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############################################################################ # # # SEGA MEGADRIVE - NINTENDO SUPER FAMICOM - NEC PC-ENGINE # # More than just AMIGA # # # # 14.4k HST/V32bis -- ASL -- Locked at 38.4k -- Kickstart 2 -- 68030 40MHz # # # ############################################################################ FILE DOWNLOADED FROM TREASURE ISLAND BBS +44 (0)992 451 191 Tuesday 7th-Apr-92 03:19:08 /\ __________________ ALPHA FLIGHT PROUDLY PRESENTS /SP\ / / / / \/ / / ** C O P I E R S I N F O ** / \ |______/ /______ / /\__ \ _/ / /| / APRIL 1992 /_/________\_|-AFL-\___________/ ---------- THE FULLEST GUIDE TO THE CONSOLE SCENE THERE IS! WRITTEN BY EXECUTIONER and contributions in VPIRACY from MR SCARFACE/AFL *************************************************** * ** NEWS FLASH ** * * TREASURE ISLAND IS NOW UP ON +44 (0)992 451 191 * *************************************************** ============================================================================== MAJOR HEADLINE OF THE MONTH! -- ADD ON GAME ADAPTORS! Now our copiers do EVEN more than the Multi Game Doctor!! See below for the information you need! ============================================================================== SUPER MAGIC DRIVE is here!! Backup System for Sega Megadrive/Genesis -------------------------------------------------------------------- * 8 Megabits RAM (1MEG) onboard (expandable to 16Mbit) * 256k Battery Backed RAM (save to disk for RPG games etc.) * 3.5" High Density Disk control (drive supplied) 720/800k/1.44/1.6Meg * PC-Link interface through Parallel, Edit/Upload/Download files.. * Auto download cartridge to disk - or play cartridge directly * Also serves as Japanese/American/UK Converter * DOS can be updated by disk (ala Kickstart image files) * Utility to allow conversion to and from Magic Game Doctor files When formatted to 1.6 Meg format allows THREE games per disk (4M each) or TWO games (1 8M game & 1 4M game) or even SIX 2Mbit games!! Dos 3.1G (or later) is provided (07/4/92). You can also download, or get with your copier if preferred, a version of Dos that allows you to load and save files to other disks without running them (useful for making your own packs!) If you own a PC you can copy the HD disks, even 1.6meg format - with our special patch program that makes PC read/write 800k & 1.6 meg formats. ============================================================================== SUPER FAMICOM Backup System for Nintendo Famicom & Super N.E.S. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Fits into the Super Famicom, Super N.E.S. (US & UK versions) * 8 Megabits RAM (1MEG) onboard (expandable to 16Mbit) * 256k Battery Backed RAM (save to disk for RPG games etc.) * 3.5" High Density Disk control (drive supplied) 720/800k/1.44/1.6Meg * PC-Link interface through Parallel, Edit/Upload/Download files.. * Auto download cartridge to disk - or play cartridge directly * DOS can be updated by disk (ala Kickstart image files) * Serves as converter, ie. plug Jap & American carts into your copier! * Play Japanese games on your Super NES with lockout chip (disk only) * WILL COPY GAMES WITH EXTRA MATHS PROCESSOR CHIPS (requires any cartridge that uses the same chip to be installed) If you have suitable disks then you can load games and save onto other suitable disks. You CAN now copy the HD disks with it's own disk copy function.. The util loads into the copier as a separate program, and can be downloaded from various boards, or given when purchased if preferred. If you own a PC you can copy the HD disks, even 1.6meg format - with our special patch program that makes PC read/write 800k & 1.6 meg formats. ============================================================================== MAGIC SUPER GRIFFIN Backup System for NEC PC-Engine/Core Grafx -------------------------------------------------------------- * 8 Megabits RAM (1MEG) onboard (expandable to 16Mbit) * 256k Battery Backed RAM (save to disk for RPG games etc.) * 3.5" High Density Disk control (drive supplied) 720/800k/1.44/1.6Meg * PC-Link interface through Parallel, Edit/Upload/Download files.. * Auto download cartridge to disk - or play cartridge directly * DOS can be updated by disk (ala Kickstart image files) If you have suitable disks then you can load games