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Amano Jacu

02-02-2005, 04:10 PM

EDIT: Here's a FAQ with updated info I'm working on:

http://timberland.10.forumer.com/viewforum.php?f=6&sid=403f4f63d839c739ad452d9623533ce0

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OK, I thought it would be a good idea to start a thread similar to the PGM one, in order to keep track of how many people own this board and what games. Since it is so hard right now to get loose games, I feel we could need to resource to trade the games between us. So please, if you've got it post here and say which game(s) you have, plus any other relevant info you might want to share.

This is the known Atomiswave games list, from http://www.system16.com/other/hrdw_atomiswave.html :

Regular games:

Demolish Fist
Dolphin Blue
Guilty Gear X 1.5
Guilty Gear Isuka
Knights of Valour Seven Spirits
Rumble Fish
The King of Fighters Neowave
Rumble Fish 2

Quite unknown games (anybody have more info about the first 2?):

Premier Eleven
Sushi Bar
Salaried Worker Golden Taro (appearently (http://www.sammy.co.jp/japanese/product/amusement/atomiswave/kintaro/index.html#) it needs a special "gambling" cab)
Ken Ju
Dirty Pigskin Football

Special games (need special cab/controls):

Extreme Hunting
Faster Than Speed
Maximum Speed
Ranger Mission
Sports Shooting USA

Possibly canceled games:

Force Five

Confirmed upcoming games:

Neo Geo Battle Colosseum
Samurai Spirits Tenka
King of Fighters XI
Fist of the North Star

Announced future games:

Metal Slug 6
Sammy vs Capcom

DevilRedeemed

02-02-2005, 04:23 PM

howdy. as you may know I'm a pseudo Atomiswave owner for the time being (its getting worked on). The game I have with it is Dolphin Blue. when I find any solid info on the net I will be sure to post it up.

I've played a bunch of AW games at the arcades, namely shooting games:
Sports Shooting USA (alot of fun)
Ranger Mission (weird war simulator where you get a shotgun but it sometimes fires missiles (depends the level) will give it another shot (heh..) but I didn't like it much)

Amano Jacu

02-02-2005, 04:26 PM

Ops, I forgot to say my own info, I have a consolized (by supergoose79) AW with KOF Neowave and Dolphin Blue. I had Knights of Valour 7 Spirits and Demolish Fist but traded them, and a friend of mine here has the AW with KoF Neoave.

DevilRedeemed

02-02-2005, 04:29 PM

Ops, I forgot to say my own info, I have a consolized (by supergoose79) AW with Demolish Fist and Knights of Valour 7 Spirits.

Knights of Valour is quite an elusive title - not too much on the net about it. who is it made by (is it Japanese or Taiwanese)? does it play/look good?

The Chief

02-02-2005, 04:36 PM

I also own an AW mother board with a Knights of Valour 7 Spirits cart. Personally I love the game, if you're a 2D beat'em up fan it's hard not to. A good mix of characters and stages along with nice animation and solid gameplay make it a winnar for me.

Amano Jacu

02-02-2005, 04:47 PM

Knights of Valour is quite an elusive title - not too much on the net about it. who is it made by (is it Japanese or Taiwanese)? does it play/look good?

It is made by IGS, the developer of the PGM board and the previous KoV games on it. I think they are actually Korean but I'm not sure.
I actually own the PGM with the first KoV and I like it more than the AW one. It's not bad, but I found it quite repetitive and without many possibilities. Graphics are cool on TV (and total crap in a VGA monitor, due to low-res 2Dsprites and hi-res 3D backgrounds).
I'll try to post some pics of this games tomorrow, one of the purposes of this thread is actually to share info between us.

DevilRedeemed

02-02-2005, 04:49 PM

I'll try to post some pics of this games tomorrow, one of the purposes of this thread is actually to share info between us.
I guessed as much. good idea.
looking foward to the pics.

Shawn Carr2o

02-02-2005, 04:52 PM

:cool: I want Metal Slug 6 please. :drool:

DevilRedeemed

02-02-2005, 04:54 PM

:cool: I want Metal Slug 6 please. :drool:

I don't have it.

Shawn Carr2o

02-02-2005, 04:57 PM

I know that Metal Slug 6 isn't out yet. :kekeke: :cool:

The Chief

02-02-2005, 04:59 PM

Graphics are cool on TV (and total crap in a VGA monitor, due to low-res 2Dsprites and hi-res 3D backgrounds).
I'll try to post some pics of this games tomorrow, one of the purposes of this thread is actually to share info between us.

If you could, I'd love to see some side by side pics of the game running on a TV and monitor. I've only played it on my TV but thought it looked very nice. I've heard from many people thought that the low-res 2D sprites and 3D backgrounds clash bad. And if that's the case I can't believe they make them like that as they were meant to be in an arcade on a cab.

samuraiX

02-02-2005, 05:01 PM

DevilRedeemed

02-02-2005, 05:03 PM

I have a dedicated atomiswave cab with the official Sammy butt rest
along with Guilty Gear X 1.5 and Guilty Gear Isuka

I have played:
Demolish Fist
Dolphin Blue
Guilty Gear X 1.5
Guilty Gear Isuka
Rumble Fish
The King of Fighters Neowave
Extreme Hunting
Sports Shooting USA

how does Guilty Gear X 1.5 play? I know its only marginally different from the Dreamcast version but I only lightly played DC GGX and that was years ago.

edit: AW definetly needs more TYPE-X kind of shooters.

The Chief

02-02-2005, 05:05 PM

edit: AW definetly needs more TYPE-X kind of shooters.

Yes it does!

EDIT: I'd love to see Change Air Blade 2.

samuraiX

02-02-2005, 05:08 PM

DevilRedeemed

02-02-2005, 05:44 PM

It's smooth and responsive. Much like the Dreamcast version. Personally I don't understand why they didn't just release GGX2 but meh, I like Guilty Gear enough that I have fun playing it.

Isuka is a bit different though. I really haven't spent too much time with it.

thanks for that!
I will probably be looking to trade my Dolphin Blue cart soon after I get it (if not before), as I am more about the fighters than anything else. this GGX ver.1.5 may be where I end up heading.

NGT

02-02-2005, 06:06 PM

I didn't know there was a football game...what special things do you need for it?

I have an Atomiswave with Demolish fist and it's art etc...

that's it.

I almost picked up Rumble fish, but other projects always eat up me money and with port talk...forget it.

oh, and here's a link to my VGA monitor compatability thread:

http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84729&page=1&pp=50

Amano Jacu

02-02-2005, 06:15 PM

I didn't know there was a football game...what special things do you need for it?

Well, the cab has some football joystick, I'm not sure if they are "special" or not:

http://www.sammyusa.com/images/games/dirtypigskin.jpg

http://www.sammyusa.com/games/atomiswave/dirty-pigskin.asp

Thanks for the monitor compatability list, if I have the chance I'll try my AW with the monitors in my office, but I have a mate there now, I'll have to wait for a day he won't be there.

Alex0916

02-02-2005, 06:28 PM

I also have a dedicated Atomiswave cabinet. The games I currently own are:

King of Fighters NeoWave
Rumble Fish
Demolish Fist

Can't wait to get my paws on Neo Geo Battle Coliseuim

jro

02-02-2005, 07:16 PM

I have:
mobo
Demolish Fist
Dolphin Blue
Knights of Valour: Seven Spirits
Guilty Gear Isuka
King of Fighters Neowave
(running through my supergun, not enough space for a cab :crying: )

I used to have The Rumble Fish, but I traded it for Neowave. I have put far more time into Dolphin Blue than any other game on ATW, and I still don't ever get tired of it. I'm quite certain that it can be beaten on one credit.

Rumble Fish was fun, I would buy it again if the price drops at all after the PS2 port is released.

How much do you all think NGBC kits will run? Maybe we'll see a 4-figure price tag?

Alex0916

02-02-2005, 07:48 PM

How much do you all think NGBC kits will run? Maybe we'll see a 4-figure price tag?yeah i think it'll be a 4 figured price probably along the lines of $1800-$2200. Remeber when CFJ came out the were selling for about $2500.

DevilRedeemed

02-02-2005, 08:01 PM

I was wondering how Isuka works on 4 player since there is no interface which comes with the kit to accomodate 4 players (lest I be mistaken).ç

I want sushi bar!!!!!

samuraiX

02-02-2005, 10:42 PM

there is a 4 player console you can buy for the dedicated cab. Not sure how much it is or where to find it though.

icoNsx

02-02-2005, 11:24 PM

We need a Atomiswave forum!!!!!

Currently I have DemolishFist(my fav :glee: ) & KnightsOfValour.

Games Ive previously owned
RumbleFish
NeoWave
GG Isuka

DevilRedeemed

02-02-2005, 11:26 PM

just some little bit of info.
The Rumble Fish 2 is getting its 3rd loke test this weekend in Japan.
Kenju isn't out yet, and there was a loke test for it recently:
http://www.awnet.jp/pc/info/kenju/index.html
I'm personally looking foward to it. doesn't look ground breaking but the characters look decently interesting.

samuraiX

02-03-2005, 12:39 AM

some of those screenshots make it look kinda like rival schools. Looks like fun, I'll have to give that one a go.

Verbatum

02-03-2005, 01:47 AM

I have an Atomiswave with the following:

Demolish Fist (Japanese)

The Knight of Valor 7 Spirits (Japanese)

Dolphin Blue (Japanese)

Guilty Gear Isuka (Japanese, PS2 verson is better)

About KOV 7 Spirits: GS is indeed a Chinese company.

Also, does anyone know the code to get the 7th Character? I know its done at the character select screen. You fight him later in the game, but hese not the real end boss. I think you must use him to see the "True" end boss, but I'm not sure.

Amano Jacu

02-03-2005, 10:27 AM

I just made some pics of KOV but either my camera is total crap or I don't know how to picture a screen. The game looks much better in reality than in these pics, specially on the TV.

