Commodore 64 Thread - Page 17

Retroplay · 31 January 2018, 00:15

Yup, I already grabbed the updated game.
Sam's Journey has also received an update on itch.io, don't know what the changes are though.

Retrofan · 31 January 2018, 00:48

The Sam's Journey cartridge will take some more time to get it if you don't have it, anything important:

Quote:

However, it will take some time until your Sam will be shipped.

You can read more about the current shipping situation here:
https://www.facebook.com/protovision...45166395580035

I didn't have an idea about Steel Ranger or Pains 'n' Aches (call me whatever

) and both have been a real surprise for me today (both ordered right now

)

Thanks to this thread, people creating such wonders when you aren't looking

and you guys

Retro-Nerd · 31 January 2018, 03:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retroplay

Yup, I already grabbed the updated game.
Sam's Journey has also received an update on itch.io, don't know what the changes are though.

SD2IEC version files prepared. No game updates (not needed anyway).

Retrofan · 01 February 2018, 03:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

SD2IEC version files prepared. No game updates (not needed anyway).

Retro-Nerd do you prefer a SD2IEC over an Ultimate II cartridge (or many other existing approachs) or what are your thoughts?

Retro-Nerd · 01 February 2018, 04:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retrofan

Retro-Nerd do you prefer a SD2IEC over an Ultimate II cartridge (or many other existing approachs) or what are your thoughts?

I prefer my EasyFlash 3 cartridge. Don't have floppy emulators or SD card devices. Sometimes i have to use my real 1541-II though, or play in emulation.

Starglider 2 · 01 February 2018, 08:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retrofan

That's great. I think you will also like to see my own Sexy new C64 PSU version:

http://hostthenpost.org/uploads/1266...d9ed2a2cfc.jpg

http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=89484

Beautiful!

Starglider 2 · 01 February 2018, 08:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

I prefer my EasyFlash 3 cartridge. Don't have floppy emulators or SD card devices. Sometimes i have to use my real 1541-II though, or play in emulation.

Can you store D64 and TAP on it?

Retro-Nerd · 01 February 2018, 15:14

No, as i said. I don't have floppy, tape emulators or SD card devices. EasyFlash can flash PRG+CRT compilations, start single PRGs via USB.

Separately patched EasyFlash games (Multi-Part/Multi-Disk games) and converted Disk games (via Disk2EasyFlash tool) as CRTs are flashable too (7x1 1MB slots), e.g. Project Firestart, Epyx Games series, Maniac Mansion+Zak McKracken collection, Last Ninja Collection, an exclusive Prince of Persia version (runs only on EasyFlash) etc.

If you want to start nearly everthing released on your C64 without physical media then you need the Ultimate or Turbo Chameleon. I have no interest in such devices.

Starglider 2 · 05 February 2018, 06:09

I bet you always wondered how to convert a #Commodore64 from NTSC to PAL. Me too! Here I'll show you. #retrogaming #retrocomputing [ Show youtube player ]

Starglider 2 · 10 February 2018, 20:04

Here's part 2 of my #Commodore64 refurb & modernization! [ Show youtube player ]

Feel free to share. I hope you enjoy it!

(Watch part 1: [ Show youtube player ])

Retroplay · 10 February 2018, 20:09

Firmware for Ultimate II released with improved EasyFlash compatibility, should fix Sam's Journey saving issue.
https://github.com/markusC64/1541ultimate2/releases

[edit]
Yep, no more save issues in Sam's Journey.

Amiga1992 · 12 February 2018, 19:26

Oooh that's the official one, thanks Retroplay!

demolition · 12 February 2018, 20:37

Yup nice, although from the forums it seems that this version have some issues grabbing tapes to .tap files though (which is what I often use)..

16 February 2018, 13:06

Absolutely loved Slapfight as a kid, it was my favorite c64 game forsure...

is there a version for the Amiga though? I can't find anything about it

DamienD · 16 February 2018, 13:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe.

is there a version for the Amiga though? I can't find anything about it

Unfortunately not

...there was talk of about porting over either the Arcade or Atari ST version by one of the EAB talented coders but it has never materialised.

Amiga1992 · 16 February 2018, 15:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by demolition

Yup nice, although from the forums it seems that this version have some issues grabbing tapes to .tap files though (which is what I often use)..

Yeah I read some up, even though I don't use TAP, there seemed to be other issues too, so I am sticking with markus' 3.1d firmware for now. Seems to b working fine.

Retrofan · 20 March 2018, 02:02

I was thinking in something.

I was just wondering if a games launcher for a real C=64 could be possible to make and use for example with an Ultimate II.

Yep, I know that then you would need to store every game of all of your C=64's ones inside a folder with the images of each game and whatever info that could be shown with that launcher (well, the same that iGame or other Amiga games launchers need).