and save onto other suitable disks. If you own a PC you can copy the HD disks, even 1.6meg format - with our special patch program that makes PC read/write 800k & 1.6 meg formats. ============================================================================== COPIERS INFORMATION 03:06 TUESDAY 07-APR-92 =================== \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ > Q U E S T I O N S & A N S W E R S > /////////////////////////////////////// A lot of people have been asking me lots of questions on ordering the above copiers... First off, the units are LEGAL to buy! I'm not sure what the situation is on you USING them.. The prices given are what they cost YOU! No hidden charges! You can use ANY disk! Older versions of our copiers needed special tracks, this is now NOT the case! There are 10 HIGH DENSITY disks enclosed. You can buy more disks from us at competitive rates, and they come in proper plastic cases, in 10's and with labels. You can also of course use LOW density disks. However, one 8 megabit game would normally fit on a HD disk, and then allow a 4 megabit game too! With 2DD you get only get 6 megabits on the disk total! GAME DOCTOR 2 VS OUR COPIERS ============================ See the added file, VPIRACY - added at the end of this text. PAYMENT ======= CREDIT CARD: We can take orders by Access, Visa, Mastercard & Eurocard. You can either leave PRIVATE mail to Executioner on TREASURE ISLAND BBS +44 (0)992 451191, or FAX (go to a bureau!) +44 (0)992 450009! Give your card number, card holders name, card holders address (we ship there), expiry date and SIGN it! (for authorisation purposes.. yes WE DO authorise, so feel free to try a stolen card.. I mean it hardly bothers us, you just won't get the copier!) BANK TRANSFER: Save yourself the extra cost of paying by Credit Card and know EXACTLY how much you are paying! NOTE: When you transfer the money, you must FAX or leave mail giving your full name, address, and the amount transferred. The bank details are as follows: BARCLAYS BANK PLC, 51 HIGH STREET, HODDESDON, HERTS, EN11 8TG, ENGLAND. ACCOUNT NUMBER: 80297208 -- TEL: (BANK) +44 (0)992 443261 FAX: (0)992 467850. CASH: It is not advisable to send this amount in the post. But if you DO, then send it FULLY recorded/registered and/or insured.. We cannot take responsibilty for any loss/shortfall.. Remember, Recorded delivery insurance does not usually cover money - so if it is lost, you cannot claim!! Send either a cheque or bankers draft in Sterling. To get all the address details, leave private mail to me on Treasure Island. PRICES ====== ============================================================================== SEGA MEGADRIVE CONSOLE (SCART OR PAL) - 1 controller - no PSU PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA) UK £100 or bank £110 Europe/EFTA £120 transfer) £130 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5% USA & Other £N/A £N/A ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10% SUPER MAGIC DRIVE (MEGADRIVE/GENESIS COPIER) --- 8 MEGABITS RAM PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA) UK £230 or bank £240 Europe/EFTA £250 transfer) £260 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5% USA & Other £260 £270 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10% SUPER MAGIC DRIVE (MEGADRIVE/GENESIS COPIER) -- 16 MEGABITS RAM PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA) UK £290 or bank £300 Europe/EFTA £315 transfer) £325 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5% USA & Other £325 £335 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10% SUPER MAGIC DRIVE (MEGADRIVE/GENESIS COPIER) -- 16 MEGABITS RAM + SEGA MEGADRIVE CONSOLE (SCART OR PAL) - 1 controllers - no PSU PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA) UK £390 or bank £400 Europe/EFTA £415 transfer) £425 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5% USA & Other £425 £435 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10% **NEW** GAME ADAPTORS Now you can use your Super Magic Drive on the Famicom & PC-Engine!, and use the RAM on the Super Magic Drive!! Save loads of money at the same time! SUPER MAGIC DRIVE - FAMICOM ADAPTOR (requires Super Magic Drive copier) PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA) UK £100 or bank £110 Europe/EFTA £120 transfer) £130 