Zig's SNES Repros

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Hobie-wan wrote:You should make some with different amusing text that only resembles the original.

That really is a great idea! :lol: DO IT!
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Ziggy587 wrote:I really wouldn't have a problem putting Earthbound on a Mother 2 cart, but there's no way to stop the buyer of opening it up and sticking it in an American SNES case, putting a label on it and selling it on eBay for it's normal going price. Maybe I'd do it if I would super glue the cart together, and rig it to explode if opened.

Good for you! A shame there is not a definite way to prevent someone from profiting.
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Aye, which might become easier for me to do. I've been working with Jeffro on making SNES repros from absolute scratch, which there will be many benefits to.

Hobie-wan wrote:You should make some with different amusing text that only resembles the original.


Lol
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jeffro11 wrote:
jfe2 wrote:Zig, can't remember if I ever asked if you learned how to do NES repros... apologies if I already have. I'm basically looking for Mr. Gimmick on the NES, which used a special chip IIRC. Anyone who knows anything about repros is more than welcome to answer. :)



It does indeed use a special chip. I think a reproduction of this is out of the question.

http://bootgod.dyndns.org:7777/profile.php?id=2695

A special version of this mapper, labeled as "SUNSOFT 5" rather than "FME-7", contains sound generation hardware which appears to be a subset of the well-known General Instrument AY-3-8910 (3 square waves). This sound generation hardware was used on only one Famicom title – Gimmick!


You could also just do what I did for FF3. I'm not sure how rare the FC version is though.

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Aye, I did the same for FF3 for myself. But Gimmick IS indeed a rare game, so getting the Famicom version is out of the question.
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Hey Ziggy i heard from bacteria over on MBB that you make repros just wanted a quote for a starfox 2 cart and star ocean you could even just sell me the eprom chips with the games burnt on them eaither way im looking for to them thanks
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Thought I would post to show my appreciation for real hobbiests who keep the hobby alive. It takes a lot of passion and commitment to keep doing this so good work guys!
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Hi, I've been reading this thread for a couple of weeks now and am quite interested. I am interested in getting a Final Fantasy V cart for my PAL SNES. Also I want to know if you (Zig) have ever done a Tales of Phantasia repro?
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Re: Zig's SNES Repros

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Hey, i love this thread! I just had a quick question...

I have a TOP2004 eprom programmer which ive used for programming my 27C080 chips, but i was wondering if its compatible with a TSOP40-DIP40 adapter? i want to use 29F032 chips, but i dont know if my programmer is compatible. Is there one that you guys would recommend or one that you personally use?

Thanks!
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Here are two great hacks of Yoshi's Island, as good as the original game.

http://www.mediafire.com/?8g3fy4c483vhghu
http://www.mediafire.com/?9lmxdxkex8rbh9h

Do you think these could be made in to real carts?

I'm not sure are these complete roms or do they have to be patched first.
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