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'''Play Vision Portable''', commonly abbreviated as the '''PVP''' or '''PVP Station''', is the name of a series of handheld consoles that resemble Sony's [[wikipedia:PlayStation Portable|PlayStation Portable]] system. Many models exist, which are based on either Famiclone or Mega Drive/Genesis hardware depending on the unit.
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'''Play Vision Portable''', commonly abbreviated as the '''PVP''' or '''PVP Station''', is the name of a series of handheld consoles that resemble Sony's [[wikipedia:PlayStation Portable|PlayStation Portable]] system. Many models exist, which are based on either Famiclone or Mega Drive/Genesis hardware depending on the unit. It is possibly based on the Europe-exclusive PSP-E1000 revision.
   
 
== Background ==
 
== Background ==
The first revision of the PVP was released around 2011. The console was an NES clone with built-in games, some of which were contained on a proprietary cartridge (which was designed to resemble a Game Boy Advance game). PVP carts only trigger a switch for their original console, similar to the [[N-Joypad]], and when they are placed in other revisions they will not run the intended menu; however, some models intentionally do not include a cartridge they are capable of running, so they can be rebranded as different units later. If a cartridge containing the necessary pins is put inside, another list can potentially run. It has a rechargeable battery and, depending on the unit, uses either a Game Boy Advance SP charger or a USB charger.
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The first revision of the PVP was released around 2011. The console was an NES clone with built-in games, some of which were contained on a proprietary cartridge (which was designed to resemble a Game Boy Advance game). PVP carts only trigger a switch for their original console, similar to the [[N-Joypad]], and when they are placed in other revisions they will not run the intended menu; however, some models intentionally do not include a cartridge they are capable of running, so they can be re-branded as different units later. If a cartridge containing the necessary pins is put inside, another list can potentially run. It has a rechargeable battery and, depending on the unit, uses either a Game Boy Advance SP charger or a USB charger.
   
Many different models of the PVP exist, and they are somewhat hard to distinguish from each other. Even systems that share the same name and box art can have a different game list, or potentially be based on an entirely different console platform. Quality can also vary between models, with several featuring problems such as incorrect screen sizes (leading to the graphics looking squashed) and charger malfunctions.
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Many different models of the PVP exist, and they are somewhat hard to distinguish from each other. Even systems that share the same name and box art can have a different game list, or potentially be based on an entirely different console platform. Quality can also vary between models, with several featuring problems such as incorrect screen sizes (leading to the graphics looking squashed or stretched), charger malfunctions (which worsen over time, which is why many PVPs rarely last longer than one year) and some cartridges can be tilted just right to reveal a menu from a different cartridge (this was only known to work on one model)
   
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Several Indonesian versions have popular characters from many series on the boxes and the system. some examples include characters from video games like Mario, Sonic, Pikachu, Angry Birds, etc to some anime characters like Goku and Naruto to various cartoon characters like Boboiboy, Mickey Mouse, Masha, to some movie characters like Mr Peabody and Sherman, Minions and the Avengers.
A later model, the ''PVP 2'', is a Mega Drive/Sega Genesis clone. They are based on Firecore architecture, a cheap and somewhat poor clone hardware popularized by [[AtGames]]. This hardware was reused in the ''[[PXP3|PVP 3]]'' (also known as the ''PXP3'').
 
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A later model, the ''PVP 2'', is a Mega Drive/Sega Genesis clone. They are based on [[Firecore]] architecture, a cheap and somewhat poor clone hardware popularized by [[AtGames]]. This hardware was reused in the ''[[PXP3|PVP 3]]'' (also known as the ''PXP3'').
   
 
A system called the ''PVP Crash 9'' is based on [[VT03]] hardware (although this is menu only, the included games are standard NES) and uses different cartridges. This variation is sometimes referred to as the PVP Station Light.
 
A system called the ''PVP Crash 9'' is based on [[VT03]] hardware (although this is menu only, the included games are standard NES) and uses different cartridges. This variation is sometimes referred to as the PVP Station Light.
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Another variation is known as simply the ''PVP Game''. This variation is in a differently shaped shell that somewhat resembles a Game Boy Advance. This console is the only version of the PVP to feature a truthful game list of 168 games, as all other models feature exaggerated menu items.
 
