Metamorphic Force region change

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Imhotep
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Metamorphic Force region change

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I own a western region Metamorphic Force pcb that I'd like to change into a jp region one.

I changed the eproms, the game starts, romtest goes ok, but then it displays a "version error".

Is this some kind of protection? Does anybody know a way to change the region on this board?
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Re: Metamorphic Force region change

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Maybe you need to hold down the test button while powering up the PCB? There are several Konami games that require that procedure.
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Re: Metamorphic Force region change

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Yep, you have to initialize the EPROM. Hold the test switch while powering up.
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thanks! I'll try it this way.
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Just wanted to chime in and say that this also worked for a Xexex rom swap. (hold test button on the PCB).

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Re: Metamorphic Force region change

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I just did this change and can confirm you that just holding the test switch will do the trick.
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