From: hsanda@.stern.nyu.edu (Hiroyuki Sanda)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: Systems...Backup..POWER!
Date: 27 Jan 93 02:45:40 GMT
Organization: NYU Stern School of Business


                          ->* Beyond Computers *<-
 
      Once again Beyond Computers brings you the latest products and news
for console backup units.
 
     'Front Far East' (The Company That Produces The 'Super Magicom')
has now discontinued the 'Super Magicom' 16mbit SNES back-up units.
They now produce a copier called the 'Super Wild Cart',  unlike the super
magicom this unit is all in one piece,  the disk drive is installed into
the main unit.  It still has its small compact look.  The Parallel Port
is still part of the unit for computer-to-'SWC' transfers with public
software that was programmed for these units and there is a built
in trainer mode like action reply.
 
     These new units now back-up all the games on the market,  All Fast
Rom Games,  and games that use special configurations like Pilot Wings,
Ranma 1/2 Part 2,  Super Mario Cart,  Lord Monarch,  Psycho Dreams,
Battle Soccer,  and many, many others.
 
     The Super Wild Cart does not need the cartridge plugged in anymore
to run the back up, this unit is fully compatible with Super Magicom BackUp
files since it basically is a new version of a 'Super Magicom' that has
been renamed by the same company because of it's new powerful features and
wonderful look. These units are more reliable then the Super Pro fighter
& Multi-Game hunter.
 
     Upgrades will be available in feb for the old Super Magicoms for
about $100.  The process is to replace the entire PCboard in the unit.  We
will be selling these upgrades if there is enough demand for them so if you
are interested give us a call and demand an Upgrade Package.
 
 ->For More Information About these units give us a call at 917-462-5071<-
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                  * * B E Y O N D   C O M P U T E R S * *
 
                - Where we offer reliable console service. -
 
              Why should you order from us and not from others?
 
     We offer up to date answers to your console back-up needs,  we do not
hide anything and never have any strings attached.  Our reliable staff
is available from 8am untill 12am midnight Eastern Standard Time, which
gives you no excuse not to call and ask questions or place orders.
     
     We answer all calls within 5 minutes unlike others in this market.  We
want your business and will help you out with the most qualified staff that
we can offer.  We have very competitive prices and if someone wants to try
to beat us we will match or beat their price.  We always have products we 
advertise in stock unless otherwise noted in our ads.
 
 
Super Magicoms     16MBit -->  Snes Back-Up Unit
Super Wild Cart    16MBit -->  New Snes Back-up Unit (Call and ask)
Super Magic Drives 16MBit -->  Genesis Back-up Unit
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               Beyond Computers  --  24 hrs  -- 917-462-5071
                     (Located In New York City Manhattan)
 
        Or you can call European Sales at:   +44 (0) 382 739-192
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For all you new comers here is more information about the units:

  Section 0. DISCLAIMER                                                    
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  BC and its associates are not responsible for owners'                    
  use or misuse of the below described products in any form or shape.      
  The devices [SMC/SWC,  Super Magic Drive and all accessories]       
  described herein are to be used for BACK-UP PURPOSES -ONLY-.             
  We strongly believe everyone has the right to protect their investment   
  in software by making archival backups of the software they legally OWN. 
  We do not endorse CARTRIDGE piracy in any form or shape.                 
                                                                           
   1) IT IS ILLEGAL TO RENT OR BORROW CARTRIDGES AND COPY THEM FOR PERSONAL
      PURPOSE OR USE.                                                      
                                                                           
   2) IT IS ILLEGAL TO DISTRIBUTE CARTRIDGE BINARY FILES THRU BULLETIN     
      BOARD SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER NETWORKS                                  
                                                                           
   3) YOU MAY ONLY MAKE ARCHIVAL BACKUPS OF CARTRIDGES YOU "OWN" IN ORDER  
      TO PREVENT TEAR AND WEAR OF THE ORIGINAL CARTRIDGE.                  
                                                                           
   4) VIOLATION OF ANY ABOVE POINTS OR THE DISLAIMER CONSTITUES A FEDERAL  
      FELONY. BC AND ITS ASSOCIATES CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE                  
      FOR USERS' MISUSE OF THE DEVICES WE SELL.
  

  SECTION 1. What is A Console Backup System                           
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  A console back-up system is a hardware/software device which allows  
  you to make archival backups of your SNES or GENESIS cartridges.     
  You are no longer required to play the game from you original        
  cartridge, you can load and run the game from the disk. There is some
  confusion about the Console Backup Systems; many people think it is  
  a some kind of an emulator for Amiga or PC that can run SNES/GENESIS 
  games, well that is not true, also it is not a SNES or GENESIS clone,
  but you need one of the above consoles to use these devices.         
                                                                       
  A backup system like the ones described below basically plug into the
  cartridge slot on either SNES or GENESIS, they have a nice plastic   
  case somewhat matching the shape of SNES and GENESIS, on the back    
  of the backup-unit are two ports; to one of the ports you connect a  
  Disk Drive [which comes with the whole package], and the other port 
  allows connection of the system to your PC. The PC LINK interface   
  lets you load games previously stored from your Hard Drive.         
                                                                      
  The loading time for games is VERY FAST, around a minute or less for
  8Mbit games and even less for 4mbit games. They are loaded onto the
  back-up unit's onboard RAM, so there is no loading during gameplay. 
                                                                      
  The back-up units allow you to format disks to 1.44mb or 1.6mb, you 
  can store one 4mbit game and one 8mbit game on one HD disk. There is
  also on board battery back-up for saving games in progress on all   
  of the back-up units.                                               
                                                                      
  All functions of the back-up units are menu driven with the joystick
  and are all self explanatory.


  SECTION 4. Mostly Commonly Asked Questions                              
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  7 Are these devices legal?                                              
                                                                          
  - YES! it is legal to own these backup devices! we have the right to    
    protect our investment in software by making backup copies of it!     
    There are many programs available on the PC market which actually     
    DEPROTECT software in order to allow copying of it for backup         
    purposes. If Nintendo and Sega themselves have certain guidelines on  
    protecting your cartridge then there must be the possibility of the   
    cartridge breaking or malfunctioning! if they tell you not to store it
    in certain places and not to touch the cartridge in certain places    
    what will happen if you do not follow their guidelines??? what if the 
    cartridge you spent 80$ on breaks??? your warranty has expired or you 
    just don't want to bother contacting the maker for a replacement. Why 
    not make a backup of it and use the backup instead of the original!   
    There is nothing wrong with that.

  7 Can I run the SNES or GENESIS games on my PC?                         
                                                                          
  - The answer is: NO...the SWC.SMC/SMD are not emulators, or clones of       
    Genesis or the Snes.                                                  
                                                                          
  7 Which system should I get?
                                                                          
  - I recommend the SMC/SWC for SNES and Magic Drive for GENESIS,   
    they are the MOST RELIABLE back-up units, they do not brake, do not   
    burn out [like Multi Game Hunters] and are 100% compatible with all   
    cartridges released up to date.                      

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               Beyond Computers  --  24 hrs  -- 917-462-5071                
                     (Located In New York City Manhattan)                   
                                                                            
        Or you can call European Sales at:   +44 (0) 382 739-192            
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