This is on my TV:

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/kov/P2030003.JPG

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/kov/P2030006.JPG

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/kov/P2030007.JPG

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/kov/P2030001.JPG

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/kov/P2030010.JPG

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/kov/P2030011.JPG

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/kov/P2030012.JPG

And these are in hi-res in my monitor:

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/kov/P2030014.JPG

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/kov/P2030015.JPG

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/kov/P2030016.JPG

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/kov/P2030017.JPG

terry.330

02-03-2005, 11:21 AM

I have an Atomiswave with Dolphin Blue.

I must say I have gotten alot more play time out of DB than I expected.

Still want to pic up:

Neowave
KOV
GG 1.5

DevilRedeemed

02-03-2005, 11:32 AM

thanks Amano

that is a huge difference. do the characters look as pixelated as that? that's a real shame...

would be cool if IGS brought some of their other games to the system

Seijuro Hiko

02-03-2005, 11:36 AM

I just made some pics of KOV but either my camera is total crap or I don't know how to picture a screen. The game looks much better in reality than in these pics, specially on the TV.

How do you connect a Atomiswave board to a TV? What cable do you use?

jro

02-03-2005, 12:17 PM

How do you connect a Atomiswave board to a TV? What cable do you use?

I play mine on my tv via the same supergun I use on my MVS. Not really a cable, per se.

DevilRedeemed

02-03-2005, 12:37 PM

Amano has his Atomiswave consolised

Amano Jacu

02-03-2005, 04:14 PM

How do you connect a Atomiswave board to a TV? What cable do you use?

As it's been said, to connect any arcade board to a TV you need a full device called a supergun. The Atomiswave can also be hooked to a VGA monitor with a regular VGA cable, but you will also need to power-up the board and wire controls and sound, so a supegun is still needed.
Check these threads for more info:
http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83242
http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91033

that is a huge difference. do the characters look as pixelated as that? that's a real shame...

As I said the pics are not great, but in the TV the game looks very good. The sprites are 2D and have a zoom/scaling effect when coming close/far to the screen, but the pixelation is not that bad. However, in the monitor they look terribly pixelated, even the backgrounds look quite bad. This game is meant to be played in low-res.

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By the way, I just looked at my carts and found some very small letters that seem to show the region in the lower right corner. It doesn't make any difference because both games (and I assume all AW games) have both a region (Japan, America, Europe...) and language (English, Japanese) setting in the options screen. See them, there's JP (Japan) in the KoV and EN (English) in the DF cart:

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/kov/awcarts.jpg

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The current games I want to get the most are Dolphin Blue (I'd trade any of my games for it) and Neowave. Due to ports I'd only take GGX1.5, Isuka and Rumble Fish if I had a nice offer. And of course, the game I'm looking forward the most is NGBC, too bad I'm pretty sure it will cost around 2000$ on release, I'll have to wait a long time before being able to afford it, and possibly ports will already be out at that time. All the other upcoming games look good too, but I need more info about them before getting really interested.

Freelancer

02-03-2005, 04:18 PM

Does anyone know if AW carts use solid mask roms or are there EEPROMs in there as well?

Amano Jacu

02-03-2005, 04:45 PM

Does anyone know if AW carts use solid mask roms or are there EEPROMs in there as well?

I actually did some pics of the inside of the Demolish Fist cart, those appear to be custom Sammy mask roms. Both sides of the single board in the cart:

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/kov/cart1.jpg

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/kov/cart2.jpg

DevilRedeemed

02-03-2005, 04:56 PM

As I said the pics are not great, but in the TV the game looks very good. The sprites are 2D and have a zoom/scaling effect when coming close/far to the screen, but the pixelation is not that bad. However, in the monitor they look terribly pixelated, even the backgrounds look quite bad. This game is meant to be played in low-res.

I know, its just that on the monitor it looks terrible and just wanted to know if that's the way it looks or if in montion its not as bad.

also, is the game long? and does it have alot of moves per character?
a problem I have with some beat 'em ups such as Mutaion Nation is that the characters fight the same way throughout the game - and if there's no weapons to pick up or no transformation in the character itself it gets dull very quickly. how does this game perform in this respect?

Amano Jacu

02-03-2005, 05:07 PM

I know, its just that on the monitor it looks terrible and just wanted to know if that's the way it looks or if in montion its not as bad.

also, is the game long? and does it have alot of moves per character?
a problem I have with some beat 'em ups such as Mutaion Nation is that the characters fight the same way throughout the game - and if there's no weapons to pick up or no transformation in the character itself it gets dull very quickly. how does this game perform in this respect?

Yeah, the monitor really looks that terrible. TV is OK though.

The game is quite long, 8 stages, and in a lot of stages yo can choose which one to do from a list of 3. Anyway I didn't find a lot of moves per character (I hope Verbatum can correct me), you have a weak and a strong attack buttons, you can do different attacks comboing them, plus 2 special attacks pressing A+B or B+C (consumes a stock), and a berserk mode pressing A+C (unlimited special attacks while in this mode, needs to have the berserk bar full to activate it). There are 6 different characters and they are all quite different. I think that playing 2 players you can do a special combined attack but I haven't played 2 players yet.

Freelancer

02-03-2005, 07:41 PM

I actually did some pics of the inside of the Demolish Fist cart, those appear to be custom Sammy mask roms. Both sides of the single board in the cart:

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/kov/cart1.jpg

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/kov/cart2.jpg

Most interesting.
Thanks for providing the pics!
Since these are rom-based carts, do you suspect that pirates and bootleg makers will eventually catch on and make AW boots? I hope the answer is no, but just curious if there's any sort of copy protection built into the carts or system.

Verbatum

02-03-2005, 08:11 PM

No info on the 7th spirit eh?

StealthLurker

02-04-2005, 12:29 AM

Hey Amano Jacu, thanks for the pics! I've always wondered about that game. If I may ask, where did you buy it (online store, auction, personal seller, etc). Oh yeah I've got an AW w/ GG 1.5.... can't wait for a metal slug and samurai spirits game tho! :buttrock:

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Greywolf

02-04-2005, 01:16 AM

I also own an Atomiswave with Demolish Fist, got them both in a trade with a member here on these boards. Planning to get more games (and another mobo to keep as a spare) when their prices hit rock bottom like most MVS carts have.

@Amano Jacu: Thanks for the screenshots! :buttrock:

Lagduf

02-04-2005, 01:28 AM

Just bumping up this thread (teh +1).

But seriously, thanks for those pics Amano. Lots of good info in this thread for potential/future AW owners.

Keep up the good work.

Seijuro Hiko

02-04-2005, 02:02 AM

As it's been said, to connect any arcade board to a TV you need a full device called a supergun. The Atomiswave can also be hooked to a VGA monitor with a regular VGA cable, but you will also need to power-up the board and wire controls and sound, so a supegun is still needed.
Check these threads for more info:
http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83242
http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91033

Alright thank, but for that I can use a Arcade Sigma too, can I?

Greywolf

02-04-2005, 02:07 AM

Possibly canceled games:

Force Five

According to this thread on Shoryuken.com there must be at least one copy of this game floating around in the Western Hemisphere:

http://www.shoryuken.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63711&highlight=force

Was it some kind of loke test? Maybe one of our members in London can tell us more?

Amano Jacu

02-04-2005, 03:25 AM

Most interesting.
Thanks for providing the pics!
Since these are rom-based carts, do you suspect that pirates and bootleg makers will eventually catch on and make AW boots? I hope the answer is no, but just curious if there's any sort of copy protection built into the carts or system.

Well, the game data is supposed to be heavily encrypted, the biggest chip is the logic desencryptor. It's supposed not to be able to be bootlegged. Naomi is a much older system and as far as I know it hasn't been pirated.

If I may ask, where did you buy it (online store, auction, personal seller, etc).

I traded it for some Naomi games to a member here. He got it from the (in)famous German on-line dealer arcaderick.

Alright thank, but for that I can use a Arcade Sigma too, can I?

Yes, any JAMMA compatible supergun should work, as the AW is fully JAMMA.

No info on the 7th spirit eh?

I really have no idea, and there's really little info about this game in the internet. I pictured the fight you mentioned, that guy with the white beard and the arrows is in the PGM KoV game. He is not the last boss, there's more stuff after him. However when I fought the last boss I thought he was supposed to be the 7th star, not sure though.

DevilRedeemed

02-04-2005, 02:32 PM

According to this thread on Shoryuken.com there must be at least one copy of this game floating around in the Western Hemisphere:

http://www.shoryuken.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63711&highlight=force

Was it some kind of loke test? Maybe one of our members in London can tell us more?

probably a loke test

wouldn't be that suprising. not only is there a high competitive level of gaming in the realm of fighters (atleast there was 5 years ago), but if memory serves they used to do loke tests near to thast place mentioned in that thread. I used to always go there, by goodge street station I think. they always had great fighters there.

even better though was the old Namco place that wasin central London and had all the fighters there. it was a great place to go for the competition (especially since I had a couple of friends who where monsters playing the Alpha/KOF games).

edit:
found this flyer (?) online
http://www.neogeo-world.com/imagesnews/sammy0911/flyer%20force5.jpg don't know what it sais. could the game have had a very limited release? doubtful I know, but there are a number of games that have seldom been mentioned with regards to AW, namely the soccer game and Sushi Bar.

DevilRedeemed

02-06-2005, 04:00 PM

anyone know where to look for a kit such as sushi bar? is contacting Sammy viable?

Alex0916

02-07-2005, 07:42 AM

anyone know where to look for a kit such as sushi bar? is contacting Sammy viable?If it's not @ coinop and you have looked everywhere else I would say contact Sammy.

terry.330

02-07-2005, 11:29 AM

Sushi Bar is almost impossible to find anywhere :mad:

I can imagine how much a new kit from sammy costs :eek:

icoNsx

02-07-2005, 05:57 PM

are they selling just the carts alone now? check this out.
http://page13.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r8331731

Amano Jacu

02-07-2005, 06:03 PM

are they selling just the carts alone now? check this out.
http://page13.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r8331731

I don't know Japanese, but appearently that auction is for only the cart and the extras, mobo not included. However the cardboard box originally contained the mobo, so this doesn't mean Sammy is selling the carts separately, just that somebody kept the mobo and is selling the game.
It says "ROM" in the description, and 20000Y=190$ is an accurate starting price for just that game.

icoNsx

02-07-2005, 06:17 PM

The box in the pic seems a bit small for a MoBo. Ive owned a few kits and the Boxes were much larger than the one pictured. NeoWave's box was smaller than the other 2 kits I had, but still larger then this one.

