have a built in disk copy function, that copies ANY format disk!
You can expand the RAM to 16mbit, which is more than enough to cater for some
new generation 12mbit games. No 16mbit games exist, and probably wont for
some time to come. **FAMICOM** Street Fighter II is the first game 16Mbit,
and our copier will do it!
(GAME DOCTOR CURRENTLY DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO COPY ANY GAME OVER 8MBIT)
We also release all the new DOS files on all boards that support our copiers,
plus we offer 24 hour support by VOICE, FAX or BBS! We will also soon be
offering our new Voice mail system, so you can dial in and get the exact
information just by using your Touch Tone phone!
The main reason these rumours were started is because some boards only support
their copier (quite understandibly), and so want everyone to buy THAT device.
After all, if everybody purchases the Super Magic Drive (and Magicom/Magic
Super Griffin) then they will lose out. However it is not fair to spread
false stories which will confuse people a great deal when the scene is being
born. **UPDATE** now with conversion programs becoming available hopefully
things will be better now.
**APRIL UPDATE** Yes, now the conversion utils are available, everyone can
convert successfully ALL Game Doctor files to Super Magicom & Magic Drive
formats. However, at present the util to convert Super Magicom files to Game
Doctor does NOT work. Therefore that makes another reason to get ours!
We will not be spreading false stories about the other copiers, but only
stating the facts about our own. We let YOU decide what to purchase. Just
remember though, before you purchase a copier, that what you buy will be what
you will then have to use - think of it as a new computer.. you don't want it
becoming obselete.
Finally, it is interesting to note that when we offered the MEGACONV utility
to the distributors in Taiwan, they said "What for, the Game Doctor is SxxT
and doesn't sell in our country and Hong Kong.." - They were quite surprised
when we said it is selling in the US!! -- THIS IS THE REAL TRUTH AND NOT SHIT
STIRRING.
GETTING DOCUMENTATION
=====================
Mr Scarface of Crystal has offered to start typing documents of Super
Famicom/SNES titles in the near future. So keep a look out on the boards
listed above. Mr Scarface has also begun giving cheats for games on the Super
Famicom/SNES as well as information of the latest releases.
We are also looking for people to type documents on other consoles. And if
anyone can translate Japanese then that is even cooler!
We will be distribute your documents with our files as we release them, and
full credit will be given accordingly. Contact Executioner on Treasure Island
+44 (0)992 451191 or Ultimate Dream +44 (0)222 495919.
We are now also receiving hints/tips/cheat files from Quazar of Quartz for
Super Famicom, and these will be available on Treasure Island, as well as his
own BBS - Madcap +44 (0)234 365828.
CONFUSION OVER CONTACTING EXECUTIONER?
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Some people have asked how to easily contact me.. well I am sysop of Treasure
Island BBS +44 (0)992 451191.. I am co-sysop/console editor on a number of
different boards, including Splatter House, Ultimate Dream, Ghost, Toxic
Insult, Reign In Blood & Madcap.
Ultimate Dream has recently had a lot of problems with the system and has
therefore been slightly low on console files. However I still call at least
once a week to check on my mail. Obviously to get a guaranteed answer you
should leave a message on Treasure Island BBS, as with so many boards it is
quite likely it will take a long time to get a reply, or never replied at all!
Hopefully everything is now 100% clear! Catch you later dudes!
THE LAST BIT
************
THE CONFUSION OVER TRANSFERRING GAMES
To use the 8mbit games (or bigger) - you will need access to a computer with a
HIGH DENSITY disk drive, eg. a PC.
You can of course download 99% of the games to the Amiga, and transfer with
Cross-Dos (Supplied as standard with Workbench 2.1) to the PC for unarcing to
disk. However, some games are over the 720k allowed on a PC disk.. you can
either download straight to the PC, or connect your Amiga to a PC via serial
link.
However, at time of writing this it was discovered that CrossDos 5.0 will be
supporting the new High Density disk drives now being installed with all
A3000/A3000T systems in the USA. These drives SHOULD soon be available to
replace the drives in the Amiga. It will also include a new package called
CrossPC, which is a software based IBM emulator, that claims to support the
Serial and Parallel ports - this therefore MAY allow you to control the
console through the Amiga. Release date is unknown, but hopefully it will hit
the boards very soon from the release of this text file.
Alternatively to all of the above methods - you could use a IBM emulator
(Commodore Bridgeboard etc.) and connect the console straight to the Amiga.
However you can only use an emulator/bridge that allows FULL use of the
Parallel, and not emulation through the Amiga.
MEGACONV (MEGADRIVE)
--------
Megaconv is the utility needed to convert Game Doctor files to Super Magic
Drive.. it is simple to use, but does have a bug which means it does not
create the correct header for files. However by editing the file in a util
such as NewZap or Cygnus Ed, you can make the file work 100%. Details are
given on the various boards, or if not, ask the sysops of the BBS you call for
your console files for help! Hopefully by the time you read this a fixed
version will be released.
SUPERCONV (FAMICOM)
---------
Superconv is currently bugged, and like stated above, by the time you read
this a fixed version should be released.
There is however another easier way of getting files to work, and that is by
joining the header file (Amiga) that the Super Magicom requires - ie. a 512
byte header is JOINed, to the Game Doctor file. This can then be transferred
to disk and run as normal. On the PC, you can simply run a batch file that
does all this automatically. The file is available on Treasure Island, and
most others.
