Tuesday, May 27, 2008

DOWNLOAD QXDM 3.9.19 & QPST 2.7 build 215 (esn writer & nam programming)

DOWNLOAD
QXDM 3.9.19 &
QPST 2.7 build 215
(esn writer & nam programming)



Tested with WIN XP & Works

DOWNLOAD=QXDM 3.9.19

DOWNLOAD=QPST 2.7 build 215(Req'd to run "QXDM")


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Sunday, May 18, 2008

DOWNLOAD SONY PSP GAME MANUALS

Download SONY PSP Game MANUALS !

  1. Astonishia Story.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5128842
  2. ATV Offroad Fury  - Blazin' Trails.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131203
  3. **Ace Combat X - Skies Of Deception.PDF = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131213
  4. Blade Dancer - Lineage of Light.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131287
  5. Burnout Legends.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131301
  6. Carol Vorderman's Sudoku.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131308
  7. Darkstalkers Chronicle - The Chaos Tower.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131326
  8. Dave Mirra BMX Challenge.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131330
  9. Daxter.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5128906
  10. Field Commander.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131346
  11. Fight Night Round 3.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131348
  12. Fired Up.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131365
  13. Ford Bold Moves Street Racing.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131368
  14. Frantix.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131382
  15. Full Auto 2 - Battlelines.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131386
  16. Generation of Chaos.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131394
  17. **Godfather,pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131404
  18. **Grand Theft Auto - Liberty City Stories (PART 1) = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131416
  19. **Grand Theft Auto - Liberty City Stories (PART 2) = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131409
  20. Grand Theft Auto - Liberty City Stories (MAP).pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131415
  21. Grand Theft Auto - Liberty City Stories.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131416
  22. **Grand Theft Auto Vice City Stories Manual.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131433
  23. Grand Theft Auto - Vice City Stories map.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131436
  24. Grand Theft Auto - Vice City Stories.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131452
  25. GripShift.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131474
  26. King Kong.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131482
  27. Kingdom of Paradise.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131493
  28. Lego Star Wars II - The Original Trilogy.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131507
  29. LocoRoco.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131520
  30. **Lord of the Rings-Tactics.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131532
  31. Lumines.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131548
  32. **Lumines 2.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131541
  33. Madden NFL 06.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131550
  34. Madden NFL 07.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131553
  35. Major League Baseball 2K6.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5128957
  36. Marvel Trading Card Game.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131561
  37. MediEvil Resurrection.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5129123
  38. Mercury Meltdown.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131567
  39. Metal Gear Acid - Card Book.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131576
  40. Metal Gear Acid 2.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131578
  41. Metal Gear Acid.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131594
  42. Metal Gear Solid - Portable Ops.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131607
  43. Metal Gear Solid Digital Graphic Novel.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131613
  44. **Metal Slug - Anthology.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131617
  45. Miami Vice - The Game.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131617
  46. Midnight Club 3 DUB Edition.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131629
  47. Midway Arcade Treasures - Extended Play.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131665
  48. **MLB 2K6 = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131671
  49. Mortal Kombat - Unchained.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131703
  50. NBA Ballers - Rebound.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5129336
  51. NCAA Football 07.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5129378
  52. Need for Speed - Most Wanted 5-1-0.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5129409
  53. OutRun 2006 - Coast 2 Coast.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131706
  54. Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131717
  55. Popolocrois.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131729
  56. Prince of Persia - Revelations.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131748
  57. Prince of Persia - Rival Swords.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5129458
  58. PSP System Hardware Manual.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131758
  59. Pursuit Force.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131787
  60. Ridge Racer 2.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131807
  61. Ridge Racer.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131819
  62. Riviera - The Promised Land.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5129480
  63. Rocky Balboa.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131828
  64. Shrek the Third.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131832
  65. Smart Bomb.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131833
  66. SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131868
  67. Sonic Rivals.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131875
  68. Spectral Souls.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5129503
  69. Street Fighter - Alpha 3 MAX.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5129561
  70. Syphon Filter - Dark Mirror.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131888
  71. Tekken - Dark Resurrection.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5129588
  72. The Godfather - Mob Wars.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5129598
  73. The Lord of the Rings - Tactics.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5129625
  74. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131894
  75. Tomb Raider Legend.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131897
  76. Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131928
  77. Traxxpad.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131943
  78. Twisted Metal - Head On.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5131995
  79. Untold Legends Brotherhood of the Blade.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5132007
  80. **Untold Legends Brotherhood of the Blade 2 = http://depositfiles.com/files/5132001
  81. V8 Supercars Australia 2.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5132016
  82. Valkyrie Profile - Lenneth.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5132025
  83. Virtua Tennis - World Tour.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5132035
  84. WipeOut - Stealth & Hybrid.pdf =  http://depositfiles.com/files/5132038
  85. WipeOut Pure.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5132059
  86. World Championship Poker - Featuring Howard Lederer - All In 1.pdf =http://depositfiles.com/files/5132061
  87. World Championship Poker 2 - Featuring Howard Lederer.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5132062
  88. World Tour Soccer 06.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5132069http://depositfiles.com/files/5132077http://depositfiles.com/files/5132077
  89. WRC - FIA World Rally Championship.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5129664
  90. WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2007.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5129750
  91. Ys - The Ark of Napishtim.pdf =http://depositfiles.com/files/5132077
  92. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Tag Force.pdf = http://depositfiles.com/files/5132084
DO YOU HAVE A MANUAL NOT LISTED HERE?
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Monday, December 31, 2007

