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From: graham@hri.com (Ed Graham)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: Sega video cable, is it worth it?????
Date: 21 Dec 92 19:10:24 GMT
Reply-To: graham@hri.com
Organization: Horizon Research, Inc.

I'm sure this question has been asked many times before,
but what type of enhancement will I get from purchasing
one?  I believe the price is around $12.00.  I have a
27" stereo TV with RCA and coax inputs.  Is it a waste
of money, or will I see noticeable difference?  Thanx
in advance.

Ed
From: ar903@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Robert Taylor)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: Is Game Genie messing up your SF2?
Date: 3 Jan 1993 07:47:57 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
Reply-To: ar903@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Robert Taylor)
NNTP-Posting-Host: slc4.ins.cwru.edu


After playing with the game genie on SF2, I took it out and noticed 
two things...

1) On the Map of the World I have a yellowish block of lines (about
10 pixels by 20 pixels) by alaska.

2) When Bison does a Head Stomp from your right and hits it he does
this 1/2 invisiblity move and lands with a kick (you only see half of
his body){, (You can do this if you pla{y as bison using the
boss code for bison, try doing either a fireball or DP)(

I know these were not there before I had the game genie, my question is
is anyone else experencing problems with there game genie messing up
games?

-- 
french hawk
ar903@cleveland.freenet.edu
International Snack Professionals
702-594-7322
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From: mmwang@adobe.com (Michael Wang)
Subject: Re: [GEN] Streets of Rage 2
Organization: Adobe Systems Inc., Mountain View, California, USA
Distribution: na
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 1992 01:05:35 GMT

In article <Bzq4FJ.4n4@ais.org> mfrose@ais.org (Martin Rose) writes:
>Blaze Fielding...well, aside from the obvious physical things B) , there's
>really nothing in particular to recommend her.  She has the Hadouken, and
>the slam-throw, but that's it.  Attempting to use the Kikousho usually just
>gets you hurt.

I disagree. I can do just as well with her as I can with Axel. I don't
have any problems with her jump slash, and it is almost as good as
Axel's DP. It does slightly less damage, but it has better range so it
is easier to tag a bunch of enemies with it. Her directional special
attack is also much better than Axel's since it can hit enemies from a
distance. With Axel's move, you have to be standing right next to
somebody, which is difficult to do with many of the bosses. Also, her
back defense move (B+C together) is the best among the four since it
will knockdown opponents in front and behind her. It has helped me
escape from many a tight spot.


>The music in this game just cries out to be played LOUD through your stereo.

I love the ending theme especially. It is much better than the ending
theme in SoR 1.

-- 
Michael Wang
mmwang@mv.us.adobe.com
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
From: rusbasan@expert.cc.purdue.edu (Bob Rusbasan)
Subject: Re: BLAST PROCESSING -- SHUT UP!
Organization: Purdue University Computing Center
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1992 13:31:34 GMT

In article <1992Dec22.034948.5508@ucsu.Colorado.EDU> lanes@spot.Colorado.EDU (LANE STEVEN LOREN) writes:
>In article <1992Dec21.222536.11879@clark.edu> gsnow@clark.edu (Gary Snow) writes:
>>In article <1992Dec20.075451.6858@cis.ohio-state.edu> jray@daisy.cis.ohio-state.edu (john emery ray) writes:

>>>How about household stuff:

>>>"Shampoo for healthy hair": I often wonder how dead things can be much
>>>               healthier...

>>Well, I guess if you're bald then your hair is dead, but mine is alive....:-)

>Actually, everyone's hair that you can see is dead.

Well, as you can all see, Mr. Ray's little flame has certainly gotten
this group back on topic!  Congratulations, Mr. Ray!

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Newsgroups: rec.games.video
From: arromdee@jyusenkyou.cs.jhu.edu (Ken Arromdee)
Subject: Re: Genesis/Megadrive hardware questions
Keywords: language switch, 50/60 Herz switch
Organization: Johns Hopkins University CS Dept.
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 05:18:04 GMT

In article <BzM2tx.AtC@cs.vu.nl> twctjin@cs.vu.nl (Tjin TWCA) writes:
>	I've read the FAQ file about the language switch and the 50/60 Hz 
>	conversion.  I still have a few questions:
>		1.  How can I make the (European) Megadrive work at 60 Hz 
>		    (NTSC system)?
>		2.  What is the difference between the old and
>		    new Megadrive regarding the jumpers JP1-JP4?
>		    I've got the old version, pre-October 1991.
>	The reason I am asking these questions is that I want to play for
>	example the Genesis version of "Streets of Rage II" on my Megadrive.
>	This game has a built-in lockout; it won't run on my machine in the
>	50 Hz mode.