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5% USA & Other £130 £140 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10% SUPER MAGIC DRIVE - PC-ENGINE ADAPTOR (requires Super Magic Drive copier) PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA) UK £100 or bank £110 Europe/EFTA £120 transfer) £130 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5% USA & Other £130 £140 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ What you get: Magic Drive unit, 8/16 Megabits RAM (1MEG), 3.5" HD drive/case/cable, 10 High Density (1.6Meg) disks for Megadrive. SHIPPING & INSURANCE included. ** ADD 10% FOR COURIER DELIVERY ** Adaptor: Requires main Super Magic Drive unit. The adaptor is a modified Super Magicom or Magic Super Griffin copier that has no drive, or RAM, as it will use the Super Magic Drive which connects at the back of the adaptor. The whole fitting is very neat. and of course you can now get all three copiers for under £430 (UK) - wheras all 3 normally would cost £730!! ============================================================================== ============================================================================== SUPER FAMICOM CONSOLE (SCART) - 2 controllers - no PSU PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA) UK £160 or bank £170 Europe/EFTA £170 transfer) £180 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5% USA & Other £N/A £N/A ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10% SUPER MAGICOM (SUPER FAMICOM/SUPER N.E.S. COPIER) --- 8 MEGABITS RAM PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA) UK £250 or bank £260 Europe/EFTA £270 transfer) £280 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5% USA & Other £280 £290 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10% SUPER MAGICOM (SUPER FAMICOM/SUPER N.E.S. COPIER) -- 16 MEGABITS RAM PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA) UK £310 or bank £320 Europe/EFTA £335 transfer) £345 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5% USA & Other £345 £355 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10% SUPER MAGICOM (SUPER FAMICOM/SUPER N.E.S. COPIER) -- 16 MEGABITS RAM + NINTENDO SUPER FAMICOM CONSOLE (SCART) - 2 controllers - no PSU PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA) UK £450 or bank £460 Europe/EFTA £475 transfer) £485 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5% USA & Other £485 £495 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10% ADAPTORS COMING SOON! DETAILS WILL FOLLOW! IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON GETTING ANY OTHER CONSOLE, IT WOULD PROBABLY BE MORE ADVISABLE TO GET THE SUPER MAGIC DRIVE & THE RELEVANT ADAPTOR. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ What you get: Magicom unit, 8/16 megabits RAM (1MEG), 3.5" HD drive/case/cable, 10 High Density (1.6Meg) disks for Famicom. SHIPPING & INSURANCE included. ** ADD 10% FOR COURIER DELIVERY ** ============================================================================== ============================================================================== PC ENGINE CONSOLE (SCART) PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA) UK £POA or bank £POA Europe/EFTA £POA transfer) £POA ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5% USA & Other £POA £POA ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10% MAGIC SUPER GRIFFIN (PC-ENGINE/CORE GRAFX COPIER) --- 8 MEGABITS RAM PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA) UK £250 or bank £260 Europe/EFTA £270 transfer) £280 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5% USA & Other £280 £290 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10% MAGIC SUPER GRIFFIN (PC-ENGINE/CORE GRAFX COPIER) -- 16 MEGABITS RAM PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA) UK £310 or bank £320 Europe/EFTA £335 transfer) £345 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5% USA & Other £345 £355 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10% MAGIC SUPER GRIFFIN (PC-ENGINE/CORE GRAFX COPIER) -- 16 MEGABITS RAM + PC ENGINE CONSOLE (SCART OR PAL) PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA) UK £POA or bank £POA Europe/EFTA £POA transfer) £POA ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5% USA & Other £POA £POA ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10% ADAPTORS COMING SOON! DETAILS WILL FOLLOW! IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON GETTING ANY OTHER CONSOLE, IT WOULD PROBABLY BE MORE ADVISABLE TO GET THE SUPER MAGIC DRIVE & THE RELEVANT ADAPTOR. