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The Dandanator Entertainment System (DES) is a new physical support for Amstrad CPC games.
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The '''Dandanator Entertainment System''' (DES) is a new physical support for Amstrad CPC games.
  
 
It offers greater technical capabilities for creating games and a gaming experience never seen before on CPC, add to this an incredible ease and ease of use.
 
It offers greater technical capabilities for creating games and a gaming experience never seen before on CPC, add to this an incredible ease and ease of use.
  
 
[[File:Des completo.jpg]]
 
[[File:Des completo.jpg]]
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=Technical features=
 
=Technical features=
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* Connecting to the back for future expansions. Compatible with memory or other extensions. This allows you to enjoy games that require 128KB of RAM on CPC with 64KB.
 
* Connecting to the back for future expansions. Compatible with memory or other extensions. This allows you to enjoy games that require 128KB of RAM on CPC with 64KB.
 
* It works directly on any CPC 464, 664, 6128, 464+ and 6128+, you only need to connect it and it is functional!
 
* It works directly on any CPC 464, 664, 6128, 464+ and 6128+, you only need to connect it and it is functional!
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* Due to the project’s compatibility with the Dandanator mini CPC, DES is also supported by ACE, RetroVirtualMachine, Arnold and ZesarUX emulators.
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* Compatible with the Dandanator mini CPC.
 
* Public domain project.
 
* Public domain project.
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=Software features=
 
=Software features=
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* It allows you to select the pokes from a WinApe-compatible bookstore or introduce them manually.
 
* It allows you to select the pokes from a WinApe-compatible bookstore or introduce them manually.
 
* It incorporates the McLeod Ideafix test Rom.
 
* It incorporates the McLeod Ideafix test Rom.
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=Circuit board=
 
=Circuit board=
 
[[File:Dandanator mini - circuit board.jpg]]
 
[[File:Dandanator mini - circuit board.jpg]]
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=Exclusive Games for the Dandanator=
 
=Exclusive Games for the Dandanator=
 
*[http://theswordofianna.retroworks.es/ The Sword of IANNA]
 
*[http://theswordofianna.retroworks.es/ The Sword of IANNA]
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*[https://cpcrulez.fr/GamesTest/los_amores_de_brunilda.htm Los Amores de Brunilda]
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*[http://retroworks.es/php/game_en.php?id=11 Los Amores de Brunilda]
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=Other games for the Dandanator=
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*[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=18843 Hyperdrive!] Released for the Dandanator, but also as standard Amstrad cartridge
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*[https://www.4mhz.es/el-tesoro-perdido-de-cuauhtemoc/ El Tesoro Perdido de Cuauhtémoc 64K] Game also available on disk/tape
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*[https://hobbyretro.com/en/retro/cpc-soccer-22 CPC Soccer 22] Game also available on disk/tape
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*[https://hobbyretro.com/en/retro/nom-wars-2 Nom Wars] Game also available on disk/tape
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=Game collections for the Dandanator=
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*[https://altanerus-dog.itch.io/altanerus-dog-dandanator-gamelist Altanerus Dog collection]<gallery>File:Altanerus Dog Dandanator.jpg</gallery>
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*[[File:Mojon Twins romset.rom]]<gallery>
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Mojon Twins romset.png
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Mojon Twins romset 2.png
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</gallery>
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*[[File:8BP collection ok6 2.3.rom]]<gallery>8BP collection ok6 2.3.png</gallery>
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*[[File:A toda maquina by kapitostes.rom]]<gallery>A toda maquina by kapitostes.jpg</gallery>
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*[[File:Alien.rom]]<gallery>Alien.jpg</gallery>
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*[[File:Amsoft top20.rom]]<gallery>Amsoft top20.jpg</gallery>
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*[[File:Aviones.rom]]<gallery>Aviones.jpg</gallery>
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*[[File:Coleccion Dinamic 90 by kapitostes.rom]]<gallery>Coleccion Dinamic 90 by kapitostes.jpg</gallery>
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*[[File:CompilacionFUTBOL.rom]]<gallery>CompilacionFUTBOL.jpg</gallery>
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*[[File:CPCRetroDev2018 by kapitostes.rom]]<gallery>CPCRetroDev2018 by kapitostes.jpg</gallery>
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*[[File:CPCRetroDev2019 by kapitostes.rom]]<gallery>CPCRetroDev2019 by kapitostes.jpg</gallery>
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*[[File:CPCRetroDev2020.rom]]<gallery>
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CPCRetroDev2020 (2).jpg
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CPCRetroDev2020 (1).jpg
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</gallery>
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*[[File:RetroDev2021 (I).rom]]
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*[[File:RetroDev2021 (II).rom]]
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*[[File:Dinamic 5 Aniversario by kapitostes.rom]]<gallery>Dinamic 5 Aniversario by kapitostes.jpg</gallery>
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*[[File:Dinamic Pack Regalo by kapitostes.rom]]<gallery>Dinamic Pack Regalo.png</gallery>
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*[[File:DinamicGZ.rom]]
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*[[File:Erbe88 by kapitostes.rom]]<gallery>Erbe88 by kapitostes.jpg</gallery>
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*[[File:Esp Soft by kapitostes.rom]]<gallery>Esp Soft by kapitostes.jpg</gallery>
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*[[File:Gunstick464.rom]]<gallery>Gunstick464.jpg</gallery>
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*[[File:Konami black.rom]]<gallery>Konami black.jpg</gallery>
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*[[File:Opera SuperSports by kapitostes.rom]]<gallery>Opera SuperSports by kapitostes.jpg</gallery>
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*[[File:Opera464.rom]]<gallery>
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Opera464.jpg
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Opera464 2.jpg
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</gallery>
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*[[File:Orko Ready Compil jeux 64k Version Dandanator-cpc-2.5.rom]]<gallery>Orko Ready Compil.jpg</gallery>
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*[[File:Pack 1 juegos.rom]]<gallery>Pack 1 juegos.jpg</gallery>
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*[[File:Top by Topo by kapitostes.rom]]<gallery>Top by Topo by kapitostes.jpg</gallery>
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*[[File:Topdetops by kapitostes.rom]]<gallery>Topdetops by kapitostes.jpg</gallery>
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*[[File:Winter Games.rom]]<gallery>Winter Games.jpg</gallery>
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=Technical documentation=
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[[File:CPC-Dandanator-mini-–-DevDoc.pdf]] CPC Dandanator mini – Development & Emulation documentation
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=Links=
 
