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It's finally here for all you Neo Geo CD freaks.
The Universe Bios for all three Neo Geo CD systems, the Top Loader, Front Loader and CDZ. It has been tested working on all three systems but primary testing has been done on the Top Loader. Installation not a simple matter but has been make easier for the Top Loader by using a new BiosMasta by NeoTurfMasta.
While heavy testing has been done do not expect it to be as solid as the MVS/AES version given its a young project. It does not have all the features of the MVS/AES Universe Bios so I will list the main differences here. More info can be found on the new Universe Bios CD page.
FEATURES
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The CD UNIVERSE BIOS also contains an altered MVS/AES UNIVERSE BIOS. It is possible to install a switch to gain access.
Using this in connection with PC-2-NEO makes it possible to upload and run games including homebrew projects in an MVS/AES environment without the need of making a cart. It should also be possible to load data into memory from CD (using the CD UNIVERSE BIOS) and then switching to the MVS/AES bios.
Note that the systems memory spec is a limiting factor in the size of data that can be loaded. That aside this makes the CD system a good development testing tool for small game projects.
The Universe Bios for all three Neo Geo CD systems, the Top Loader, Front Loader and CDZ. It has been tested working on all three systems but primary testing has been done on the Top Loader. Installation not a simple matter but has been make easier for the Top Loader by using a new BiosMasta by NeoTurfMasta.
While heavy testing has been done do not expect it to be as solid as the MVS/AES version given its a young project. It does not have all the features of the MVS/AES Universe Bios so I will list the main differences here. More info can be found on the new Universe Bios CD page.
FEATURES
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- Brings the CDZ style radio screen to Top and Front Loaders.
- Slightly faster loading on Top and Front Loaders (hardly noticeable but it's there).
- The in game menu has all the features of the MVS/AES Universe Bios.
- An MVS/AES BIOS SWITCH option (see below).
- Disables CD protection (failing CD drives work in some cases).
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- Does not currently support high score saving.
- There is no jukebox player, use the Bios CD music payer.
- 68000 error trapping is not yet included.
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The CD UNIVERSE BIOS also contains an altered MVS/AES UNIVERSE BIOS. It is possible to install a switch to gain access.
Using this in connection with PC-2-NEO makes it possible to upload and run games including homebrew projects in an MVS/AES environment without the need of making a cart. It should also be possible to load data into memory from CD (using the CD UNIVERSE BIOS) and then switching to the MVS/AES bios.
Note that the systems memory spec is a limiting factor in the size of data that can be loaded. That aside this makes the CD system a good development testing tool for small game projects.
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