Re: Yamaha YMF724 PCI sound card - perfect for my needs?

Posted on 2023-06-10, 23:44

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by BaronSFel001

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I'm in the same boat. I read good things about the Turtle Beach Santa Cruz in this and other topics, however I prefer the total feature set of the YMF 724 and wish to keep this crossroad to a one-time purchase. It's not clearly stated and I know not everyone has both to compare, but can anyone …

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Re: Willow - Windows 3.0 Real Mode applications on OS/2 1.x and up (and stuff)

Posted on 2023-03-09, 03:03

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by BaronSFel001

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I've been reading the findings here for the past couple days and am piqued. Years ago I had a fascination with OS/2 and until recently seriously considered acquiring a copy to run on my own retro PC. While I have abandoned taking that step I still enjoy exploring the subject. Growing up I was …

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Re: Unique Force Feedback API Support

Posted on 2023-03-09, 02:08

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by BaronSFel001

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OP: Got any additional info regarding the unique api game list? On the Unique API topic: I want to make a wrapper for iforce and iforce2. There's any effort already on doing this? And on the Need for Speed 2 topic: I've made some code changes on zaps166's NFSIISE source port to fix some of the FFB …

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Re: Unique Force Feedback API Support

Posted on 2022-08-23, 23:26

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by BaronSFel001

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I just noticed this topic revived several months ago thus I thought I'd at least belatedly answer the question posted in 2020: so far as my research at the time indicated (which I have not gone back to since I've already acquired all I planned) the only I-Force 1.0 device is the CH Force FX.

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Re: Yamaha YMF7x4 Guide

Posted on 2022-08-23, 23:22

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by BaronSFel001

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Apologies, I've gone up and down this topic, maybe it's there and I'm not seeing it, but before I pull the trigger on getting one of these I'd like clarity on: 1) if EAX still works with the WDM drivers under Windows XP 2) if not then if there is still at least full DirectX 8 compliance for 2001 …

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Re: Windows 10 stops detecting Munt.

Posted on 2020-09-19, 14:34

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by BaronSFel001

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I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling Munt, trying both drvsetup repair and drvsetup install, and still nothing works. As if I needed another reason to hate Microsoft.

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Re: Compact KVM with VGA / PS/2 ports?

Posted on 2019-08-17, 02:25

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by BaronSFel001

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I have this: https://www.microcenter.com/product/219291/miniview-2-port-micro-kvm-switch-with-built-in-cables Has 1/8" stereo jacks for switching sound too. Not sure how hard it would be to get in Europe though. I'm considering that one myself and am curious how the display quality (preferably in …

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Re: For the Mac Retro Gamers

Posted on 2019-02-22, 16:55

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by BaronSFel001

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These are pertinent testimonies I've come across: http://www.insidemacgames.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=19447&st=20 https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1563933 NamelessPlayer has several posts on his own endeavors here in VOGONS (long topics, putting "ADB" in the search box is recommended). He …

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Re: For the Mac Retro Gamers

Posted on 2019-02-22, 03:20

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by BaronSFel001

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Thank you for your recommendations so far. Can anyone shed light on ADB vs. USB in regard to X-Wing and TIE Fighter? I know they both predate InputSprockets and I read somewhere else on this forum that someone who tried the same had insurmountable (not game-breaking, just less than ideal) issues …

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For the Mac Retro Gamers

Posted on 2019-02-21, 22:55

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by BaronSFel001

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I have quite a few Macintosh games (chiefly id Software and LucasArts products) but as yet no actual Mac to play them on. As I lean towards what system I'll be investing in I'm stymied on the matter of input device support. I know the Apple Desktop Bus allowed for a common input protocol with …

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Re: Unique Force Feedback API Support

Posted on 2019-01-10, 15:41

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by BaronSFel001

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Thank you very much for posting your research! By chance, do you have The Need for Speed Special Edition and Need for Speed II (Special Edition)? Another user, God Of Gaming, has been unable to get force feedback working with both games. NFSSE uses I-Force 1.0. Not sure what NFSII uses. …

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Re: Unique Force Feedback API Support

Posted on 2018-12-27, 20:21

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by BaronSFel001

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I have edited the initial post to clarify a couple points, and in the months since opted to acquire a CH Force FX that became available on ebay which was missing its power supply (easily replaceable) but is otherwise in fantastic shape. I figure I can use that for Descent II and serious jet sims ( …

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Unique Force Feedback API Support

Posted on 2018-07-14, 03:05

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by BaronSFel001

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in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

AKA my tribute to Great Hierophant whose "Unique PC Hardware and Game Support" post is still one of my best go-to references for decisions on my retro build. I considered posting a comment on his site instead, but putting this much information as attachment to a 6-year old blog post seemed less …

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Re: About Ready to Launch...

Posted on 2015-12-14, 20:28

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by BaronSFel001

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Haven't had this problem. What's the graphics card you're running it with? Suppose it could still be a specific IRQ one of your components is super protective of. If you didn't do it yet, one of the first things I'd try is toggling the PnP OS setting as suggested already. Edit: Read the manual for …

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Re: About Ready to Launch...

Posted on 2015-12-14, 18:24

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by BaronSFel001

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Try the INF driver tweaks from VOGONS driver archive. There is one for PCI detection. Though when I had to do this, I always got an error message on the screen. Not sure I am finding what you are referring to. What exactly is it called and how does it work? Meanwhile I will make another attempt …

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Re: About Ready to Launch...

Posted on 2015-12-13, 19:55

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by BaronSFel001

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Motherboard is AX6BC with the standard Intel i440 chipset: a very popular and ideal setup from back in the day which is how I cannot conceive why there would be such a critical motherboard compatibility issue. All BIOS settings are set to PnP though I tried tweaking them a bit with no change in the …

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About Ready to Launch...

Posted on 2015-12-11, 18:27

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by BaronSFel001

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...my 20th century time machine PC, that is. While I may replace/upgrade some of the existing components in time, right now I have all the function I would like save for this one final issue. Ever since I bought it (new in the box) my Aureal SQ2500 has refused to install in Windows 98 SE. I have …

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Re: Serial to Router for Multiplayer?

Posted on 2015-12-08, 20:46

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by BaronSFel001

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Before this goes any further I think we should rule out any USB-based solutions: my system is Windows 98 vintage and has 1.1 at best. I think the best shot would be some sort of serial-to-ethernet approach but I am concerned about bandwidth and possibly also communication protocols in that case. If …

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Re: Serial to Router for Multiplayer?

Posted on 2015-12-08, 18:24

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by BaronSFel001

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Before this goes any further I think we should rule out any USB-based solutions: my system is Windows 98 vintage and has 1.1 at best. I think the best shot would be some sort of serial-to-ethernet approach but I am concerned about bandwidth and possibly also communication protocols in that case.

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Serial to Router for Multiplayer?

Posted on 2015-12-06, 21:35

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by BaronSFel001

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Apologies in advance if this has ever been brought up before, but I could not find anything definitive on the boards and general searches of the web usually only come up with industrial equipment applications. I do own a PCI ethernet card (one of the countless 3Com models that were pretty much …

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