Another variation is known as simply the ''PVP Game''. This variation is in a differently shaped shell that somewhat resembles a Game Boy Advance. This console is the only version of the PVP to feature a truthful game list of 168 games, as all other models feature exaggerated menu items.
   
An educational device known as the ''PVP Wish Game'' features a completely different design - it is flat and resembles a schoolbus, and features a keyboard. Most of its contents are unknown, but it seems to feature mostly [[Nice Code Software|Nice Code games]].
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An educational device known as the ''PVP Wish Game'' features a completely different design - it is flat and resembles a school bus, and features a keyboard. Most of its contents are unknown, but it seems to feature mostly [[Nice Code Software|Nice Code games]].
   
 
NES-based systems will often feature intro sequences, often based on media unrelated to the unit in question. These include ''Gangnam Style'', ''What Does the Fox Say'', ''Angry Birds'' and one combining both ''Super Mario Bros.'' and ''Felix the Cat''. Genesis-based units do not feature these, presumably to save space. The menus will often feature preview images for each game, although earlier units do not have this feature.
 
NES-based systems will often feature intro sequences, often based on media unrelated to the unit in question. These include ''Gangnam Style'', ''What Does the Fox Say'', ''Angry Birds'' and one combining both ''Super Mario Bros.'' and ''Felix the Cat''. Genesis-based units do not feature these, presumably to save space. The menus will often feature preview images for each game, although earlier units do not have this feature.
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== List of Included Games ==
 
== List of Included Games ==
Due to the many PVP models, not every title can be documented, but here's a list of some more common and/or interesting titles:
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Due to the many PVP models, not every title can be documented, but here's a list of some of the more common and/or interesting titles:
   
=== '''Hacks made by Touch Game Player''' ===
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=== '''Hacks''' ===
Touch Game Player is a company credited in creating many hacks that appear exclusively on Play Vision Portable systems. Their website seems to imply they manufactured at least some models of the PVP, but this is still not completely confirmed.
 
 
*''Crash'' - hack of ''The Jungle Book'' that replaces Mowgli with a naked Crash Bandicoot. Most versions leave the Walt Disney copyrights intact (leading to the title screen humorously reading "Walt Disney's Crash"), although there are versions that replace this with "www.touchgameplayer.com".
 
*''Crash'' - hack of ''The Jungle Book'' that replaces Mowgli with a naked Crash Bandicoot. Most versions leave the Walt Disney copyrights intact (leading to the title screen humorously reading "Walt Disney's Crash"), although there are versions that replace this with "www.touchgameplayer.com".
   
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*''Crash 3'' - hack of ''Mitsume ga Tooru'' that swaps out Hosuke's head with Crash's. All other graphics, including the title screen, are intact.
   
 
*''Crash 4'' - hack of ''Little Nemo - The Dream Master'' that replaces Nemo's main sprites with Crash - however, all transformation and story graphics are intact.
 
*''Crash 4'' - hack of ''Little Nemo - The Dream Master'' that replaces Nemo's main sprites with Crash - however, all transformation and story graphics are intact.
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
*''Angry Birds 2 (2)'' - hack of ''Flipull'' featuring an Angry Bird. The bird's colors often revert back to the blob creature's, and the title screen says "An Exciting Cube Game".
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*''Angry Birds 2 (2)'' - hack of ''Flipull'' featuring an Angry Bird. The bird's colors often revert to the blob creature's, and the title screen says "An Exciting Cube Game". This game is completely impossible to beat as in level 3, a giant wall of pipes prevent you from clearing many of the blocks.
   
 
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</gallery>
 
 
*''Ra.One'' - an extremely poor hack of ''Tokkyuu Shirei Solbrain'' based on a 2011 action film, that only alters one graphic, that being the cutscene graphic of the character before he is transformed.
 
*''Ra.One'' - an extremely poor hack of ''Tokkyuu Shirei Solbrain'' based on a 2011 action film, that only alters one graphic, that being the cutscene graphic of the character before he is transformed.
   
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*''Pokoyo Pokoyo'' - a hack of ''Bubble Bobble Part 2'' seemingly based on the children's TV series ''Pocoyo''.
   
*''Gangnam Style'' - a currently unknown title. It is rumored that it is a hack of Nice Code's ''Street Dance'' with Gangnam Style as the only music track, but this is unconfirmed.
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*''Dance Gangnam Style'' - a hack of Nice Code's ''[[Street Dance]]'' with Gangnam Style as the only music track. It was likely created by Nice Code themselves, but it has only ever appeared on PVP systems.
   
