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The conversion trail was followed by Kachorro in its Spectrum ports of Barbarian, Coliseum, and Xecutor.
But the possibility of standardizing color options in PCW (Plus) was now opened up with the '''ColorIN specifications'''.:
'''Video Modes''': PCWplus
Regarding the interface:
Port $80 is used to send a value to select a register. Port $81 is for associated data; both support reading and writing. Similar to the operation of integrated circuits such as the PSG or a VDP, it allows sending many values with a minimal interface.
This is how '''KachorroSoft''' created the incredible color ports of AMC and MadMixGame with graphics from the CPC; Phantis from MS-DOS CGA and CPC; and Hundra from the ZX Spectrum.
Color and sound enhanced versions of Batman and Head Over Heels will follow later. Showcasing the capabilities of the PCW Plus system
* '''Backward compatibility''' with the classic PCW is maintained in the software.
* PCW Plus is currently supported by the '''ZEsarUX''' and '''CP/M Box''' emulators and by numerous FPGA board cores thanks to Steddyman; Rampa; Albconde and ManuTeira ('''Mister'''; '''SIDI'''; '''Poseidon'''; '''Calypso'''; '''NeptUNO+''' ; '''Mist''' ), and by Czarnikjak's color add-on board using Raspberry Pi.
* In parallel, the '''PCW Wiki''' project continues its arduous work of '''preserving''' and conserving PCW software and graphical material.
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