All Consoles |
 Atari 2600
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| CPU 65xx | Main CPU |
General | |
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stella.pdf stella.txt |
Stella Programmer's Guide (1993/06/11) |
| 2k6specs.htm | Atari 2600 Specifications (2005/08/08) (from Nocash) |
| 2600_Tia.pdf | Television Interface Adaptor (Model 1A) (from Atari Historical Society) |
CPU | |
| nb6502_1.txt | Guide to Cycle Counting on the Atari 2600 (0.5a) |
Cartridges | |
| chips.txt | Chips Used in 2600 Carts (1996) (from Patent Pending) |
| sizes.txt | Info about Cart Sizes and Bankswitching Methods (6.00) (from Emulatronia) |
Controllers | |
| 2600cont.html | Atari 2600 Controller Pinouts (1998/06/28) (from Deathskull Laboratories) |
| DrivingControllers.txt | Atari 2600 Driving Controller (1995/01/18) |
Miscellaneous | |
| 2600_Standards.pdf | Game Standards and Procedures (1987/10/26) (from Atari Historical Society) |
 Atari 5200
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Related Pages | |
| CPU 65xx | Main CPU |
General | |
| 5200tech.txt | Transporting Atari Computer Programs to the 5200 (1984/01) (from Patent Pending) |
Cartridges | |
| 7800-5200-adapter.png | 7800 to 5200 Adapter Schematic (1984/04/26) (from Atari Historical Society) |
Controllers | |
| 5200cont.html | Atari 5200 Controller Pinouts (1998/06/28) (from Deathskull Laboratories) |
 Atari 7800
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Related Pages | |
| CPU 65xx | Main CPU |
General | |
| 7800_software.pdf | 7800 Software Guide (from Atari Historical Society) |
| atariage-faq.html | Atari 7800 FAQ (2006/10/11) (from AtariAge) |
Graphics | |
| maria-2_handy_hints.pdf | Maria-2 Handy Hints (1983/03/10) (from Atari Historical Society) |
Cartridges | |
| 7800-5200-adapter.png | 7800 to 5200 Adapter Schematic (1984/04/26) (from Atari Historical Society) |
Controllers | |
| 7800_keyboard_programming.pdf | 7800 Pro-System Keyboard Software Guide (1.1, 1984/06/19) (from Atari Historical Society) |
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7800trakball-blockdiagram.png 7800trakball-cx22-patch.png 7800trakball-ttl.png |
Atari 7800 Trackball Schematics (1984/01/31) (from Atari Historical Society) |
| 7800keyboard-schem.png | 7800 Keyboard Schematics (1984/05/04) (from Atari Historical Society) |
Miscellaneous | |
| 7800_standards.pdf | Game Standards and Procedures (1987/10/26) (from Atari Historical Society) |
 ColecoVision
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Related Pages | |
| CPU Z80 | Main CPU |
| VDP TMS9918 | Video Processor |
| PSG SN76489 | Sound Generator |
General | |
| CV-Tech.txt | ColecoVision Technical Information (from Emulatronia) |
Sound | |
| CV-Sound.txt | ColecoVision Sound Generation Hardware (from Emulatronia) |
 GameCube
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General | |
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yagcd.pdf yagcd/ yagcd.txt |
Yet Another GameCube Documentation (2005/05/30) (from Yet Another Gamecube Documentation) |
Miscellaneous | |
| Apploader.txt | Apploader (1.1, 2005/04/23) (from Dolwin) |
| Bootrom.txt | Bootrom (1.0, 2005/04/23) (from Dolwin) |
| MI.txt | Flipper Memory Protection Interface (from Dolwin) |
| lomem.txt | Dolphin OS Low Memory (2005/03/10) (from Dolwin) |
| osint.txt | Dolphin OS Interrupt Handling (2004/08/15) (from Dolwin) |
 Genesis
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Related Pages | |
| CPU 68k | Main CPU |
| CPU Z80 | Sound CPU |
| PSG SN76489 | Secondary Sound Generator |
Datasheets | |
| 5p832.pdf | LH5P832: CMOS 256k (32k x 8) Pseudo-Static RAM (from Zophar's Domain) |
| ae04044.pdf | NJM3403A: Single-Supply Quad Operational Amplifier (from Zophar's Domain) |
| ae04045.pdf | NJM3404A: Single-Supply Dual Operational Amplifier (from Zophar's Domain) |
| lc78815m.pdf | LC78815M: Two-Channel, 16-bit D/A Converter for Digital Audio Applications (from Zophar's Domain) |