Amano Jacu

02-07-2005, 06:27 PM

Sorry, I never owned a box, and from what I remembered from pictures it looked the same. Anyway you are right, I checked the neostore and that one looks smaller... Are these good news then?

http://img159.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/8/2/9/7/starpine_0027-img596x447-1107765477aupimg1.jpg

http://www.neostore.com/images/products/atomiswave/dolphin/full.jpg

DevilRedeemed

02-07-2005, 09:41 PM

Sushi Bar is almost impossible to find anywhere :mad:

I can imagine how much a new kit from sammy costs :eek:

yeah knowing the japanese these games where probably made excusively for sushi bars owned by Sammy.

PLECO

02-08-2005, 07:32 AM

2 MB kits.
Dolphin Blue with DOCS
Knights of Valour with DOCS
&
Demolish Fist bare cart

DevilRedeemed

02-09-2005, 12:58 AM

http://www.mak-jp.com/supply.html

check out that silver gadget for atomsiwave. anyone know what it is? Video Converter? what would that do?

Amano Jacu

02-09-2005, 03:03 AM

More info here:

http://www.tops-game.jp/part/04videoconverter.htm

Appearently is just a video converter to use the Atomiswave and other boards with a VGA-like video output such as Naomi, in a TV. It mentions "31khz", but no TV would accept that through s-video or composite, which is what that thing outputs. I thought something like this could only work if the arcade board has to be set to low res (15khz)... Oh well, it's nothing special, there are plenty of cheaper and smaller RGB->NTSC converters, and we Europeans have scart. In fact, I think it would be easier to just use a PC monitor with the hi-res mode.

FrostbayneAucti

02-09-2005, 12:12 PM

Sorry I'm late to the party! Signing in!

I've got demolish fist and rumble fish.

DevilRedeemed

02-09-2005, 01:57 PM

I'm still waiting for this:

http://arch.pcgames.com.cn/games/tvgames/bao/games/10309/pic/pconline0912svc03.jpg

I actually doubt it will see the light of day but it would be great.

you have to wonder why Capcom where mentioned as working on Atomiswave if they are not showing any signs of doing so.

http://arch.pcgames.com.cn/games/tvgames/bao/games/10309/pic/pconline0912svc05.jpg

if anyone understands Japanese maybe they would care to take a peak at this article, even though its a bit old. could be interesting.
http://arch.pcgames.com.cn/games/tvgames/bao/games/10309/pic/pconline0912svc01.jpg

kafuin_gaira

02-09-2005, 02:03 PM

pixeljunkie

02-09-2005, 02:40 PM

i've currently got an unplayable ggx isuka setup due to the difference in buttons with mvs setup.

i'm still wary of ngbc, the main reason i purchased the wave in the first place. worst case, look for a selling thread in the near future. best case, i end up buying/modding sticks to play ngbc and who knows what else.

i had dolphin blue originally, and traded for demolish fist before isuka. both were very mediocre imho.

Pretty much the same here. Got it with RumbleFish...meh. Picked up DemolishFist....meh. Then grabbed Dolphin Blue...SUPER meh, weakest of all 3 I had. So, I got rid of it all. I might get NGBC if its badass and it gets to a realistic price for me. Otherwise, bring teh PS2 port!

DevilRedeemed

02-09-2005, 02:45 PM

Pretty much the same here. Got it with RumbleFish...meh. Picked up DemolishFist....meh. Then grabbed Dolphin Blue...SUPER meh, weakest of all 3 I had. So, I got rid of it all. I might get NGBC if its badass and it gets to a realistic price for me. Otherwise, bring teh PS2 port!

can you specify what makes Dolphin Blue so bland though? at worse, judging from the pics and movies, it looks like your average run 'n gun 80s/90s game.

pixeljunkie

02-09-2005, 02:50 PM

can you specify what makes Dolphin Blue so bland though? at worse, judging from the pics and movies, it looks like your average run 'n gun 80s/90s game.

SOOPAH boring, no character, repetetive enemies, and slowdown that makes Last Resort look speedy. [I realize thats a bit of an overstatement, but it does have some major slowdown] I dunno, it always boils down to personal preference...but Demon Front is 3 bazillion times better as are all the slugs, 4 included. So, money is better spent on something else IMO

DevilRedeemed

02-09-2005, 03:01 PM

alright, since Dolphin Blue gets such a universally bad rap, and these kind of games on freeplay kind of don't do it for me at all (I mean you have to want to limit yourself to a couple of credits if you want to be challenged, I don't know how you guys do it), I'm thinking of trading up the Dolphin blue cart before I pick it up. problem boils down to price though. whereas Dolphin Blue goes for about 200/230 and something like Demolish Fist 100/130, what do other games go for? they have not been thrown on the market nearly as much so I have no clue. I want Guilty Gear Ver.1.5 but what is its value? not easily verified right?

terry.330

02-09-2005, 03:40 PM

I would say the slowdown in DB is comprable with the MS games, usually less.
Remember that like the Slugs everything is animated so there is always alot happening at once.(esp. 2player)

Yeah its generic,bland,uninspired ect.. but its still pretty fun.(IMO)

terry.330

02-09-2005, 03:46 PM

Dolphin Blue goes for about 200/230 and something like Demolish Fist 100/130, what do other games go for? they have not been thrown on the market nearly as much so I have no clue. I want Guilty Gear Ver.1.5 but what is its value? not easily verified right?

Correct you'll probobley end paying whatever the sellers asking price is as a loose cart of GG 1.5 is not easy to find. :crying:

PS. I play DB one only 1 credit and have alot of fun.

FrostbayneAucti

02-09-2005, 03:56 PM

Can anyone with a full rumble fish kit take some high rez scans of the move stickers? I want to make a set to slide under my control panel plexi.

DevilRedeemed

02-09-2005, 04:32 PM

AW emulated? :kekeke:
http://www.consollection.com/index.php?id_news=5049&rub=comment

is it a joke?

BIG

02-09-2005, 04:39 PM

Sadly,there just aren't any interesting titles out for the AW that would warrant my purchase....too damn expensive.

Maybe NBC?

*dons flamesuit* :D

BIG-

Greywolf

02-09-2005, 05:02 PM

AW emulated? :kekeke:
http://www.consollection.com/index.php?id_news=5049&rub=comment

is it a joke?

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and read the news from 20th December, 2004:

http://unemulated.emuunlim.com/

Seems like The Guru has already dumped it ...

DevilRedeemed

02-09-2005, 05:09 PM

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and read the news from 20th December, 2004:

http://unemulated.emuunlim.com/

Seems like The Guru has already dumped it ...

very interesting. though a release according to the site, does not appear to be in the books for the near future.

Baseley09

02-09-2005, 05:17 PM

Kumavnmitsurugi

02-09-2005, 05:29 PM

this isnt exactley a AW question but will ngbc and kof neowave be ported to other systems? im concerned that i may never get to play these games

DevilRedeemed

02-09-2005, 05:41 PM

Amano Jacu

02-09-2005, 05:48 PM

If AW is emulated any time soon I dont see it as a problem. Only piracy would be a problem.

Much like when modern Neo Geo games were being released, only people who were to buy aes/mvs would buy them anyway, emulation is for the casual user who would not spend the money in probably 95% of cases.

I don't agree with this. First of all, emulation and bootlegging usually go together, or in fact bootlegging comes first. They both need to dump the roms (easy part) and then decrypting them (hard part). After that, bootleggers need to produce a pirate cart and emu programmers create the emulator, that should run in standar PCs. Also take care that if the emulation level was good enough, even if there were no bootlegs arcade ops could still use TEH ROMZ in MAME-like cabs.
For example CPS2 was only decrypted and emulated at the end of its life, when it was not profitable to bootleg it anyway.

Anyway, if people could play this games at home without paying a penny, who would go to the arcade to drop coins in them? The Neo Geo arcade scene began to die when emulators started to be available. I agree it didn't hurt that much AES and home MVS users (actually it might have increased them) because of the reasons you state, but anyway the true bussiness is in the arcade market (that of course it was also already more damaged by bootlegs). Right now, the home users of the AW are totally insignificant. It could also hurt the ports market (where the true home money is).

Finally, I wouldn't bother that much. I guess that French site is a joke (HPMAN, LOL). The Guru can dump as many carts as he wants, but I doubt it is possible to decrypt them, and even if it was they won't (hopefully) release them. Programming the emulator shouldn't be that hard, as the AW is basically a DC and it is already emulated.

DevilRedeemed

02-09-2005, 06:02 PM

I don't agree with this. First of all, emulation and bootlegging usually go together, or in fact bootlegging comes first. They both need to dump the roms (easy part) and then decrypting them (hard part). After that, bootleggers need to produce a pirate cart and emu programmers create the emulator, that should run in standar PCs. Also take care that if the emulation level was good enough, even if there were no bootlegs arcade ops could still use TEH ROMZ in MAME-like cabs.
For example CPS2 was only decrypted and emulated at the end of its life, when it was not profitable to bootleg it anyway.

Anyway, if people could play this games at home without paying a penny, who would go to the arcade to drop coins in them? The Neo Geo arcade scene began to die when emulators started to be available. I agree it didn't hurt that much AES and home MVS users (actually it might have increased them) because of the reasons you state, but anyway the true bussiness is in the arcade market (that of course it was also already more damaged by bootlegs). Right now, the home users of the AW are totally insignificant. It could also hurt the ports market (where the true home money is).

Finally, I wouldn't bother that much. I guess that French site is a joke (HPMAN, LOL). The Guru can dump as many carts as he wants, but I doubt it is possible to decrypt them, and even if it was they won't (hopefully) release them. Programming the emulator shouldn't be that hard, as the AW is basically a DC and it is already emulated.

