Some of my recent repro carts

[pootle]

I've been on a major repro building kick for the last few weeks, thought i'd share some pics.

NES Labyrinth (English Translation) (PAL)
One of my favourite films, had to have the game on cartridge:)

http://www.playntradeonline.com/dp/labyrinthcart.jpg

http://www.playntradeonline.com/dp/labyrinthpcb.jpg

NES Splatterhouse (English Translation) (PAL)
Thanks to MottZilla'a amazing MMC-3 hack i can now play this on a real NES:)

http://www.playntradeonline.com/dp/splatterhousecart.jpg

http://www.playntradeonline.com/dp/splatterhousepcb.jpg

SNES Sanrio World Smash Ball (English Translation) (PAL)
One of the most fun and addictive SFC games i've played

http://www.playntradeonline.com/dp/sanriocart.jpg

SNES Dragon Ball Z Hyper Dimension (English Translation) (PAL)
This is the translation of the Japanese version, not the crummy French release that's missing the story mode. The first SA-1 board repro i've built.

http://www.playntradeonline.com/dp/dbzcart.jpg

http://www.playntradeonline.com/dp/dbzpcb.jpg

(continued in next post)

[pootle]

SNES Star Ocean (English Translation) (NTSC US)
Built for a fellow DP forum member. Was really impressed by the game, am planning on building one for myself now:)

http://www.playntradeonline.com/dp/socart.jpg

http://www.playntradeonline.com/dp/sopcb.jpg

SNES Little Magic (English Translation) (NTSC US)
Again, built for a DP forum member. Simple puzzle style game, but incredibley addictive.

http://www.playntradeonline.com/dp/littlemagiccart.jpg

http://www.playntradeonline.com/dp/littlemagicpcb.jpg

I'm always available for custom work if anybody needs anything built (repro's, homebrew manufacture, console mods, hardware design, etc). I'm based in the UK but can happily deal with PAL or NTSC carts and consoles.

Andy.
http://vectrex.playntradeonline.com

[Tupin]

Those are amazing, great job.

[MichaeltheGreat]

Why'd you replace only one of the roms for star ocean? Where you still working on it?

Nevermind that question, I never noticed that the last two megs of the J and translated are exactly the same! So you only need to replace the one... So you just put the first 4 megs on the flash chip, correct?

[Sudo]

Wow, really nice work. I may hit you up for a Star Ocean cart sometime in the future.

[Iron Draggon]

HOLY SHIT! how much would you charge to make a Starfox 2 cart for me?

[-_-Nintendo-_-]

I would be interested in a couple of PAL NES and SNES games.

[pootle]

Why'd you replace only one of the roms for star ocean? Where you still working on it?

Nevermind that question, I never noticed that the last two megs of the J and translated are exactly the same! So you only need to replace the one... So you just put the first 4 megs on the flash chip, correct?

Yes, the translation patch doesn't affect the code on the second chip so it can be left as it is.

Kind Regards, Andy.
http://vectrex.playntradeonline.com

[dao2]

Why'd you replace only one of the roms for star ocean? Where you still working on it?

Nevermind that question, I never noticed that the last two megs of the J and translated are exactly the same! So you only need to replace the one... So you just put the first 4 megs on the flash chip, correct?

I can attest that the star ocean cart works perfectly and without any problems.

[TurboGenesis]

How would a fellow like myself go about obtaining one of these?

I am VERY interested in the Star Ocean english translation cartridge!

[SpaceHarrier]

HOLY SHIT! how much would you charge to make a Starfox 2 cart for me?

This ^

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

What media do you use for cartridge labels? Does it have a gloss or laminate on it?

I use HP high-gloss photo paper, has a great "sheen" but is fairly suceptable to damage if it's aggressively handeled, and it needs to be glued down.

Here's an example of my work ...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b328/FrankieViturello/NES%20Multicart/NESMulticart05.jpg

[Greg2600]

What did the actual game companies use, dye sublimation, laser, thermal? Ideally you'd want to print onto something with gloss and is a label, so you don't have to glue it on.

[Parpunk]

WOW you use really huge wire. You ever try and use smaller wire??? ive made a few repros myself and its MUCH easier with smaller wire. I get mine at radioshack, i forget the exact size though. ill have to dig it up, been awhile since my homebrewing days.

[SegaAges]

HOLY SHIT! how much would you charge to make a Starfox 2 cart for me?

QFE

It seems you now have yourself some customers from showing your work.