| lc7883km.pdf | LC7883K, LC7883KM: 16-bit Digital Filter and D/A Converter for Digital Audio (from Zophar's Domain) |
| lc89515k.pdf | LC89515K: CD-ROM/CD-I Error Correction/Host Interface LSI (from Zophar's Domain) |
| x24c01.pdf | X24C01 128 x 8 Bit Serial E2PROM (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
| rf5c68a.pdf | Ricoh RF5C68A PCM Sound Generator IC (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
| lc89510.pdf | Sanyo LC89510 Error Correction and Host-Interface IC for CD-ROM and CD-I Players (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
32X | |
| 32xdoc1.txt | Basic Information on the Sega 32x (from Zophar's Domain) |
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hitachi/ hitachi.zip (all-in-one) |
Information about SH7604 Taken from Hitachi Website (from Zophar's Domain) |
Sega CD | |
| Sega CD Model 2 US Manual.pdf | Sega CD User's Guide |
| scdgfx.txt | Sega CD Graphics Co-processor Notes (1st rev, 2003/05/16) (from Sega CD Development) |
Controllers | |
| joystick.txt | Genesis Joystick Pinouts (1993/03/02) |
| segasix.txt | Sega Six Button Controller Hardware Info (1.0, 1996/09/09) |
| smscont.html | SMS/Genesis Controller Pinouts (1998/06/28) (from Deathskull Laboratories) |
File Formats | |
| gensave.txt | Sega Genesis Emulator Save State Reference (1st ed) |
| gstform.txt | Genecyst Save State Format (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
| smd_rom.txt | SMD ROM Format Documentation (1999) |
| gmv.txt | Gens Movie (GMV) File Format (unfinished) |
Graphics | |
| genvdp.txt | Sega Genesis VDP Documentation (1.5f) (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
| consolegfx.txt | Console Graphics Formats (0.7, 2000/01/02) |
| m5hvc.txt | VDP Timing for an NTSC Genesis in Display Mode 5 (0.4, 2000/11/29) |
Sound | |
| YM2612.html | YM2612 Documentation (from Maxim's World of Stuff) |
| ym2612.txt | Format of the YM2612 Test Register |
| gensound.txt | Programmable Sound Generator (PSG) (from Emulatronia) |
Miscellaneous | |
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sega2.doc (original) sega2f.htm (converted, images fixed) sega2fhtml.rar (HTML-in-one) |
Sega Genesis Manual |
| Genesis_Tech_Overview.html | Genesis Technical Overview (from Zophar's Domain) |
| gen-hw.txt | Sega Genesis Hardware Notes (0.8) (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
| gennotes.txt | Sega Genesis Technical Notes (2nd ed) (from Zophar's Domain) |
| genhw.txt | Sega Genesis Hardware Internals (1993/07/04) |
| Genesis_Programming_FAQ.txt | Sega Programming FAQ (6th ed, 1996/05/23) (from Zophar's Domain) |
| Genesis_ROM_Format.txt | The Complete Documentation About Genesis ROM Format (1.1) (from Zophar's Domain) |
| ssf2.txt | Super Street Fighter II Genesis Technical Information (2nd ed) |
| smdtech.txt | Super Magic Drive Hardware Information (0.2) (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
| smdform.txt | Super Magic Drive File Format Descriptions (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
| mega1.png | Sega Genesis Schematics: CPU and Custom Chips (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
| mega2.png | Sega Genesis Schematics: Sound and Video (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
| mega3.png | Sega Genesis Block Diagram (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
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master-mega-converter-mb01.jpg (front) master-mega-converter-mb02.jpg (back) |
Master Mega Converter PCB (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
| gennycart.htm | Sega Genesis/MegaDrive Cart Pinout (from GameSX.com) |
| gennyport.htm | Sega Genesis/MegaDrive Expansion Port Pinout (from GameSX.com) |
 Intellivision
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| intellivision.txt | Intellivision Specs (from Zophar's Domain) |