GUIDE TO - PATCHING & EXPANDING A ROM / IPS PATCH

Ok so this is just a quick guide for use who are just discovering Rom Hacks !
(WINDOWS USERS ONLY!)SORRY...

Generally these files are downloaded in " IPSorXPS " File Types & Are NOTHING MORE than what the Author of the HACK has completed for release & DO NOT RUN simply by adding them to your ROM Files as Per usual !

For the most up to date Software's to patch your hacks go to
http://www.zophar.net/utilities/patchutil.html

But to get ya started quickly - Like the classic IPS, It is used mainly to apply patches to ROMs. Although, IPS-win, is for Windows. It does the same thing, but gives you a quick GUI so you can patch, and be on your way. Check it out. Version 3.0 is under development.(08/12/2001) http://d.turboupload.com/d/1968199/ipswin20.zip.html

Extract it to somewhere you will find it easy, Because you will need to also ad the Hack Patch & The Original Rom File of the Hacked Rom to the same folder (FOR EASE OF USE !).

Ok now for your first time I have selected a great HACK for you to complete & Play "Emulated of course".
Game Name ›› Super Robot Wars 3
Japanese Name ›› Dai 3 Ji Super Robot Taisen
Published on ›› July 23rd, '93
Developed by ›› Winkysoft
Published by ›› Banpresto
Platform ›› SNES
Genre ›› Strategy/RPG
First Release ›› December 25th, '02
Current Version ›› 1.00
Released on ›› December 25th, '02

This is originally a Japanese ONLY SNES GAME! BUT, We have the "English Translation Hack" ! Go Here to see the Authors Information About this Hack-> http://agtp.romhack.net/project.php?id=srw3

To download the Original Distribution go to- http://d.turboupload.com/d/1967921/Dai_3_Ji_Super_Robot_Taisen_J.zip.html

To Download the ( IPS PATCH ) Go to- http://d.turboupload.com/d/1967922/srw3.zip.html

- Extract both the Original Rom Image & the Patch to your IPS Win Folder.
Typically at this point you would follow the instruction usually included with the HACK .But "Were MEN".

-Open your IPSWin Program Folder & Rename the Original Rom Image (Required By ALL HACKS!) to That of the HACKED File ! E/G= Rename --> Dai_3_Ji_Super_Robot_Taise
n_J TO --> srw3

-Run IPSWin,
-In the "File To Patch" Field Select the Original Rom Image that you Just renamed to that of the Hacked File Name !
-In the " IPS Patch To Use" Field Select the "HACKED" IPS File.

Make sure that all options are Unchecked! & Click The "Patch!" Button !

