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| − | This card emulates a cartridge port, similar to what a C4CPC would do, and enables the execution of 256 KB or 512 KB images. | + | This card emulates a cartridge port, similar to what a [[C4CPC]] would do, and enables the execution of 256 KB or 512 KB images. |
[[File:Abalore cartridge emulator.jpg]] | [[File:Abalore cartridge emulator.jpg]] | ||
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| + | == Compatibility == | ||
*Amstrad Plus: all available GX4000 cartridge games. | *Amstrad Plus: all available GX4000 cartridge games. | ||
| − | *Amstrad CPC: games converted to CPR format for the GX4000. | + | *Amstrad CPC: [[Converted GX4000 Software|games converted to CPR format]] for the GX4000. |
You can find, for example, versions of games like Alcon 2020, Barbarian 2, Chase HQ, Dragon Ninja, Robocop, Turrican 1 and 2, etc., each sourced from GX4000 conversions with integrated trainers, screen page + optimized loading, and support for J1 and J2 buttons. | You can find, for example, versions of games like Alcon 2020, Barbarian 2, Chase HQ, Dragon Ninja, Robocop, Turrican 1 and 2, etc., each sourced from GX4000 conversions with integrated trainers, screen page + optimized loading, and support for J1 and J2 buttons. | ||
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| + | == User Interface == | ||
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| + | This card is part of the [[Amsteam]] online service. | ||
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| + | When you launch the interface with the RSX |AMSTEAM, you arrive at a menu that offers you: | ||
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| + | *GAME BROWSER: to access the list of available games. | ||
| + | *CARTRIDGE BROWSER: to access the list of all official GX4000 cartridge games + games converted to CPR format and optimized for the controller and J1/J2 buttons. | ||
| + | *TELNET SERVICES: to access a list of connections to Telnet servers and BBS | ||
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| + | So for cartridge games, it’s exactly the same interface as for standard games. | ||
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| + | You navigate with the arrows + ENTER, or the joystick + FIRE, to confirm your selection. | ||
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| + | So no SD storage. Within a few seconds, the cartridge game runs directly by loading into memory via Wi-Fi. | ||
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| + | <br> | ||
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| + | [[Category:Peripherals]] [[Category:Hardware]] [[Category:Cartridges]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:26, 24 March 2025
This card emulates a cartridge port, similar to what a C4CPC would do, and enables the execution of 256 KB or 512 KB images.
Compatibility
- Amstrad Plus: all available GX4000 cartridge games.
- Amstrad CPC: games converted to CPR format for the GX4000.
You can find, for example, versions of games like Alcon 2020, Barbarian 2, Chase HQ, Dragon Ninja, Robocop, Turrican 1 and 2, etc., each sourced from GX4000 conversions with integrated trainers, screen page + optimized loading, and support for J1 and J2 buttons.
User Interface
This card is part of the Amsteam online service.
When you launch the interface with the RSX |AMSTEAM, you arrive at a menu that offers you:
- GAME BROWSER: to access the list of available games.
- CARTRIDGE BROWSER: to access the list of all official GX4000 cartridge games + games converted to CPR format and optimized for the controller and J1/J2 buttons.
- TELNET SERVICES: to access a list of connections to Telnet servers and BBS
So for cartridge games, it’s exactly the same interface as for standard games.
You navigate with the arrows + ENTER, or the joystick + FIRE, to confirm your selection.
So no SD storage. Within a few seconds, the cartridge game runs directly by loading into memory via Wi-Fi.
