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I dunno I got used to the load times by now although they are pretty annoying in fighting games.
The problem is that a CDZ costs twice as much as a normal top loader.
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I dunno I got used to the load times by now although they are pretty annoying in fighting games.
The problem is that a CDZ costs twice as much as a normal top loader.
NotoriousReignz
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I have one freaking game for my cd system, never see any good deals for complete cd games.
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Were there ever any after market AC adapters made for the system? It's huge where it plugs into the wall and takes up a ton of space in a cramped area of my entertainment system.
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Honestly your best bet is to hit a Radio Shack and get a universal adapter. Chances are you can find something close to custom for it. I know the plug in port is a lil weird but I'm sure nowadays you might find what you need.
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Just get a tiny extension cord.
What do you guys think the estimated cost would be to purchase every NeoCD game released?
I know certain games like Ironclad go for a ton of money, but I dont think the CD had a huge library... anyways, the question is:
"Is this attainable without selling my car?"
I know certain games like Ironclad go for a ton of money, but I dont think the CD had a huge library... anyways, the question is:
"Is this attainable without selling my car?"
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$2000-$3000, depending on if you get US or JP versions, as well as good deals. I spent $1200 and only own a Top Loader, CDZ and 24 games. I bought the games when they were mostly new, as well as my Top Loader for $300 in '97. So not bad in comparison with how cheap CD games and systems are now.
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I believe SNK announced the CDZ would contain a double speed drive before the release, however they must have changed their mind.
The CDZ certainly does contain a quicker drive, but I don't think its twice as fast. Apparently the system does also contain more RAM, which would explain less frequent loading, but not quicker.
It would be interesting to examine the code of a decent-sized game to see if this is in fact true.
The CDZ certainly does contain a quicker drive, but I don't think its twice as fast. Apparently the system does also contain more RAM, which would explain less frequent loading, but not quicker.
It would be interesting to examine the code of a decent-sized game to see if this is in fact true.
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The CD unit is great for those games that only load once, then are done (Viewpoint, Aero Fighters 2, Magician Lord, etc.). If you're going to be playing fighting games on it, you're going to need some major patience. If you really *have* to play your fighters on it, I recommend playing with someone else, setting the game onto quick-select mode (or whatever it's called), and playing as the same characters and stages over and over again. The game will not have to load the match again since it's still in memory.. This is how a friend and I managed to play KoF '99 without wanting to gauge our eyes out in the process. 
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the CDZ just has a bigger cache so it can load more information
the cd drive is still a single speed
now i have a query
i've been a few Neo Geo CD titles english titles short for a while but i've came across a few recently
the titles are Ninja Combat, Magician Lord and Thrash rally and a couple more but there are a few that dont seem to be fully English releases
the three i've mentioned all have anomolies
Rally chase isnt called thrash rally, the manual is in english as is the back cover to the cd case but the disc is japanese
ninja combat and magician lord have japanese cd's, the back cover is in japanese but they have an english manual
or is it just a case of good old SNK making mistakes as usual
the cd drive is still a single speed
now i have a query
i've been a few Neo Geo CD titles english titles short for a while but i've came across a few recently
the titles are Ninja Combat, Magician Lord and Thrash rally and a couple more but there are a few that dont seem to be fully English releases
the three i've mentioned all have anomolies
Rally chase isnt called thrash rally, the manual is in english as is the back cover to the cd case but the disc is japanese
ninja combat and magician lord have japanese cd's, the back cover is in japanese but they have an english manual
or is it just a case of good old SNK making mistakes as usual
I have searched youtube/google trying to find some video of the loading times on Neo Geo Cd without much luck. Any chance someone here could post a few? I would most like to see the Last Blade and Metal Slug. It would be super pimp if you could post a both a Cd and a Cdz.
Okay so I have found an example of the neo geo cd loading times on youtube now:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64ArAUzvRGg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64ArAUzvRGg
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The Last Blade loads are terrible. Unless you set it to skip the intros and endings, which you can do, you'll spend 2-3 times as long waiting as you will playing. And even then it's still rough. MS loads at the beginning of the level for maybe 20-30 seconds (never timed it) and then you are good to go. Worse than a cart but still playable.
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Ok I need your guys' opinions. I want to play games like Last Blade 1&2, Pulstar, Fast Striker, etc. Should I get an CMVS or a Neo CD? And if I choose to get a Neo CD can they be modded? Also, should I get a Japanese or American system? Price is an issue and I decided not to get a converter because of compatibility issues. Thanks!
Mathius
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Oops, the Neo CD can't play games as advanced as Fast Strikers and I knew that before I posted that. My bad. But, these other games are just so ridiculously expensive for the AES, which I own now. Would a consolized MVS be worse on my wallet than a Neo CD?
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In the end yea it's probably going to cost you more, but at least you won't have to wait for the game to load every single time. That alone kills a lot of the fun. It's fine for smaller older games but not worth it for the bigger games, especially some of the fighters.