Mega-Cart

Wilson · Post by **Wilson** » Tue Dec 06, 2011 6:30 pm

SparkyNZ wrote:Maybe I should actually read what the Chameleon does - I thought it was a VGA output for the Vic-II chip on the C64 but I could be wrong. Dreams are free.

As you've probably figured out, it is unfortunately waaaay more involved than that. If you want VGA out from the VIC-20 you're looking at a similarly complex process. Adding VGA to the Mega-Cart would undoubtedly more than double the cost. Not to mention the huge time investment by the person that makes it.
As you said though, dreams are free!

edoo · Post by **edoo** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:57 pm

My first computer was a VIC-20. I've decided to re-live some of those days and bought a VIC-20 on eBay! I have cleaned it up and it works very well! I got my uIEC from my c64 to work on the VIC, but miss all of those great cartridge games.

I purchased the mega-cart today. Well, I should say I pre-ordered it as I haven't received the payment e-mail yet. I'm looking forward to playing those old games again, like Omega Race, IFR, and Gorf.

buzbard · Post by **buzbard** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 5:11 pm

Good choice! Every VIC should have a Megacart.
Most awsome device ever devise for the VIC!!!!

edoo · Post by **edoo** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:33 pm

I'm really looking forward to it and introducing my 7 year old son to it. He LOVES playing the c64 games, so I think it's going to be a real treat.

I still haven't gotten the payment e-mail. Hopefully, soon!

Ian Colquhoun · Post by **Ian Colquhoun** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:04 am

edoo wrote:I still haven't gotten the payment e-mail. Hopefully, soon!

Don't expect it right away. Last time I checked, there was still a wait of several months. It's a one-man show so patience is required.

nbla000 · Post by **nbla000** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:28 am

Brian is working on june 2011 orders.

CBR125R · Post by **CBR125R** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 8:13 pm

I put in an order for a Megacart back about Feb 14. I haven't received any kind of response. Is that to be expected..?

16KVIC20 · Post by **16KVIC20** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 3:34 am

I'm sure he'll get to you, he is very busy. Each mega cart made is made from scratch by Brian, so I'm amazed he gets it done as quickly as he does to be honest.

Post by **Jeff-20** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:15 pm

The last few years of his life must have been dominated by getting these carts out to the public. It must be grueling.

moijk · Post by **moijk** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 3:00 am

Jeff-20 wrote:The last few years of his life must have been dominated by getting these carts out to the public. It must be grueling.

I'll be putting in an order soon, just to keep him busy. (well, and that I like to own one, of course)

nbla000 · Post by **nbla000** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 5:30 am

CBR125R wrote:I put in an order for a Megacart back about Feb 14. I haven't received any kind of response. Is that to be expected..?

Brian hasn't confirmed February orders yet btw we have received several orders on this period.

CBR125R · Post by **CBR125R** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 5:32 pm

Got an email yesterday saying that my order was received and delivery will be 10-12 weeks.

fsporsche · Post by **fsporsche** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 7:32 pm

I just wanted to know what number of the megacart are we up to now? I was number 270 when i received mine.

nbla000 · Post by **nbla000** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 3:57 am

New Mega-Cart firmware (rev.21) released.

Just a small update to include the latest dumped rare cartridge game "Bomber Word"

What's new from rev.20:
Added "Bomber Word" to the Cartridge games section
Removed "Invaders" from the tape/disk games section

Spectrum · Post by **Spectrum** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:40 am

nbla000 wrote:Brian is working on june 2011 orders.

Oh my!
I pre-ordered the Mega Cart on October 13, 2011...
I wonder when I'll put my hands on MY PRECIOUSSSS....

Denial

Mega-Cart

Mega-Cart!

What number of the Megacart are we up to now?