You have just created a working Hacked Rom Image!
RENAME IT TO:" Super Robot Wars (taisen) 3.smc " Very Important !
Remember when you rename the newly created Hacked Rom you MUST ALSO CHANGE THE FILE TYPE TO ( SMC ) Or your Emulator May Not Run It!

So Simply ad the Newly created Hacked Rom to your SNES ROMS Folder & Run it in your Favorite Emulator!
ENJOY !
MORE HACKS FROM THE MAKERS OF The Super Robot Wars (taisen) 3 Hack Go To --> http://agtp.romhack.net/projects.php


HOW TO -- "EXPAND" A ROM IMAGE.

Obviously you have read the Instructions Included with your "Hack"!
If you have followed THIS TOPIC, Your familiar with "Patching IPS Hacks to ROMs" & Now you getting a kick outa this hacked ROM & Emulation Shit eh?
So Now your a PRO & EXPANDING a ROM is your next Feat..

OK CHECK OUT THIS PAGE-> http://www.smwcentral.net/?p=list&type=tools
It's a site dedicated to nes/snes ROM Hacking & Includes all the tools you will ever need as you broaden your ROM hacker skillzz.
I Highly Suggest Downloading ALL the "LUNAR" APP's NOW !"

"LUNAR" is the standard in Rom Hacking Given Any System Type, & Almost any Modification Purpose can be archived with the "LUNAR" Tools.

I know, I know I talk allot BUT Even if this is long & Tedious it will be in your Brain, Come time to need it!
ANYWAYS, To Expanding Your ROM.
Download "LunarExpand"-> http://www.smwcentral.net/download.php?id=37&type=tools
(Your Hack Instructions Will give Converting Info)

Just run LunarExpand, Apply the Type of Expansion NOTED IN THE HACKED ROM INSTRUCTIONS & GO!
Okay, got it?

Now, I've got to explain this expansion thing. When someone hacks a game,
They usually just edit what is existing, Right ?Well, sometimes their hack is SO DAMN AWESOME
They need more space than the original game actually had.
At this point, they need to EXPAND the ROM's size to stuff more crap in.
That's all Expansion is.
How do you tell if you have to expand your ROM? There are several signs:

A. You already applied the patch and the ROM is garbagy/doesn't work.
B. While reading about a hack, it tells you it requires expansion.
C. An EB ROM is normally 3MB, so look for anything above that.

You've probably figured it out by now, and even if you haven't you can keep in mind that expanding A ROM never hurt anybody, while NOT expanding a ROM has probably killed several goats! LOL

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Nokia N-Gage & N-Gage QD Emulation. (Incld's Games & Transfer Software!)

Are you waiting for the next-generation mobile game deck? N-Gage vs. N-Gage QD, What''s Right for You?

N-GAGE COOL! gives you the ability to compare the two mobile game decks side-by-side having the very different and unique game play experience of both N-GAGE QD and N-GAGE. You can switch between N-GAGE QD and N-GAGE at blazing speeds. See for yourself how much fun it will be. Responsive keypad, full-graphics screen,stereo audio system and the thumb pad controls, everything with the real game play!

N-GAGE COOL! is extremFeatures:

* Very entertaining to use.

* Play games on different game decks.

* Support all Nokia Midp1.0 and N-Gage java games.

* Stereo audio, MIDI, Wav playback.

* Keyboard Mapping, use num-pad keys on PC to control games, It''s fast and easy. (Make sure num lock turned on to access the controls).

* Browse and organize all your games on PC.

* Tons of mobile java games.

* more games available soon !

Requirements:

* Windows XP/2000/NT/98.
* Best viewed at 1024x768 screen resolution.

Compatible Devices :

* Nokia phone, Sony Ericsson Phone, Motorola phone, Siemens phone, Samsung phone... Everyone can have it.
really easy to use and requires no installation on your mobile phone - it runs on your desktop PC. Whether your mobile phone is Nokia S60, Sony Ericsson UIQ, Microsoft Windows Mobile or even haven''t got a handset yet, you can have the fun of N-GAGE.