I am definately impressed. Dude, I would pay you very well for a starfox 2 cart

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

What did the actual game companies use, dye sublimation, laser, thermal? Ideally you'd want to print onto something with gloss and is a label, so you don't have to glue it on.

Actual NES game labels are 4 color press printing with a layer of fine laminate and a very very high tack/industrial/permanent adhesive on the back.

[Mianrtcv]

Starfox 2 , Star Ocean, SplatterHouse. NICE!

[pootle]

What media do you use for cartridge labels? Does it have a gloss or laminate on it?

I use HP high-gloss photo paper, has a great "sheen" but is fairly suceptable to damage if it's aggressively handeled, and it needs to be glued down.



I've just been using Sumvision adhesive-backed photo paper. Results have been very good so far, even better since i replaced my old Epson printer with an HP Photosmart D5160.

Andy.

[brykasch]

Same question about labels, I bought a dirt cheap secret of mana, I would love to get a decent looking label for it, what did you use to make em?

[ClassicGameTrader]

Those are some mean Repros man, I'm in total awe...........

[maxlords]

Where do you get the graphics for your labels? All custom?

[Cryomancer]

Nice work. How much of an initial investment / what sort of skills are required to do this as a hobbyist? It's something I would be interested in attempting someday.

[j_factor]

Wow, nice work on the SNES repros. I don't think I've ever seen SNES repro carts aside from Dragon Quest V.

[AB Positive]

This just makes me wish I had the money to get eproms... I have the equip to do repros myself as well but... grarg. Stupid real life getting in the way... ;)

For those that do repros - I'd be curious about label ideas as well. Printers that would be worth it and so forth. Or, like the homebrew RPG world... would Kinko's be a good idea?

I think the reason the snes repros look so thick is because for some folk it's easier to solder using stripped IDE cable - solder the first and last pins, then solder the rest as it's held down. then separate wire and presto. :D

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

I've just been using Sumvision adhesive-backed photo paper. Results have been very good so far, even better since i replaced my old Epson printer with an HP Photosmart D5160.

Andy.

Nice.

I think that might be tough to find outside of the UK, but I'm not afraid to look!

Thanks!!

[Greg2600]

So it sounds like if you use a high dpi inkjet or a color laser, and print on a pre-made label, you just have to apply laminate. I think that can be done with a small roller. The difficulty is if you knew the exact kind of industrial material that was used, or you want to use, you have to buy it in large quantities usually.

[Mason P.]

could you do the secret of mana 2 english translation? If so how much?

[outsider]

could you do the secret of mana 2 english translation? If so how much?

I'm also interested in this and a few others, so I figured I'd give this a bump.

[jupitersj]

This sounds awesome; looks like you have a lot of potential business :)

[murdoc rose]

very nice congrtaz

[thahurricanegame]

Damn that is some GOOD STUFF

[pootle]

Hi,

Thanks for the kind comments, i've PM'd everyone that has requests. I've been working on a few Megadrive repros recently as well as some more SNES stuff, will try and post some pics later. I'm also working on some multis for more obscure systems.

Kind Regards, Andy.

[SegaAges]

This guy's work is very impressive.

He did a Starfox 2 Repro for me that has a switch on the side to go between the translated version and the Japanese version.

These are the pics he sent me when it was done (easier than me taking pics of it since they are already out there).

Also, I have this cart right next to me, and I assure you, anything that looks pixelated in the pictures is not pixelated (cept for the game itself, it was made using pixels, hehehe), but the label and stuff is crystal clear.

This guy is the real deal. Fine work bro, very high quality.

Finished PCB with switch attached
http://playntradeonline.com/dp/starfox2pcb.jpg

Cart open with switch in place
http://playntradeonline.com/dp/starfox2open.jpg

Cart with label in place
http://playntradeonline.com/dp/starfox2cart.jpg

Crappy pic of me testing the board on my TV
http://playntradeonline.com/dp/starfox2tv.jpg

[Dark_Sol]

Holy crap! May i kill someone for Star Ocean cart? I never thought it is possible!

[coinheaven]

here is my collection:

http://www.thenesdump.com/

[SegaAges]

here is my collection:

http://www.thenesdump.com/

That is a buttload. I assume you made those yourself?

[coinheaven]

yea, been making them for about 3 years now

[Dark_Sol]

That is great. But the Star Ocean cart OWNS anything!