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ What you get: Magic Super Griffin unit, 8/16 Megabits RAM (1MEG), 3.5" HD drive/case/cable, 10 High Density (1.6Meg) disks for Engine. SHIPPING & INSURANCE included. ** ADD 10% FOR COURIER DELIVERY ** ============================================================================== ============================================================================== POWER SUPPLIES (HIGH QUALITY 9V/1.4AMP PSU FOR *ALL* CONSOLES) Magic Drive/Magicom require ONE extra PSU, Magic Super Griffin needs TWO. NB: These power supplies are UK specification PSU'S, taking 220/240 Volts. You may be able to use a travel adaptor etc, check with an electrician. PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA) UK £15 or bank £20 Europe/EFTA £20 transfer £25 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5% USA & Other £25 £30 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10% Price includes shipping. ** ADD 10% FOR COURIER DELIVERY ** ============================================================================== ============================================================================== 10 QUALITY *BRANDED* HIGH DENSITY DISKS, IN PROPER CASE & LABELS PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA) UK £7 or bank £8 Europe/EFTA £9 transfer £10 USA & Other £10 £11 Price includes shipping. ** ADD 10% FOR COURIER DELIVERY ** ============================================================================== ============================================================================== RAM EXPANSIONS FOR COPIERS - REMEMBER TO STATE FOR WHICH COPIER! Expands RAM to 16Mbit! PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA) UK £60 or bank £65 Europe/EFTA £65 transfer £70 USA & Other £65 £70 Price includes shipping. ** ADD 10% FOR COURIER DELIVERY ** ============================================================================== ============================================================================== GAME ADAPTORS (CURRENTLY ONLY FOR SUPER MAGIC DRIVE) >> SAVE MONEY! << >> SAVE MONEY! << >> SAVE MONEY! << >> SAVE MONEY! << Requires main Super Magic Drive unit. The adaptor is a modified Super Magicom or Magic Super Griffin copier that has no drive, or RAM, as it will use the Super Magic Drive which connects at the back of the adaptor. The whole fitting is very neat. and of course you can now get all three copiers for under £430 (UK) - wheras all 3 normally would cost £730!! PRICES: to CASH (Cheque/PO CREDIT CARD (MCARD/ACCESS/VISA) UK £100 or bank £110 Europe/EFTA £120 transfer) £130 ORDER FIVE UNITS SAVE 5% USA & Other £130 £140 ORDER TEN UNITS SAVE 10% Price includes shipping. ** ADD 10% FOR COURIER DELIVERY ** ============================================================================== ============================================================================== DELIVERY ======== Everyone has their order added onto a waiting list! As we are now shipping a large amount of units, it is meaning there are backlogs of orders. However this means everyone waits the same amount of time. We take deliveries at least once a month. Adding 10% ensures courier delivery to lessen the total waiting time. NB: Overseas orders will normally be shipped courier delivery for insurance purposes. Therefore if you order now, you will get your copier a lot quicker - waiting until we take our delivery is not advisable as we will most likely already be oversold by that stage. If you do not have sufficient funds at the time, we are willing to buy a unit for you by taking a 50% deposit, the rest to be paid before shipping. We cannot ship the goods COD (Cash On Delivery) as the value and insurance is too high and the Post Office will not allow their personnel to collect such large sums of money. ============================================================================== ××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××× ×× ×× ×× ×× ×× 24 HOUR BBS (14.4K) ×× 24 HOUR ORDER LINE ×× 24 HOUR FAX ORDERING ×× ×× ×× ×× ×× ×× TREASURE ISLAND.. ×× ASK FOR EXECUTIONER.. ×× ON OUR 9600 GROUP 3.. ×× ×× ×× ×× ×× ×× +44 (0)992 451 191 ×× +44 (0)992 451 192 ×× +44 (0)992 450 