As far as I know it's the same on old and new machines.

You'd have to make a switch just like the language switch only using the other
two jumpers.  I got some mail from etmfrov@sunbeamfs.ericsson.se a while back
about this; he explained it but noted that just changing 50/60 hertz this
way doesn't quite work....
--
"the bogosity in a field equals the bogosity imported from related areas, plus
the bogosity generated internally, minus the bogosity expelled or otherwise
disposed of."  -- K. Eric Drexler

Ken Arromdee (arromdee@jyusenkyou.cs.jhu.edu, arromdee@jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu)
From: ant@galadriel.bt.co.uk (Antony Espindola)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: Re: RE: sonic 1 stage select
Date: 21 Dec 92 13:52:07 GMT
Organization: Data and Business Comms, BT Labs, Martlesham, Ipswich, UK.

From article <1992Dec18.053152@IASTATE.EDU>, by cupples@IASTATE.EDU (Robert L Cupples):
> I use the same code to get the stage select, but I do share your
> frustration.  When I bought my Genesis, I started using the stage
> select during the first week.  The first few times, it would take
> up to 12 times going to the title screen to get it to work.  These
> days I can usually get it in the first two tries.  I am not sure
> what the problem was, but it may have been a combination of (1) being too
> jumpy and trying to enter it slightly before the finger started to move
> and (2) pressing down too hard on the buttons (accidentally pressing others).
> 
> Rob Cupples
> cupples@iastate.edu

You *DON'T* have to wait for him to wiggle his finger !!
Where did you get that from ??

If you can't get it, you're not doing it right !!

It is u,d,l,r (bell), but you have to press them exactly.
I too had problems but I can now do it EVERY time.
Try pressing the joypad by the ends of the directions, as its
all too easy to press another direction as well.
Just practice and practice- you'll get it in the end.

As for the debug, this is the same.
I use U,C,D,C,L,C,R (bell) - note: the bell sounds before
you press the last C (you don't need to press it really)
You then press START and hold A.
You can get the debug AND level select at the same time.
Hold A and press START for level select,
Press START *THEN* hold A for debug.
But you have to do BOTH codes.

I don't know if selecting a level, then holding A would take
the games to debug - I haven't tried it.

Keep trying - it does work.

Antony.
PS: Don't forget both debug and level select stay in after reset.
Don't bother tapping in codes again.
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
From: bbishop@crusader.torolab.ibm.com ()
Subject: Re: 16 bit graphics or cpu?
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1992 13:21:33 GMT
Organization: IBM, Austin


With the processing power of the SNES and the SNES/CD unit, it is suppose to 
be able to have a couple of X stations attached to it. It also should still
have plenty of computing power left over because of the 16 bit and 32 bit
processors, making it the eqivalent of 1.2X10^24 bit machine (16 bit ^ 32 bit).
There are a lot of non technical people out there who dont realize that you 
get can get a 1.2X10^24 bit processor eqivalent from a 16 bit processor and
a 32 bit processor.  The MHz it operates at will be increased as well... The
SNES operates at (roughly 3 MHz) but the new CD unit will operate at 50 MHz
making the total 7.17X10^23 MHz (3 MHz ^ 50 MHz)... So this machine should
be able to handle bitmaps.
 
Brad
From: Steve.Kilbey%bbs@jptcs.com (Steve Kilbey)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: Genesis stero cabcel: What gives?
Date: 29 Dec 92 01:27:53 GMT
Reply-To: Steve.Kilbey%bbs@jptcs.com (Steve Kilbey)
X-Posting-Software: UniBoard 1.10a S/N 202921

What stereo cable? How can I get Genesis in stereo? Plug something into the
phones jack, and then into an "in" on my receives, or from the back of the
Genesis to a receiver? 

Newsgroups: rec.games.video
From: neurotic@leland.Stanford.EDU (Alan Chan)
Subject: SNES stuff
Organization: DSG, Stanford University, CA 94305, USA
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 92 02:32:22 GMT

I have a strategy guide for the SNES game Final Fantasy:Mystic Quest.  (It's 
the one that they advertise for in the game box.  I'll sell it to anybody who
is willing to pay the $2 that it cost me plus shipping.  

