Posted By
MMS
on 2016-12-28
04:19:44
 |  Re: The C64 game, Unknown Realm, on Kickstarter (Plus/4 port possible?)
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Actually, I have an 1571, but is does not grant more space, just a little more comfort on a C128.
It can work with Plus/4 in double sided mode, but in that mode my Flippy discs second side become unreadible due to different rotation direction (logically)
So a release in 1571 format is completely useless, as the second side become incompatible at once with the massive volume of 1541/1541/II and even 1570 drives. (as they cannot read the second side by default, and flipping of the disc does not help -they cannot read it)
So a release in "flippy disc" or 1581 format makes sense, mainly the later.
1581 release (D81) makes sense only if distributed in elecronic, downloadable/buyable form for emulators.
Why:
"Physical only" 1581 release will reduce the potential buyers to <10% of the original number. This is clearly against high sales volume.
In this year I wanted to buy an 1581 (for a fair price), but this drive became really rare and expensive (fortunately the external PSU cancels the 110/230V issue, as I have an 1541/II with European external PSU).
(maybe I will look for that kit in 2017 that could be used with Mitsumi 3.5" PC drives)
// switch on 1571 double sided mode
OPEN 15,8,15,"U0>M1"
CLOSE 15
// switch on 1541 mode
OPEN 15,8,15,"U0>M0"
CLOSE 15
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