Should I get an Arcade Pro Card?

[WoodyXP]

You forgot another benefit: still can't play Altered Beast

Yeah, go ahead and add that to list.  I think I'm one of the very few who still enjoys that game.  It's the only reason I keep my 1.0 card around.

[Black Tiger]

I haven't had a chance to fire up the Neo Geo CD version of Quest of Jongmaster, but I'm pretty sure that the PC Engine version has more content than either Neo Geo version.

[esteban]

I would definitely recommend it.  I like comparing how ACD+SCD versions differ.  3X3 Eyes is at the top of the list on this front.

I concur with Black_Tiger's position: get it if you enjoy comparing different ports of games.

http://archives.tg-16.com/Dengeki_PC_Engine_1994_03.htm#complete_list_of_acd_games

See the top of the page for advertisements.

That complete list is missing at the very least Flash Hiders.

Yeah, what does ACD do for Flash Hiders?

[seieienbu]

I would definitely recommend it.  I like comparing how ACD+SCD versions differ.  3X3 Eyes is at the top of the list on this front.

I concur with Black_Tiger's position: get it if you enjoy comparing different ports of games.

http://archives.tg-16.com/Dengeki_PC_Engine_1994_03.htm#complete_list_of_acd_games

See the top of the page for advertisements.

That complete list is missing at the very least Flash Hiders.

Yeah, what does ACD do for Flash Hiders?

IIRC there's a couple of extra sound effects that otherwise only took place in mirror matches?  The manual says something in Japanese about it but my (poor) ability to translate simply says that it takes advantage of it if it's there but isn't required.  There's no Arcade CD logo on the front too.  This makes me wonder if any other games that didn't brag about it on the front cover actually take advantage of the extra space on the Arcade Card

[esteban]

I would definitely recommend it.  I like comparing how ACD+SCD versions differ.  3X3 Eyes is at the top of the list on this front.

I concur with Black_Tiger's position: get it if you enjoy comparing different ports of games.

http://archives.tg-16.com/Dengeki_PC_Engine_1994_03.htm#complete_list_of_acd_games

See the top of the page for advertisements.

That complete list is missing at the very least Flash Hiders.

Yeah, what does ACD do for Flash Hiders?

IIRC there's a couple of extra sound effects that otherwise only took place in mirror matches?  The manual says something in Japanese about it but my (poor) ability to translate simply says that it takes advantage of it if it's there but isn't required.  There's no Arcade CD logo on the front too.  This makes me wonder if any other games that didn't brag about it on the front cover actually take advantage of the extra space on the Arcade Card

There was an old thread where tomeithous (Bonknuts) mentions stuff like this (games claiming to be SCD, but are just CD, ACD compatible games in hiding).

Terraforming? And one of the Valis games? are billed as SCD, but are only CD (which makes them all the more impressive).

Hmmmm, not sure about Valis....

[Digi.k]

these as well although I didn't really notice that much improvement on the cut scenes...

Just get it if you see a decent one for a song.

[Digi.k]

I just want to add that I am certain that Emerald Dragon also support Arcade Card.  I noticed that between the two system cards.  Emerald makes a lot less whirling sound when loading with the Arcade Card.

[Black Tiger]

If the Arcade Card is eliminating certain loads in Emerald Dragon, then the loading it does do should take a lot longer.

[Zero_Gamer]

I was wondering that... I have popful mail with a super system card, and was wondering what the difference is.

[Digi.k]

I was wondering that... I have popful mail with a super system card, and was wondering what the difference is.

well for a start during the opening intro there is about roughly 7 seconds shaved off during a pause between one scene loading to the next

[Bonknuts]

Greetings Everyone!

Just wondering if some of you could chime in on the benefits/awesome games that would come with purchasing an Arcade Pro Card for my cd rom2.  Does having a Neo Geo CDZ kinda make the purchase pointless? 

Again and as always, thank you for your time and attention!

Best!

 Here's my logic on this: you already invested into a PCECD unit.. what's a few extra bucks for an arcade card?

[esteban]

New title for thread:

"Arcade Pro Card: Pros and Cons"

[Gredler]

Danm, I'm sold. I need to get a arcade card and witness the hubbub

[esteban]

Danm, I'm sold. I need to get a arcade card and witness the hubbub

I am sorry to inform you that the raffle has been cancelled.

[Gredler]

Danm, I'm sold. I need to get a arcade card and witness the hubbub

I am sorry to inform you that the raffle has been cancelled.

You cold blooded f*cker of mothers. I will have my revenge, and then I will enter your waffle.