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ArsTechnica: Hackers unlock NES Classic, upload new games via USB cable
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Fluffernutter Pancake
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Any recommendations on the best NES game hacks that are supported by the NES Classic mapper?
Mario Adventure was the only one I tried (and only one that I knew about), and that was a big fail.....
Mario Adventure was the only one I tried (and only one that I knew about), and that was a big fail.....
Harlock
Member
That is some interesting stuff. Not linking for roms, but I found this guide about the sufix. I think I used a lot of roms with the letter b in my emulations. :x
https://64bitorless.wordpress.com/rom-suffix-explanations/
Robin64
Member
It says "Game X - Game Y" as the folder name, so you're fine if you know the alphabet
This is awesome, but personally I'm going to stick with my top 60 games all loaded on the main screen. I don't need every NES game ever on there, some are atrocious, and with so much choice I'd never really play any properly.
It says "Game X - Game Y" as the folder name, so you're fine if you know the alphabet
I was watching the video someone posted. His folders seemed to say game names at the top. Glad to know that functionality is there. I haven't gone through the process of doing this to my mini yet..... I just need some time to do it. Now that it seems it will do everything I need it to, this weekend might be the time to do it!
Yeah indeed, so this folder selected has every game from Power Punch II to River City Ransom.
Got it! I understand what you are saying now
It is a little early in the morning for my brain. I need my coffee.Is there any resource that is compiling a list of functionality based on the title? Much the same way other emulators keep lists of whether games have video, audio, or completely unplayable issues?
You are amazing. Thanks.
Though someone may have messed that up lol. Someone apparently sorted a column which made nothing match up :/
Red Liquorice
Member
That's interesting, I always assumed [!] meant the main/best one but it's nice to see an explanation of all the codes.
Just ordered from Nintendo in the UK. I only really want to swap a few games around to games that are my favourite NES games.
Has anybody on here done this on a Mac yet? I'd rather avoid using Bootcamp and fully installing Windows again so was hoping for a way of doing it virtually?
Some people online are saying that they've done it this way and list the software they've used to do it but the same software doesn't seem to work for everybody so it would be good to hear from people directly how they managed to do this. I don't really mess around with stuff like this so I'm probably not going to be the best person for resolving issues if I do have them.
Thanks.
Has anybody on here done this on a Mac yet? I'd rather avoid using Bootcamp and fully installing Windows again so was hoping for a way of doing it virtually?
Some people online are saying that they've done it this way and list the software they've used to do it but the same software doesn't seem to work for everybody so it would be good to hear from people directly how they managed to do this. I don't really mess around with stuff like this so I'm probably not going to be the best person for resolving issues if I do have them.
Thanks.
I had a stock alert email about 30 minutes before I bought it, the delay being that I didn't see the email.
I've posted details in the OT, good luck.
NES Classic Edition |OT| Now You're Playing With Power* *Sold Separately in Europe
Just bought one from store.nintendo.co.uk, due to be dispatched today.
EDIT:
Direct Link - Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System - £49.99 (Shows as Out of Stock now but I don't know if it's showing that way because of the "one per customer" limit that's in place.)
It must have been close, I got the order confirmation email at 10:45 and posted about it at 10:46. I did post the info as quickly as I could.
Fucking scalpers, man.
Just ordered from Nintendo in the UK. I only really want to swap a few games around to games that are my favourite NES games.
Has anybody on here done this on a Mac yet? I'd rather avoid using Bootcamp and fully installing Windows again so was hoping for a way of doing it virtually?
Some people online are saying that they've done it this way and list the software they've used to do it but the same software doesn't seem to work for everybody so it would be good to hear from people directly how they managed to do this. I don't really mess around with stuff like this so I'm probably not going to be the best person for resolving issues if I do have them.
Thanks.
I use Parallels on my iMac to do it.
That's good to know, did you have any issues with it? Which version of Parallels did you use? I own a version from years ago, I think 6 but I know that they let people trial the newest version for free.
superdeluxe
Member
Taking a stab in the dark, maybe re-enable them and load the games again?
superdeluxe
Member
Got it! I understand what you are saying now
Is there any resource that is compiling a list of functionality based on the title? Much the same way other emulators keep lists of whether games have video, audio, or completely unplayable issues?
I had about 50-60 kick out for mapper issues..
And games that run 4 screen mode can't be added (apparently they had extra VRam on the cartridge) and that is not supported on the mini (for Example Gauntlent)
Had about 10-15 of those 4 screen mode games kick out.
superdeluxe
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LucidMomentum
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Holy shit, my local Target supposedly has 1 left in stock. Next closest Target has 8 but they're an hour away.