| intelli_tech.htm | Development History and System Description (from Zophar's Domain) |
 Jaguar
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Related Pages | |
| CPU 68k | Main CPU |
General | |
| jag_v8.pdf | Jaguar Technical Reference Manual (revision 8, 2001/02/28) (from Atari Jaguar) |
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jagdox/ jagdox.rar |
The Jaguar Underground Documentation (1997/11/16) (from Atari Jaguar) |
| FAQ | Atari Jaguar FAQ (2004/12/01) (from Electric Escape) |
| coding_e.html | Jaguar Coding Information (from Atari Jaguar) |
Controllers | |
| ejp_faq.txt | The Atari Enhanced Joystick Ports FAQ (0.90, 1996/09/24) (from GameSX.com) |
| jagcont.html | Jaguar Controller Pinouts (1998/06/28) (from Deathskull Laboratories) |
 Master System
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Related Pages | |
| CPU Z80 | Main CPU |
| VDP TMS9918 | Video Processor |
| PSG SN76489 | Sound Generator |
General | |
| smsctech.txt | Guide to the Sega Master System (0.02) (from SMS Power!) |
| smstech.txt | SMS/GG/SC3000H Hardware Notes (2002/11/12) (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
| sc3000h.txt | Sega SC-3000H Hardware Notes (2004/07/29) (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
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smsinfo.doc (original) smsinfo.html (converted) smsinfo.pdf (converted) |
Sega Master System Information (1997/03/03) (from Zophar's Domain) |
| smsgg.txt | SMS/GG Technical Info (1993/11/23) (from Zophar's Domain) |
| techdoc.txt | Master System Technical Document: CodeMaster Mapper, Lightguns, Paddle, 3-D Glasses (2001) (from SMS Power!) |
| extra.txt | Newsgroup Posting Answering Programming Questions (from Zophar's Domain) |
Graphics | |
| msvdp.txt | Sega Master System VDP Documentation (2002/11/12) (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
| consolegfx.txt | Console Graphics Formats (0.7, 2000/01/02) |
Sound | |
| ym2413am/ | YM2413 FM chip application manual (2003) (from Maxim's World of Stuff) |
Controllers | |
| smscont.html | SMS/Genesis Controller Pinouts (1998/06/28) (from Deathskull Laboratories) |
Cartridges | |
| mastercart.htm | Sega Master System Cart Pinout (from GameSX.com) |
| Pinouts/Pinouts | Pinouts for Sega Master System, SG-1000, SC-3000, Game Gear and others (2007/07/03) (from SMS Power! dev wiki) |
| par.txt | How the Master System and Game Gear Pro Action Replay and Game Genie Work (4th revision, 2001/08/16) (from Maxim's World of Stuff) |
Miscellaneous | |
| master.gif | Master System Schematics (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
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japanesesmspcb-front.jpg (front) japanesesmspcb-back.jpg (back) |
Japanese SMS PCB scan (from Maxim's World of Stuff) |
 NES
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Related Pages | |
| CPU 65xx | Main CPU |
Mappers | |
| mappers.txt | Comprehensive NES Mapper Document (0.80) |
| nesmapper.txt | Bigass NES Mapper List: List of Games and Which Mapper They Use (0.1) |
| mapper1.txt | Nintendo MMC1 Info for 8-bit NES Carts |
| mapper6.txt | Famicom/NES Mapper Documents Vol.1: Focus on FFE Mapper Type I (0.2b) |
| 7in1.txt | 7 in 1 Mapper Info (#44) (2000/10/16) |
| 150in1.txt | Golden Game 150 in 1 Mapper Info (#235) (2.0, 2000/12/09) |
| 11in1bg.txt | 11 in 1 Ball Games Mapper Info (#51) (2.0, 2000/10/29) |
| 1min1.txt | 1000000 in 1 Mapper Info (#45) (1.2, 2000/11/08) |
| 4in1.txt | 4 in 1 Mapper Info (#49) (2000/12/07) |
| mari7in1.txt | Mario Party 7 in 1 Mapper Info (#52) (1.0, 2000/12/19) |
| smb2ja.txt | SMB2j (aka The Lost Levels) Mapper Info (#40) (2000/02/08) |
| smb2j.txt | SMB2j Revision A Mapper Info (#50) (2.00, 2000/12/09) |
Patents | |
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counter-mmc-1.png counter-mmc-2.png counter-mmc-3.png counter-mmc-4.png counter-mmc-5.png counter-mmc-6.png counter-mmc-7.png |
