Atomiswave History, Overview, and Review

[@marybetheby5184]

As a kid in the 80's and 90's,pumping quarters into cabs,it's awesome seeing the bad assery that lied beneath the surface!Really cool video!

[@ProjectCOE]

Thanks :D

[@Operator0G]

and now some of the games are being ported to the dreamcast.... which is awesome

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

almost all freeze during play on my clone gdemu, no luck even trying out with all sorts of branded sd cards

[@Operator0G]

@@user-yk1cw8im4h ya gotta wait for them to get patched lol. blue dolphin for instance just got its update patches that let it be playable from start to finish. from what was said, their plan is to port them all over, and then fix them as time passes.

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

@@Operator0G Apart form blue dolphin freezes, it's weird that the one I'm constantly having problem is metal slug 6. It's supposed to be fine the whole way through, but my game freezes at different location every single time. For example when picking up 2 weapon level up at the same time. All freezes happen after a few stages. There are reports on the internet, but very few... I guess it could be a problem with my clone as I have tried every brand of sd cards possible and even with/without sd adapters.

[@Operator0G]

@@user-yk1cw8im4h it is a clone after all lol. I suggest just waiting for the rest of the library to be ported over, and then for all of the bug fixes to happen.

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

@@Operator0G yeah but there are probably more clones out there than the real gdemu lol. I hope those fixes actually happen, but I doubt it as the amount of people reporting these problems is almost non-exsistent. Metal slug seems pretty finalised to all people. I guess I'll just need to be content with 10 min of gameplay lol.

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

atomiswave is such a cool name

[@Richard31337]

Look forward to seeing and learning more about this system Jarrod. Would be good to see the bios and dips as well as game reviews :)

[@ProjectCOE]

+Richard Evans I can certainly do an overview of the BIOS. It's cool because it has a built in BIOS that works so similarly to the UniBIOS. You can switch language, and region whenever you want.

[@Charlie-Cat.]

+Richard Evans Same here Richard. Looking forward as well. I personally like this underrated unit and want to purchase a consolized version for the longest time! Anthony...

[@ProjectCOE]

Will do.

[@Charlie-Cat.]

Hi Jarrod, Nicely done and informative video. Can't wait to see more videos from you regarding the Atomiswave Jarrod. Especially the versions when SNK/Playmore were developing for on the unit. Anthony...

[@ProjectCOE]

+Charlie Cat I try and alternate between a non-SNK release, and then an SNK game, so you'll have to check them all out ;)

[@Charlie-Cat.]

+Project COE Excellent. Can't wait. I just posted this on the Neo-Geo thread for you as well. Thank you again. atariage.com/forums/topic/223548-the-official-neo-geo-thread/page-95#entry3419596 Anthony...

[@ProjectCOE]

Thanks Anthony :)

[@Charlie-Cat.]

Meow-Meow!!!

[@TechMadeSimple]

Great info on explaining about this great arcade machine . I actually own a version converted to play on a home tv . Such an awesome system.

[@ProjectCOE]

It sure if a great system. Too few people know much about it.

[@wrena79]

Ok Jarrod you got hyped for some Atomiswave love! Looking forward to the upcoming reviews....

[@ProjectCOE]

+wrena79 It's starts today mwa ha ha!

[@dinhomack]

great analysis.

[@ProjectCOE]

Thanks :)

[@Arcadiality]

Sweet,jarrod. Look forward to seeing some 'wave love.

[@ProjectCOE]

+Arcadiality You've got 8 weeks of wave love incoming :)

[@viewtifuljoe99]

Excited for the reviews!

[@ProjectCOE]

+viewtifuljoe99 It all starts tomorrow at 5AM Eastern :)

[@GrainJB]

Excellent review, very informative!

[@ProjectCOE]

+GrainJB Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed :D

[@Sam-Lawry]

Great system (with a new fan ^^). If you have a nice run n gun/shmup/plate form/vs fighting...in 31 khz.. I looking for some great oldschool style. Thanks.

[@mikerhoads4864]

Hi Jarrod! Love your videos man! Hey - Have you ever seen an Atomiswave motherboard with NO Atomiswave Logo on it and no "Powered By Sammy" on it either? Like these are brand New "unused" motherboards but they are missing those ? I saw an ebay listing for New ones...it looks real but there is no markings on it except the yellow caution label and a barcode...