009 ×× ×× ×× ×× ×× ××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××× ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ O R D E R F O R M D E T A I L S ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ I hope this clears things up... If you want to order, fill in the form below.. either upload as a message to Executioner, or print & FAX it to me! (BLOCK CAPITALS PLEASE) - Write clear if you want me to get it right! ×××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××× FULL NAME: FULL POSTAL ADDRESS: CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER: I WOULD LIKE TO ORDER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS... +-------------------------------------+----------+-------------+-------------+ | Description | Quantity | Price Each | Total Price | | | | £ p | £ p | +-------------------------------------+----------+-------------+-------------+ |.Example:............................|..........|.......|.....|.......|.....| |.Super.Magic.Drive...................|.......2..|.2.3.0.|.0.0.|.4.6.0.|.0.0.| |.Famicom.Adaptor.....................|.......1..|.1.0.0.|.0.0.|.1.0.0.|.0.0.| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +-------------------------------------+----------+-------------+-------------+ | X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X | X X S U B T O T A L : - | | +-------------------------------------+----------+-------------+-------------+ | I WOULD LIKE COURIER SHIPPING (IF SO, ADD 10% OF SUB-TOTAL) | | | | Overseas orders are usually shipped courier for insurance... | | | +-------------------------------------+----------+-------------+-------------+ | X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X | X X X X X T O T A L : - | | +-------------------------------------+----------+-------------+-------------+ FAX TO +44 (0)992 450009 CREDIT CARD: ACCESS/VISA/MASTERCARD/EUROCARD CARD HOLDERS NAME: CARD HOLDERS ADDRESS: CREDIT CARD NO. EXPIRY / Signature of card holder: ×××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××× FINALLY MORE INFORMATION, FROM OUR OTHER FILE: VPIRACY ====================================================== ############################################################################## _____ / ___/ _______________ __ _________ / /__ /\ /\\ __ \ __/\ __ \ / \/ __/ ___/ \___ \ / // // ___/_/ / _/ / /\ \_/ \__ \ ____/ // // // / / /___/ /\ \ / / / /_____/ / \____/ \___/ \/ \____/\/ \/ \/ \/_______/ _____ / ___/____ __ ____ _____ _____ / /_ / __// \/ __// ___//\ ___/ / /\ \/ _/ / /\ \_/ \__ \/ /__ \ / /_/ / /__/ / / /______/ / /__/ / \____/\____// \/___/\___/\/\___/ ____ / __ \ ____ ____ __ ____ __ ____ / /_/ // __/ / __// \ / __/ / \ / __/ / ____// / / _/ / /\ \/ /\ \/ /\ \/ _/ / / / /___ / /__/ / / / //\\ \/ / / /___ \/ , \____/ , \____// \/\___/ \/ \/\____/ {Mr.SCARFACE} VIDEO GAME PIRACY INFORMATION! ============================== or better known as TIME TO TRASH THE AMIGA! ======================== (Revised on 14th January 1992 by Executioner, from original text file sent to Ultimate Dream on 6th January 1992 by Mr.Scarface. Version #5) ** APRIL EDITION RELEASED ON 7TH APRIL 1992 ** INTRODUCTION ~~~~~~~~~~~~ The video game piracy has begun! Boards all over the world are now realising that there is more to life than Amiga crap and PC shit! There are now boards for YOUR console... Super Famicom/NES... Sega Megadrive/Genesis... and PC Engine/Turbo Express/Super Grafx! as well as providing for Amiga and/or IBM users alike! THE BOARDS ~~~~~~~~~~ 7TH APRIL BOARD UPDATE ====================== MADCAP Madcap is a BBS located in Bedford, England. And is running on it's own custom BBS software called "SPECTRA". The BBS software, which incorporates ALL the Ami-Express functions and more besides is soon to released commercially. It is also running it's own console section, supporting Super Famicom and Megadrive. +44 (0)234 365828 (QUARTZ) THE Another of many recent purchasers of our Super Magicom unit! POWER - This BBS is Anarchy's World HQ and is supported by most of HOUSE the top traders... and therefore is always in touch with the elite Console scene! Your sysop is Trillion and it is another board where you can call to speak to Executioner about console copier ordering! Give it a buzz now! +1 713-998-9042 (ANARCHY) 19TH MARCH BOARD UPDATE ======================= MASTERS Another independant