Might go for a drive today or tomorrow.
*EDIT* Forgot I'll be driving through that other town tomorrow already. I might just get an NES Classic this weekend
Might go for a drive today or tomorrow.
*EDIT* Forgot I'll be driving through that other town tomorrow already. I might just get an NES Classic this weekend
Re-enable what? My question is if I enable scanlines using global command lines, how would I disable them? Sorry if the answer is obvious and I'm just missing it, but there is only an option to add global command lines, not disable them once added.
Latest version. No issues at all.
Holy shit, my local Target supposedly has 1 left in stock. Next closest Target has 8 but they're an hour away.
Might go for a drive today or tomorrow.
*EDIT* Forgot I'll be driving through that other town tomorrow already. I might just get an NES Classic this weekend
in stock tracker showed 4 in stock at a Target an hour from me. I drove over there and they said they haven't had any in stock since Monday morning lol.
LucidMomentum
Member
Yeah I'm gonna call of course but still, might happen lol.
Justin_Bailey
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Holy shit, my local Target supposedly has 1 left in stock. Next closest Target has 8 but they're an hour away.
Might go for a drive today or tomorrow.
*EDIT* Forgot I'll be driving through that other town tomorrow already. I might just get an NES Classic this weekend
I hope I'm wrong for your sake, but I don't think those 8 will make it through today, let alone tomorrow.
Yeah I made the mistake of not calling ahead of time.
That was going to be my go to method of doing it, good to know that people seem to be OK with it.
Thanks, I'll just use the free trial if I need to.
For people who have bought the UK version of the console, does the games use the PAL standards in relation to resolution and speed or does it run the same as the USA and Japanese versions? I'm just wondering of its worth replacing the games that are pre-installed with NTSC versions?
canoli2006
Member
Any tips on getting VS. games to work? In particular VS. Super Mario Bros. that was in the arcade.
V2.11 added folder support, but tbh i only want to add another 10-20 games for now. Is it better to go with v2.10 or can i use the latest. UI wise im not overly keen on the folder icon and arrows thing ive been seeing in youtube vids. Just want it to scroll across rather than seek through a to z. Do you understand mees
Robin64
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V2.11 added folder support, but tbh i only want to add another 10-20 games for now. Is it better to go with v2.10 or can i use the latest. UI wise im not overly keen on the folder icon and arrows thing ive been seeing in youtube vids. Just want it to scroll across rather than seek through a to z. Do you understand mees
It won't use folders unless you go over the size you've set per page.
cool thanks. v2.11 is go!
SoldierOfLight
Member
Any recommendations on the NES library that's a must?
For those who managed to get an extra controller I'd recommend Ice hockey. So much fun to be had with that.
For those who managed to get an extra controller I'd recommend Ice hockey. So much fun to be had with that.
LucidMomentum
Member
Wait, does it not take stock NES controllers?
Robin64
Member
When I decided to add just 30 to the original 30, these are the ones I came up with. Consider this my "must" list. (Note, Battletoads isn't on there because it was before it was fixed, but it really should be there now)
Justin_Bailey
Member
Not without an adapter. Look for the Hyperkin NES controller to NES Classic adapter. I bought one for $10 on Amazon.
Also if you didn't already know, the controller it comes bundled with is only 2 feet long. You'll want to buy an extension cable.
LucidMomentum
Member
Nintendo is so weird lol.
superdeluxe
Member
If you wanted a must list, I would consider these:
Chip and Dale
Ducktales
Adventures of Lolo 2
Adventure Island 2
RC Pro AM
Baseball Stars
Tecmo Super Bowl (I replaced the regular in the list)
Mike Tyson Punch out (Same here, I replaced the Punch out)
Contra
Mega Man 3
River City Ransom
TMNT 2
Blaster Master
Bionic Commando
Dragon Warrior IV
Fanaxdu
Crystalis
Rygar
Baseball Stars
Blade of Steel
Metal Gear
That is a good list of games imho, a bit of everything.
You know i was hunting one for so long and i finally gave up for a retropie. Its great, but i wanted to post this here because of this lego case that fits my pi3
LOVE IT!! I might have to build this one just for the sake of having it lol.
rubbishmonkey
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That looks great! I kinda wish I had the know how to do stuff like that!You know i was hunting one for so long and i finally gave up for a retropie. Its great, but i wanted to post this here because of this lego case that fits my pi3
You can patch that with updated rosters! They seem to do it every year
That looks great! I kinda wish I had the know how to do stuff like that!