I would also be interesting in buying the following games:

Out of This World
Wing Commander
Death Valley Rally
NHLPA Hockey '93
From: cg902@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Gamco Piers)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: Wanted, GENESIS console
Date: 2 Jan 1993 20:42:00 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
NNTP-Posting-Host: hela.ins.cwru.edu


I am looking for a used Genesis console... thats it...
I don't need games or controllers... Sonic 1 might be nice
and a used controller - but mainly something cheap (damaged maybe?)
but usable.

Email me if you've got anything that matches the above description....

Thanks!
From: gsnow@clark.edu (Gary Snow)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: Re: BLAST PROCESSING -- SHUT UP!
Date: 21 Dec 92 22:25:36 GMT
Article-I.D.: clark.1992Dec21.222536.11879
Organization: Clark College, Vancouver, Wa.  USA

In article <1992Dec20.075451.6858@cis.ohio-state.edu> jray@daisy.cis.ohio-state.edu (john emery ray) writes:
>
>How about household stuff:
>
>"Shampoo for healthy hair": I often wonder how dead things can be much
>               healthier...

Well, I guess if you're bald then your hair is dead, but mine is alive....:-)

Gary

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Newsgroups: rec.games.video
From: tclark@hptc.mentorg.com (Tony Clark)
Subject: Super Smash TV SNES Help wanted
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 18:49:46 GMT
Organization: Watsamatta U
Keywords: 
Followup-To: 

Does anyone have the level select codes for Smash TV?

Thanks

-- 
T C

e-mail: tony_clark@mentorg.com
From: Scott.Thomas@ofa123.fidonet.org
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: SolFeace and Prince of Persia
X-Sender: newtout 0.02 Nov 17 1992
Date: 28 Dec 92  14:09:38

I tried that 99 lives code for Sol Feace on my Sega CD and it didn
do anything.  Well it made a wierd sound, but then nothing.
 
Also I am stuck on level 8 of Prince of Persia.  When I creep onto this one
screen there is a guard there ready and waiting for me.  How do I get by him?

--- Maximus 2.01wb
From: mjb10@po.CWRU.Edu (Michael J. Bumbulis)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: Ecco passwords?
Date: 29 Dec 1992 06:25:52 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
Reply-To: mjb10@po.CWRU.Edu (Michael J. Bumbulis)
NNTP-Posting-Host: slc10.ins.cwru.edu



Ecco is indeed an awesome game.  I was wondering if there are other
players out there who might have the passwords for levels higher than
the Lagoon.  Ultimately, I want to play through the whole thing on
my own, but the graphics and music is so good that I'm a little
impatient and want to take a peak at other levels.  If you have
higher passwords, could you please e-mail them to me.  Thanks!

 
-- 
Michael   

**GO VIKINGS**          
NFC Central Champs
From: btribble@terapin.com (Bobby Tribble)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: Re: ISO List of SNES Super Scope Games
Date: 24 Dec 92 11:06:33 PST
Organization: BBS

In article <s1hb4mx@Unify.Com>, gmg@unify.com (Gary M. Gealy) writes:
>Hi,
>       Are there any other games for the SNES SuperScope besides the ones I
have list
>ed?
>SuperScope 6( included w/Scope),  Battle Clash, X-Zone.
>

There's also Bazooka Blitzkrieg (on pg 151 of the Jan. EGM).  It's made by
Bandai and looks kinda like Battle Clash.

Bobby Tribble  |8')
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Newsgroups: rec.games.video
From: Brenten.Calhoun@launchpad.unc.edu (Brenten Calhoun)
Subject: Super Smash TV
Organization: University of North Carolina Extended Bulletin Board Service
Distribution: usa
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 07:53:50 GMT


    I recently (last night) bought super smash tv for the Genesis from
Meijers. I've played it only once, and since Meijer's has this screwed up
idea that if you buy and open a game you can't return it unless it's
defective (for the same game), I'm forced to sell or trade it... Any offers
anyone? 
 