[@RussiaGoodFantastic]

great Video do you plan to show your collection one day Jarrod?

[@ProjectCOE]

+Aktuell Russland (RussiaGood) When I buy a house and setup a game room, yes I will do just that, but until then my collection resides in boxes.

[@markocoric5346]

+Project COE cool super review man arcade games the best please next fist of the north star atomiswave and some pgm arcade games demon front and others awesome job man!

[@jd-py5nm]

always wanted one of these.... cool video! At least most of the games made it elsewhere

[@ProjectCOE]

All except for Dolphin Blue damn it! Would love to have that released elsewhere and with a locked framerate.

[@PatchtheReaper99]

Some of the best forgotten fighting games came out on this board. The Rumble Fish 2 is probably the best on the system.

[@ProjectCOE]

Indeed, and one I still have to get my hands on.

[@SuperKillerdreams]

Now are the PS2 ports of the Atomiswave games arcade perfect ? I’ve heard some say they are and some say there not I must know, because I own the Japanese PS2 versions of the home ports of the Atomiswave

[@stoneocean0065]

I'm looking to start collecting in your opinion where should I start, should I go after a cab or buy a bios board and games then build n own cabinet to hold the board

[@ProjectCOE]

If you can find a complete cab, go for it, but they're getting harder and harder to find these days.

[@XmnMetal]

Good stuff!

[@ProjectCOE]

+XmnMetal I hope you enjoy the reviews.

[@KatRollo]

So what exactly do we look for if we open the cart to see if it's genuine? You never mentioned.

[@josecarlosxyz]

that's a beautyful machine but unfortunately the cartridges are so expensive. its hard to setup a net boot to it like we do on Naomi stuff

[@BobbyHo2022]

This is cool but by 2003 I was done w arcades. 80s and 90s were my hayday.

[@snkneogeoman]

This and the PGM are on my bucket list of systems I want to collect for. I never had a chance to play the actual AtomisWave hardware. Oh, outstanding job on Last Blade 2, btw.

[@ProjectCOE]

+snkneogeoman Thanks Sal. I have reviews of all the SNK published games on the Atomiswave wave already queued up and ready to go. I am missing about 5 more games I would love to own, but alas no one seems to be selling them for decent prices. The next board I'll be looking at is either the PGM or the PGM2. My objective for 2016 is to make it to around May reviewing nothing but arcade games :D

[@Charlie-Cat.]

+snkneogeoman Same here Sal. I like the Atomiswave and the games that were developed for it. Too bad it had a short life. But they sue made some great games for it! Anthony...

[@BNGamesYT]

Question, for KOF do you need the Expansion I/O port in order to get all of the buttons to work via standard JAMMA and Kickharness (Like I have with my Naomi)?

[@SegaSaturn4Life]

Will you do a review of the Game king and Pandora's box 3?

[@ProjectCOE]

+Kevin Thompson If that's something you'd be interested in seeing, sure thing.

[@ProjectCOE]

+Kevin Thompson Hey Kevin, I've decided to skip the PB3, and just move to the PB4. Sound good? It was released in October, and offers 125 more games, as well as a bunch of updates.

[@marybetheby5184]

Do people "consolize"these like the mvs??I think its awesome people make a home console that was never meant to be out of those!

[@ProjectCOE]

Yup, they sure do.

[@neogenesis7706]

How do you hook it up to your tv? What controllers do you use? If this is a buyer's guide cover the basics man

[@VGC-cc4xt]

On his supergun,watch his other videos

[@stoneocean0065]

Only one word the rumble fish

[@TheIsolatedGamerz]

Great system there dude :)

[@ProjectCOE]

+TheIsolatedGamerz Yeah it sure is :D I've got eight reviews ready to go :D

[@TheIsolatedGamerz]

Project COE thats crazy dude. How long would it take until they all go up?

[@ProjectCOE]

It starts tomorrow, and then straight for the next 7 Wednesdays. I do one main retro review a week on Wednesday.

[@shuvoshahiduzzaman4223]

How to identify authentic & bootleg atomiswave cartridge after opening? Please enlighten me. Is there any scan site like mvs scans?

[@ProjectCOE]

This thread should start to point you in the right direction: www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?225056-Atomiswave-Bootleg-Carts

[@dkopowa]

Hello! , You have some guide link to fix tipical problems with that hardware? Like the problem with i/o controllers yo say in video.