[Jasonbar]

Add another satisfied Pootle customer! (and he's also been helpful in troubleshooting my Vectrex, too!)

http://playntradeonline.com/dp/nwarpcart.jpg

http://playntradeonline.com/dp/nwarppcb.jpg

http://playntradeonline.com/dp/nwarptv1.jpg

http://playntradeonline.com/dp/nwarptv2.jpg

It's http://gra.dforce3000.de/

-Jason

[airswish99]

I have a couple of requests:

Blue Mario Bros 3
Super Mario Bros. Chaos Control
Mario in: Some Usual Day
Mario Adventure
Super Mario Bros. 3.5
Super Mario Deluxe (1-6)
Mario Chronicles

[calgon]

Incredible work.

[Ultragoat]

If you have the time, I'm getting my tax return soon and would like to buy a good bit of repros off of you if you are willing to make them for me.

Here is a request list...

Seiken Densetsu 3
Terranigma
Star Ocean
Tales of Phantasia
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest III (anyone know if the translation is done yet?)
Live A Live
Rudra no Hihou
Romancing SaGa 3

Drop me a PM. Thank you.

Also, I recommend setting up a site for this alone. It is damn near impossible to find a site that makes SNES repros.

[BadChad]

He's been pretty flooded with repros lately as it is. Making a site would probley make it worse...

[8bitSunshine]

He's been pretty flooded with repros lately as it is. Making a site would probley make it worse...

Agreed. Besides, this just makes the community more popular, doesn't it? My order is on its way, as soon as the repros get here I'll show them off too! Thanks again, pootle!

And Ultragoat, for up-to-date translation status, check http://www.romhacking.net

[wingzrow]

Absolutely amazing work, i sent you a PM. Radical dreamers cart here I come!

[Diosoth]

I'd kill for a decent NTSC playable copy of Terranigma.

[8bitSunshine]

I recieved mine! So here they are. Awesome work by pootle!!

http://i43.tinypic.com/qna835.jpg

To the left, from the top: Rudra no Hihou, Seiken Densetsu 3, Terranigma (fancy red)
To the right: Starfox Super Weekend, Starfox 2 and Star Ocean (though you can tell)

Rudra no Hihou and Starfox 2 are getting some serious living room time.

--

Edit: LOL @ the idea of a Radical Dreamers cart, go for it! :)

[Daria]

I recieved mine! So here they are. Awesome work by pootle!!

http://i43.tinypic.com/qna835.jpg

To the left, from the top: Rudra no Hihou, Seiken Densetsu 3, Terranigma (fancy red)
To the right: Starfox Super Weekend, Starfox 2 and Star Ocean (though you can tell)

Rudra no Hihou and Starfox 2 are getting some serious living room time.

--

Edit: LOL @ the idea of a Radical Dreamers cart, go for it! :)

How much did you pay for those?

[hellfire]

I also want a starfox 2 cart

[Cobra Commander]

I'd kill for a decent NTSC playable copy of Terranigma.
Agreed. I'm willing to pay well for that.

[okbert]

WOW> those are super cool> im inpressed. @_@

[8bitSunshine]

How much did you pay for those?

Information withheld.

A decent price though. I think you should PM pootle if you want to know about prices. They may vary depending on the size and kind of order (for example, Star Ocean was a bit trickier, so it cost more)

[boatofcar]

Why are the prices so secretive? I'm just curious...

[8bitSunshine]

Why are the prices so secretive? I'm just curious...

It's okay to be curious! I just think that since it's pootle who makes them, it should be up to him to decide whether or not he wants to discuss about the prices in the forum. Just leave him a PM, I'm sure he won't be mad at you! :p

Besides, I'm not the first "customer" to post pictures in the thread, why do I get asked about prices all of a sudden? LOL

[wingzrow]

Pootle isn't answering my Private messages :(

[Daria]

Information withheld.

A decent price though. I think you should PM pootle if you want to know about prices. They may vary depending on the size and kind of order (for example, Star Ocean was a bit trickier, so it cost more)

Uh. Huh.

I was just curious, I don't see a need to bother Pootle about it when this thread was probably filling his inbox already. Thought you could just answer the question, but whatever.

[jperryss]

Uh. Huh.

I was just curious, I don't see a need to bother Pootle about it when this thread was probably filling his inbox already. Thought you could just answer the question, but whatever.

Well, like 8bitsunshine said, it's probably gonna depend on the game AND maybe depend on how many you're getting at once. And if his costs have gone up at all, he'd be expected to commit to the prices he gave the last person even if (for some reason) it was costing him more now. I respect 8bitsunshine not sharing that info.