  Brenten (brenten.calhoun@um.cc.umich.edu)

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Newsgroups: rec.games.video
From: xtap@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu (Tony Peacock)
Subject: Re: SNES: Zelda: Help needed in dungeon 3,4 & 7 in the dark world
Organization: Educational Computing Network
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1992 15:59:57 GMT

In article <mdelaney.725164275@helios> mdelaney@informix.com (Dr. SPARC) writes:
>In <pronews.724663113@login.dkuug.dk> pronews@login.dkuug.dk (Michael Ugilt) writes:
>
>It sounds like you are blasting through this game w/o finishing a lot
>of it.  Take your time... enjoy it; the game will not be much fun once
>you finish it.  My advice in Zelda is to finish each dungeon
>completely before going on to the next.
>
>-- 
>Mark A. Delaney                  mdelaney@informix.com
>                                 [pyramid|uucp]!infmx!mdelaney
>#include <disclaimer>            (415) 926-6369

Mark,

	Just how do you know when you have "finished each dungeon".  

Thanks.

	Tony,....

 
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
From: TACON019@ysub.ysu.edu (Fred Ullom)
Subject: SNES: Soul Blazer HELP!
Organization: Youngstown State University
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1992 23:21:54 GMT

OK! Are we blind, dumb, or did we do something stupid.
 
We can hardly get started in this damn game without getting stuck.
 
WHERE'S THE PSYCHO SWORD?????
 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fred S. Ullom
Handweaver of tartan cloth, scarves, and sashes
tacon019@ysub.ysu.edu
Youngstown State University
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From: portuesi@tweezers.esd.sgi.com (Michael Portuesi)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: Re: What is the John Madden Championship Edition
Date: 30 Dec 92 17:12:37 GMT
Organization: Silicon Graphics, Inc.  Mountain View, CA


In article <1992Dec30.030546.30937@uvmark.uucp>, palmer@uvmark.uucp writes:
> I've seen postings referencing the Championship Edition of John Madden
> Football '93 for the Genesis. What exactly is it? I've heard that it
> was a "rent only" version of Madden '93 with more championship teams,
> but someone else said they saw it on sale for $95. I have yet to talk to
> anyone in a electronics store that knows anything about it. What's the 
> scoop?

Some time ago, I received a flyer in the mail from Electronic
Arts offering the "Madden Championship Edition" direct from
EA.  They claimed to be pressing only 5,000 copies of the
cartridge.  Unfortunately, sports games interest me little,
so I didn't order it to find out what it was like.

You could try calling EA to see if they'll sell you a copy
directly.  They have a toll-free number you can call (if you
own any one of their games, check the advertising they
enclose).

m.

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Newsgroups: rec.games.video
From: glover@casbah.acns.nwu.edu (Eric Glover)
Subject: Games For Sale !!!
Organization: Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois.
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1992 16:13:16 GMT

Its All got to go!

IBM 
Full Metal Planet  $20

SMS or Game Gear with converter
Alex Kidd Lost Stars $15
AstroWarrior         $15
Aztec Adventure      $15
Alien Syndrome       $15
Space Harrier 2d/3d  $15

Atari Lynx
Rampart              $28
ElectroCop           $15

Very Flexable Folks.  Lets Go!

Wanted:
Alisa Dragoon For Genesis
Herzog Zwei   For Genesis

Newsgroups: rec.games.video
From: Adam Lawrence Salter <adam@zooid.guild.org>
Subject: Re: SNES Prince of Persion level 18 - help
Organization: The Zoo of Ids
Date: Sat, 2 Jan 1993 01:17:09 GMT

  In article <JASON.92Dec31231259@peyote.tfs.com>,
  jason@peyote.tfs.com (Jason P. Venner) writes:

>
>I have found my way to the 3rd gate, but can't make the jump to it.
>
>1st gate is by the entrance:
>2nd gate is by the 1st pendulum
>           X            Y
>loose tile- 3 tile gap -2 tile platform- 3 tile gap - 2 tile platform loose tile
>g
>a
>t
>e
>
>When the prince makes a running jump from Y, he ends up catching X with
>my hands, the tile - I have the B button held, and hold Up on the Pad.
>The tile then comes loose and he falls to his death.
>
>I have tried for hidden passages and jump up to's everywhere.
>
>Help please
>


  Wait a fraction of a second longer so you don't grab on to the loose tile.
then hold down on the B button and pull yourslef up to the gate.


