stop_rebel_scum Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Someone mentioned this in another thread and I was surprised. Are they all? How can I protect mine and how long could I expect them to last, more or less? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Someone mentioned this in another thread and I was surprised. Are they all? How can I protect mine and how long could I expect them to last, more or less? Some Planet Patrol's and some Gangster Alley's, as well as all Chuckwagon carts have EPROM's. I have also seen a Mangia with an EPROM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 (edited) Huh, didn't know that. Guess it's a good thing I stopped storing them on the windowsill outside! Edited March 27, 2006 by remowilliams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dykesr Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 So since some of Spectravisions games are EProms, they should all be treated like EProms just in case. What is the Proper way to store such a game? Dykes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybags Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 EPROMs need strong UV light to erase them. Chances are it would take a days worth of direct sunlight to do anything. If you're really paranoid, just open up the carts and use a CD marker to darken the little window. How do you store carts anyway? Most people would either put them in a shelf, specially made holder, or in a box. If you just leave them sitting on the floor, or a window sill, then you are just asking for trouble anyway (dust, damage, etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artlover Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 EPROMs need strong UV light to erase them. Chances are it would take a days worth of direct sunlight to do anything. Not completely true. Even less then an hour of direct sunlight can start corrupting the stored contents. Not completely and not enough to allow a reprogramming till it's propperly erased under a UV eraser, but enough to render the data corrupted and useless. My personal tests down in Miami, Fl. show the afternoon sun there can start corrupting data after only 15-20 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stop_rebel_scum Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 Ganster Alley and Planet Patrol.. have those. I wonder if there's a way I can tell without opening them? I actually like both of them as games, too. the bomber getting in your face.. hehe Also, why do some of them say spectravision and some spectravideo? I understand one was the european division of the company, but the carts aren't PAL or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Ganster Alley and Planet Patrol.. have those. I wonder if there's a way I can tell without opening them? I actually like both of them as games, too. the bomber getting in your face.. hehe Take a flashlight and shine it into the bottom of the cart. If you see a row of 7 pins, close to the dust cover, it has an EPROM inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Ganster Alley and Planet Patrol.. have those. I wonder if there's a way I can tell without opening them? I actually like both of them as games, too. the bomber getting in your face.. hehe Take a flashlight and shine it into the bottom of the cart. If you see a row of 7 pins, close to the dust cover, it has an EPROM inside. My Nexar and Tapeworm appear to be EPROM's then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Ganster Alley and Planet Patrol.. have those. I wonder if there's a way I can tell without opening them? I actually like both of them as games, too. the bomber getting in your face.. hehe Take a flashlight and shine it into the bottom of the cart. If you see a row of 7 pins, close to the dust cover, it has an EPROM inside. My Nexar and Tapeworm appear to be EPROM's then. Spectravideo or Spectravision? There may be a pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegamatrix Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Ganster Alley and Planet Patrol.. have those. I wonder if there's a way I can tell without opening them? I actually like both of them as games, too. the bomber getting in your face.. hehe Take a flashlight and shine it into the bottom of the cart. If you see a row of 7 pins, close to the dust cover, it has an EPROM inside. My Nexar and Tapeworm appear to be EPROM's then. Spectravideo or Spectravision? There may be a pattern. Omega's collection: Cart Logo Eprom Ganster Alley Spectravideo No Planet Patrol Spectravideo No Master Builder Spectravideo No Cross Force Spectravideo No China Syndrome Spectravision No Nexar Spectravision Yes I had no idea CTCW was either until I read this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Yep, every single CTCW, I have ever seen has an EPROM inside. Some other ones you guys might not know about... Spider Maze Vulture Attack Condor Attack Most adult double-enders All Telegames carts Most Froggo carts (although they have OTP's in them) Most Double Dragon's Halloween Texas Chainsaw Massacre All Lochjaw carts . . . . blah blah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Oh yeah, forgot about... Cosmic Swarm Video Life Magicard Anyone pooping themselfs yet? LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercat Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 If you're really paranoid, just open up the carts and use a CD marker to darken the little window. If you don't open the cartridge, how is the EPROM going to get exposed to UV in the first place? Most forms of black plastic are pretty much UV opaque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 (edited) My Nexar and Tapeworm appear to be EPROM's then. Spectravideo or Spectravision? There may be a pattern. Both Spectravision. Edited March 28, 2006 by Christophero Sly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenoch Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 EPROMs need strong UV light to erase them. Chances are it would take a days worth of direct sunlight to do anything. Not completely true. Even less then an hour of direct sunlight can start corrupting the stored contents. Not completely and not enough to allow a reprogramming till it's propperly erased under a UV eraser, but enough to render the data corrupted and useless. My personal tests down in Miami, Fl. show the afternoon sun there can start corrupting data after only 15-20 minutes. Are we talking about EMPROM in a black cart or completely exposed EMPROM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artlover Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Are we talking about EMPROM in a black cart or completely exposed EMPROM. Exposed eproms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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