You can patch that with updated rosters! They seem to do it every year
oh? Did you just ask me to post the lego designer instructions and the parts list?
https://www.andrerinas.de/tutorials/nespi-like-lego-nes-case-anleitunginstruction.html
Parts were 99% obtained from pick a brick on the lego store, others i had to go to ebay because of lack of colors. Total about $20 with shipping.
its in german, but the 3 main colors are medium grey, dark grey and black, then there are two small red clears and 1 red plate.
Thanks! I probably have all the pieces already, but I'll double check.
DirtyLarry
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Hey All,
I just want to say I really, sincerely and truly was not trying to cause any friction last night and was just sincerely asking for help. I knew it may not be 110% kosher, but I was damn sincere when I say the ROMS I was interested in I did own. I am 42. The NES was a staple for myself for so, so many years. So once I read I could add additional ROMS and I was already pysched about the included 30, well, I may have gotten a tad too excited.
I never posted but I did use the tool posted in the OP with zero issues. Dumped the untouched Kernel first thing. Added 16 additional ROMS to issues at all. My Classic is up and running and it is bad ass. So I do apologize as I was truly like a kid in a candy store. So my apologies. It was not my intent to start any beef at all. I just was curious what the tags meant.
I was also so damn psyched I actually was able to get the Classic from a local GameStop. I had called the 3 closest to me around noon, they said call back within the hour, and every single one sold out within that hour. I tried the off one I never visit and the kid Brian I talked to said yep, I have around 4. When I got to the store 20 minutes later, there was a girl in line purchasing 4. I thought I was fucked. Brian had 2 left and said he had put 1 to the side for me because he could tell I was sincere over the phone. That was awesome. The girl asked me if I was purchasing it for myself or to flip and I replied myself and almost said something snarky to her, but she said all of hers were for family, and I did believe her based on how damn excited she was for Final Fantasy.
I was just a tad too excited I was able to get my hands on one for the retail cost and that I was also so close to sideloading ROMS with a soft mod. Again, I used the tool linked in the OP with zero issues and it took all of 10 minutes to boot. Even messed up and did not originally get the game covers, used the option in the tool to get them and resynced, and BOOM, they were all there. I look forward to the Carpal Tunnel I am going to get from Track N Field Alone. Also having Rygar and Rush N Attack is a thing of beauty.
I just want to say I really, sincerely and truly was not trying to cause any friction last night and was just sincerely asking for help. I knew it may not be 110% kosher, but I was damn sincere when I say the ROMS I was interested in I did own. I am 42. The NES was a staple for myself for so, so many years. So once I read I could add additional ROMS and I was already pysched about the included 30, well, I may have gotten a tad too excited.
I never posted but I did use the tool posted in the OP with zero issues. Dumped the untouched Kernel first thing. Added 16 additional ROMS to issues at all. My Classic is up and running and it is bad ass. So I do apologize as I was truly like a kid in a candy store. So my apologies. It was not my intent to start any beef at all. I just was curious what the tags meant.
I was also so damn psyched I actually was able to get the Classic from a local GameStop. I had called the 3 closest to me around noon, they said call back within the hour, and every single one sold out within that hour. I tried the off one I never visit and the kid Brian I talked to said yep, I have around 4. When I got to the store 20 minutes later, there was a girl in line purchasing 4. I thought I was fucked. Brian had 2 left and said he had put 1 to the side for me because he could tell I was sincere over the phone. That was awesome. The girl asked me if I was purchasing it for myself or to flip and I replied myself and almost said something snarky to her, but she said all of hers were for family, and I did believe her based on how damn excited she was for Final Fantasy.
I was just a tad too excited I was able to get my hands on one for the retail cost and that I was also so close to sideloading ROMS with a soft mod. Again, I used the tool linked in the OP with zero issues and it took all of 10 minutes to boot. Even messed up and did not originally get the game covers, used the option in the tool to get them and resynced, and BOOM, they were all there. I look forward to the Carpal Tunnel I am going to get from Track N Field Alone. Also having Rygar and Rush N Attack is a thing of beauty.
You know i was hunting one for so long and i finally gave up for a retropie. Its great, but i wanted to post this here because of this lego case that fits my pi3
looks like a poor man's nes classic. it does look cool though.
well ya its a raspberrypi, case looks neat, not as refined as the NES classic, but functionally 1001% better than nintendo selling you a bunch of roms