Capcom CPS 3 System:
Comes with many features (printed in light blue). 1st
there is the game cartridge. A small cart sitting ontop of the motherboard. Then there are special mask-roms. Nearly
every CPS 3 game uses a different composition of mask-roms (SIM, SND, CHR). So its
wise to always buy a complete system or ask the seller first. Fourth there is the CD-Drive and the CD which house all the relevant game data like music,
sounds and so on. Any date will be uploaded to the mask-roms at first start, still u need
to always connect the CD-drive to be able to play. And last there is the datatransmission- and powersupply-cable that connect the CD-Drive with the mainboard.
Also the connector cable typical for CPS 2 and CPS 3 should be provided
(used for 4-6th button...see CPS 2). Carts come in different country versions.
Not all CPS 3 games come with CD-Drive, CD and cables mentioned above. So called
"No CD" versions. No difference, just misses
the CD-drive/CD. So if u want p&p to be cheaper ask the seller... (for a pic go here)
Again CPS 3 system features a "Suicide Battery"...its located in the game
cartridge and its not easy to be renewed. Be sure u find someone that can do it! (I
can...see Sales) and again CPS 3 features Q-Sound...
Should 2 games use the same composition of mask-roms and u change the cart/cd, CPS 3
system reads relevant data form disc into the mask-roms when u first switch on the game.
Lasts about 20+ minutes (zzzzz). Mostly a seller will give u a whole system. |
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IGS PolyGameMaster
(PGM) System: Chinese
game system, featuring a mainboard and a cartridge and looks very much like the Neo Geo
MVS System. As no other country versions exist there are no compatibility problems.
Mainboard houses a battery for Highscores.
System should come with a connector
cable (and Cable-End to Jamma adapter) for 2nd cabinet. This way u can play with 4 players
on 2 machines using only one PGM System and only one cart. Without it only 2 player play
is possible on one machine.
Some known games: Knights of Valour,
Knights of Valour Super Heroes, Knights of Valour 2, Y2K, Oriental Legends, Martial
Artist, Dragon World 2+3, Dodonpachi 2. Expensive! |
| Jaleco Mega System 32: System features mainboard and a giant cartridge
that sits ontop of it. As there are only asian mainboards/carts there are no
country-version problems.
Battery is for highscores.
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Kaneko Super Nova
System: Not much to say
except system features a motherboard and a game cartridge. Good chances of getting a cart
alone without motherboard...as far as i know no special country-versions are present.
Means all carts should fit all motherboards. Let me know if im wrong.
Battery is for highscores.
Games i know on this board are:
Cyvern, Sengeki Striker, Puzz Loop and Puzz Loop 2, Gals Panic S, Teris Plus, Tetris Plus
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| Konami GV-System: As far as I know only one game was produced
with this CD-drive hardware: Hyperathlete (aka on PSX as International Track&Field).
It features a solid metal housing with a CD-drive enclosed. Very resistant!
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Konami GX-System: As far as I know there are at least 2
different GX-boards out there (eg Fantastic Journey features a different looking GX
mainboard as Salamander 2).
I would advise u to buy the complete set. It shouldnt be a problem, or ask the
seller. 99,99% are sold as complete set. |
| Midway/Williams Come with main (big) and soundboard (small).
Also a volume adjuster connected to the sound board should be provided. Not
interchangable, as the main and soundboard each houses game-specific roms.
System features games from Mortal Kombat up to Strikeforce.
Battery is for highscores. |
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Namco System 11 and 12: Mainboard and Gameboard. Always sold
together. Dont try to change the boards, as contacts are quite weak and its a lot of work
with all the distance holders to remove and insert.
System 12 (upper left) is the newer
version, featuring games like Ehrgeiz, Tekken 3, or Soulcaliber. 11 (lower left) features
games like Souledge, Xevious 3D/G or Tekken 1 and 2.
On both boards feature a 24 pin
connector beneath the jamma connector for 3rd and 4th button and additional sound options.
U wont need the sound option as u can switch the board to mono sound, but u will
eventually want to kick ur enemy from time to time so make sure the plug connector is
delivered with the board. If not simply solder some wires from the 24 pin connector to the
3rd and 4th button pin on jamma connector. Manual provides all pinout settings. |
| Neo Geo MVS System (Old
Version): Slightly
bigger than New Version (see below), but by featuring stereo sound, additional joyboard
connectors and headphones volume setting this one wins my heart technically.
