| k | .National. | Whats New for the Week of March 10, 1997 | |||||
| .Console | Last Updated: March 14, 1997 | ||||||
| .Support | Top Picks: Saturn Manx TT | ||||||
| NCS has solved the switch problem for the new Sega Saturn systems (rev.4). These new Saturns contain a single integrated pcboard where the controller ports and the CD-Rom/MPeg adaptor card are both part of the main pcboard instead of being separate components. Conventional methods for wiring the board have failed but a new wiring scheme works; American and Japanese Saturns may now be upgraded. NCS recommends the installation of a toggle switch to run Japanese and American games directly. The convertor cartridge works well but it ties up your cartridge port and it puts the user into a precarious position when it comes time to play a game that requires a separate rom or ram cartridge such as Samurai Shodown 3 or Ultraman. Removing the convertor cartridge and swapping in the rom/ram cart while the Saturn unit is loading is advised against. Blown light lamps, blown fuses and other such damage due to the use of the swap 'trick have all been recorded. We posed a question earlier this week about Asian and Japanese Playstation stock - Click here to read the query and it's resolution. Advanced Variable Geo for the Saturn will be available next Monday due to shipping delays. | |||||||
| System | Origin | Product Description | Price | Remarks | Available |
| Asstd | Japan | Famicom Tsushin Vol. 2/21 | US$10 | New issue of N64, SS, PS mag | Now |
| Asstd | Japan | Gamest EX Vol. 29 | US$12 | New issue of N64, SS, PS mag | Now |
| N64 | Japan | Family Computer Vol. 6 | US$10 | New issue of N64/SFC magazine | Now |
| NeoGeo | Japan | Neo-Geo Freak Vol. 3 | US$10 | New issue of Neo-Geo magazine | Now |
| NeoGeo | Japan | Samurai Shodown IV Mook | US$20 | Gamest Vol. 58; SSIV moves | Now |
| Saturn | Japan | Cube Battler Limited Edition. | US$58 | 3-D puzzle with story & animation | Now |
| Saturn | Japan | Henry Explorers | US$49 | Japanese version of Crypt Killers | Now |
| Saturn | Japan | Manx TT | US$58 | Sega's latest motorbike racing | Now |
| Saturn | Japan | Sega Saturn Magazine Vol. 4 | US$10 | New issue of Saturn magazine | Now |
| Saturn | Japan | Paneltia Story | US$60 | Original fantasy RPG | Now |
| Saturn | Japan | Planet Joker | US$58 | 3/4 perspective rendered shooter | Now |
| Sonyps | USA | Independence Day | US$45 | Movie adaption; looks mediocre | Now |
| Sonyps | USA | NBA Shootout '97 | US$45 | This year's Shootout model | Now |
| Sonyps | Japan | The Playstation Vol. 46 | US$10 | New issue of Playstation mag | Now |
| Expected next week: Saturn Shinoken | Sonyps Bushido Blade | ||||