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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 | *[https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=18843 Hyperdrive!] Released for the Dandanator, but also as standard Amstrad cartridge | ||
*[https://www.4mhz.es/el-tesoro-perdido-de-cuauhtemoc/ El Tesoro Perdido de Cuauhtémoc 64K] Game also released on disk/tape | *[https://www.4mhz.es/el-tesoro-perdido-de-cuauhtemoc/ El Tesoro Perdido de Cuauhtémoc 64K] Game also released on disk/tape | ||
| + | *[https://hobbyretro.com/en/retro/dandanator-entertainment-system-des 8BP romset] Compilation of games from 8BP previously released individually on disks/tapes | ||
*[http://www.dandare.es/Proyectos_Dandare/Descargas.html MojonTwins romset] Compilation of MojonTwins games previously released individually on disks/tapes | *[http://www.dandare.es/Proyectos_Dandare/Descargas.html MojonTwins romset] Compilation of MojonTwins games previously released individually on disks/tapes | ||
Revision as of 02:11, 6 December 2023
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!
- Due to the project’s compatibility with the Dandanator mini CPC, DES is also supported by ACE, RetroVirtualMachine, CPCEC, ZesarUX and DSP emulators.
- 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 released on disk/tape
- 8BP romset Compilation of games from 8BP previously released individually on disks/tapes
- MojonTwins romset Compilation of MojonTwins games previously released individually on disks/tapes
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