What''s more entertaining, nice melodies come into your play when you touch the keypad from different directions at different speed. Play N-GAGE is just like playing the piano.

Tons of mobile games, you can start play right away!

Compatiable Devices
Diamond Mako, Ericsson MC218, Ericsson R380, Motorola A920, Motorola A925, Nokia 3600, Nokia 3620, Nokia 3650, Nokia 3660, Nokia 6600, Nokia 7610, Nokia 7650, Nokia 9200 Series Communicator, Nokia 9210 Communicator, Nokia 9290 Communicator, Nokia N-Gage, Nokia N-Gage QD, Nokia Series 60, Psion netBook, Psion Revo Plus, Psion Siena, SendoX, Siemens SX1, Sony Ericsson P800, Sony Ericsson P900

Download It HERE->> http://depositfiles.com/files/2439125
Includes the Serial for FULL VERSION ACTIVATION !-)

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Game Formats, and how to install them to your NOKIA N-Gage & N-Gage QD.

Most Games are presented in two formats!

1. System folder
2. *.blz

1.First type of games is very easy to install.
Just copy System folder from game folder (e.g. Ashen/System), to your MMC root. After you unplug USB cable, game icon will appear on the phone menu.

2.For this type of installation you will need Blizzard Game Installer (included in pack).
First, install BLZ Installer (copy Blizzard_Game_Installer.si
s to your MMC root, then install it from App. Manager).
DOWNLOAD HERE->>http://depositfiles.com/files/2439126

Second, copy *.blz file from game folder to your MMC root (e.g. Puyo Pop/Puyo Pop.blz).
Third, run BLZ installer, and click install.
Installer will do the rest of job alone.

Now I'm sure you'd love to play Nokia N-Gage / QD Games on your PC ?
Here is an Emulator called NgageCool & Is capable of running all Nokia N-Gage & N-Gage QD Games & Also most Nokia S60 3RD Gen Midp & Less Jar Midlets.
Download Here->> http://depositfiles.com/files/2439125
ENJOY !-)
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N-Gage Cool is also Compatible with -

Diamond Mako, Ericsson MC218, Ericsson R380, Motorola A920, Motorola A925, Nokia 3600, Nokia 3620, Nokia 3650, Nokia 3660, Nokia 6600, Nokia 7610, Nokia 7650, Nokia 9200 Series Communicator, Nokia 9210 Communicator, Nokia 9290 Communicator, Nokia N-Gage, Nokia N-Gage QD, Nokia Series 60, Psion netBook, Psion Revo Plus, Psion Siena, SendoX, Siemens SX1, Sony Ericsson P800, Sony Ericsson P900
Games, App's & Softwares !
NOKIA N-Gage Game ROM Complete Set Packs !

