Korean PCBs

[Alien Soldier]

What's the deal with the Korean PCBs ? Why are they way cheaper than the japanese ones ?

I read somewhere on these boards that the Korean version of Donpachi is different from the japanese version. Is there any website where I can find the differences between US/JP/EUR/ PCBs or at least the Cava, Raising ones ?)

There is also a Korean version of the game which is exactly the same as the Japanese version except for the final attack of the 1-1/2-1 boss. The central laser is removed making that boss a bit easier.

Thanks

[elfhentaifan]

if on your jacket "made in korea" is written, it used to be cheaper as its original

but i do not think that korean´s pcb quality is any worser than japanese warezo

[PC Engine Fan X!]

Some examples of Korean region PCBs:

Korean version Batsugun PCB

Korean version Armed Police Batrider PCB

Korean version Wyvern Wings PCB from Semicom developer

Korean version Battle Garegga PCB

and so on...

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

[segasonicfan]

they are usually (not always) the same as the Japanese or international releases of the game. They are cheaper since the demand is lower (ppl like having the original JP version) and because they are likely produced in larger quantities. You can usually tell the korean version by a HUGE rectangular sticker on the board with a red stamp on it (written in korean too of coruse). I wouldn't worry at all about their quality if it's officially lisenced. Only bootleg crap has tons of quality problems (like the POS batsugun boot from cosmicco)

-Segasonicfan

[Nicolas le jardinier]

Hello,
I've bought a batsugun pcb, not a bootleg, it's the same board that the japan version, same size and color. There is just written "south korean" on the main screen.
Is there exactly the same game ?
Thanks

Edit : When I turn the game in "special version" (I change the eprom), there is also the "koren version" on the title screen.