                                                             adam
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
From: lije@addiction.inslab.uky.edu (William Boylin)
Subject: Genesis--Short cuts/Cheats
Organization: University Of Kentucky, Dept. of Math Sciences
Date: Fri, 1 Jan 1993 17:55:22 GMT

I am new to the Genesis and just found out the most games have
modes where you can get extra lives or skip levels.  Like in
Sonic 1 at the title screen if you push up,down,left,right,up
down,left,right you will hear a sound and then you press the
'A' button and start it gives you a menu to the rest of the levels.
I was wondering if anyone else knows of short cuts like these?
Is there an existing list out there and if not I would be interested
in maintaining one.  If anyone knows of some of these short cuts
please e-mail them to me.  Thanks!
--

dan boylin

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Newsgroups: rec.games.video
From: ric@netcom.com (Richard A. Bretschneider)
Subject: Ultima/Gameboy Opinions Wanted
Summary: Have you played it?  Is it worth >$30?
Keywords: Gameboy Ultima
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest) 
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1992 16:35:09 GMT

Kinda says it all in the title, but I'm looking for opinions
on the version of Ultima that came out several months ago for
the Gameboy.  Graphics on the back of the box looked kinda
cheesey, so I held off, but I really want to know if the game
is worth the consistently >$30 price I see around town.

For your reference in making comparisons, I've played all of
the Final Fantasies (NES, GB, SNES), the Macintosh Wizardry's,
Bane of the Cosmic Forge, and Ultimas I - III.

So, do I buy myself a late Christmas present?  I didn't get
any carts this year for any system after being soooo goood 
and not buying anything for 6 weeks before!

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Newsgroups: rec.games.video
From: hankin@sauron.osf.org (Scott Hankin)
Subject: Next generation handhelds
Summary: What's next?
Keywords: gameboy gamegear lynx
Organization: Open Software Foundation
Date: 30 Dec 92 14:46:26 GMT

    I strikes me that new technology usually has a very brief lifetime, but
    that it doesn't seem to hold in the video game world.  The NES was out
    for quite a while before the SNES came out, yet still enjoyed (and
    enjoys) success in the marketplace.  The Lynx and Gameboy have also been
    around for years, and the Game Gear, while apparently starting to come
    into its own, is also not new technology.

    My question, for those of you in tune with the industry, is what's
    coming down the road, and when?  I've heard rumors of a color Gameboy
    for ages, but no delivery date in sight.  Has anyone heard any other
    rumors/plans for the next generation handhelds?  Share your insights!

- Scott
-- 
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Open Software Foundation
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From: gsnow@clark.edu (Gary Snow)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: Re: SONY PlayStation
Date: 24 Dec 92 17:26:23 GMT
Article-I.D.: clark.1992Dec24.172623.27890
Organization: Clark College, Vancouver, Wa.  USA

In article <1992Dec24.00608.29264@ms.uky.edu> thomasc@ms.uky.edu (Thomas Campbell) writes:
>In article <1992Dec23.210219.5588@clark.edu> gsnow@clark.edu (Gary Snow) writes:
>>
>>The SNES + the upcomming SNES-CD = SONY PlayStation
>>
>>The SONY PlayStation and the SNES-CD are supposed to come out at the
>>same time (next year sometime).
>
>Is this a SONY product?  I'm a big fan of Sony stuff.. but, I hate
>SNES (sorry NES people).  I'd like to know like.. *what* it is.. not
>just *when* if you could.....

Well, I guess you could say its a 50/50 machine. Its a SONY made console
with the guts of an SNES and SNES-CD inside a single console. Just about
like the WonderMEGA is a Genesis and SEGA-CD in a sigle console.

Gary

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From: hleaves@gems.vcu.edu
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: Re: Sega video cable, is it worth it?????
Date: 27 Dec 92 22:00:47 -0400
Organization: Medical College of Virginia

In article <7551@bigbird.hri.com.hri.com>, graham@hri.com (Ed Graham) writes:
> I'm sure this question has been asked many times before,
> but what type of enhancement will I get from purchasing
> one?  I believe the price is around $12.00.  I have a
> 27" stereo TV with RCA and coax inputs.  Is it a waste
> of money, or will I see noticeable difference?  Thanx
> in advance.
> 
> Ed

I bought the cable and yes, it does greatly improve both picture and sound.
(even though its still mono, the frequency response is much better) I was
dissapointed to find out, however, that one of my TV's would not sync up
properly with the non RF video signal. The top half of the picture would roll
off the left side of the screen on pictures with a very high white content. The
TV only worked correctly with the RF modulated signal. Apart from the apparent
imcompatability with my TV, the cable is a good buy.

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