I've always thought that game makers should put really nasty viruses in the code that would not affect dedicated hardware but would fuck up your computer. that or somehow have the cart/media itself self destroy upon attempting to dump it.

Amano Jacu

02-09-2005, 06:14 PM

that or somehow have the cart/media itself self destroy upon attempting to dump it.

That's more or less what Capcom did with some CPS1 games, and all CPS2 and CPS3 boards, including suicide batteries in them. Thanks to it CPS2 and 3 were never bootlegged, but at the price of fucking all the current home arcade users. I always said SNK should have done the same in, say, 1995, creating a MVS2 with suicide batteries. But thankfully for some it didn't happen.

Orochi Iori Y

02-09-2005, 06:16 PM

Wow... bad news for Sammy/SNKP for sure. I am sure they figured it was coming though. I had wondered why Atomiswave had not been emulated before because of how close it is to the DC and we all know DC is emulated, but like Amano Jacu said, the hard part will be decrypting those roms, I don't think that anyone has broken the encryption on CPS3 yet unless there is something I haven't heard of yet and they have been working on that one for a while.

DevilRedeemed

02-09-2005, 06:31 PM

this will sound stupid but do you guys think Sammy should be informed about this? or will they aleady know?

Orochi Iori Y

02-09-2005, 08:18 PM

I am sure they know and can't really do anything about it. Emulation is legal...

DevilRedeemed

02-09-2005, 09:30 PM

I am sure they know and can't really do anything about it. Emulation is legal...

I know its legal, I wouldn't know if they know, I just don't think they (particularly SNKP) can afford to lose out to piracy much longer.
it doesn't really matter though as its not really suprising.
naomi hasn't been cracked though has it? and that's similar hardware.

Orochi Iori Y

02-09-2005, 11:58 PM

naomi hasn't been cracked though has it? and that's similar hardware.

I am pretty sure this is the case. I expect to see both CPS3 and HNG emulated before Naomi...

DevilRedeemed

02-10-2005, 01:01 PM

so what does cart only GGX 1.5 go for?

BIG

02-10-2005, 01:24 PM

I've seen them as low as $200 and as high as $450.

BIG-

DevilRedeemed

02-10-2005, 01:59 PM

I've seen them as low as $200 and as high as $450.

BIG-

what GGX? I think you mean Isuka? because its the cheapest kit at coin op express and I can't see a loose one going for more than 150 dollars. could be wrong though.

Amano Jacu

03-09-2005, 06:01 PM

OK, we have finally received the Neowave kit from Shawn for a friend here. I thought I would post some info here.

First of all, the game is almost a photocopy of 02. The backgrounds are in higher res but they are totally lifeless. Geese's sprite looks like shit (and he's a damn cheap and impossible bastard boss :mad: ). I am not a good enough KoF player to appreciate improvements in the gameplay, but the future owner of this kit is so I hope he can tell better.

One important thing: IT IS POSSIBLE TO CHANGE THE BUTTON CONFIGURATION so it matches the MVS set-up or whatever you want (select can be the 5th button, i.e. "heat"). Proof:

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/neowave/neowaveconf.jpg

The game looks really smooth graphic-wise through RGB in my TV. The pic is shit as always, but believe me, it looks very clear:

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/neowave/neowavergb.jpg

When put in hi-res through VGA in my PC monitor, as expected, the game looks like SHIT, the fighters are low-res so they are incredibly pixelated. Backgrounds look just OK.

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/neowave/neowavevga.jpg

DevilRedeemed

03-09-2005, 06:18 PM

nice post amano. I played that game quite a bit. its good but doesn't do anything special really. its just a nice little earner, gets AW exposure.

Played a racing an AW game today - faster than speed I think it was. what a let down. I've seen better things on Dreamcast - much better. It looks like shit and doesn't play to well either.

edit: oh you get a now loading screen

Arcader

03-10-2005, 06:32 AM

I have an Atomiswave board with

KOV : Seven Spirits

Rumble Fish (coming soon)

Mr-Megalo

03-10-2005, 06:48 AM

AJ

I agree, CPU Geese . . . . stops me from enjoying this game so much, hes sooo cheap

NeoWave as with 02 shines in 2p Mode - something I just dont get to do much :(

kernow

03-10-2005, 06:49 AM

edit: oh you get a now loading screen

thats just stupid.

Mr-Megalo

03-10-2005, 06:53 AM

http://img4.exs.cx/img4/4779/p30300796hk.th.jpg (http://img4.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img4&image=p30300796hk.jpg)

http://img4.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img4&image=p30300796hk.jpg

btw Amano, when you ran the Atomiswave in VGA mode did you use Atomiswave with LCD/TFT VGA monitor or CRT VGA ?

jro

03-10-2005, 11:50 AM

One important thing: IT IS POSSIBLE TO CHANGE THE BUTTON CONFIGURATION so it matches the MVS set-up or whatever you want (select can be the 5th button, i.e. "heat"). Proof:

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/neowave/neowaveconf.jpg

How did you get into that "Game settings" screen? I would love to change the controls to match MVS; it confuses the hell out of me going back and forth between Neowave and '02, '03, '96, whatever.

Fun game, even though you're right about the similarities to '02. But I don't mind, seeing as '02 is my favorite KoF, and the grooves make for a nice addition. Backgrounds look really nice, too.

Amano Jacu

03-10-2005, 12:08 PM

@DevilRedeemed: I already heard the AW driving games are shitty. They should focus on classic 2D games. I saw the shooting games in Canada, they are at least OK.
About loading, I agree it is non-sense in arcade games while playing. Neowave loads for quite a while on start-up (so no problem here), but I didn't notice it in-game.

@Mr-Megalo: My usual PC monitor, the one pictured in this thread, is LCD. However I also tried the AW in my old CRT monitor and it worked too. It's a matter of luck if the AW is compatible or not with a certain monitor. Pics of my 2 monitors:

http://members.lycos.co.uk/AmanoJacu/fotos/9.jpg

http://members.lycos.co.uk/AmanoJacu/fotos/4.jpg

@jro: You have to access the configuration screen by turning DIP switch 2 on. Notice that you can navigate it pressing start, and select option with the service button (if you don't have it wired then it's a total pain). Then select an option called "configuration", and then "game settings". There you can change options like difficulty, time, etc, and then the buttons. You can also introduce a password, if you put the one in my screen, you unlock all the secret characters (I think the area has to be in "other", use configuration / system settings to change it). Press start while selecting certain characters to get the extra ones (for example press start while selecting K' to get Geese, etc).

Shawn Carr2o

03-10-2005, 02:44 PM

Their loading?. :rolleyes: :annoyed: :(

Alex0916

03-20-2005, 08:35 AM

@Mr. Megalo: I noticed you had young Geese is your pic. Is there a way to make him playable?

Amano Jacu

03-20-2005, 09:47 AM

@Mr. Megalo: I noticed you had young Geese is your pic. Is there a way to make him playable?

You can also introduce a password, if you put the one in my screen, you unlock all the secret characters (I think the area has to be in "other", use configuration / system settings to change it). Press start while selecting certain characters to get the extra ones (for example press start while selecting K' to get Geese, etc).

;)

Amano Jacu

03-20-2005, 10:16 AM

Alex0916

03-20-2005, 12:06 PM

Didn't see that Amano thanks man in with the new code out with the old one. :buttrock:

fatal fury fan #2

03-20-2005, 12:16 PM

I am thinking of get a AW cab does anyone know how much they should go for with a mobo and game????

Alex0916

03-20-2005, 12:20 PM

I am thinking of get a AW cab does anyone know how much they should go for with a mobo and game????They can range from $2000 to $3000 depending on the game and location I presume.

fatal fury fan #2

03-20-2005, 12:30 PM

They can range from $2000 to $3000 depending on the game and location I presume.

thats quite a bit but is it worth it??? Will the game make money?????

jro

03-20-2005, 01:14 PM

@jro: You have to access the configuration screen by turning DIP switch 2 on. Notice that you can navigate it pressing start, and select option with the service button (if you don't have it wired then it's a total pain). Then select an option called "configuration", and then "game settings". There you can change options like difficulty, time, etc, and then the buttons. You can also introduce a password, if you put the one in my screen, you unlock all the secret characters (I think the area has to be in "other", use configuration / system settings to change it). Press start while selecting certain characters to get the extra ones (for example press start while selecting K' to get Geese, etc).

Fantastic! Thanks for this and all your other info, Amano.

Alex0916

03-20-2005, 02:12 PM

thats quite a bit but is it worth it??? Will the game make money?????Not to sure since the arcade scene is kinda dead here in the US. I would think it would make money if you put it in the right location.

luggal

03-22-2005, 01:49 PM

Thanks to Kafuin, we can see how the 4 player harness works for Isuka:

http://sammyusa.com/pdfs/guiltygear/guiltygear-tech.pdf

The strange part is that as far as I know it was not included with the game kits, so I wonder if they sell it separately? :conf:

EDIT: According to this

http://sammyusa.com/pdfs/guiltygear/gg-kitlist.pdf

the I/O should have been included with the kit, then why nobody has it?

More manuals here:

http://sammyusa.com/games/technical/

I sent email to Sammy USA and to the Northeast distributors from their site asking about the I/O expansion, the 3P/4P harness, the connector for stereo sound, and... when the damn kits would be available seperately. No replies yet...

I see that Sammy will only sell in lots of 12:

Minimum Orders

Amusement/Coin-Op Merchandise: 12 Pieces PER ITEM, Assorted (EXAMPLE: 12 beanies total, 12 coin purses total, etc.)

Are there at least 12 of us that could use the I/O expansion and the harness? I just left a message with the salesperson at Sammy (sat on hold for 10 minutes). I'll see if I can get some pricing info for some of this stuff. Maybe we can do a group purchase.