[@blonieamw2998]

ahhhh so cool, I want to collect all these things, but man.. It would be too much lol I see Metal Slug going for like 2K!!

[@Charlie-Cat.]

Hi Jarrod, I Just posted this on the Neo-Geo thread for you as well. Page 95, post # 2352. atariage.com/forums/topic/223548-the-official-neo-geo-thread/page-95#entry3419596 Thank you as always. Anthony...

[@ProjectCOE]

+Charlie Cat Thank you Anthony.

[@Charlie-Cat.]

Meow-Meow as always Jarrod (^_^)v

[@mortalporcupine2784]

Well you dont see that every day. I'm not up on my arcade hardware. I have heard of Jamma etc but not heard about this before. Expensive or reasonable game prices?

[@ProjectCOE]

+Mortal Porcupine Haha, it's arcade hardware my man, is there really such a thing as reasonable? The problem here is that just about all of the non-SNK produced games are exclusive to the platform and haven't been released elsewhere, meaning the prices can reach insane levels. That being said, if you join arcade boards and get to know people, you can usually score the games for somewhat reasonable prices. Notice I said somewhat haha.

[@jeremym9011]

I wish the SNK NEO GEO lasted a lot longer....

[@Doobie843]

How do you hook it up to a arcade cabinet

[@dieckmantenir7843]

What came after the atomiswave?

[@borohall88]

How do i get one?

[@energyzer_bunny1913]

How do you get audio out. Is there a special cable?

[@guillaumenunes9319]

Do you have the iso of premier eleven soccer please ? Great video thank you :-)

[@joshuahelmeke]

Did you get that from neotropolis?

[@ProjectCOE]

+Joshua Helmeke Nope, I got this one from a private seller.

[@WestleyWolf]

COE. i actually have a video of booting up the system.

[@ProjectCOE]

Good stuff :D

[@WestleyWolf]

Project COE yeah thanks.

[@Tomb76ski]

Can this simply be connected to a Supergun using just the Jamma connection?

[@ProjectCOE]

You bet'cha it can.

[@Tomb76ski]

Awesome, any suggestions on where to acquire one?

[@ProjectCOE]

Jamma-Nation X does an incredible job, and they're fully custom. Tell James Jarrod from ProjectCOE sent you.

[@Tomb76ski]

Ha, you got it. Thanks

[@Tomb76ski]

Full disclaimer, I am totally going to buy the bootlegs

[@mikerhoads4864]

This thing is Rad ! So you use a super gun to hook up the controllers right ? I think you said the games use 5 / 6 button , so Neo Geo controllers probably would not cut it I'm guessing..... And that looks like a weird stereo out cable...you should do a new video of how you hook up your controllers / and Audio / Video for Atomis noobs like me lol. Cool !

[@ProjectCOE]

The SuperGun allows you to connect the JAMMA harness and controllers. A lot of Atomiswave games use 4 buttons, heck some even use 3 buttons so you're fine to use Neo Geo sticks, however what I do is I use my Saturn converter and use my HSS-0130 ;) I can do a short instructional video if you'd prefer.

[@mikerhoads4864]

Sure man, this Jamma / Atomis / Arcade board stuff is fascinating !!! and there seems to be ALOT to learn lol... so you are just using the VGA out of the Atomis into your XRGB, and that funky looking audio port near the VGA port ?( almost looks like an ethernet port or something ).....so in this case the Jamma Harness is mainly just for your controllers or am I way off ? THANKS !

[@ProjectCOE]

There are two ways you can do it. The easiest is to simply connect the JAMMA harness to the SuperGun for everything, however you lose the VGA signal and stereo sound.

[@mikerhoads4864]

Got ya , Jamma is only mono . That is unfortunate , but i guess it makes sense since typically the speakers on an Arcade Cabinet are directly in front of your face lol...

[@ProjectCOE]

Yup, pretty much :)

[@Tomb76ski]

Some company on Amazon sells a bunch of Atomiswave and arcade stuff. They sell all games for $55; are these all bootlegs?

[@ProjectCOE]

+Tomb76ski All fakes at that price.

[@Tomb76ski]

Oh totally; do they play the same?

[@ProjectCOE]

They typically have graphical and audio glitches.

[@Tomb76ski]

Bummer, guess it is an Emulation life for me

[@JONATHANMAZZINI]

I want a gift