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Forum: News 30 August 2023, 01:04
Replies: 137
Views: 43,039
Posted By Gryfon
From the Facebook PiStorm group this week there...

From the Facebook PiStorm group this week there was a post where they’ve been testing WHDLoad titles on PiStorm-fitted Amigas, out of 1000 tested they only found issues with with around 20 titles.
Forum: Nostalgia & memories 19 August 2023, 10:02
Replies: 1,335
Views: 157,201
Posted By Gryfon
I worked for Game, in the UK, before it merged...

I worked for Game, in the UK, before it merged with Electronics Boutique, from April 1996 to November 1997. There was no 8-bit software during that time but we did have a small Amiga section. It...
Forum: Hardware mods 24 March 2023, 16:46
Replies: 123
Views: 27,395
Posted By Gryfon
Yes. The PiStorm32 hasn’t been released due it...

Yes. The PiStorm32 hasn’t been released due it needing parts which are short in stock in the world right now.

The lite is a re-deigned-for-available-parts-now version. I have one and highly...
Forum: Nostalgia & memories 02 December 2022, 17:00
Replies: 1,335
Views: 157,201
Posted By Gryfon
It was after 1991 but X-Wing was the first PC...

It was after 1991 but X-Wing was the first PC game to turn my head. Personally I didn’t consider any PC better than my expanded 1200 until the first Pentium 2s started coming out. My first PC had...
Forum: Amiga scene 25 November 2022, 19:06
Replies: 63
Views: 19,140
Posted By Gryfon
In the end no-one from the Apollo team contacted...

In the end no-one from the Apollo team contacted me when the IceDrake was launched. I happened to read about it elsewhere within an hour or two of the announcement. So I made my order and was lucky...
Forum: Amiga scene 29 July 2022, 02:28
Replies: 1,109
Views: 152,326
Posted By Gryfon
Expect the bill of materials to be a bit more for...

Expect the bill of materials to be a bit more for the PiStorm32, they’ll be connected using the trapdoor slot on a 1200 rather than dropped in the CPU socket. But I would also expect still cheaper...
Forum: Nostalgia & memories 05 July 2022, 19:39
Replies: 3,422
Views: 822,920
Posted By Gryfon
I can’t give you the historical answers as to why...

I can’t give you the historical answers as to why the board has an FPU space, however Chris Edwards has done a video on how to populate it:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pUtf2D9IAco
Forum: Retrogaming General Discussion 29 May 2022, 00:42
Replies: 34
Views: 4,616
Posted By Gryfon
Just one more reason to love Stranger Things,...

Just one more reason to love Stranger Things, loved it from the start.
Forum: Amiga scene 22 April 2022, 07:09
Replies: 59
Views: 10,530
Posted By Gryfon
Interesting read - thanks again @McGeezer.

Interesting read - thanks again @McGeezer.
Forum: Nostalgia & memories 01 April 2022, 19:39
Replies: 3,422
Views: 822,920
Posted By Gryfon
I’ve always thought: Workbench Hard Disk ...

I’ve always thought:
Workbench
Hard
Disk
Load

Since you are installing to hard disk (usually a game with no installer) and running it from Workbench. Only guessing though.
Forum: News 04 March 2022, 12:37
Replies: 140
Views: 23,194
Posted By Gryfon
Backed, fingers crossed for the DB9 stretch goal...

Backed, fingers crossed for the DB9 stretch goal too.
Forum: Nostalgia & memories 19 February 2022, 21:55
Replies: 3,422
Views: 822,920
Posted By Gryfon
I’m unaware of a method like that using the ROM...

I’m unaware of a method like that using the ROM via EPROM and reader.

But there are some other ways to obtain a working ROM file for emulation. If your Amiga still works, you can use “Transrom”...
Forum: Retrogaming General Discussion 11 January 2022, 21:30
Replies: 776
Views: 108,322
Posted By Gryfon
Gyruss - although the game looks prettier in...