But well, just an idea if it doesn't exist. Sorry if it's impossible.

The thing is that you know, your games have shortened names and/or you don't remember what game is that, so I think that if you selected one and then if you could see a small image of it then it would be better to remember or see how it looks like before running it, and it also would be nice.

As I say, just what I was thinking; maybe it already exists? I don't think so.

Amiga1992 · 20 March 2018, 16:17

Why would you need a launcher when you have a 1541Ultimate?
If your filenames have short or wrong names, blame your files. Get a proper collection like Gamebase 64 and put that in the unit.

demolition · 20 March 2018, 16:26

You can access the entire USB stick and mount d64 images using the IEC interface, so a launcher should be possible to do however I am not aware of anyone who have made this.

Retro-Nerd · 20 March 2018, 16:27

Gamebase still uses unreadable DOS names. You have to rename the whole collection with a script or datfile.

10 February 2018, 20:09	#331
Retroplay Lemon Curry ? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Denmark Age: 49 Posts: 4,079	Firmware for Ultimate II released with improved EasyFlash compatibility, should fix Sam's Journey saving issue. https://github.com/markusC64/1541ultimate2/releases [edit] Yep, no more save issues in Sam's Journey. Last edited by Retroplay; 10 February 2018 at 21:03.

20 March 2018, 02:02	#337
Retrofan Ruler of the Universe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lanzarote/Spain Posts: 6,185	I was thinking in something. I was just wondering if a games launcher for a real C=64 could be possible to make and use for example with an Ultimate II. Yep, I know that then you would need to store every game of all of your C=64's ones inside a folder with the images of each game and whatever info that could be shown with that launcher (well, the same that iGame or other Amiga games launchers need). But well, just an idea if it doesn't exist. Sorry if it's impossible. The thing is that you know, your games have shortened names and/or you don't remember what game is that, so I think that if you selected one and then if you could see a small image of it then it would be better to remember or see how it looks like before running it, and it also would be nice. As I say, just what I was thinking; maybe it already exists? I don't think so. Last edited by Retrofan; 20 March 2018 at 02:07.

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31 January 2018, 00:15	#321
Retroplay Lemon Curry ? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Denmark Age: 49 Posts: 4,079	Yup, I already grabbed the updated game. Sam's Journey has also received an update on itch.io, don't know what the changes are though.

01 February 2018, 15:14	#328
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,435	No, as i said. I don't have floppy, tape emulators or SD card devices. EasyFlash can flash PRG+CRT compilations, start single PRGs via USB. Separately patched EasyFlash games (Multi-Part/Multi-Disk games) and converted Disk games (via Disk2EasyFlash tool) as CRTs are flashable too (7x1 1MB slots), e.g. Project Firestart, Epyx Games series, Maniac Mansion+Zak McKracken collection, Last Ninja Collection, an exclusive Prince of Persia version (runs only on EasyFlash) etc. If you want to start nearly everthing released on your C64 without physical media then you need the Ultimate or Turbo Chameleon. I have no interest in such devices.

05 February 2018, 06:09	#329
Starglider 2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: California Posts: 1,146	I bet you always wondered how to convert a #Commodore64 from NTSC to PAL. Me too! Here I'll show you. #retrogaming #retrocomputing [ Show youtube player ]

10 February 2018, 20:04	#330
Starglider 2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: California Posts: 1,146	Here's part 2 of my #Commodore64 refurb & modernization! [ Show youtube player ] Feel free to share. I hope you enjoy it! (Watch part 1: [ Show youtube player ])

12 February 2018, 19:26	#332
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,644	Oooh that's the official one, thanks Retroplay!

12 February 2018, 20:37	#333
demolition Unregistered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Copenhagen / DK Age: 43 Posts: 4,190	Yup nice, although from the forums it seems that this version have some issues grabbing tapes to .tap files though (which is what I often use)..

16 February 2018, 13:06	#334
Joe. Posts: n/a	Absolutely loved Slapfight as a kid, it was my favorite c64 game forsure... is there a version for the Amiga though? I can't find anything about it

20 March 2018, 16:17	#338
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,644	Why would you need a launcher when you have a 1541Ultimate? If your filenames have short or wrong names, blame your files. Get a proper collection like Gamebase 64 and put that in the unit.

20 March 2018, 16:26	#339
demolition Unregistered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Copenhagen / DK Age: 43 Posts: 4,190	You can access the entire USB stick and mount d64 images using the IEC interface, so a launcher should be possible to do however I am not aware of anyone who have made this.

20 March 2018, 16:27	#340
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,435	Gamebase still uses unreadable DOS names. You have to rename the whole collection with a script or datfile.

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