My AW setup includes: AW mobo, Demolish Fist, Guilty Gear: Isuka, The Rumble Fish, Dolphin Blue, Knights of Valour: The Seven Spirits

luggal

03-22-2005, 04:22 PM

Just spoke to a distributor, who had to call Sammy for the info... She said that the expansion cartridge was $102 USD and she's waiting for a call back to see if that includes the 3P/4P harness. Will hopefully hear more tomorrow.

DevilRedeemed

03-24-2005, 03:24 PM

I'm begining to think that Sushi Bar was never released :annoyed:

jro

03-25-2005, 12:31 AM

I'm begining to think that Sushi Bar was never released :annoyed:

Hard to argue with that. Anyone ever seen one for sale? eBay or whatever?

Greywolf

03-25-2005, 01:10 AM

Hard to argue with that. Anyone ever seen one for sale? eBay or whatever?

Nope. Seems to be the same situation as with Force Five: some minor loke-testing being done at some dingy arcade, and afterwards the game falls off the face of the earth. :confused:

bouly

03-25-2005, 04:26 AM

i want a premium eleven !

fatal fury fan #2

03-26-2005, 12:28 PM

now for the people that own a cab do you have to cut the marquee to make it fit in cab?????

triggeR

03-27-2005, 08:53 AM

I have a consolized (by supergoose79)

do you have a picture?? ive never seen a consolized atomis wave :oh_no:

Amano Jacu

03-27-2005, 09:01 AM

Check this thread:

http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91033

More pics here:

http://home.arcor.de/supergoose/aw

http://home.arcor.de/supergoose/aw/aw_02.jpg

triggeR

03-27-2005, 09:57 AM

Awesome! i definitely need one! :buttrock:

i dont need a mak when the AW is consolized, right?
im a newbi in this business ^^

Greywolf

03-27-2005, 10:01 AM

i dont need a mak when the AW is consolized, right?

That's correct, you don't need a mak - I guess that's one of the main reasons to consolize it. ;)

triggeR

03-27-2005, 10:08 AM

That's correct, you don't need a mak - I guess that's one of the main reasons to consolize it. ;)

thanks. thats great :)

Tung Fu ru

03-31-2005, 03:03 AM

I only own Demolish Fist. I think that game sucks so I never play it. I'm just holding on to my AW waiting for some loose carts I can afford that are good games.

I would love to get either Guilty Gear or Rumble Fish. Never played either, but I'v played GGX2 on X-box and though it rocked. Rumble fish just sounds cool and knowing it's made by the Fatal Fury team helps too.

But I'm a broke bastard so most of the games I buy for my arcade are $50 or under, and only a handfull are more. I only own an AW cus I found one at an auction for $80 w/Demolish Fist! :buttrock:

triggeR

03-31-2005, 10:39 AM

I read that rumble fish sucks! but dolphin blue looks great! its metal slug in the water :tickled:

NGT

03-31-2005, 12:00 PM

I only own Demolish Fist. I think that game sucks so I never play it. I'm just holding on to my AW waiting for some loose carts I can afford that are good games.

I liked it ok...but other then that, I am right there with you. The only reason I am keeping the DF cart is for guests.

Shawn Carr2o

03-31-2005, 06:44 PM

Check this thread:

http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91033

More pics here:

http://home.arcor.de/supergoose/aw

http://home.arcor.de/supergoose/aw/aw_02.jpg

Nice Consolized Atomiswave unit. :drool: :cool:

I need to get an Atomiswave motherboard someday
and get it Consolized because when Metal Slug 6
comes out I want to play the game with my Neo Geo
new style joysticks & 5-button joysticks too. I wonder
how much it will cost me if I sent an Atomiswave to be
Consolized?.

Amano Jacu

04-06-2005, 10:01 AM

I just got Dolphin Blue. I'm liking it quite a lot, although it is an inferior copy of Metal Slug. This one looks very good in the PC monitor. I will try to write a more detailed review with pics (comparision TV/monitor) tonigh or tomorrow.

RGP

04-06-2005, 10:09 AM

Amano Jacu

04-06-2005, 03:57 PM

Yup, slowdown is terrible (and unforgivable) in most of the game I've played, and I think I still haven't been to level 3... :oh_no:

pixeljunkie

04-06-2005, 04:01 PM

I SWEAR I really wanted to like that game, I went in with a very open mind. But the fact the characters feet "slide" and never leave the ground, the HORRIBLE slowdown, the lack of "character", and just an overwhelming feeling of boredom...I just came away almost hating the game.

Amano Jacu

04-06-2005, 04:18 PM

Yup again, the way you walk, other than slow, is just terrible... WTF were they thinking when they drew that animation? :eek_2:

Amano Jacu

04-08-2005, 07:21 PM

Well, after having spent quite some time with the game, here's the review.

I like the game, I would give it a 8 out of 10. However it could have been much better if they had fixed some flaws. The game is fun, quite intense, and has really nice graphics, specially in hi-res mode. Since they are not recycling any sprite stuff from low-res games (like Neowave and KoV), the 2D sprites don't look out of place with the 3D backgrounds and some 3D bigger enemies.
The game has around the same length of any Metal Slug, and I think it has quite a life if you try to beat it using as few credits as possible (or even 1cc). Although it is a Metal Slug rip-off, at least there are some new elements with the Dolphins and the special attacks you can use instead of grenades.

And now the flaws. The first one is that there are terrible slowdowns in many parts of the game. With the supposed power of the AW there is no excuse. The second is the animation of the main character, not only he is a bit slow, but he doesn't run nor walk, just "slides", without crossing his legs, like "walking sideways". If he had a running or a classical down+jump slide (like sunset riders or MS5) the game would be a bit fresher. The funny thing is that when you clear a stage, he starts running in a better animation but you can't control it.
I also feel that the game should have more secrets and "funny hidden jokes" like the Metal Slugs and Demon Front as it would really ensure more replayability.

So far, for me is the best AW game I have played (the other being Demolish Fist, Knights of Valour and Neowave) and I think right now is the second cheaper and easier to find game (the first being Demolish Fist), so I highly recommend it.

And now the screenshots. The game looks much smoother in hi-res, but on the TV looks great too. Take care that my camera sucks, speciall when picturing the TV.

Hi-res shots:

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/dolphin/db0.jpg

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/dolphin/db1.jpg

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/dolphin/db2.jpg

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/dolphin/db3.jpg

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/dolphin/db4.jpg

Low-res shots:

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/dolphin/db6.jpg

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/dolphin/db5.jpg

http://members.lycos.co.uk/amanojacu/fotos/dolphin/db7.jpg

Greywolf

04-08-2005, 07:42 PM

Thanks for your review and the screenshots!

RGP

04-09-2005, 10:40 AM

I think on the second level there is some "loading" when you go from the water onto the boat its like a long pause, for me the game was o.k too its just a shame there is not anything better of this type for the system.

fatal fury fan #2

04-12-2005, 11:11 AM

man those low-Res shots hurt my eyes

Amano Jacu

04-12-2005, 11:14 AM

man those low-Res shots hurt my eyes

The low-res shots don't do justice to it, I guess it's my camera's fault, but the game also looks very well in the TV. In the monitor it looks sharper though, but I can play no problem in the TV too.

fatal fury fan #2

04-12-2005, 11:25 AM

The low-res shots don't do justice to it, I guess it's my camera's fault, but the game also looks very well in the TV. In the monitor it looks sharper though, but I can play no problem in the TV too.

can the low/high res mode work on another cab? Some like a Blitz cab?

Amano Jacu

04-12-2005, 11:56 AM

Well, it depends on the cab monitor. If it is is 15 khz only compatible, then you can only use it in low res. If it supports 31 khz, then you can use hi res.

By the way, shameless plug: if somebody wants to trade Dolphin Blue for, for example, Guilty Gear X 1.5 or Rumble Fish, have a look at this:

http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1477464

I hope I praised DB enough to have somebody interested in this :kekeke:

Amano Jacu

04-20-2005, 12:00 PM

I just made a trade involving that extra Dolphin Blue I had and got Neowave. It came with an Atomiswave manual, and I made a very interesting discovery:

To change the Atomiswave options in the configuration screen (accessible via DIP switch 2), you need the test and service buttons. We knew that you could use 1P start instead of test to navigate, and some game (like Demolish Fist) allowed the use of some other button to select options, but not all, and in the rest service was a must. Well, if you press the 1P start button for more than 1 second, it acts as service, so you can change the options with just the start button, which is very convenient.

Amano Jacu

04-26-2005, 01:42 PM

I'm working on an Atomiswave FAQ here:

http://timberland.10.forumer.com/viewforum.php?f=6&sid=403f4f63d839c739ad452d9623533ce0

Coming soon: pics of mobo/carts and reviews/screenshots of games.

djroll

04-26-2005, 03:31 PM

Got my Atomiswave system about a month ago.

Also got 3 carts for a total of $440.

Dolphin Blue
Demolish Fist
Guilty Gear X 1.5

I think I have gotten the most playtime out of Dolphin Blue.

I have been searching furiously for Sushi Bar, but to no avail. If only I had some Japanese friends with lots of time on their hands to go looking for it. Sigh.

jro

04-26-2005, 04:57 PM

I'm working on an Atomiswave FAQ here:

http://neogeo2.proboards18.com/index.cgi?board=hello

Coming soon: pics of mobo/carts and reviews/screenshots of games.

Read through your stuff, good work, Amano!

Question for you or anyone else who knows: what the heck is Ken Ju? New ATW games are always welcome, and I sure hope this one doesn't turn out like Force Five. Anyone played or bought it?

edit: found a video of some gameplay. Very low quality video, though, so it's hard to see much:

http://www.gamespot.com/arcade/action/kenju/

Amano Jacu

04-26-2005, 05:21 PM

Kenju is a 3D fighting game that was announced and loke-tested some months ago, and according to different sources it was released in Japan somehting like a month ago, alongside with Rumble Fish 2.

jro

04-26-2005, 05:28 PM

Kenju is a 3D fighting game that was announced and loke-tested some months ago, and according to different sources it was released in Japan somehting like a month ago, alongside with Rumble Fish 2.

