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Posted: 3/13/2006 5:15 AM
Post subject: Vs. Excitebike (FDS)
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I think this game is worthy of a possible speedrun, the game is actually different from the NES version. It's got music, a 2 player mode(!), and even bonus stages. Anyone want to try and take this game on?
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Posted: 3/13/2006 5:17 AM
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Excitebike - boring? Sounds fun. (Though, if it's the exact same tracks, it might be pretty boring)
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Posted: 3/13/2006 5:30 AM
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Hmm... I think they are the same tracks, but the FDS version feels a lot more entertaining than the NES version.
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Posted: 3/13/2006 7:02 AM
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VS or FDS? They are not the same thing. The VS version does have different tracks. And I have never tried the FDS version.
Posted: 3/13/2006 8:04 PM
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FDS is called the VS version. I can get a few screenshots of it, if I'm allowed.
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Posted: 3/13/2006 8:54 PM
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Here's some shots from the game. If you remember what the NES game looks like, then these are different.
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Posted: 3/13/2006 9:19 PM
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So that just means the VS Excitebike game (which i knew existed in arcade VS machines) was released for Famicom Disk System too?
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Posted: 3/13/2006 9:21 PM
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well, then if it's the same game, I am recommending the NES ROM over the FDS one.
Posted: 3/13/2006 9:26 PM
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We already have a run of the NES rom though, and it didn't have music or bonus stages. Just a suggestion though is all.
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Posted: 3/13/2006 9:36 PM
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Phil meant the VS version, which runs on the NES emulator (not FDS). Are you sure there is a FDS version? because i couldn't find one.
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Posted: 3/13/2006 9:39 PM
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VS = Unisystem = similar to an Arcade machine. Like FODA said, the ROM is only for NES not FDS.
Posted: 3/13/2006 9:41 PM
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Yes, I have a copy of the rom on my PC. I have to play it on NEStopia though, cause it won't play on FCEU. I haven't been able to get any FDS games to work on Famtasia or FCEU for that matter... I would post where I got it, but it's definately against the rules.
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Posted: 3/13/2006 9:45 PM
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How about using the NES ROM?? It is in VS directory if you are using GoodNES.
Posted: 3/13/2006 9:48 PM
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Hmm... I have both roms, the NES one and the FDS. When I was a kid my folks bought me the NES version, and it's a different experience. I could post some screenshots... But everyone knows the NES version. Edit: Oh, and if any of you folks want, I can send you the file, I just don't want to break any rules.
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Posted: 3/13/2006 9:49 PM
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You still don't understand. There's 2 versions on NES. The normal one and the VS.
Posted: 3/13/2006 9:55 PM
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Hmm... I found the Vs version on the NES, and it's yet another version, looks like the arcade game though. Edit: After playing it for a little bit, it is still different from the FDS version. The music is different, etc. I guess the game was a lot deeper than I thought it was from long ago.
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Posted: 3/13/2006 10:02 PM
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wow, so there's 3 versions
Posted: 3/13/2006 10:14 PM
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Yeah, I saw some more playing from the NES Vs version, it does have the bonus stages. Ok, then I definately say go with the NES version. I just didn't know about it. Edit: Ah what the heck, I'll post the screenshots for all 3 versions. Classic NES Excitebike NES Vs Excitebike FDS Vs Excitebike Ignore the time posted on the Classic NES, I get an issue with Nestopia's loading so the screen showed the ramps twice and made them disappear.
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Posted: 3/15/2006 1:42 AM
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Some information about Excitebike Series.. http://nindb.classicgaming.gamespy.com/fran/excitebike.shtml
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Posted: 3/15/2006 4:57 AM
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Don't make me break out pics of the Mario version. Just kidding...
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Posted: 4/1/2006 4:31 PM
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Hi all-- So I think I might try to make a TAS of the Vs Excitebike (VS, not FDS). IMO it's a better game than the original, with more tracks and bonus levels. Before I start, I was wondering you can skip the first 2 tracks when you start a new game. The first 2 tracks are very similar (though not identical) to the regular NES version. So, should a run skip these tracks, or play the whole game?
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Posted: 4/1/2006 5:15 PM
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I say do all of them. It's easier than explaining, and the tracks are fast and entertaining anyway.
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Posted: 4/1/2006 5:24 PM
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Yup, play them all.
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Posted: 4/5/2006 1:45 AM
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So I guess in this version of Excitebike, the game won't let your speed exceed 04FF (where 0340 is your unassisted top speed), or about 5 pixels per frame. So it'll be a lot slower than the regular NES version, where your speeed would just keep increasing every time you go over a ramp.
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Posted: 4/5/2006 3:25 AM
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Luke wrote:
So I guess in this version of Excitebike, the game won't let your speed exceed 04FF (where 0340 is your unassisted top speed), or about 5 pixels per frame. So it'll be a lot slower than the regular NES version, where your speeed would just keep increasing every time you go over a ramp.
oh really.... well then it's not as interesting.... ¬¬
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