SPI board / hardware display differences?

[Ed Oscuro]

I don't have anything concrete (what a surprise) at this time, but after finally getting the last of the Raiden Fighters series, I noticed that its display (larger SPI board, US region) seemed somewhat clearer than a small SPI board RFJ. The positioning of the video - via XRGB-2 and CRT VGA monitor - seemed a bit different, too, with some line at the top. I'll try to update this soon.

[system11]

Could have told you that years ago - the original motherboards have better video and sound output.

[Ed Oscuro]

And here I thought the smaller motherboards might be an interesting alternative

What you say about the sound was also apparent in my little comparison, too, I think.

I'd like to avoid motherboard swapping. Maybe I'll go look for a replacement SPI motherboard for Jet.

[rtw]

Could have told you that years ago - the original motherboards have better video and sound output.

There are 2 motherboards for the SEIBU SPI cart system:

SXX2C Ver.2.0

http://gameordie.com/shmups/spi_mobo_sxx2c_2.0.jpg

SXX2D Ver.2.1

http://gameordie.com/shmups/spi_mobo_sxx2d_2.1.jpg

@system11 are you saying that there is a difference in quality on these two ?

[system11]

Yup - the picture seems softer on the newer type and not as vibrant.

[rtw]

Yup - the picture seems softer on the newer type and not as vibrant.

Interesting, I was not aware of this.

[Ed Oscuro]

I'll try to put together a comparison video sometime soon. I don't need to get into a SPI motherboard collecting habit though...

[PC Engine Fan X!]

I've got both a JPN & USA region SPI mobo so it's cool not having to worry if said SPI cart is the correct region or not if booting it up. A USA region SPI cart of Viper Phase 1 U.S.A. can be had for a mere $50 or so these days.

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

[rtw]

I'll try to put together a comparison video sometime soon. I don't need to get into a SPI motherboard collecting habit though...

Thank you that would be most interesting!