I PM'd Pootle, but I probably can't afford ALL of the games I'd like to get anyway. :D

[boatofcar]

I wasn't asking you particularly, 8bitsunshine, it was just a general question.

[RASK1904]

PM sent.

[8bitSunshine]

I wasn't asking you particularly, 8bitsunshine, it was just a general question.

Daria asked too :)

[pootle]

A big thank you to everyone who has shown an interest in my work:) If you've PMed me i will get around to replying, i just can't promise when.

I'm very busy at the moment so its unlikely i will be starting any new work for people for at least a month.

Kind Regards, Andy.

[Daria]

Well, like 8bitsunshine said, it's probably gonna depend on the game AND maybe depend on how many you're getting at once. And if his costs have gone up at all, he'd be expected to commit to the prices he gave the last person even if (for some reason) it was costing him more now. I respect 8bitsunshine not sharing that info.

I PM'd Pootle, but I probably can't afford ALL of the games I'd like to get anyway. :D

I didn't ask for a pricing structure, just a ballpark figure of what that lot cost him.

[jperryss]

I didn't ask for a pricing structure, just a ballpark figure of what that lot cost him.

Understood (I'm curious too).

[BadChad]

Basically pricing depends on the amount of eproms needed, and the donor cart whitch can vary depending on the game you want. What I always do is ask Pootle whitch games are suitable donors for the games I want made and I find them at hockshops or from games I dont play and send them to Pootle to save some money and time for the both of us. And shouldnt be to hard if you know a few places that still have snes games.

Example:
Secret Of Mana 2/Terranigma (Hi Rom Cart) = NHL 95, 96, 97, NFL 95,96,97

Shouldnt be to hard to find since most places that still have SNES games will most likely have a few sports. And for that reason they should be next to nothing. And if not there only like 2$ each on ebay.

[Criston]

Hey, Pootle! Do you still make/sell those games?? I REALLY want to buy Star Ocean.... :) How did you do it by the way?

[SegaAges]

pootle thread is starting up again.

I will chime in once again and recommend pootle's work.

You can see the star fox 2 repro he made for me on page 2.

His work is incredble.

[Criston]

Seriously I have been all over the internet researching reproduction stuff, since the moment I found out that it existed. Pootle's repro work is head over heals the best stuff out there! I want so badly to get just a few games!!! Does he still make them??? AHHHHHHH! lol

[elvis8atari]

Wow that splatterhouse one is rad. Where are you getting these?

[8bitSunshine]

I will recommend pootle's work as well. My repros (there are six of them) are on display at the bottom of page 2.

Madden 95-96-97 also all work like a charm as HiROM/8k SRAM donors, for example, with most RPGs like Seiken Densetsu 3, Terranigma, Final Fantasy V, Tales of Phantasia (this one is on my "next" list :)), Live-A-Live, Bahamut Lagoon, etc. - Anyway, whatever the game, there's a donor for it. Just ask the man.

AND, I've been enjoying Seiken Densetsu 3 a few times this week in 3-Player Mode with a few pals, it's REALLY AWESOME! LOL For those who played the game as one player, I'd say it's kind of a whole different experience. I wish you could all enjoy it as well!

[Pro21xx]

WOW Hi i,m new at this site and I just wanna say were or who the I have to pay to get starfox 2?

[kogami]

Hi guy :onfire:

I'm French guy and and I found this topic on google.

I saw of very beautiful things on this topic :yipes:
I would also want you present my collection also :bday:


http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/4316/finalfantasyi.jpg

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http://kogami02.free.fr/Nes/Boite/Final_Fantasy_I_Boite_3.jpg

[kogami]

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http://kogami02.free.fr/Nes/Boite/Earthbound_Zero_Boite_1.jpg

[kogami]

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http://kogami02.free.fr/Secret_of_Mana_2/Secret_of_Mana_2_02.jpg

Secret of Mana 2 (http://kogami02.free.fr/Cartouche/Secret_of_Mana_2.jpg)
http://kogami02.free.fr/Boite/Secret_of_Mana_2_Boite_1.JPG
Recto (http://kogami02.free.fr/Boite/Secret_of_Mana_2_Boite_2.JPG) / Verso (http://kogami02.free.fr/Boite/Secret_of_Mana_2_Boite_3.JPG)

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[kogami]

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[kogami]

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