Puzzle_Magic3_n-gage.gm
DesperadoDuel NokiaN-Gage.jad
Apache 2008 Helicopter3650,7650,N-Gage
,N-Gage QD.j
DesperadoDuel NokiaN-Gage.jar
Puzzle_Magic3_n-gage.jar
1 N GAGE_COOL_Nokia N gage Emulator.rar
2 Blizard Game Installer.rar
Alien Front.rar
Ashen.rar
Asphalt Urban GT 2.rar
Asphalt Urban GT.rar
Atari Masterpieces Vol. 1.rar
Atari Masterpieces Vol. 2.
Barakel.rar
Bomberman.rar
Call Of Duty.rar
Catan.rar
Civilazation.rar
Colin McRae Rally 2005.rar
Crash Nitro Kart.rar
FIFA Soccer 2004.rar
FIFA Soccer 2005.rar
FIFA Soccer 2006.rar
Flo Boarding.rar
Glimmerati.rar
High Seize.rar
King Of Fighters EXTREME.rar
Marcel Desailly Pro Soccer.rar
Mile High Pinball.rar
MLB Slam!.rar
Moto GP.rar
NCAA Football 2004.rar
ONE.rar
Operation Shadow.rar
Pandemonium.rar
Pathway To Glory Ikusa Islands.rar
Pathway To Glory.rar
Payload.rar
Pocket Kingdom.rar
Puyo Pop.rar
Puzzle Bobble VS.rar
Rayman 3.rar
Red Faction.rar
Requiem Of Hell.rar
Rifts - Promise Of Power.rar
Roots Gates Of Chaos.rar
Sango.rar
Sega Rally Championship.rar
Snakes.rar
Sonic N.rar
Spider-Man 2.rar
SSX Out Of Bounds.rar
Super Monkey Ball.rar
System Rush.rar
The Elder Scrolls Travels Shadowkey.rar
The Sims Bustin’ Out.rar
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004.rar
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Jungle Storm.rar
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory.rar
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Team Stealth Action.rar
Tomb Raider.rar
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater.rar
Virtua Cop.rar
Virtua Tennis.rar
Warhammer 40,000.rar
Worms World Party.rar
WWE Aftershock.rar
Xanadu NEXT.rar
X-Men Legends II.rar
X-Men Legends.rar
Xyanide.rar
01-How to install roms to NOKIA N-Guage.txt
Click Here-->> To Download The Game Rom Pack !
Nokia N-Gaga ROM SET #1 0/9 -k
http://depositfiles.com/files/2448716
Nokia N-Gage ROM SET #2 L-Q
http://depositfiles.com/files/2453134
Nokia N-Gage ROM SET #3 S-T
http://depositfiles.com/files/2451868
Nokia N-Gage ROM SET #4 U-Z
http://depositfiles.com/files/2461366
Nokia N-Gage ROM SET #5 R
http://depositfiles.com/files/2460452


Wednesday, December 19, 2007

THE BEST OF Super Mario Bros 1-2-3 NES Game Rom Hacks !

NEW NEW NEW ! 5 Of THE BEST OF Super Mario Bros 1-2-3 NES Game Rom Hacks ! PLUS 1 BONUS HACK !
If ya's only knew what I just Put myself through Patching these ! Yea I know your looking at the site itself & Probably already downloading them, Eh? STOP !!! I Have already patched all of the hack IPS's to there proper ROM, Tested & WORKING !
I have also added - BONUS -Super Mario Bros Forever FRUSTRATION HACK, Just because it's highly requested & Not listed on the site I Linked to.
Anyways Download the "Super Mario123 NESHacks Pkg#1" Here-> http://d.turboupload.com/d/2086980/Super_Mario123_NESHacks_Pkg1.zip.html
OK So what you have now is a package of 6 Hacked Super Mario Bros 1 2 & 3 Roms That I have already Patched for you & All you need to do is- Pick A Specific Hack, Open the ZIP, Now Open the ZIP Containing the Hacked Rom you wish to play,(Be SURE to Select the one listed as "Patched & Playable"! & extract it From It's (Patched & Playable) Zip File to your NES ROMS Folder ! ENJOY !

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USA Legalizes "Abandonware"

For archival purposes: copy protection on software no longer being sold or supported by its copyright holder can be cracked.
What does this mean? Well, those retro games -- classic or otherwise -- that you can't seem to find anywhere can now be preserved without fear of ramifications.
Official U.S. Website "DEEMING THIS 100%Legal" http://www.copyright.gov/1201/
More Info about legal Issues Here http://www.worldofspectrum.org/EmuFAQ2000/EmuFAQ_Y2KAddendum2.htm

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Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Create a " JAD " File from a " JAR " or " J2Me " File

So you have the " JAR " File for your Mobile Game but require the "JAD" File as well ??
L@@K NO FURTHER !

SUBMIT REQUEST HERE
Send your "JAR" File Using the link above.
Check Your E-mail in Approx 12/24 Hours For a Reply from South Central Emulation with your original "JAR" File & Your new "JAD" File.

That's It !

