Arcade Gaming Memory Cards

**CKemu** · October 26th, 2005, 22:05

My local arcades (infact in total about 15 ish around here!) have had various units such as Tekken 5 with these so called 'Data Card' readers, but until now none of the arcades have had the cards!

Now we have them I was curious to see what exactly they looked like, and what they could store, thankfully I know one of the guys that runs a few arcades, so I got my hands on a few freebies

They cost around here between £3-5 per card, store progress, costumes unlocked, items, etc I the case of Tekken 5, you get to store 1 and only 1 character, highscores, unlocked stuff, etc etc

I rather like the idea of having 'memcards' for arcade games, guess it will make them even more money through the card sales, but also because people can return to their game on a later date, especially if you run out of credits.

Suppose you could collect these cards, of course Japan will have all the ones with the best artwork, or for those very obscure Arcade RPGS.

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takwu · October 28th, 2005, 01:56

Hmm that's very interesting

I haven't been to the arcades for a long long time. And a lot of the arcades around here have closed down, even the Asian ones with lots of imported games. I'm not exactly sure but it seems the current generation consoles has finally made the arcades obsolete

Anyway back on topic - this card thing is a cool idea. The first thing that comes to my mind is racing games. Another use would be for Gaunlet type of games.

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**n_w95482** · October 28th, 2005, 03:26

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Originally Posted by takwu

The first thing that comes to my mind is racing games. Another use would be for Gaunlet type of games.

I believe the Initial D arcade games use a card system as well. I've seen some people use the cards in various machines. I'm not sure if it's specific to one game or all of them though (if there are sequels).

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**hushypushy** · October 28th, 2005, 03:30

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Originally Posted by n_w95482

I believe the Initial D arcade games use a card system as well. I've seen some people use the cards in various machines. I'm not sure if it's specific to one game or all of them though (if there are sequels).

yeah, it uses them, i've one from japan and one from the US, i should take pics of it.

anyway, there are 3 "stages" of Initial D in the arcade but it's all the same game with tweaks. you can upgrade your card for each version. it's usually just 1 credit for a card (so if it's a dollar per play it's a dollar for a card).

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Paratech · October 28th, 2005, 05:10

I have a Neo Geo card, but I'm unsure of what neo geo system accepts it...
I got it from a manager of an Aladdins Castle...a long time ago...

**n_w95482** · October 28th, 2005, 06:17

I forgot about another arcade game that uses a similar system, F-Zero AX. It lets you plug in your GameCube memory card. I can't remember what it does though, perhaps unlocking characters and tracks.

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**hushypushy** · October 28th, 2005, 06:24

SF Rush and Fast and the Furious let you have a PIN number. NFSU2 lets you buy a card too.

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**n_w95482** · October 28th, 2005, 06:35

Heh, I remember that keypad thing with Rush. I didn't know any other games used it though. Too bad it didn't really catch on, I think it's a neat idea.

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**CKemu** · October 30th, 2005, 23:48

Just picked up a 'mint' Virtua Striker 4 card, love to get my hands on a few japanese ones, it'd be a novel thing to add to my games collection, though no idea how uncommon or common games are that use these cards, knowing japan and gaming as a whole, what makes me think there will be ultra rare cards and limited editions with shiny reflective surfaces

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RF · October 31st, 2005, 01:58

Thats pretty cool, however I never see just arcades around here anymore if ever. Usually there is a crappy arcade inside movie theaters or kiddie parks like chuckie cheese but there isnt exactly a regular arcade. Oh well, <3 ps2

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**hushypushy** · October 31st, 2005, 06:57

they have those cards all over the place in japan, there are vending machines next to the arcade machines to get your cards.

also, PS2 games (like Beatmania) come with special edition cards you can use in the arcade (a friend of mine got all the beatmania games imported and he showed me the special goodies)

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Lobo · October 31st, 2005, 07:25

They should make next gen games (PS3 / X360 / NRev) that are also in the arcade (or currently in arcade and will be on system in the future) able to use the Memory Cards that you can use with the systems. That way even before you get the game in a fighter you could keep your data, and then when you go online at home same data. That would kick butt