 
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*''Bernat'' - Another ''Little Nemo'' hack featuring a character resembling Yogi Bear.
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*Bounce - A ROM hack of ''Mappy,'' with some graphical and music changes. The music wasn't changed properly, so you can hear part of the original track.
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*Lively Boy - A ROM hack of ''Arabian'' (presumably another [[Nice Code Software|Nice Code]] game), with only the graphics being changed.
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*UFO Tennis - A ROM Hack of Tennis, with only the graphics being changed.
   
 
=== '''NES''' ===
 
=== '''NES''' ===
*''Super Mario Bros.'' trilogy
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*''Super Mario Bros.'' trilogy (In a lot of cases, SMB1 is the PAL version forced into NTSC, meaning the game runs faster than it should.)
 
*''Donkey Kong'' trilogy
 
*''Donkey Kong'' trilogy
 
*[[Mario Pirate Hacks|"Numbered" Mario Hacks]] ([[Super Bros. 6|6]], [[Super Bros. 9|9]], [[Super Bros. 10: Kung Fu Mario|10]], [[Super Mario 14|14]] and [[Mario 16|16]])
 
*[[Mario Pirate Hacks|"Numbered" Mario Hacks]] ([[Super Bros. 6|6]], [[Super Bros. 9|9]], [[Super Bros. 10: Kung Fu Mario|10]], [[Super Mario 14|14]] and [[Mario 16|16]])
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*[[Plants vs. Zombies]]
 
*[[Plants vs. Zombies]]
 
*''Contra''
 
*''Contra''
*Super Contra
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*Super Contra (often leads to a cheat list)
 
*Contra Force (either that, or the [[Super Contra 6]] hack)
 
*Contra Force (either that, or the [[Super Contra 6]] hack)
 
*[[Somari|''Sonic the Hedgehog'']]
 
*[[Somari|''Sonic the Hedgehog'']]
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*[[Tetris: The Soviet Mind Game|Tetris (Tengen)]]
 
*[[Tetris: The Soviet Mind Game|Tetris (Tengen)]]
 
*A wide variety of [[Nice Code Software|Nice Code]] and/or [[Inventor]] games
 
*A wide variety of [[Nice Code Software|Nice Code]] and/or [[Inventor]] games
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*Soccer
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*10 Yard Fight
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*Baseball
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*Sky Destroyer
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*Bomberman
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*Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (JP version)
   
 
=== '''Mega Drive/Genesis''' ===
 
=== '''Mega Drive/Genesis''' ===
 
*''Sonic The Hedgehog'' trilogy (typically limited to one game per system, which is most commonly Sonic 1)
 
*''Sonic The Hedgehog'' trilogy (typically limited to one game per system, which is most commonly Sonic 1)
 
*''Sonic Spinball''
 
*''Sonic Spinball''
*Sonic 3D Blast
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*''Sonic 3D Blast''
*''Sonic Eraser'' (prototype that was only originally released through Sega's ''Meganet'' service)
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*''Sonic Eraser'' (originally available through Sega's Meganet services for Mega Modem owners in Japan; ROM based on Sega B-Club release whose ROM was extracted by Sonic CulT)
 
*''Super Mario Bros.'' ([[Squirrel King]] hack)
 
*''Super Mario Bros.'' ([[Squirrel King]] hack)
 
*[[Super Mario Bros. 2 (Mega Drive)|''Super Mario Bros. 2'']] (Sonic Jam 6 may also be included, but usually as a repeat and not standalone on a system)
 
*[[Super Mario Bros. 2 (Mega Drive)|''Super Mario Bros. 2'']] (Sonic Jam 6 may also be included, but usually as a repeat and not standalone on a system)
 
*''Pac-Mania''
 
*''Pac-Mania''
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*''SNK Games'' (mainly Fatal Fury 2, Art of Fighting and/or Samurai Shodown)
*Fatal Fury (in the Super Mini MD, which uses the same software as the PXP3)
 
*Streets of Rage trilogy (Most commonly Streets of Rage 3)
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*''Streets of Rage trilogy'' (most commonly ''Streets of Rage 3'')
*Earthworm Jim 2
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*''Earthworm Jim 2''
 
*''Contra: Hard Corps''
*Samurai Shodown
 
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*Double Dragon series (usually 2, 3 and/or V)
*Art of Fighting
 