Gyruss - although the game looks prettier in other conversions, the gameplay and music of the Atari 8-bit version made it one of my favourite games.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yJWR9PRXrjc
...
Forum: News 01 January 2022, 14:24
Replies: 734
Views: 210,890
Posted By Gryfon
People -are- receiving them. That’s not vapor -...

People -are- receiving them. That’s not vapor - just poor planning and execution.
Forum: News 22 December 2021, 15:19
Replies: 90
Views: 38,864
Posted By Gryfon
I ignored the “disk only” comment and...

I ignored the “disk only” comment and successfully registered the code I got with my CD version of 3.2. I don’t know if this will work for others too. Just ensure the letters are upper-case when you...
Forum: News 02 December 2021, 17:44
Replies: 15
Views: 3,663
Posted By Gryfon
Great work, a very happy festive season to you...

Great work, a very happy festive season to you too Cammy!
Forum: News 22 November 2021, 10:22
Replies: 137
Views: 43,039
Posted By Gryfon
True it won't be available next week. I'm...

True it won't be available next week.

I'm still very excited by this project though. Check these out:
...
Forum: News 19 November 2021, 20:29
Replies: 137
Views: 43,039
Posted By Gryfon
PiStorm 32 is in development, a trapdoor...

PiStorm 32 is in development, a trapdoor accelerator card using the existing PiStorm and Emu68 work to provide an A1200 solution. I have 3 1200’s and only 1 accelerator at the moment - a Blizzard...
Forum: support.Hardware 10 November 2021, 10:56
Replies: 8
Views: 1,277
Posted By Gryfon
@aeberbach A fantastic project, thank you for...

@aeberbach A fantastic project, thank you for sharing the details!
Forum: Retrogaming General Discussion 09 November 2021, 22:22
Replies: 81
Views: 9,611
Posted By Gryfon
Mic drop! And my personal favourite is the...

Mic drop!

And my personal favourite is the Atari 800XL too. 4 channel POKEY goodness.
Forum: support.Hardware 09 November 2021, 16:23
Replies: 8
Views: 1,277
Posted By Gryfon
A second-hand keyboard is probably the quickest...

A second-hand keyboard is probably the quickest way you will get one. They occasionally go on Ebay, I've seen them go for between £50 and £120 just for the keyboard.

There have been a couple of...
Forum: Hardware mods 09 September 2021, 15:29
Replies: 123
Views: 27,395
Posted By Gryfon
"Only" - LOL - on an Amiga. "I'll buy that for a...

"Only" - LOL - on an Amiga. "I'll buy that for a dollar" :spin

Big thumbs up from me Claude. Especially sexy if they get AGA working over HDMI.
Forum: Amiga websites reviews 24 August 2021, 17:50
Replies: 28
Views: 56,620
Posted By Gryfon
"Been 2 days". Visit the AmigaKit website...

"Been 2 days".

Visit the AmigaKit website and click on "Customer Support" at the top and it explicitly says:

"Please allow two business days for a reply"

from their support email address.
...
Forum: Amiga scene 22 August 2021, 00:40
Replies: 22
Views: 4,926
Posted By Gryfon
I’ve sent a 1200 board to RetroPassion, back when...

I’ve sent a 1200 board to RetroPassion, back when they were AmigaPassion for a recap - 1 month turnaround, works great, communication wasn’t fabulous, but overall no complaints.

I physically took...
Forum: Amiga websites reviews 13 August 2021, 15:28
Replies: 28
Views: 56,620
Posted By Gryfon
You've hit the nail on the head. There's no big...

You've hit the nail on the head. There's no big companies or investors out there in this market, not anymore. You could scratch a living making and selling things for the Amiga but it won't make...
Forum: Amiga websites reviews 12 August 2021, 18:24
Replies: 28
Views: 56,620
Posted By Gryfon
They're not wankers - they've been called out...

They're not wankers - they've been called out many times and responded fairly in public to questioning. I've been buying from Leaman then AmigaKit for 20 years plus. I've driven to their operation...
Forum: News 12 August 2021, 10:06
Replies: 358
Views: 93,640
Posted By Gryfon
@PixelsAtDawn Great news. Big fan of the...

