c64 ultimate

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I hate toys, i have no willpower... damnit, had to buy one... for testing purposes only :)

Depending on his stock, could be a while to see it
 
european tvs usually have pal/ntsc rgb / scart as standard along with 1 or more hdmi

some have rgb / composite / s-video but s-video is becoming less popular these days.
 
i got mine ultimate II last week.
i really like it.. very comfortable..
now i have to search a c64 breadbin in really good shape.. :)
 
SCART carries chroma and luma (like S-Video) so i use an S-Video to SCART adapter with my N64 for example (which doesn't output RGB). My C64 has a S-Video modified SCART too. You can use composite with SCART also.

Yeah a SCART cable/connector can carry all three, but it doesn't HAVE TO do so, though modern TVs who do have a single SCART generally seem to support all signals.

I know older sets with several sockets had different combinations, like one socket all three, one only comp+svideo, one only composite etc. Varying with brands and models.
 
now i have to search a c64 breadbin in really good shape.. :)
Well, you're in Germany so you should be able to find a nice C64G. I managed to get one here in the states and it's my favorite version of the C64. I love my old brown breadbins, but the C64G just looks better. :D

Glad you're enjoying your Ultimate!

Heather
 
I keep thinking about getting hold of an Ultimate-I for my VIC-20/Plus4 until Gideon gets standalone mode working on the Ultimate-II.
 
@Firthy2002

Honestly, one of the SD2IEC or uIEC/SD type devices is more than adequate for the VIC-20, and I also believe the Plus/4. The only time you really need the full 1541 emulation is when you run into programs that use the processor and memory that's in the 1541. I can't think of a single VIC-20 or Plus/4 program that does that. I could be wrong though. :)

Heather
 
@Firthy2002

Honestly, one of the SD2IEC or uIEC/SD type devices is more than adequate for the VIC-20, and I also believe the Plus/4. The only time you really need the full 1541 emulation is when you run into programs that use the processor and memory that's in the 1541. I can't think of a single VIC-20 or Plus/4 program that does that. I could be wrong though. :)

Heather


in conjuction with jiffydos these bits of kit are really nice to use.:)
 
I ordered one of these, they sound great, i was checking his info on his website. Since 12th March he has shipped 174 @ 130 euro a pop... do the math... very nice :)
 
@Firthy2002

Honestly, one of the SD2IEC or uIEC/SD type devices is more than adequate for the VIC-20, and I also believe the Plus/4. The only time you really need the full 1541 emulation is when you run into programs that use the processor and memory that's in the 1541. I can't think of a single VIC-20 or Plus/4 program that does that. I could be wrong though. :)

Heather

or the Final Expansion VC20 (V3 Rev.10) with SD2IEC and 512kB RAM and 512kB Flash memory expansion.
 
Final Expansion VC20 (V3 Rev.10) with SD2IEC and 512kB RAM and 512kB Flash memory expansion.
I didn't mention that because he wanted to use it with his VIC-20, C64, and Plus/4 and the Final Expansion only works on the VIC. I've got two Final Expansion 3 cartridges, a Rev 9 and a Rev 10, and I believe they are the '1541 Ultimate' for the VIC-20. :thumbsup:

Heather
 
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Tape game in ... 4 seconds
prg in 4 to 6 seconds of so..
full disk prog - 20 secs or so

Early days of testing

IDE loading on the spectrum is just about instant :-)

Have you tested cartridge loading rips made from cartridges, or are they what prgs are?
 
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