Capcom Power System Changer
History[edit]
The Capcom Power System Changer was essentially an attempt by Capcom to mimic the success of the Neo Geo home console produced by SNK.[2]
The Capcom Power System Changer saw a limited release in 1994 in Japan, and was supported until 1995.[3]
Technology[edit]
Compute[edit]
Games for the Capcom Power System Changer were based on CPS1 arcade boards, which are essentially self contained in cartridges.[3][4]
The Capcom Power System Changer itself only includes a processor based on the Motorola 68000 clocked at 10 megahertz and a Sony CXA1645 chip to handle converting JAMMA arcade standards into home friendly IO.[3][4]
Hardware[edit]
The system uses SNES compatible controllers.[3]
Games[edit]
11 games were released for the Capcom Power System Changer.[3][5]
Gallery[edit]
The CPU used on the CPS1 arcade board.
A Motorola 6800 CPU die, similar to what would have been used in the Capcom Power System Changer.
External Resources[edit]
- Video Game Console Library - Capcom Power System Changer page.
- Video Game Kraken - Capcom Power System Changer page.
References[edit]
- ↑ "CAPCOM History" (in en). https://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/company/history.html.
- ↑ "CPS Changer by Capcom – The Video Game Kraken". http://videogamekraken.com/cps-changer-by-capcom.
- ↑ a b c d e "Feature: Say Hello To The CPS Changer, Capcom's First And Only Attempt At A Home Console". 25 February 2015. https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/02/feature_say_hello_to_the_cps_changer_capcoms_first_and_only_attempt_at_a_home_console.
- ↑ a b "Capcom CPS Changer". https://www.videogameconsolelibrary.com/pg90-capcom.htm#page=specs.
- ↑ "The Capcom Power System Changer: the next-gen of yesteryear". https://www.engadget.com/2004-09-01-the-capcom-power-system-changer-the-next-gen-of-yesteryear.html.