Hmm, I wonder how much loose copies are selling for in Japan for both of those. Ahkibara, Beelze, anyone know the answer to that?

Amano Jacu

04-26-2005, 06:18 PM

There are some prices in this thread:

http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116538

Direct source here: http://www.tessin.co.jp/new_game/video.htm

jro

04-26-2005, 06:41 PM

There are some prices in this thread:

http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116538

Direct source here: http://www.tessin.co.jp/new_game/video.htm

Wow, those are up there! I bet they'll be reasonable (and by reasonable I mean $300-$400 range) within a year, maybe.

Maybe NGBC will break the $3,000 USD mark...

Alex0916

04-27-2005, 11:20 AM

Maybe NGBC will break the $3,000 USD mark...SNKP is f**king crazy if they charge $3000 for that game.

Greywolf

04-27-2005, 11:46 AM

Kenju Flyer-Scans and Screenshots have been posted on ArcadeRick's Forum:

http://www.atlus-cave.com/wbb230/wbb2/thread.php?threadid=134

I dunno why, but for some reason that game reminds me of Rival Schools ...

Amano Jacu

05-03-2005, 12:14 PM

In case somebody is interested, here's an auction for the AW I/O expansion cart, according to the seller you can hook the 3 and 4 players of Isuka as well as lightguns and steering wheels:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6175744505

http://users.wpi.edu/~dsouza/EBAY/AtomiswaveIOmain.gif

Guilty Pleasure

05-03-2005, 02:12 PM

luggal

05-03-2005, 06:58 PM

What are the chances that arcadner would be selling one - avoid him, total scumbag:

Sells me asian boards described as 100% USA blue, which I finally get a refund on after much debate... (http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115283)

then turns around and burns someone else with the same exact crap. (http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118119)

Back on topic: my IO board and 3P/4P harness showed up today. As I mentioned earlier, $102 for the IO board from a distributor... and $68 for the harness :eek:

http://www.shadowsworn.com/images/aw_io.jpg

This harness should only work for GG:I. You need a different one for shooters and yet another one for the driving games. Not only that, but there are sub boards as well. There was a pair of Ranger Mission carts on ebay a few weeks back. I almost jumped on one, but after putting together the cost of the cart, the replacement guns from Happ, this IO board, the other harness for the guns and the gun sub board... it quickly took the wind out of my sails.

Has anyone played Ranger Mission? How is it?

Greywolf

05-03-2005, 07:40 PM

Back on topic: my IO board and 3P/4P harness showed up today. As I mentioned earlier, $102 for the IO board from a distributor... and $68 for the harness :eek:

Damn! That shit is expensive! :(

Edit: Oh yeah, and thanks for warning us about that arcadner scumfuck!

DevilRedeemed

05-04-2005, 12:14 AM

Has anyone played Ranger Mission? How is it?

pretty boring actually. very simplistic and unrefined. not the worst lightgun game ever and the rifles are ok, but I preffer the other shooter with the laser sight.

laurie

05-18-2005, 01:46 PM

Im going to get an atomiswave soon for my comming soon candy cab.
Which is the best game to go for? im thinking rumble fish or kof neowave.

jro

05-18-2005, 05:22 PM

Im going to get an atomiswave soon for my comming soon candy cab.
Which is the best game to go for? im thinking rumble fish or kof neowave.

Rumble Fish is pretty fun, but not great. The sequel is already out, might consider waiting for the price to drop on it instead. Or you could get the JP PS2 version of The Rumble Fish for $60 instead of spending the $ for the ATW cart. I had it and traded it for Neowave. Fun, and I'd probably buy it back if the price was right, but it would have to be kind of low given what I just mentioned.

Neowave is solid, but it still tends to sell for very high prices and is very similar to KoF 2002. It has 3 grooves, and being able to just-defend in KoF is pretty sweet, but it's not revolutionary by any means.

If you're a Guilty Gear fan at all, Isuka is really good. And though I've never played it, there's actually an X 1.5 on eBay right now.

Of all my games (Neowave, GG: I, Demolish Fist, Dolphin Blue, and Knights of Valor: the Seven Spirits), I have played Dolphin Blue and Isuka by far the most. If you like shooters you may like Dolphin Blue (but read through the rest of the thread, a lot of people don't like it), and it's not too exorbitant, price-wise. And KoV is a fun 2-D beat 'em up that's worth picking up and owning, IMO.

Good luck!

laurie

05-21-2005, 06:12 AM

Thanks for the info, Im thinking perhaps dolphin blue as its the cheapest around here,
Can you get carts on their own yet? If so where?

Or maybe KOF, I need to find some videos.

Valgar

06-29-2005, 11:24 AM

Anyone who owns Dolphin Blue, could you write down the end game Credits for me?

Amano Jacu

06-29-2005, 11:30 AM

Bishamon

06-29-2005, 12:33 PM

I don't think I have seen this thread before.

Oh, well. Better late than never. ;)

I have an AW board with GGX 1.5 and Demolish Fist.

Valgar

06-29-2005, 12:39 PM

What do you want them for? And you actually need all of them? I can finish the game if you want, but I wouldn't be able to pause it, and I'm a very slow writer so there's no way I can catch them all. Best way would be to record it with a videocamera but I don't have one :crying:

Well I was just going to look at the credits and see if any of the staff from Metal Slug worked on it. I know a lot of people "said" that the original team did this game, but that sentence is thrown around everytime someone plays a game that plays like another.

If it would be easier, I can give you the credit list of Metal Slug 1 (it is not long, like 10 names) and you could just print it out and look to see if any names match up.

Amano Jacu

06-29-2005, 04:44 PM

Sounds like a plan, just post here the names and I'll see if they appear in the DB credits.

Valgar

06-29-2005, 06:13 PM

Metal Slug Credits

DESIGN:

AKIO
SUSUMU

MAX.D
TOMOHIRO

T.OKUI
KOZO

PLANNING:

MEEHER
KIRE-NAG

SOUND:

HIYA!
JIM

PROGRAM:

HAMACHAN
ANDY

A. KUROOKA
T. YOKOTO

H. YAMADA
PIERRE

Thanks!

northernsoul

06-29-2005, 06:36 PM

I know this is a bit late in the game but i have an Atomiswave with Dolphin Blue and Demolish Fist. Oh, and low-res despite the rumours looks pretty good, in fact i think it looks damn good. Maybe a little blurry but great nonetheless. I have not played my Atomiswave on hi-res so i might have a different opinion if i had. Overall i'm very happy with my Atomiswave and look forward to SNKBC.

Valgar

07-05-2005, 09:16 AM

Anyone have any luck on the Dolphin Blue Credits?

MagnAxiom

07-06-2005, 01:01 PM

I recently encoutered Sports Shooting USA at an arcade.

Did some quick searching, found out it was for the Atomiswave.

I'm interested in owning this game, but not interesed in the 3K plus price tags I have found for full console setups. I guess what I would like to know is, is there a way to connect the Atomiswave to my HDTV and use the guns? Been trying to sift through all the info, but there is sooo much to go through. Any info would be appreciated.

P.S.
I'm interested in the option of having other games to be able to play. I see all kinds of mentions of "Supergun"'s Just why are they called that? they don't have anything to do with a gun. I see in this thread that the AW can be connected directly to some computer monitors, but will the guns work properly on say a 16x9 screen, or must it be a 4x3 image?

Thanks,
MagnAxiom

Amano Jacu

07-08-2005, 06:00 AM

We have been discussing in the past why "supergun" are called like that, but anyway it's just a label.
If you want to play the AW without a cab you need a supergun. It is quite likely that you'll be able to use the guns without a problem, but I can't be sure as I've never tried it myself. About the HDTV, if it has a VGA-like input video connector compatible with 640x480 31 khz video, it is quite likely that it will work. If not, you'll need a RGB->NTSC convertor to play the AW in 15 khz video through s-video for example.
The AW games are 4:3, but they'll work in a 16:9 screen by using any of the available options on the TV: bars, stretch, zoom, etc.

Ill6

07-08-2005, 07:19 AM

Metal Slug Credits

DESIGN:

AKIO
SUSUMU

<....>
Thanks!

I think the teams for each of the MS's were different. I don't think there is "a" MS team?

Valgar

07-08-2005, 09:21 AM

I think the teams for each of the MS's were different. I don't think there is "a" MS team?

Hi,

Actually I have the credits for Metal Slug 1-3 and after SNK absorbed Nazca, about half of the members continued to work on 2,X, and 3. The team sizes doubled though!

ajk1080

07-08-2005, 11:34 AM

A little late!!

AW MoBo
Rumble Fish :buttrock:
Demolish Fist :oh_no:
Dolphin Blue :emb:

lill-c

07-18-2005, 11:07 PM

Just got an Awave agian with Kof Neowave and 3 & 4 player I/O. Picked up a Demolish Fist too. I have Dolphin Blue on the way.

Bigsasquatch

07-19-2005, 04:16 AM

Just took delivery of my Mobo this week along with ....

- KOF neowave
- Rumble Fish

My cab is turning up on Sunday too ..... :glee:

However, I was reading the news that KOF XI is probably going to be the last A/W game, and the hardware is goint to be discontinued..... so I guess there aren't going to ba that many great new titles after all......

BIG"S"

619madcrazy

07-19-2005, 03:16 PM

hi im new hear at neo geo.com

i have a aw board with a supergun. no games though. im looking for king of fighters neowave

neogeocollector

07-20-2005, 10:54 PM

Bump for a kick ass thread! thanks for all the great info guys and esp Amano Jacu :buttrock:

Just Traded for Atomiswave MOBO and KOF Neowave! This game looks kick ass! Anyone have BG pics ect?

BoyProdigy

07-20-2005, 11:38 PM

However, I was reading the news that KOF XI is probably going to be the last A/W game, and the hardware is goint to be discontinued..... so I guess there aren't going to ba that many great new titles after all......

BIG"S"

:conf:

The National Enquirer is not really news.

Atomiswave_USA

07-21-2005, 12:44 AM

I know it is late. But i have the Atomiswave mobo with Demolish Fist :annoyed: , and Guilty Gear Isuka :glee: .