@PixelsAtDawn Great news. Big fan of the magazine, I have a binder and a 12 month subscription, keep writing and I'll keep ordering.
Forum: News 10 August 2021, 17:46
Replies: 358
Views: 93,640
Posted By Gryfon
Successfully downloaded

Successfully downloaded
Forum: Amiga scene 10 August 2021, 11:04
Replies: 3,799
Views: 508,035
Posted By Gryfon
In a word - no. I owned an A500 for 2 years...

In a word - no. I owned an A500 for 2 years before upgrading to the A1200. Even before I had a hard drive, Blizzard 1230 IV, SCSI kit and CD-ROM it only enhanced the Amiga experience for me. It...
Forum: News 09 August 2021, 15:36
Replies: 358
Views: 93,640
Posted By Gryfon
Yes I'm having the same problem.

Yes I'm having the same problem.
Forum: Retrogaming General Discussion 04 August 2021, 19:44
Replies: 12
Views: 1,442
Posted By Gryfon
Amiga version was announced recently: ...

Amiga version was announced recently:

https://www.ppa.pl/forum/strefa-gier/40284/jump-amiga-yoomp

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ERRZsqJN1y0
Forum: News 30 July 2021, 16:09
Replies: 358
Views: 93,640
Posted By Gryfon
Great news, printed version should be arriving in...

Great news, printed version should be arriving in a few days.
Forum: Amiga scene 17 July 2021, 17:48
Replies: 63
Views: 19,140
Posted By Gryfon
As one of those very people I asked the question...

As one of those very people I asked the question myself and Gunnar answered. Those on the V2 1200 waiting list will have priority when the V4 IceDrake orders start.

A good move considering I’ve...
Forum: support.Hardware 14 July 2021, 10:57
Replies: 26
Views: 2,960
Posted By Gryfon
@aeberbach I've searched for a Dell T22i...

@aeberbach

I've searched for a Dell T22i monitor as you mentioned and cannot find it. Is there another reference or model designation which describes this monitor since if it is still on sale I...
Forum: News 04 July 2021, 20:27
Replies: 2
Views: 1,982
Posted By Gryfon
New Apollo accelerators announced

http://www.apollo-core.com/knowledge.php?b=1&note=35987&fbclid=IwAR18SIDjwtF0hPLWTciIX9veveFpm1IV-uQx96X6_CRoyHAX8m9mSnvYsWk

And end-of-life announced for V2 Vampires.
Forum: support.Hardware 03 June 2021, 12:30
Replies: 508
Views: 114,626
Posted By Gryfon
Good to know! Thanks for the update.

Good to know! Thanks for the update.
Forum: support.Hardware 03 June 2021, 11:03
Replies: 508
Views: 114,626
Posted By Gryfon
Not "dodgy" per-se - I understood that VGP was...

Not "dodgy" per-se - I understood that VGP was the preferred reseller and supported the original developer where Kaico do not. I like to support people when I can and it feels a little wrong to save...
Forum: support.Hardware 02 June 2021, 10:29
Replies: 508
Views: 114,626
Posted By Gryfon
Slightly off-topic...sorry. I was planning to...

Slightly off-topic...sorry. I was planning to buy an OSSC from videgameperfection.com who I read is a recommended reseller, but between me saving up over a few months and going to buy one Brexit has...
Forum: News 14 May 2021, 18:55
Replies: 1,647
Views: 450,315
Posted By Gryfon
That’s 3 x new ROMs I’m going to need ;-) Great...

That’s 3 x new ROMs I’m going to need ;-)
Great work, so glad it’s finally here. Now the dealers need to get their sites updated so I can get my copy.
Forum: support.Hardware 28 April 2021, 17:13
Replies: 54
Views: 9,504
Posted By Gryfon
Also would love to see PiStorm in an A1200 trapdoor

A question I would also love to hear the answer to...
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