From: kjinde@uoguelph.ca (Ken Jinde)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video.nintendo
Subject: SNES/GEN COPIERS - INFORMATION, Q & A - The truth about copiers
Date: 6 Apr 1994 07:08:12 GMT
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Welcome to the Wonderful World of Copiers!

What is a "copier/backup unit for SNES/GEN"?  
-> Simple, its a disk drive computer system that easily
   connects to the cartridge port of your console unit (Super Nes/Genesis).

How does it work?  
-> Each copier has it's own disk drive and area to
   insert your standard cartridge, you select the copy cartridge to disk
   option in your pull down menu and presto in minutes the entire game is
   copied onto your standard 3.5 inch floppy disk.  This disk can now be run
   flawlessly from the unit without the original cartridge.  

Copiers? aren't they illegal?  
-> NO!, they are perfectly legal, they are just not sold in North America. 
   It is to be used for backup purposes only.  

Where do these copier come from?  
-> Most come from companies in Hong Kong and Japan 

What type of copiers can I get?  
-> You can get a variety of copiers for Super Nintendo
   & Sega Genesis: The Double Pro Fighter, Pro Fighter Q (SNES), Super
   Magic Drive (Gen) Multigame Hunter.  Right now - the Double Pro Fighter is the most
   popular copier on the because it works for both SNES and GEN and the
   most reliable copier on the market.
  
Heres some Info On the Double Pro Fighter this info is accurate and correct
because it is straight from the manufacturer.  The Double Pro-Fighter Comes
With The Following Features: 

1) Single Console Can be used directly with super nes and mega drive 
2) All games made by snes and sega can be played on this system.  
3) Comes 24 or 32 Megabits 
4) 24 megabit can easily be expanded to 32 megabits.  
5) Built in Super Decode system.  
6) Built in super high memory save ram, more games can be saved.  
7) Built in DSP decode system. It can also play DSP games with the DSP
   card.  
8) Built in FX decode system. It can play FX games with the FX card.  
9) Speedy input gold finger password function. Games data can be changed to
   more energy, unlimited life and undead etc.... (Game Genie, TM) 
10) All game cartridge data can be stored on floppy disk.  
11) 32M games can be played on the mega drive.  
12) Can be connected new development CD-ROM system.  
13) Exclusive expand & contract windows on screen display pull down function
    menu.  
14) Expansion slot are reserved for future upgrade and additional functions.  
15) Interface I/O desinged on seperation type 

Other systems available are:  
* Super Pro Fighter Q 16 or 24 Megabit (SNES ONLY) With printer port for
At computers 
* Game Saver Cards For Multi Game Hunter 

But i recommend buying the Double Pro Fighter because of its
options and its great price. On Special for $500 Canadian regular $550.
(The price of buying 6-7 games).  

If you are interested in more information or purchasing a copier, You can 
reach me (Kevin) at: 
                           Pantera Systems
                           London, Ontario
                           Canada
                           (519)-641-4809
                  Email: kjinde@herman.cs.uoguelph.ca
                         kjinde@julian.uwo.ca 

All system sold in Canada are sent C.O.D., and UPS prepaid to the States. 
 
