|
|
Rank: Bowser
Groups: Member
, Moderators
Joined: 12/13/2004
Posts: 3,577
Location: Ontario, Canada
|
Alright, I've got another hardware hack brewing in my mind. but it's going to require some assistance from some of you. I'm contemplating (due to suggestion of a friend)... wait for it... An NES with 4 built in controller ports! What I'm going to need from my fellow NESers is someone with a Four Score adaptor (ideally someone to donate a Four Score or sell one very reasonably), a camera, and willingness to open the Four Score up. What I'll require are images of everything inside and out, as high resolution as possible, and images of the connection to the NES itself. if anyone is willing to assist with this just reply in the thread, or PM me.
 
|
|
Rank: Bowser
Groups: Member
Joined: 12/18/2004
Posts: 2,642
Location: Danville, IL
|
Well, I have the NES Satellite. I'm not sure if that could help you or not. It's the wireless version (why oh why that made that, I'll never know!), so I don't know if some key components would be missing that you would need to see. I'd have to borrow a digital camera, but that shouldn't be a problem.
http://robertlbryant.com
|
|
Rank: Bowser
Groups: Member
, Moderators
Joined: 12/13/2004
Posts: 3,577
Location: Ontario, Canada
|
that may work... I'm not sure though. I would assume it would be the same as the Four Score + IR reciever. if it's not too much problem I'll look at it and see if it teaches me enough.
|
|
Rank: Bowser
Groups: Member
Joined: 12/18/2004
Posts: 2,642
Location: Danville, IL
|
Alright. It may take a day or so to get a hold of the camera. As soon as I do, I'll post them on this forum for anyone else who might be interested in the same goal you have.
http://robertlbryant.com
|
|
Rank: Bowser
Groups: Member
, Moderators
Joined: 12/13/2004
Posts: 3,577
Location: Ontario, Canada
|
good deal, I'll need to get solder and junk first before I can attempt it anyway, and find a donor NES to steal the ports from.
|
|
Rank: Koopa Paratroopa
Groups: Member
Joined: 12/27/2004
Posts: 357
Location: Raccoon City
|
That's a super cool idea. If you have any luck, I'd like to try something like that. I'll let YOUR NES be a guinea pig first, though. Ha.
 
|
|
Rank: Koopa Troopa
Groups: Member
Joined: 12/22/2004
Posts: 63
Location: Erie PA
|
I think the consept is a good idea, but I dont see u goin through with it. No offense but I just dont see it happening thats what the 4 score is for.
|
|
Rank: Koopa Troopa
Groups: Member
Joined: 12/22/2004
Posts: 63
Location: Erie PA
|
Good Luck if you pull it off, but thats a magor task.
|
|
Rank: Bowser
Groups: Member
, Moderators
Joined: 12/13/2004
Posts: 3,577
Location: Ontario, Canada
|
the point is, I want to see how complex the Four Score is. if I can rig something up on the actual NES I'll be just fine, and I really don't think it'll be that complex. unless there are limitless ICs in the Four Score it should be a simple wire splice, and add a switch, there is room to mount the extra ports directly above the original ones.
|
|
Rank: Koopa Paratroopa
Groups: Member
Joined: 12/27/2004
Posts: 357
Location: Raccoon City
|
Also, VERY few games support 4 players. Might not be worth it, unless you're REALLY into Super Spike.
|
|
Rank: Bowser
Groups: Member
, Moderators
Joined: 12/13/2004
Posts: 3,577
Location: Ontario, Canada
|
"ZombieHunterX" wrote:Also, VERY few games support 4 players. Might not be worth it, unless you're REALLY into Super Spike. one game. Gauntlet II also, it's worth it for the fact that I can claim to have an NES with four controller ports built in :P and the experience and knowledge gained from doing it.
|
|
Rank: Bowser
Groups: Member
Joined: 12/18/2004
Posts: 2,642
Location: Danville, IL
|
Ah... there are more four-player games on the NES than one might realize... http://www.neshq.com/lists/fourplayer.txt
http://robertlbryant.com
|
|
Rank: Bowser
Groups: Member
, Moderators
Joined: 12/29/2004
Posts: 4,525
Location: not where I want to be now
|
There are quite many 4 player games. :shock:
And your idea, Luke, sounds good.
I'm impatiently waiting for the photos.
May 16th...
|
|
Rank: Bowser
Groups: Member
, Moderators
Joined: 12/13/2004
Posts: 3,577
Location: Ontario, Canada
|
oh, I know there ARE more, Gauntlet II is the reason I'm going to attempt it. since most of the other games are lame sports ones.
|
|
Rank: Bowser
Groups: Member
Joined: 12/18/2004
Posts: 2,642
Location: Danville, IL
|
The one that I'm interested in trying is A Nightmare on Elm Street. I own this game, but haven't been able to try it with four players yet. This darn thing takes SIX C Batteries!!! Once I get my hands on those, I'll be able to see how well the sprites hold up (or don't) with that much action on the screen.
http://robertlbryant.com
|
|
Rank: Bowser
Groups: Member
, Moderators
Joined: 12/29/2004
Posts: 4,525
Location: not where I want to be now
|
yeah, but sport is the best possibility for 4 players.
May 16th...
|
|
Rank: Bowser
Groups: Member
, Moderators
Joined: 12/13/2004
Posts: 3,577
Location: Ontario, Canada
|
"manuel" wrote:yeah, but sport is the best possibility for 4 players. if only sports games were any fun... I'm just tired of them all being the same game with different sprites.
|
|
Rank: Koopa Paratroopa
Groups: Member
Joined: 11/29/2004
Posts: 396
Location: Holland
|
I still have to get a fourscore and a satelite complete though, i have some hardware but 4 players is cool to play when friends come over. I have a list of 4 player games. Bomberman 2* (3 player actually) Championship Bowling Fast Break Gauntlet II Golf Power Harlem Globetrotters Indy Heat Kings of the Beach M.U.L.E. Monster Truck Rally Nightmare on Elm Street Play Action Football Pro Am 2 Roundball Spot Super Jeopardy Super Off Road Superspike Volleyball Swords and Serpents Top Player Tennis World Cup * Bomberman 2 does NOT have the 4-Player logo on the box. However, the manual says you can use the Four Score so that three can play simultaneously. Why the designers didn't allow four to use the Four Score is a good question.
My NES collection so far...
|
|
Rank: Bowser
Groups: Member
, Moderators
Joined: 12/13/2004
Posts: 3,577
Location: Ontario, Canada
|
so did you say you have a Four Score? if so, would you be willing to take some photos of it for the good of my project?
|
|
Rank: Koopa Paratroopa
Groups: Member
Joined: 11/29/2004
Posts: 396
Location: Holland
|
I don't have one, i will buy one soon,but there are some games to play with 4 people,cool. :D
My NES collection so far...
|
|
|
Guest |