DevilRedeemed

07-21-2005, 03:18 PM

got meself the AW (consolized (thanks a million Dean)), with

Demolish Fist

Guilty GearX ver1.5

Dolphin Blue

getting alot of fun out of it - especially DB and GGX.

playing it on my monitor hooked up to the stereo and its crazy.

I got a surpluss of DBs right now and may get a number more. I'm just wanting to trade them off for interesting stuff.

they come in handy as trade bate. anyone interested let me know. I'm mostly looking for imported gaming stuff.

8man

08-15-2005, 09:22 PM

StealthLurker

08-15-2005, 09:45 PM

getting Battle Coliseum next week ($795)!

HUH? It's only $795? Has this game been out for a while already? Wow.

.

neogeocollector

08-16-2005, 02:37 AM

"Dolphin Blue $80 (*) Metal slug clone, but not even close."

Yup slug dont look half as good if ya ask me lol. :D

NeoDragoN

08-17-2005, 09:39 PM

I have, and paid $, (my ratings 1-5 stars), and comments.

Guilty Gear Isuka $220 (*****) Fun game! Have to press button to turn around.
Knights of Valour: Seven Spirits $180 (****) Fun! Beat game in 1.5 hours.
Demolish Fist $100 (****) Fun! Beat game in 2 hours.
King of Fighters Neowave $220 (***) Thought it would be better.
Rumble Fish $180 (***) Limbs are paper doll'ish.
Dolphin Blue $80 (*) Metal slug clone, but not even close.

getting Battle Coliseum next week ($795)!

waiting for Fist of the North Star,
and Metal Slug 6!

4 or 5 stars = buy the game!
1 star = borrow the game, and give it to someone else.

I'm playing the games with a SuperGun by D-Lite!
(...while I was looking for component video cables at Best Buy,
the sales staff was flipping out when they saw D-Lite's SG =)

lol you gave Demolish Fist **** and Dolphin Blue * and even Rumble Fish ***.

Your sir are insane!

Demolish Fist is the most lack luster beat em up since Sengoku 3, i can't even fisnish the 1st level without getting bored.

Dolphin Blue sure is a MS clone, but i wanna knwo why you don't like it? It doesd everything it should, fast furious action, great weapons, huge bosses and Stunning Graphics so whats the prob? Is Demon Front just an Ms clone too? i don't think so.

Rumble Fish......aaahhhh Rumble Fish how i love thee. Your the only reason my AW is powered up these days, with your fantastic graphics, awesome gameplay and varied cast. I just wish people understood you like i do.

lill-c

08-17-2005, 09:46 PM

lol you gave Demolish Fist **** and Dolphin Blue * and even Rumble Fish ***.

Your sir are insane!

Demolish Fist is the most lack luster beat em up since Sengoku 3, i can't even fisnish the 1st level without getting bored.

Dolphin Blue sure is a MS clone, but i wanna knwo why you don't like it? It doesd everything it should, fast furious action, great weapons, huge bosses and Stunning Graphics so whats the prob? Is Demon Front just an Ms clone too? i don't think so.

Rumble Fish......aaahhhh Rumble Fish how i love thee. Your the only reason my AW is powered up these days, with your fantastic graphics, awesome gameplay and varied cast. I just wish people understood you like i do.
You sir are sooooooo right except for the Demolish Fist. :buttrock:

Ford

08-26-2005, 09:08 AM

I have an AW board with the following games:

Demolish Fist
Dolphin Blue
Knights of Valour: Seven Spirits
Rumble Fish

Currently playing them in my NAOMI cab w/ Hi-res monitor.

racecar

08-29-2005, 03:44 PM

iam getting a AW w/demolishfist and kov off saturn2freak :multi_co:
it'll be here soon...can't wait
game's looking to get in the distance future for a good price
GG1.5
Fist of the northstar*
streetfighter4*

legztec

08-30-2005, 09:49 AM

Also got an AW.

games:

The Rumble Fish
Demolish Fist
Dolphin Blue
King Of Fighters Neowave

triggeR

09-03-2005, 07:00 PM

ive got an consolized atomiswave with dolphin blue.

neogeocollector

09-03-2005, 07:17 PM

Update!

Knights of Valor
KOF Neowave
Guilty Gear X Ver 1.5
Domolish Fists
Dolphin Blue

Amano Jacu

09-04-2005, 04:56 AM

ive got an consolized atomiswave with dolphin blue.

Do you have any pics of it? I'm curious to see how it looks like. Thanks :)

triggeR

09-04-2005, 07:58 AM

Do you have any pics of it? I'm curious to see how it looks like. Thanks :)

sure :)

the underground of the AW is now in black and a littble bit shorter.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/72/3030472/1024_3335323535613835.jpg
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/72/3030472/1024_3763356565336466.jpg
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/72/3030472/1024_6363376536316131.jpg

Amano Jacu

09-04-2005, 08:25 AM

Congrats, looks really nice! Did you do it yourself? :buttrock:
I posted pics of mine (consolized by the German member supergoose79) in this thread, I can post them again if you haven't seen them.

triggeR

09-04-2005, 09:29 AM

Congrats, looks really nice! Did you do it yourself? :buttrock:
I posted pics of mine (consolized by the German member supergoose79) in this thread, I can post them again if you haven't seen them.

yeah its sweet :drool_2: .its consolized by shin danny (a daddelkingz member).
i think i saw your AW.

loopyeddie

09-04-2005, 02:31 PM

I can't take it anymore. I'm going to get an AW. I have 3 cabs and I can't decide how to do it though (well, actually one is on it's way here from CA.). This is what I had in mind before I fell in love with AW.

Neo19 with a 4 slot MVS board in it:
http://www.loopyeddie.com/images/collection/tour3.jpg

Neo29 with a 4 slot MVS board in it (it is hard to play 2 player fighting on the 19 dues to it's tiny control panel):
http://www.loopyeddie.com/images/collection/tour5.jpg

Super Neo29 with a Sega Saturn in it (I already have it running in my Neo29, but planned on putting it in this one and adding 4 more buttons for each player. , I decided to do this because of the vast amount of Saturn Shmups):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/gemen4snk/neogeo/candy/DSCN4091.jpg

I can't get another cab, because my fianncé (sp?) will kill me, so I'm going to have to change my plan. I think I've decided to nix the Saturn in a cab. I like it, and it works really well, but I can always play it on my TV. So, I'll have these 3 cabs, two running a 4 slot MVS, and one running AW (I'll add a 5th button). I'm pretty sure I want the Neo19 to stay MVS, but which of the 2 29's should the AW go in? Both have plenty of space for a 5th button. Anyone interested in buying my Saturn Cab Motherboard (Just uses a standard Saturn, an audio amp, control converters, and hacked SCART video cord all fed to a JAMMA fingerboard. All mounted together and can work in any JAMMA/MVS cab)?

Oh, and if I add the 5th button, how should the layout be? I've never played AW.

loopyeddie

09-10-2005, 04:08 PM

Okay, I got my AW! I love it. Right now I only have Demolish Fist. It's okay I guess. Fells kinda sloppy, but I'm just happy to have an AW and have it running. I'm still looking for Dolphin Blue if anyone wants to sell theirs.

racecar

09-10-2005, 05:19 PM

...damn i think iam gonna sell the Kov(with papers)0..and DB( got a custom box made with it)( let me know what's a good price for these.....iam thinking about $275)
....and focu's on hakuto no ken

triggeR

09-10-2005, 05:36 PM

what about rumble fish? is it good? or maybe rumble 2?

loopyeddie

09-11-2005, 01:24 AM

...damn i think iam gonna sell the Kov(with papers)0..and DB( got a custom box made with it)( let me know what's a good price for these.....iam thinking about $275)
....and focu's on hakuto no ken

I'll buy KOV from you. I just bought DB though. How about $175 shipped?

triggeR

09-12-2005, 04:44 PM

i have a question, do i need another AW board for Racegames??

Kpj

09-30-2005, 02:27 PM

I'll add my name to the list :)

The only game I have right now is KOF NeoWave; not a bad title....

http://home.wideopenwest.com/~kpjr/images/cawsystem.jpg

Amano Jacu

10-01-2005, 07:50 AM

i have a question, do i need another AW board for Racegames??

No, you can use the same board, but you'll need the driving controls and I/O.

@Kenny: you sacrificed the (useless) serial modem port for RGB out? What about the stereo sound connector?

Kpj

10-01-2005, 10:59 AM

No, you can use the same board, but you'll need the driving controls and I/O.

@Kenny: you sacrificed the (useless) serial modem port for RGB out? What about the stereo sound connector?

Amano,

Yes, I wanted the unit to have true RGB/S out incase it was ever needed to be hooked up to another encoder/monitor. Since I doubt we'll ever use the modem (nor did I want to mount another connector on the system's shell), I simply killed off (not permenantly) the modem's functionality.

The CN3 connector was left intact.

Amano Jacu

10-01-2005, 01:45 PM

Kpj

10-03-2005, 11:11 AM

Sorry, I didn't explain myself right, I meant the "round thingy" between CN3 and the sound volume knob. What's that?

About the RGB out, I've always wondered if the VGA port outputs a usable low-res RGB when the AW is set in low-res mode. If I had a VGA->Scart cable I would try it but I can't find it in any shop, I should build one myself.

That's actually a Power LED :) I wanted a power on indicator on the front panel. I wish I could have mounted it better, but preferred it on the metal shell rather than the red plastic case.

Oh well, if the VGA port does output a compatible RGB signal, than I have two interfaces!

Let me know if you ever find out.

MKL

10-03-2005, 12:29 PM

That's actually a Power LED :) I wanted a power on indicator on the front panel. I wish I could have mounted it better, but preferred it on the metal shell rather than the red plastic case.

I used a different solution:

http://www.sgrepository.com/modules/xcgal/albums/userpics/10017/AW3.jpg
http://www.sgrepository.com/modules/xcgal/albums/userpics/10017/AW33.jpg

Kpj

10-03-2005, 12:32 PM

I used a different solution:

http://www.sgrepository.com/modules/xcgal/albums/userpics/10017/AW3.jpg
http://www.sgrepository.com/modules/xcgal/albums/userpics/10017/AW33.jpg

That looks great! Fabulous job MKL.