US Patent 4,926,372: Memory Cartridge Bank Selection |
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mmc-01.png mmc-02.png mmc-03.png mmc-04.png mmc-05.png mmc-06.png mmc-07.png mmc-08.png mmc-09.png mmc-10.png mmc-11.png mmc-12.png mmc-13.png mmc-14.png mmc-15.png mmc-16.png |
US Patent 5,276,831: Memory Cartridge Having a Multi-Memory Controller with Memory Bank Switching Capabilities and Data Processing Apparatus |
Controllers | |
| NES4Playeradapter.txt | NES 4player-adapter documentation (0.9) |
| nescont.html | NES/SNES Controller Pinouts (1998/06/28) (from Deathskull Laboratories) |
File Formats | |
| fam2form.txt | FAM 2 Format Info |
| jdc-pcjr.txt | Doctor PC Jr (.PCJ) File Format (1.01) |
| neshdr20.txt | iNES Header/Format Information File (2.0) |
Graphics | |
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skinny.txt (part 1) skinnynt.txt (part 2) |
The Skinny on NES Scrolling (from NesDev) |
| PPU addressing.txt | NES PPU Addressing/Scrolling Operation Details (1st release) (from NesDev) |
| basics.txt | How NES Graphics Work: The Basics |
| scrollq.txt | PPU Scrolling Questions and Answers |
| consolegfx.txt | Console Graphics Formats (0.7, 2000/01/02) |
Miscellaneous | |
| NES.html | Nintendo Entertainment System Architecture (2.4, 2002/09/03) |
| nes2.htm | Andy Simpson's NES Documentation |
| nestech.txt | Nintendo Entertainment System Documentation (2.00) |
| nestech-10.txt | Nintendo Entertainment System Documentation (1.00) |
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everynes.htm everynes.txt |
Everynes: Nocash NES Specs (2004) (from Nocash) |
| nesgg.txt | NES Game Genie Code Format (0.71) |
| genie.html | A Note on Game Genie Codes for the NES (2010/09/09) |
| 2C02_errata.txt | 2C02 errata |
| nessound.txt | NES Sound Channel Guide (1.8, 2000/07/27) |
 Nintendo 64
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Datasheets | |
| n64cpu.pdf | R4300i Microprocessor (revision 0.3, 1997/04) (from Zophar's Domain) |
Miscellaneous | |
| N64ops03.txt | Nintendo 64 Opcodes (plus ROM Header Information) (1998/02/19) (from Zophar's Domain) |
| n64translation/ | N64 ROM Translation Basics (Graphics Edit) (2002/07/30) (from Zophar's Domain) |
 PC Engine
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Related Pages | |
| CPU 65xx | Main CPU (HuC6280) |
Documents | |
| tg16cont.html | Controller Pinout (2000/05/01) (from Deathskull Laboratories) |
| tg16av.html | A/V Connector Pinout (1998/06/28) (from Deathskull Laboratories) |
| faq.txt | Turbo FAQ (contains programming info and cart pinout) (1995/05/25) |
| specs.ac.txt | Power Outlet Specifications for Turbo Hardware |
| hw.html | Memory Mapping (2002/07/18) |
| pce_bios.html | System Card Description |
|
pce_doc/ pce_doc.zip (all-in-one) pce_doc_20150827.zip (all-in-one) |
PC Engine Documentation |
| consolegfx.txt | Console Graphics Formats (0.7, 2000/01/02) |
| vdcdox-0.3.txt | PC-Engine Video Display Controller Documentation (0.3, 1998/02) (from Emulatronia) |
| vdcdox-0.4.txt | PC-Engine Video Display Controller Documentation (0.4, 2015/09) (from Emulatronia) |
 PlayStation
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| psx-spx.htm | Nocash PSXSPX Playstation Specifications (2012/12/03) (from Nocash) |
| psxchips.txt | List of ICs (1997/08/13) (from Patent Pending) |
| linkcabl.txt | Link Cable Pin-Out (from Patent Pending) |
| exeheader.txt | SCE and PS-X Executable Header Description (from Patent Pending) |
| timgfx.txt | TIM Graphic Formats (PSX 2D Graphics) (0.7, 2001/01/01) |
| psxcont/ | Sony PlayStation Controller Information (1999/04/01) |
| xebra.html | Sony PlayStation Hardware description (Japanese) |
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psx.doc psx.pdf psx.html |
Everything You Have Always Wanted to Know about the PlayStation But Were Afraid to Ask (1.1, 2000/04/29) (from Zophar's Domain) |