PC-ENGINE
---------
No convertor util is currently available. But there are loads of games
available on Ghost BBS for the Magic Super Griffin.
JOINZ & SPLITZ
--------------
These commands are supplied as part of the package with ART DEPARTMENT
PROFESSIONAL 2.1, and allow you to SPLIT the files on either
AMIGA/PC/PC-WINDOWS or APPLE MAC. and then join then back together on any of
the mentioned computers. Here is an example of what we do for undoing the
8mbit Famicom games - that are in Game Doctor format....
LHA E FILENAME.LHA RAM:
(Undo game file)
JOIN 8MBIT.HEADER RAM:SFXXXX.XXX AS RAM:FILENAME.SMC
(converts Game Doctor file to Magicom format!)
Then run SPLITZ - and split it into TWO parts, one as 720k and the other as
304k - to 2 PC disks.
Take onto PC, and JOINZ back to 1meg file, and copy to 1.44 meg (or 1.6meg if
using FDREAD.EXE, our own util that allows you to read/write 1.6meg on the PC)
disk.
Take to Famicom, load and game works!
(4MBit games are even easier, just join the 4mbit header, and copy to 720k PC
disk (with CrossDos etc.) and load straight on Famicom!)
FINAL WARNING
-------------
Certain versions of ZIP on the IBM and ZIP on the AMIGA do not like each
others compressions
To be safe - use LZH or LHA compression!
Otherwise we will start to see corrupt console files on the boards - and this
is not wanted!
WHEN UPLOADING FILES TO BOARDS, REMEMBER TO STATE THE FOLLOWING:
GAME TITLE
FORMAT (Multi Game Doctor or Super Magic Drive/Magicom etc...)
WHAT CONSOLE IT IS FOR (Yes this sounds obvious but so many dudes forget!)
FILESIZE (In megabits, eg. 4 or 8mbit)
LANGUAGE
IT'S A FINE DAY.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
PEOPLE OPEN WINDOWS, THEY LEAVE THEIR HOUSES, JUST FOR A SHORT WHILE...
THEY WALK BY THE GRASS, THEY LOOK AT THE SKY... THEY WALK BY THE GRASS AND
THEY LOOK AT THE GRASS, AND THEY LOOK AT THE SKY.. THEN THEY GO HOME..
BECAUSE THEY HAVE THEIR NEW CONSOLE COPIER.. AND LOADS OF NEW GAMES TO
PLAY....
CHORUS
"IT'S GOING TO BE A FINE NIGHT TONIGHT.... LA LA LA LA LA LAAA LAAAA LA LAAA!
IT'S GOING TO BE A FINE DAY TOMORROW... BECAUSE WE HAVE SO MANY CONSOLE
GAMES... AND ALL FOR THE COST OF A FEW CARTRIDGES...!"
IT'S A FINE DAY.
PEOPLE OPEN WINDOWS, THEY LEAVE THEIR HOUSES, JUST FOR A SHORT WHILE...
THEY WALK BY THE GRASS, THEY LOOK AT THE SKY... THEY WALK BY THE GRASS AND
THEY LOOK AT THE GRASS, AND THEY LOOK AT THE SKY.. THEN THEY GO HOME..
BECAUSE THEY HAVE THEIR NEW CONSOLE COPIER.. AND LOADS OF NEW GAMES TO
PLAY....
CHORUS
THEN THE CHORUS A FEW MILLION MORE TIMES, THEN THATS ABOUT IT REALLY.
ERM, I think that's enough for now!! Thanks to OPUS III and 2 UNLIMITED for
kindly giving me permission to take the piss with their songs -- I know I
didn't actually speak to them personally, but I felt their thoughts
telepathically during my sleep (or had I entered the Twilight Zone.. Ooooha!)
EXECutioner!
If you liked the above...
==============================================================================
Executioner's "Greatest Hits" is available now on LP, MC and CD. on the
"Greatest load of Bullshit to be fitted on an album ever in history" label.
LP: �6 MC: �7 CD: �29.99
And remember, Executioner's Greatest Hits is NOT available in ANY shops
ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY!
Just call 0891 891 891
(�150/min cheap, �200/min other)
or from the USA call 1 900 555 9000
($1500 first minute, $100 each minute thereafter)
or save money by going on a World Cruise and collecting it on the way!
==============================================================================
Thanks to: Mr.Scarface (although a few more ul's would be nice)
Lonestar (for helping in the financial department!)
Quazar (for the soon to be mine Neo-Geo!)
(C) Copyright 7th April 1992. Please do not alter without first
contacting Executioner on Treasure Island BBS
Apologies for any mistakes in board numbers, console specs etc.
Hopefully any mistakes will be corrected in the next version.
ADDING TO THIS FILE
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If you are now offering console files, and would like to be added to this list
then get in touch with Executioner on Treasure Island BBS +44 (0)992 451191 or
Ultimate Dream BBS +44 (0)222 4959191.
Give us all the relevant details, board name, group, number, consoles
supported etc. and we will make sure it is included in the next updated list.
Editing the file yourself and spreading is not advised, as when we release the
next update, you wont of course have been included!
If you have any suggestions for the expansion of this console information
file, or are willing to convert it into a "magazine" format, or Hyperbook
etc.. then leave me mail on Treasure Island BBS! - Executioner/Alpha Flight!
Have fun! Remember CONSOLES are back in! - Executioner