Valgar

10-26-2005, 05:39 PM

Did anyone ever look at the DB credits?

Sammy/SNK-FAN

10-27-2005, 12:07 AM

I recently got an official US Sammy 25" dedicated cabinet with KOF Neowave from an online arcade distributer. I also picked up Guilty Gear Isuka. The Atomiswave system rocks!

300wins

10-27-2005, 02:04 AM

Sorry, I didn't explain myself right, I meant the "round thingy" between CN3 and the sound volume knob. What's that?

About the RGB out, I've always wondered if the VGA port outputs a usable low-res RGB when the AW is set in low-res mode. If I had a VGA->Scart cable I would try it but I can't find it in any shop, I should build one myself.

That's an odd one. I have 3 RGB monitors that can accept both 15 khz and 30 khz. On 2 of them, the signal is unuseable. I would either get a really shaky picture, or a double image. However, on my Mitsubishi XC3315, I could use it perfectly fine. While the 31 khz was slightly cleaner, the 15 khz wasn't bad. It was hard to tell the difference.

BIG

10-27-2005, 05:49 AM

New AW owner here.

Sammy AW 29" cab w/memory card reader.
Guilty Gear X 1.5
Dolphin Blue

Looking forward to getting Hokuto no Ken.

B-

Orlando Ortiz

10-27-2005, 10:13 AM

Another new atomiswave owner here.

New AW kit w/ neowave.
YAY!

Nguyen2

10-27-2005, 12:05 PM

Atomiswave owner right here (RingoC :buttrock: )
My buddy sent me a Rumble Fish 2

So that is all for now

waiting for Demolish Fist.

Want NGBC badly :(
during Christmas I will attempt at getting a A-W Cab from that nice guy Matsu :)

MNK

10-27-2005, 02:09 PM

Got an Atomiswave system and Dolphin Blue about 1 1/2 week ago :D . Great game if you love Metal Slug.

BIG

10-29-2005, 03:19 AM

Here's a pic of my new Atomiswave SD:

http://www.hero-solutions.com/images/neogeo/DSC00305.jpg

B-

lachlan

10-29-2005, 04:29 AM

Here's a pic of my new Atomiswave SD:

http://www.hero-solutions.com/images/neogeo/DSC00305.jpg

B-

Oh my...I want that...
Looks nice Big!, if you don't mind me asking, how much was it?

BIG

10-29-2005, 04:50 AM

$1,500USD.

B-

Amano Jacu

10-29-2005, 05:48 AM

1 player only?

BIG

10-29-2005, 01:09 PM

1 player only?

As of now,yes.

But that will change pretty soon ;)

B-

SNKJorge

10-29-2005, 01:35 PM

Here's a pic of my new Atomiswave SD:

http://www.hero-solutions.com/images/neogeo/DSC00305.jpg

B-

That's a nice cab. Is the button layout hard to get used to?
Check your pm btw ;)

StealthLurker

10-29-2005, 02:10 PM

Here's a pic of my new Atomiswave SD:

http://www.hero-solutions.com/images/neogeo/DSC00305.jpg

B-

Aaaaawwww yeah that's soooo nice Chai. What kind of car/truck did you use to transport it?

.

BIG

10-29-2005, 02:26 PM

Aaaaawwww yeah that's soooo nice Chai. What kind of car/truck did you use to transport it?

.

Thanks,J!

Matsu personally delivered it to me via mini-van,so that was definitely cool of him.

When are you getting one? ;)

B-

BIG

10-29-2005, 07:04 PM

A simple question for all you AW buffs.

How do I ramp up the violence level (blood) in Guilty Gear 1.5?

White blood sucks.

B-

StealthLurker

10-30-2005, 05:32 PM

Thanks,J!

Matsu personally delivered it to me via mini-van,so that was definitely cool of him.

When are you getting one? ;)

B-

That's a big help from him. Transporting that stuff is half the battle. As for me, before I even consider it, I gotta move a cab or two somewhere else to make room for it. A friend of mine that is holding an astro city and neo candy 29" for me is moving so I gotta take'm back to my pad and figure out where to put them.

White blood, hmmm now I can't even remember if mine has that too. I don't think it does or I would have noticed and made a fuss about it myself.

.

meanbean

11-01-2005, 11:02 AM

My collection includes:
Atomiswave MB
Dolphin Blue
Demolish Fist
KoF Neowave
Guilty Gear Isuka
The Rumble Fish

360heelflip

11-02-2005, 03:46 AM

Very Nice! This is the same cabinet I'll have next week :) I'll have with it: Rumble Fish, KOF Neowave, NGC (already have :) ), Guilty Gear 1.5 (thanks to BIG) and Guilty Gear Isuka. Mine cost me $3,043.00 AUD with Rumble Fish Kit, Neo MVS 1 slot Mobo and Metal Slug 2 MVS. I'll also have a second Atomiswave Mobo coming with the KOF Neowave. I'll be get the new Samuri Spirits next and then Metal Slug 6 when it comes out.

Here's a pic of my new Atomiswave SD:

http://www.hero-solutions.com/images/neogeo/DSC00305.jpg

B-

lachlan

11-02-2005, 03:58 AM

360heelflip

11-02-2005, 04:55 AM

:D I know and it's been fun doing it to :) I need to chill out soon though... got a few more games I want to pick-up and then I'm not going to spend any more money for awhile... I hope :smirk:

Wow, you sure buy allot! :eek:

luggal

11-02-2005, 02:33 PM

A simple question for all you AW buffs.

How do I ramp up the violence level (blood) in Guilty Gear 1.5?

White blood sucks.

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There's no Blood switch like there is with Isuka and I've tried every Language and Region combination with GGX1.5 - it's always white.

Anyone confirm?

360heelflip

11-08-2005, 09:08 PM

Sweet... My AW S/D cab is here now! woo hoo!!

ralfgamer

11-09-2005, 03:17 PM

I have an AW system with Demolish Fist. Looking to pick up a cheap Dolphin Blue soon....

SNKJorge

11-10-2005, 12:03 AM

Do new English NeoWave kits come with move stickers for the characters?

360heelflip

11-10-2005, 02:57 AM

Do new English NeoWave kits come with move stickers for the characters?

My cab came with KOF Japanese Move stickers,etc.. on it, which is good as I got the KOF Neowave as a loose cart. I bought NGBC new and it came with 3 sets of move stickers and a Marquee.

Kusanagi-sama'

11-10-2005, 03:28 AM

J0e Musashi

11-10-2005, 03:55 AM

New consolised Atomiswave owner here.
I got me Demolish Fist, Dolphin Blue and KOF Neowave carts so far.
I have modded a pair of official DC sticks with red Sanwa parts and had galvanised steel faceplates cut, with 5 button holes to replicate the JPN cab CP layout. The VMS square hole and Dreamcast logos are no longer visible. I'm thinking of having the Atomiswave logo engraved into them like this http://www.snkplaymore.jp/official/kof-xi/img/logo_atomiswave.gif
Got a 4-player I/O cart on the way, which I'll mod to accept another pair of modded DC sticks for some 4-player Isuka action.
I'm very pleased with my purchase and will post pics once I have it all finished.

Greywolf

11-10-2005, 04:08 AM

Just how much better do Sammy's SNK games look at 31k? As I always see Neowave and NGBC running here on the older model Astro's or VS City at only 15k.

They actually look WORSE at 31kHz due to the low-res sprites they're using. :(

360heelflip

11-10-2005, 08:11 AM

If you're using an Atomiswave Cab like mine and you plug the Monitor into the RGB port on the AW MOBO, it looks better. IMO. :)

360heelflip

11-10-2005, 08:17 AM

I want that KOF XI!! :drool_2: I was going to buy Samuri Spirits tonight, but Coinopexpress won't accept PAYPAL for that large of an amount for some reason...
Will get Rumble Fish 2 Soon as well.

I have an Atomiswave motherboard along with KOF XI which just arrived this afternoon. :) Going to pick me up another Atomiswave mobo though. Great system... now all I need is one of those sexy Atomiswave sitdown cabinets that BIG and 360heelflip have.

Just how much better do Sammy's SNK games look at 31k? As I always see Neowave and NGBC running here on the older model Astro's or VS City at only 15k.

Kpj

11-10-2005, 08:18 AM

I have an Atomiswave motherboard along with KOF XI which just arrived this afternoon. :) Going to pick me up another Atomiswave mobo though. Great system... now all I need is one of those sexy Atomiswave sitdown cabinets that BIG and 360heelflip have.

Just how much better do Sammy's SNK games look at 31k? As I always see Neowave and NGBC running here on the older model Astro's or VS City at only 15k.

They actually look WORSE at 31kHz due to the low-res sprites they're using. :(

Actually, I disagree. I hooked up my AW via 31khz to my new 50" Plasma (RGB/VGA port); it was stunning. I was running KOF NeoWave.

I had also tested the unit using a JROK & R2N encdoer. The JROK looked great, but the R2N wasn't compatible with the AtomisWave. I'd HIGHLY recommend using a hi-res monitor for this system.

Kpj

Greywolf

11-10-2005, 08:23 AM

I hooked up my AW via 31khz to my new 50" Plasma (RGB/VGA port); it was stunning. I was running KOF NeoWave.

You really think so? I've tried out the same game today on my 19" VGA monitor, and while the backgrounds looked very sharp, the sprites were just horribly pixelated. Ah well, to each his own ...

Kpj

11-10-2005, 08:26 AM

You really think so? I've tried out the same game today on my 19" VGA monitor, and while the backgrounds looked very sharp, the sprites were just horribly pixelated. Ah well, to each his own ...

Probably due to the size of our screens. Just about any image looks "sharper" on smaller sets.

With my Plas, the image is awesome. I actually just bought another AW mobo (from RingoC) that will be consolized but lacking any type of encoder. There's no need for it :)