| Psboard_800.jpg | Sony PlayStation Motherboard (2004) (from Wikipedia) |
 Saturn
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Related Pages | |
| CPU 68k | Sound CPU |
Miscellaneous | |
| vdp1tech.txt | VDP1 Hardware Notes (2003/05/17) (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
| satar.txt | EMS Action Replay Plus 4-in-1 Cartridge Notes (2003/05/11) (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
| comminfo.txt | Comms Link Hardware Notes (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
| sattech.txt | Sega Saturn Hardware Notes (2004/04/27) (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
| satcart.txt | Partial Sega Saturn Cartridge Connector Pin-Out (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
| smpc.pdf | U. S. Patent 5,892,974: System for Sub-Data Processor Identifies the Peripheral from Supplied Identification Data and Supplies Data Indicative of the Kind of Peripheral to Main Data Processor (SMPC) (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
Programming Manuals | |
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SGL_Tutorial/Part01.PDF (Part 1) SGL_Tutorial/Part02.PDF (Part 2) |
Takashi's Saturn SGL Tutorial (0.2) |
 Super NES
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Related Pages | |
| CPU 65xx | Main CPU (65816) |
General | |
| snestech.txt | Super Nintendo Hardware Notes (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
| snesdoc.html | Qwertie's SNES Documentation (2.1) (from Zophar's Domain) |
| snes.txt | SNES Documentation (2.30) (from Patent Pending) |
| SNESMem.txt | SNES Memory Mapping (3.5) |
| SNESdocs.rar | Collection of various SNES documents (2006/01/02) |
| fullsnes.htm | SNES Hardware Specs (from Nocash) |
Graphics | |
| screen.txt | SNES Graphics Info File (1.0) (from Patent Pending) |
| snesgfx.txt | SNES and GB Sprite Storage Formats (0.0) (from Peekin's Pursuits) |
| consolegfx.txt | Console Graphics Formats (0.7, 2000/01/02) |
Sound | |
| brr.txt | Bit Rate Reduction sound encoding scheme (from Peekin's Pursuits) |
| spc.htm | SPC 700 Documentation (from SNES Developers Corner) |
| sfsound.txt | Super Famicomm Sound Manual (2001/10/15) (from Peekin's Pursuits) |
Cartridges | |
| sneskart.html | SNES Kart: The Most Complete Guide to a SNES Cartridge Worldwide (1.6) (from Patent Pending) |
| sfcdev2.php | Super Nintendo 1024K HiROM Devcart (from Charles MacDonald's site) |
Controllers | |
| nescont.html | NES/SNES Controller Pinouts (1998/06/28) (from Deathskull Laboratories) |
File Formats | |
| zst_frmt.txt | ZSNES Savestate Format (incomplete) (from Peekin's Pursuits) |
| zst_spc.txt | ZSNES Savestate Format: SPC700 Status Area (from Peekin's Pursuits) |
| smv.txt | Snes9x Movie (SMV) File Format (unfinished) |
Miscellaneous | |
| ff4hack.txt | Final Fantasy II/IVj Save State Hacking (1.0) (from Patent Pending) |
| dma.txt | DMA and HDMA Description (from Patent Pending) |
| mult.txt | Hardware Multiplication and Division (from Patent Pending) |
| fastrom.txt | Fast ROM Access (from Patent Pending) |
| SNES_Lockout.txt | Disabling the Super NES/Super Famicom ``Lockout Chip'' (0.5, 1997/12/27) |
| SuperGameBoy.png | Super GameBoy schematics (1985/11/18) (from Marat Fayzullin's Game Boy page) |
 Virtual Boy
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Datasheets | |
| U10082EJ1V0UM00.pdf | V810 Family 32-Bit Microprocessor User's Manual: Architecture (1st edition, 1995/10) (from Planet Virtual Boy) |
| U10661EJ5V0UM00.pdf | V805/V810 32/16-Bit Microprocessor User's Manual: Hardware (5th edition, 1996/09) (from Planet Virtual Boy) |
| U10691EJ3V0DS00.pdf | V810 32-Bit Microprocessor Data Sheet (3rd edition, 1996/09) (from Planet Virtual Boy) |
Miscellaneous | |
| vbprog.pdf | Virtual Boy Programmer's Manual (0.521, 2005/01) (from Planet Virtual Boy) |
| consolegfx.txt | Console Graphics Formats (0.7, 2000/01/02) |
