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Hi everyone,

I own a Master System Model 1, PAL version, modded with an FM adapter. Yet, for some reason I can't get the FM sound to work on Phantasy Star.

It works fine on Ultima and Kenseiden, but not on Phantasy star. Is it possible I have a reproduction or a bootleg cartridge without knowing?

While handling the game, I noticed the screws weren't the same as Psychic World's or Ultima IV. The cartridge was also a bit heavier than Psychic world.

AFAIK only the japanese version have FM.

Or the smswpower's retranslation which including FM and PSG version. (but need a repro cart)

ichigobankai wrote

AFAIK only the japanese version have FM.

Or the smswpower's retranslation which including FM and PSG version. (but need a repro cart)

Oh that's a shame. I guess when I review the game I'll have to use PSG audio

ichigobankai wrote

(but need a repro cart)

Better an Everdrive than just a bootleg cartridge.

Not really the same price 😉

ichigobankai wrote

Not really the same price 😉

And for a reason.

I had a loose Phantasy Star cart and I removed the ROM and soldered in an EPROM with the SMSPower translation so that I could get the FM sound on my NTSC SMS and have the game in English.

https://retromegabit.com/2015/07/07/its-alive-phantasy-star-as-it-always-should-...

It was a fun project.

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stika Joined: 12 Mar 2015 Posts: 33	Phantasy Star won't play FM audio Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 10:50 pm
stika Joined: 12 Mar 2015 Posts: 33	Hi everyone, I own a Master System Model 1, PAL version, modded with an FM adapter. Yet, for some reason I can't get the FM sound to work on Phantasy Star. It works fine on Ultima and Kenseiden, but not on Phantasy star. Is it possible I have a reproduction or a bootleg cartridge without knowing? While handling the game, I noticed the screws weren't the same as Psychic World's or Ultima IV. The cartridge was also a bit heavier than Psychic world.

ichigobankai Joined: 04 Jul 2010 Posts: 542 Location: Angers, France	Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 11:55 pm
	AFAIK only the japanese version have FM. Or the smswpower's retranslation which including FM and PSG version. (but need a repro cart)

stika Joined: 12 Mar 2015 Posts: 33	Posted: Mon May 01, 2017 12:11 am
stika Joined: 12 Mar 2015 Posts: 33	ichigobankai wrote AFAIK only the japanese version have FM. Or the smswpower's retranslation which including FM and PSG version. (but need a repro cart) Oh that's a shame. I guess when I review the game I'll have to use PSG audio

ICEknight Joined: 03 Apr 2001 Posts: 601 Location: Asturias	Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 12:30 am
	ichigobankai wrote (but need a repro cart) Better an Everdrive than just a bootleg cartridge.

ichigobankai Joined: 04 Jul 2010 Posts: 542 Location: Angers, France	Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 6:46 am
	Not really the same price 😉

ICEknight Joined: 03 Apr 2001 Posts: 601 Location: Asturias	Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 9:12 am
	ichigobankai wrote Not really the same price 😉 And for a reason.

TheSegaDude Joined: 20 Dec 2010 Posts: 44 Location: Canada	Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 3:26 pm
	I had a loose Phantasy Star cart and I removed the ROM and soldered in an EPROM with the SMSPower translation so that I could get the FM sound on my NTSC SMS and have the game in English. https://retromegabit.com/2015/07/07/its-alive-phantasy-star-as-it-always-should-... It was a fun project.

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