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October 26th, 2005, 22:05	#1
CKemu It's a Spinning Smile! Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,305	Arcade Gaming Memory Cards My local arcades (infact in total about 15 ish around here!) have had various units such as Tekken 5 with these so called 'Data Card' readers, but until now none of the arcades have had the cards! Now we have them I was curious to see what exactly they looked like, and what they could store, thankfully I know one of the guys that runs a few arcades, so I got my hands on a few freebies They cost around here between £3-5 per card, store progress, costumes unlocked, items, etc I the case of Tekken 5, you get to store 1 and only 1 character, highscores, unlocked stuff, etc etc I rather like the idea of having 'memcards' for arcade games, guess it will make them even more money through the card sales, but also because people can return to their game on a later date, especially if you run out of credits. Suppose you could collect these cards, of course Japan will have all the ones with the best artwork, or for those very obscure Arcade RPGS. __________________ » Beta Tester for PCSX2 \| ZeroGS KOSMOS \| Satourne \| nullDC \| Dolphin \| Misc Projects « » Intel Core i7 950 D0 @ 3.7GHz \| GeForce GTX 480 \| Corsair Dominator 6GB @ 1866MHz «

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October 28th, 2005, 01:56	#2
takwu previous extinction Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,857	Hmm that's very interesting I haven't been to the arcades for a long long time. And a lot of the arcades around here have closed down, even the Asian ones with lots of imported games. I'm not exactly sure but it seems the current generation consoles has finally made the arcades obsolete Anyway back on topic - this card thing is a cool idea. The first thing that comes to my mind is racing games. Another use would be for Gaunlet type of games. __________________ Latest toy: Sharp LCD TV Monitor LL-M17W1U

October 28th, 2005, 05:10	#5
Paratech Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 8,022	I have a Neo Geo card, but I'm unsure of what neo geo system accepts it... I got it from a manager of an Aladdins Castle...a long time ago...

October 28th, 2005, 06:17	#6
n_w95482 Gone Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: California Posts: 6,336	I forgot about another arcade game that uses a similar system, F-Zero AX. It lets you plug in your GameCube memory card. I can't remember what it does though, perhaps unlocking characters and tracks. __________________ Later.

October 28th, 2005, 06:24	#7
hushypushy the only one you've ever SEEN Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 21,979	SF Rush and Fast and the Furious let you have a PIN number. NFSU2 lets you buy a card too. __________________ Dedicated to mediocrity and repetition since 1994.

October 28th, 2005, 06:35	#8
n_w95482 Gone Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: California Posts: 6,336	Heh, I remember that keypad thing with Rush. I didn't know any other games used it though. Too bad it didn't really catch on, I think it's a neat idea. __________________ Later.

October 30th, 2005, 23:48	#9
CKemu It's a Spinning Smile! Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,305	Just picked up a 'mint' Virtua Striker 4 card, love to get my hands on a few japanese ones, it'd be a novel thing to add to my games collection, though no idea how uncommon or common games are that use these cards, knowing japan and gaming as a whole, what makes me think there will be ultra rare cards and limited editions with shiny reflective surfaces __________________ » Beta Tester for PCSX2 \| ZeroGS KOSMOS \| Satourne \| nullDC \| Dolphin \| Misc Projects « » Intel Core i7 950 D0 @ 3.7GHz \| GeForce GTX 480 \| Corsair Dominator 6GB @ 1866MHz «

October 31st, 2005, 01:58	#10
RF Canadian Spaceman Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 8,767	Thats pretty cool, however I never see just arcades around here anymore if ever. Usually there is a crappy arcade inside movie theaters or kiddie parks like chuckie cheese but there isnt exactly a regular arcade. Oh well, <3 ps2 __________________ CPU: Core i7 920 \ MB: EVGA X58 \ RAM: 12GB OCZ DDR3-1600 \ GPU: ATi 5870 HDD: 2x 150GB VelociRaptor R0 / PSU: Enermax Galaxy 850w / OS: Windows 7 x64

October 31st, 2005, 06:57	#11
hushypushy the only one you've ever SEEN Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 21,979	they have those cards all over the place in japan, there are vending machines next to the arcade machines to get your cards. also, PS2 games (like Beatmania) come with special edition cards you can use in the arcade (a friend of mine got all the beatmania games imported and he showed me the special goodies) __________________ Dedicated to mediocrity and repetition since 1994.

October 31st, 2005, 07:25	#12
Lobo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 408	They should make next gen games (PS3 / X360 / NRev) that are also in the arcade (or currently in arcade and will be on system in the future) able to use the Memory Cards that you can use with the systems. That way even before you get the game in a fighter you could keep your data, and then when you go online at home same data. That would kick butt . __________________ ~You should never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.~ Bullettooth Tony (Snatch)