All country-versions are compatible. No special chip or reconstructions needed :)
If u start collecting the carts
should come with flyers and manual as well as a original brown cartboard-box which houses
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Neo Geo MVS System (New
Version): Smaller than
Old Version and less features (which are not needed anyway). Rest is the same.
Neo Geo MVS systems come in single
or multislot versions (housing 1-6 carts). Be sure u have a 300W power supply for multi
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| Saibu Kaihatsu SPI
System: Motherboard and
Cartridge. Motherboard comes in Version 2.0 or 2.1 and in different country versions,
which are not compatible. Versions of motherboards are. Battery is for highscores.
Known games are: BattleBalls/SenkYu,
Raiden Fighters, Raiden Fighters 2, Raiden Fighters Jet, Viper Phase 1 (Old Version),
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Sega Model 2: Model 2 features 5 different "parts"
(printed in light blue)
Model 2 mainboard/housing comes in 3 different versions: A-CRX, B-CRX and...guess...C-CRX
yes. B-CRX and C-CRX are basically the same, differing only in chips used. A-CRX not only
features the oldest hardware of the threee but also has a slightly different pinout
setting.
ITS NOT A JAMMA PINOUT SYSTEM, but
if u know the pinout settings u easily can make urself an adapter (pinouts of Model 2 here).
Ontop of the CRX mainboard sits the
actual gameboard with all the mask roms. Gameboards
are always the same. In fact u would only need to buy the new mask roms and chip settings
for a game if u have one gameboard at home. If thats the easiest way is questionable, but
its a bit cheaper.
Some games (not all) like Zero
Gunner or Last Bronx need a special "Security PCB", a
small pcb sitting ontop of the mainboard. Sellers often forget this IMPORTANT little
thing. Without it game wont show u more than the intro screen.
Main- and Gameboard is
surrounded by a heavy(!!!) gigantic aluminium
housing containing a ventilation
system and the actual pinouts. If u have one u can use it like MVS mainboard for all other
CRX boards. Housings for B- and C-CRX mainboards are interchangeable.
Battery is for highscores. |
Sega Model 3:Like
Model 2 Model 3 features many versions (Step 1, Step 1.5, Step 2 and Step 2.1). While all
provide the same pinouts, hardware was always slightly changed.
Its also NOT A JAMMA SYSTEM. Making
an adapter is even harder as Model 3 needs an additional 3,3V power supply. Also it
features Medium Resolution - 24KHz 496(H)x384(V) - so its best to get an original cab.
Cheapest will be Virtua Fighter 3.
System again features the components
I mentioned in "Model 2" (see above), but without the "Security PCB".
U can convert Model 3 to Model 2
easily. It uses nearly(!!!) the same pinouts (how to do this here).
Battery is for highscores.
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Sega Naomi System: Not much known here, except i ordered one. As
soon as its here ill paste a review here. If u need detailed tech information goto http://www.system16.com
Just a few things:
1) Naomi features a base system and cartridge games (see pictures).
2) Countryversions exist. Japanes mainsystem doesnt play eg US carts.
U will need special ICīs to be able to play different countryversion-carts. Cost
about 20-25US$.
3) Naomi needs a 31kHz monitor (highres).
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| Sega STV System: Cartridge and Mainboard. Motherboard and
Carts come in Japanese and/or USA versions. Not compatible. U can buy a special chip,
which is inserted instead of another (the long one left of the yellow sticker, see pic) to
make ur board accept both cart versions.
Battery is for highscores only.
Multicart versions exist. Be sure to
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Sony ZN-1 and ZN-2
Mainboards: Not really
sold seperatly Sony ZN boards feature mostly Taito and Capcom gameboards. Also Tecmo has
developed some games for it. ZN-2 is the newer board running games like Tech Romancer or
Street Fighter Ex 2 (Plus).
As far as I know from Strider 2, gameboards are not interchangeable.
Capcom games do not house a battery,
so no danger of "suicide" wheeee, and still feature the well known connector for
4-6th button/3rd and 4th player. So be sure its delivered with the board. |
| Taito F3 System: Systems is made of motherboard and cartridge.
Motherboards and Carts come in Japanese and/or USA version. U cant play USA carts on Jap
motherboards and vice versa, except u do some reconstructions.
Mainboard houses a small ventilation system...
DONT TURN the little switch on the
motherboard which looks like a volume adjust! ITS NOT! |
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