board.. seems to be the growing trend.. I OF mean for console stuff, who needs a group!! If you're worried SOFTWARE about filling this guys hard drive, don't worry.. he has over one gigabyte online!! The console section is pretty new so he is looking for good uploaders - so now is your opportunity to get those creds.. The sysop is The WeezE, and the location is sunny California! +1 408 370 2260 (INDEPENDANT) 17TH MARCH BOARD UPDATE ======================= TREASURE This board had been down for some months. The sysop, ISLAND Executioner is also using Ultimate Dream (see below) to take orders copiers. It went up at about 3.30pm on Tuesday 17th and is already picking up! And remember THIS is the only BBS where you can order ONLINE!! +44 (0)992 451191 (ALPHA FLIGHT) 8TH MARCH BOARD UPDATE ====================== SPLATTER This BBS has been around for ages. After seeing a move last HOUSE year things are back to normal again, with all the latest Amiga wares, as well as unique "ANSI-TO-ORDER" system -- check online for details! It recently started its own console section, catering for Sega Megadrive/Genesis and Nintendo Super Famicom/S.N.E.S. - with our game files being adopted! The boards 14.4k, its 24 hours, 0-1 day wares... the number??? +44 (0)707 874852 (FAIRLIGHT). The console area is supported by Executioner who is now Co-Sysop. If you have any enquiries then please leave mail! 12TH FEBRUARY BOARD UPDATE ========================== REIGN Established end December 1991. Through a special agreement IN you can now order your copier via this board.. and save the BLOOD extra shipping delays.. Check with the sysop for further details. Call now on +1 908 946 8224 (INDEPENDANT). This board will also very shortly become 2 nodes, on the same number. Executioner is co-sysop and controls the console section. 14TH JANUARY BOARD UPDATE -- Who's new on the console scene! ========================= S.S.M.S. Its an Alpha Flight board again but it runs in Germany not in the USA.. There is only an Amiga Section and a great new conf called `SUPER NiNTENDO / FAMiKOM'... Run by SAiNTZ... Call it on +49 303-339471 (ALPHA FLIGHT) ULTRABOX This one is one of the biggest and oldest Crack Houses in Germany.. It is run by ULTRA and you will find there is a Amiga conference and again a great Console Conference... Start calling it now on +49 303-943531. (INDEPENDANT) WORLD OF On this bbs you can order The Super Magic Drive in the USA MIRAGE and start to trade files! +1 718-898-8421 (INDEPENDANT) TOXIC INSULT An indy BBS in search of quality users for support. It's console conference is open and files should be pouring in real soon! Call it on +1 203-327-4104 (INDEPENDANT) BOARD ALREADY GOING =================== ULTIMATE The first board to start the console scene off! Supporting the DREAM Super Magic Drive, Super Magicom & Magic Super Griffin. It is also the main board to order the hardware, offering payment by credit card, cheque or bank transfer. Orders can be posted or FAXed. Full details on +44 (0)222 495919. (ALPHA FLIGHT) GHOST Running currently for I.C.S. This board offers files for the Megadrive, Super Famicom and PC-Engine, whereas most only offer files for the Megadrive and/or Famicom. So if you have a PC- Engine or Core Grafx and would like about 225 games.. well this is the board to call! +44 (0)91 264 5355 (ICS) BOARD LISTING ============= >> All the following boards have console sections on their board! << Board Name: Group: Number: Also supporting: ThunderDome Alpha Flight +1 408-263-9136 Amiga Treasure Island Alpha Flight +44 992-451191 Amiga Ultimate Dream Alpha Flight +44 222-495919 Amiga Ghost I.C.S. +44 91-264-5355 Amiga Living Hell Nemesis +44 386-765550 Amiga The Oasis Crystal +44 386-553876 Amiga Splatter House Fairlight +44 707-874854 Amiga & IBM Madcap Quartz +44 234-365828 Amiga S.S.M.S. Alpha Flight +49 303-339471 Amiga Ultrabox Independant +49 303-943531 Amiga Dark Data ?? +39 2-295-10751 Amiga Security +39 2-295-12302 Toxic Insult Independant +1 203-327-4104 Amiga World Of Mirage Independant +1 718-898-8421 Amiga & IBM Reign in Blood Independant +1 908-946-8224 Amiga & IBM Term. Disaster Skid Row +1 215-739-2150 Amiga Software Mine 2 ?? +1 303-659-6748 Amiga Masters of SWare Independant +1 408-370-2260 Amiga & IBM The Power House Anarchy +1 713-998-9042 Amiga GETTING STARTED ON