Hey everyone,
I have a few questions about running TGM3 on the Taito Type-X in 2024. I would like to support my close friend in his TGM adventures, and I want to learn more about the whole setup. The pros, cons, and nitty gritty I should be aware of on the hardware and software side. I wouldn't be surprised if these are age-old questions (with age-old answers), but I figured it'd be best to ask so it's all in one place.
1.) If I purchased both the original encrypted hard drive data and security dongle, is it possible to clone both pieces for future proof sake (i.e. newer hard drive type like SSD, maybe different type of dongle) or that isn't possible given how the game was coded? It would honestly give me reassurance knowing there's a way to backup what I purchased, rather having the original pieces die off a year later and having just paperweight.
2.) Between the decrypted and encrypted versions of the game, is there any difference in how they function or they're exactly the same to the tee minus the need for a security dongle?
3.) If I'm purchasing a Taito Type-X for the first time, is there a specific/preferred hardware variant I should be looking for or it doesn't matter that much?
4.) With I/O recommendations, what's the best setup for low input latency? Is the MP07-IONA the way to go nowadays or Supergun + JAMMA <-> JVS adapter*?
* I have a the Capcom I/O thingy around, so my first thought was to plug everything up through that, but the IONA looks cool for something low profile/on the go.
I have a few questions about running TGM3 on the Taito Type-X in 2024. I would like to support my close friend in his TGM adventures, and I want to learn more about the whole setup. The pros, cons, and nitty gritty I should be aware of on the hardware and software side. I wouldn't be surprised if these are age-old questions (with age-old answers), but I figured it'd be best to ask so it's all in one place.
1.) If I purchased both the original encrypted hard drive data and security dongle, is it possible to clone both pieces for future proof sake (i.e. newer hard drive type like SSD, maybe different type of dongle) or that isn't possible given how the game was coded? It would honestly give me reassurance knowing there's a way to backup what I purchased, rather having the original pieces die off a year later and having just paperweight.
2.) Between the decrypted and encrypted versions of the game, is there any difference in how they function or they're exactly the same to the tee minus the need for a security dongle?
3.) If I'm purchasing a Taito Type-X for the first time, is there a specific/preferred hardware variant I should be looking for or it doesn't matter that much?
4.) With I/O recommendations, what's the best setup for low input latency? Is the MP07-IONA the way to go nowadays or Supergun + JAMMA <-> JVS adapter*?
* I have a the Capcom I/O thingy around, so my first thought was to plug everything up through that, but the IONA looks cool for something low profile/on the go.
