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Title: DES
Post by: zhulien on 15:01, 26 July 20

Is DES available yet for CPC? I found it by accident but really like the idea - and of course, I'd like to get one.

https://auamstrad.es/des/ (https://auamstrad.es/des/)

Title: Re: DES
Post by: Skunkfish on 15:55, 26 July 20

I honestly for a second, thought you were referring to this: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Desktop_Environment_System (https://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Desktop_Environment_System) :P

But regarding the Dandanator Entertainment System, I love the concept and the Gameboy Advance format cartridges.

I think this is the best physical format for new games for the CPC going forwards, and the one that offers new possibilities in terms of available storage.I would also love to know when I can get my hands on one!

Title: Re: DES
Post by: genesis8 on 09:26, 27 July 20

The dandanator mini exists : https://www.genesis8bit.fr/archives/index.php?news_id=1267 (https://www.genesis8bit.fr/archives/index.php?news_id=1267)

Title: Re: DES
Post by: Skunkfish on 12:11, 27 July 20

The Dandanator Mini is great, but I don't think it's a particularly cost effective way of distributing games due to the amount of hardware (CPLD, expansion connector etc) required on each cartridge.
With the DES, where the individual game carts are effectively just a flash chip on a small PCB, they should be able to be produced at an affordable price (<€5). People only need to purchase the base hardware once....

Title: Re: DES
Post by: XeNoMoRPH on 10:25, 14 September 20

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

Title: Re: DES
Post by: Skunkfish on 10:59, 14 September 20

I've been building one of these, it's been challenging but quite fun...

Title: Re: DES
Post by: Sykobee (Briggsy) on 11:27, 14 September 20

This looks like a great project. I'm all for anything that can encourage the development of 512KB ROM games, which could have some really nice features and more extensive graphics and other assets.

Title: Re: DES
Post by: zhulien on 16:55, 30 November 20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjqkISTtTbA

is it available?

Title: Re: DES
Post by: reidrac on 17:14, 30 November 20

Quote from: Sykobee (Briggsy) on 11:27, 14 September 20
This looks like a great project. I'm all for anything that can encourage the development of 512KB ROM games, which could have some really nice features and more extensive graphics and other assets.

Me too! I'd love to play those games! :D

Title: Re: DES
Post by: reidrac on 17:14, 30 November 20

Quote from: zhulien on 16:55, 30 November 20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjqkISTtTbA

is it available?

AFAIK, yes: https://auamstrad.es/des/

Title: Re: DES
Post by: zhulien on 08:32, 02 December 20

thanks, can we choose the cartridge colours and also, do they all come with amsoft disc stickers?

Title: Re: DES
Post by: XeNoMoRPH on 10:58, 02 December 20

Quote from: zhulien on 08:32, 02 December 20
thanks, can we choose the cartridge colours and also, do they all come with amsoft disc stickers?

The cartridges are delivered in color according to availability. DES colour, you will be able to choose the color from those available. The stickers that will go on the cartridges that we deliver with the DES are those of each game or set. The Amsoft or AUA type sticker will go with the cartridges that are later offered, they will also be available for download.

Title: Re: DES
Post by: zhulien on 15:59, 03 December 20

ah, i was hoping for blank carts for my own use, development and experimentation

Title: Re: DES
Post by: zhulien on 12:13, 03 June 21

any status updates on the DES project?

https://auamstrad.es/des/

Title: Re: DES
Post by: XeNoMoRPH on 14:45, 03 June 21

Quote from: zhulien on 12:13, 03 June 21
any status updates on the DES project?

https://auamstrad.es/des/ (https://auamstrad.es/des/)

The units of the first batch are already being shipped and are reaching their buyers

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