=Links=
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http://www.dandare.es/Proyectos_Dandare/CPC_Dandanator!_Mini.html
 
http://www.dandare.es/Proyectos_Dandare/CPC_Dandanator!_Mini.html
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https://www.amstrad-noob.com/2021/03/09/first-looks-at-the-amstrad-dandanator-elite-from-rancanuo-team/
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[https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/discussion-generale/5-tutos-special-dandanator-en-francais/ Dandanator tutorials (FR)]
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Latest revision as of 16:39, 23 October 2024

The Dandanator Entertainment System (DES) is a new physical support for Amstrad CPC games.

It offers greater technical capabilities for creating games and a gaming experience never seen before on CPC, add to this an incredible ease and ease of use.

Des completo.jpg


Technical features

  • 512 KB instant access ROM game cartridges, providing a «console-like» experience.
  • Small game cartridges, easy to store and classify.
  • Detection of inserted cartridge, so that if the cartridge is not present the system is disabled. There is no need to disconnect the device for normal use.
  • Connecting to the back for future expansions. Compatible with memory or other extensions. This allows you to enjoy games that require 128KB of RAM on CPC with 64KB.
  • It works directly on any CPC 464, 664, 6128, 464+ and 6128+, you only need to connect it and it is functional!
  • Compatible with the Dandanator mini CPC.
  • Public domain project.


Software features

  • Thanks to the software, the cartridge’s games or programs could be change from the CPC itself, without the need for additional hardware through a USB connection to the PC.
  • It compresses games so that you can take more storage space.
  • It offers software for creating, managing and transferring game «romsets» for Windows, MacOS and Linux.
  • It supports images in SNA, CDT and DSK format (on trial). It cannot stand games with multi-loads.
  • It allows you to select the pokes from a WinApe-compatible bookstore or introduce them manually.
  • It incorporates the McLeod Ideafix test Rom.


Circuit board

Dandanator mini - circuit board.jpg


Exclusive Games for the Dandanator


Other games for the Dandanator


Game collections for the Dandanator


Technical documentation

File:CPC-Dandanator-mini-–-DevDoc.pdf CPC Dandanator mini – Development & Emulation documentation


Links

https://auamstrad.es/the-dandanator-entertainment-system

http://www.dandare.es/Proyectos_Dandare/CPC_Dandanator!_Mini.html

https://www.amstrad-noob.com/2021/03/09/first-looks-at-the-amstrad-dandanator-elite-from-rancanuo-team/

Dandanator tutorials (FR)


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