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Monday, November 12, 2007

(SWM2+) Super Mario World 2 Yoshi's Island ROM HACK


SMW2+ is the first complete mod of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island Ever.!
All of the levels have been changed to provide for a new, yet nostalgic, playing experience. If you played and loved the original Yoshi's Island and want an ever bigger challenge than last time, this mod is for you!
******** ONLY WORKS WITH ( "ZSNES" Emulator !)*********
http://www.zsnes.com-> works With PC, MAC & LINUX Anyways !**
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What I have done for each hack is Include the-
1 Original IPS Hack,
2 The Original "Unmodified" ROM Required to Patch the "IPS" to. (Just in case you need it to play or try applying patches yourself)
**Quick Guide to Applying Patch's AVAILABLE In the DISCUSSION BOARD!**
3 The Patched & Working ROM (s). (THIS IS THE ONE YOU NEED TO OPEN NEXT !)
*** Be Sure to Read ANY Included Readme File, As it may contain Game Instructions, ETC.
ALSO Sometimes there is a ALTERNATE Version of the same Hack Included !

The File (s) Contained Here "(3) noted above" Are the Completed & Playable Version of the Hack (s) !
EXTRACT THIS FILE (s) to your " ZNES/ROMS " Folder...

Open your Zsnes SNES Emulator, Play & Enjoy !
HERE is the link to Download The Completed & PLAYABLE ROM HACKS ! HERE

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SMW Central -(SNES Super Mario World ROM Hacks)

A Whole Shit Load of:
Super Nintendo Entertainment System,
(Super Mario World) ROM HACKS.

Incld's, Screen shots, Game Descriptions Downloads & More.

http://www.southcentralemulation.tk

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Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Super Famicom (Satellaview "BS" Roms)

The Satellaview was a satellite modem add-on for Nintendo's Super Famicom system in Japan. It retailed for ¥14,000.
SOURCE:

The name "Satellaview" is assumed to be a blend of satellite and view. However the consoles full name is seldom used; the official abbreviation seen everywhere is BS-X; BS stands for Broadcast Satellaview, and X is literally "unknown" or "nameless".

It seems that at some point in time someone on the Internet started calling it the "Bandai" Satellaview, and most websites now refer to it as this, but there is no trace of any Bandai logo or name in any known documentation or indeed in the BIOS over-world interface itself.

The BS-X titles fell into several categories:

* exclusive releases, new entries in established series available only on the BS-X; they are still exclusive, as none has been re-released as of yet.
* re-releases, exact replicas of the cartridge data of normal Super Famicom games, except in a format for broadcast over the satellite
* remakes of previous Famicom games, often hugely enhanced, as in the cases of BS Zelda and BS Mario ExciteBike
* remixed Super Famicom titles were occasionally released, as in the case of BS The Legend of Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets
* original creations; there were a handful of BS-X games that were not part of any established series.

No matter what the game was, it was released in weekly or sometimes daily installments, usually with a total of four parts. Some games went on to have multiple stages beyond the scope of the original game, such as BS Zelda "-Map2-" (the only known name), which included nine entirely new dungeons beyond the nine already featured in the first BS Zelda broadcast. However the player data could not be transferred onto the new maps, and, just like The Legend of Zelda's "Second Quest", the player had to start over.

* Satellaview adapter, attached to the bottom of Super Famicom and plugged into the (previously unused) expansion port
* L-shaped bracket; this supplied power to the Satellaview via the Super Famicom
* Application cartridge "BS-X : Soreha namae o nusumareta machi no monogatari" (translates as The Story of The Town Whose Name Has Been Stolen)

This application was like a game in itself. The player entered his or her name and chose his or her gender, then moved his or her player character around the town. Each house or shop in the town was a direct link to a particular game, which would load and be ready for play if the player chose to enter that building.

The deluxe system contains all the above, plus:

* 8-Megabit Memory Pak - (downloaded games are saved on this memory cart if you put it in)

The BS-X base unit contained some memory of its own, but not much (about 512 kB) so for larger games, or (it is to be assumed) for multiple games to be saved at the same time, the player needed to purchase this Memory Pak, otherwise previous data would have to be erased.

The BS-X was developed and released by Nintendo, and St. GIGA was responsible for the file servers and the maintenance side of things after each game had been added.
http://nindb.classicgaming.gamespy.com/sns/sns_jp-bsx.shtml

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