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*[http://theswordofianna.retroworks.es/ The Sword of IANNA] | *[http://theswordofianna.retroworks.es/ The Sword of IANNA] | ||
*[http://retroworks.es/php/game_en.php?id=11 Los Amores de Brunilda] | *[http://retroworks.es/php/game_en.php?id=11 Los Amores de Brunilda] | ||
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*[https://hobbyretro.com/en/retro/cpc-soccer-22 CPC Soccer 22] Game also available on disk/tape | *[https://hobbyretro.com/en/retro/cpc-soccer-22 CPC Soccer 22] Game also available on disk/tape | ||
*[https://hobbyretro.com/en/retro/nom-wars-2 Nom Wars] Game also available on disk/tape | *[https://hobbyretro.com/en/retro/nom-wars-2 Nom Wars] Game also available on disk/tape | ||
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[https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/discussion-generale/5-tutos-special-dandanator-en-francais/ Dandanator tutorials (FR)] | [https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/discussion-generale/5-tutos-special-dandanator-en-francais/ Dandanator tutorials (FR)] | ||
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Revision as of 16:38, 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.
Contents
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
Exclusive Games for the Dandanator
Other games for the Dandanator
- Hyperdrive! Released for the Dandanator, but also as standard Amstrad cartridge
- El Tesoro Perdido de Cuauhtémoc 64K Game also available on disk/tape
- CPC Soccer 22 Game also available on disk/tape
- Nom Wars Game also available on disk/tape
Game collections for the Dandanator
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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