THE CONSOLE SCENE -- Written by Executioner/Mr Scarface ==================================== Well I hope this file is useful to all those of you out there that want to get started on the console scene. To get started you will need a copying device. There are a few available but the ones we supply are: Sega Megadrive/Genesis - SUPER MAGIC DRIVE (supplied with drive & 10 disks) Nintendo Super Famicom/SNES - SUPER MAGICOM (supplied with drive & 10 disks) PC-Engine/Super Grafx - MAGIC SUPER GRIFFIN (supplied with drive & 10 disks) To order these call TREASURE ISLAND BBS on +44 (0)992 451191 Check all the details in the first place, if you haven't already! KILLING THE RUMOURS =================== There have been people going around saying that our copiers are crap because it does not offer compatibility with other copiers. Infact no copier is compatible with any other copier.. there is no reason to be. However any copier that saves the game out as an image file is most likely able to have a coversion program coded to make the file a Magic Drive, Game Doctor or Super Mega Twin etc.. compatible file. (This is being looked at) (NB: THE SUPER MEGA TWIN IS NOW DISCONTINUED, THE MAKERS WENT BUST!) ** There are now conversion utilities for Game Doctor files to Super Magic Drive/Super Magicom & vice versa. ** Rumours have been stating that the Magic Drive is not upgradeable.. Erm, not correct. DOS 3.1g (and soon 3.2) is supplied on ROM, but you can boot in any ROM via disk. The latest DOS allows you to format 1.6meg disks, which allows 1 8mbit game & 1 4mbit game.. or 6 2mbit games on ONE DISK! No other copier allows this! Some only allow 1 game per disk, regardless of size! LAME! On the Famicom copier (and others soon.. probably by the time you read this) you even have a built in disk copy function, that copies ANY format disk! You can expand the RAM to 16mbit, which is more than enough to cater for some new generation 12mbit games. No 16mbit games exist, and probably wont for some time to come. **FAMICOM** Street Fighter II is the first game 16Mbit, and our copier will do it! (GAME DOCTOR CURRENTLY DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO COPY ANY GAME OVER 8MBIT) We also release all the new DOS files on all boards that support our copiers, plus we offer 24 hour support by VOICE, FAX or BBS! We will also soon be offering our new Voice mail system, so you can dial in and get the exact information just by using your Touch Tone phone! The main reason these rumours were started is because some boards only support their copier (quite understandibly), and so want everyone to buy THAT device. After all, if everybody purchases the Super Magic Drive (and Magicom/Magic Super Griffin) then they will lose out. However it is not fair to spread false stories which will confuse people a great deal when the scene is being born. **UPDATE** now with conversion programs becoming available hopefully things will be better now. **APRIL UPDATE** Yes, now the conversion utils are available, everyone can convert successfully ALL Game Doctor files to Super Magicom & Magic Drive formats. However, at present the util to convert Super Magicom files to Game Doctor does NOT work. Therefore that makes another reason to get ours! We will not be spreading false stories about the other copiers, but only stating the facts about our own. We let YOU decide what to purchase. Just remember though, before you purchase a copier, that what you buy will be what you will then have to use - think of it as a new computer.. you don't want it becoming obselete. Finally, it is interesting to note that when we offered the MEGACONV utility to the distributors in Taiwan, they said "What for, the Game Doctor is SxxT and doesn't sell in our country and Hong Kong.." - They were quite surprised when we said it is selling in the US!! -- THIS IS THE REAL TRUTH AND NOT SHIT STIRRING. GETTING DOCUMENTATION ===================== Mr Scarface of Crystal has offered to start typing documents of Super Famicom/SNES titles in the near future. So keep a look out on the boards listed above. Mr Scarface has also begun giving cheats for games on the Super Famicom/SNES as well as information of the latest releases. We are also looking for people to type documents on other consoles. And if anyone can translate Japanese then that is even cooler!