Announcing the 64drive nearing completion

Discussion in 'Nintendo Game Development' started by marshallh, Dec 2, 2010.

  1. marshallh

    marshallh N64 Coder

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    Bingo. The way it works is different from that mess, the program in RAM keeps running. I did it once, but my N64 connector is hacked up and I blew a test n64 while doing this. If I can get it working reliably I'll add it to the menu.
     
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  2. ASSEMbler

    ASSEMbler Administrator Staff Member

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    Marshallh how long until you make the first run?
     
  3. wmd

    wmd Rising Member

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    If you can't get that working reliably, would it be possible to read the save data onto your device from a cart using one of these:

    http://www.nesworld.com/n64universalconverter.php
     
  4. rekuenk

    rekuenk Newly Registered

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    I would be interested in one too, I'm from Spain and I would like to ask Marshallh if I could share this information in a spanish forum of active scene in many consoles (Elotrolado). I'm pretty sure many people there would be interested in buying one and also in knowing the existence of this device.

    I just want to thank you all the effort you're putting on this and if we can help you in some way, you just have to say it!
     
  5. npt

    npt Spirited Member

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    I would be in on the first run for a group buy.

    Marshall,
    Very impressive work. I was just about to pick up a Doctor V64 but I'd MUCH rather get one of these. How long do you think until the first run? Oh, and btw: THANKS, so much. You are awesome for doing this.

    Regards,

    npt

    :clap:
     
  6. antinull

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    I would love to have one of these, I hope production comes to fruition
     
  7. Lady Eklipse

    Lady Eklipse Rising Member

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    Greetings!
    I'm looking forward to production of this cart! Hope it comes out soon, will definitely buy it.
     
  8. marshallh

    marshallh N64 Coder

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    I ordered some PCBs today of the next revision. Lead time is a while so there won't be much news again for some time.
     
  9. Lady Eklipse

    Lady Eklipse Rising Member

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    marshallh, are you planning to do some more research or these PCBs are already for final production?
     
  10. Nully

    Nully Dauntless Member

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    Wow this is amazing news. NeoFlash's cart only holds 1 or 2 games ( I think). And you have a 2GB CF card in yours. I can't wait for this to be finished. Can you give me a base price?
     
  11. 8bitplus

    8bitplus Gutsy Member

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    Are you going to be taking per-orders?
     
  12. derekb

    derekb Well Known Member

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    thanks for the update marshallh
     
  13. Infrid

    Infrid Rapidly Rising Member

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    64drive will be the N64 flash card done right

    or I hope so :D
     
  14. MasterOfPuppets

    MasterOfPuppets Site Supporter 2013

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    Out of curiosity, how will the cart firmware work? Will it run on 2 separate files (OS and firmware) like the EverDrives? And how do you update it?
     
  15. Greg2600

    Greg2600 Resolute Member

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    I didn't know there was a thread here for this. But Marshall also posts on the ben heck forums.
     
  16. DC_Lov

    DC_Lov Rising Member

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    The base price is mentioned somewhere I thing it's like 170 USD or something. Not sure what are included for 170 USD or if any other options will be available thought...
     
  17. antinull

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    $170 is a decent price
    As long as quality is there i wouldn't have a problem paying that
     
  18. Greg2600

    Greg2600 Resolute Member

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    He has said 150-170.
     
  19. swcdx

    swcdx Spirited Member

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    I will buy one. Best of luck as you move forward...
     
  20. Atari800XL

    Atari800XL Rapidly Rising Member

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    below 200 USD this device is way better than the Dr64 and Jr512
     
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