*Contra Hard Corps
 
 
*[[Angry Birds (Sega Genesis)|Angry Birds]]
 
*[[Angry Birds (Sega Genesis)|Angry Birds]]
 
*Bubbles Master (Typically listed as "Zuma Bubbles", it seems to have been ported over from the ATgames plug and plays)
 
*Bubbles Master (Typically listed as "Zuma Bubbles", it seems to have been ported over from the ATgames plug and plays)
*Super Street Fighter 2 (at least in the more recent ones)
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*''Super Street Fighter II'' (at least in the more recent ones)
*Shinobi 3
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*''Shinobi 3''
*Columns 3
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*''Columns 3''
 
*''Alex Kidd in The Enchanted Castle''
 
*''Alex Kidd in The Enchanted Castle''
 
*''Tetris'' (prototype)
 
*''Tetris'' (prototype)
 
*''Sunset Riders''
 
*''Sunset Riders''
 
*[[Tekken Special]] (specifically the "Tekken Special 3" title hack)
 
*[[Tekken Special]] (specifically the "Tekken Special 3" title hack)
*[[Crash Bandicoot|''Crash Bandicoot'']]
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*''[[Crash Bandicoot]]''
   
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
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[[Category:Famiclones]]
 
[[Category:Famiclones]]
 
[[Category:Mega Drive clones]]
 
[[Category:Mega Drive clones]]
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[[Category:Handhelds]]
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[[Category:Hardware]]

Revision as of 00:47, 26 May 2021

Play Vision Portable, commonly abbreviated as the PVP or PVP Station, is the name of a series of handheld consoles that resemble Sony's PlayStation Portable system. Many models exist, which are based on either Famiclone or Mega Drive/Genesis hardware depending on the unit. It is possibly based on the Europe-exclusive PSP-E1000 revision.

Background

The first revision of the PVP was released around 2011. The console was an NES clone with built-in games, some of which were contained on a proprietary cartridge (which was designed to resemble a Game Boy Advance game). PVP carts only trigger a switch for their original console, similar to the N-Joypad, and when they are placed in other revisions they will not run the intended menu; however, some models intentionally do not include a cartridge they are capable of running, so they can be re-branded as different units later. If a cartridge containing the necessary pins is put inside, another list can potentially run. It has a rechargeable battery and, depending on the unit, uses either a Game Boy Advance SP charger or a USB charger.

Many different models of the PVP exist, and they are somewhat hard to distinguish from each other. Even systems that share the same name and box art can have a different game list, or potentially be based on an entirely different console platform. Quality can also vary between models, with several featuring problems such as incorrect screen sizes (leading to the graphics looking squashed or stretched), charger malfunctions (which worsen over time, which is why many PVPs rarely last longer than one year) and some cartridges can be tilted just right to reveal a menu from a different cartridge (this was only known to work on one model)

Several Indonesian versions have popular characters from many series on the boxes and the system. some examples include characters from video games like Mario, Sonic, Pikachu, Angry Birds, etc to some anime characters like Goku and Naruto to various cartoon characters like Boboiboy, Mickey Mouse, Masha, to some movie characters like Mr Peabody and Sherman, Minions and the Avengers.

A later model, the PVP 2, is a Mega Drive/Sega Genesis clone. They are based on Firecore architecture, a cheap and somewhat poor clone hardware popularized by AtGames. This hardware was reused in the PVP 3 (also known as the PXP3).

A system called the PVP Crash 9 is based on VT03 hardware (although this is menu only, the included games are standard NES) and uses different cartridges. This variation is sometimes referred to as the PVP Station Light.

Another variation is known as simply the PVP Game. This variation is in a differently shaped shell that somewhat resembles a Game Boy Advance. This console is the only version of the PVP to feature a truthful game list of 168 games, as all other models feature exaggerated menu items.

An educational device known as the PVP Wish Game features a completely different design - it is flat and resembles a school bus, and features a keyboard. Most of its contents are unknown, but it seems to feature mostly Nice Code games.

NES-based systems will often feature intro sequences, often based on media unrelated to the unit in question. These include Gangnam Style, What Does the Fox Say, Angry Birds and one combining both Super Mario Bros. and Felix the Cat. Genesis-based units do not feature these, presumably to save space. The menus will often feature preview images for each game, although earlier units do not have this feature.

List of Included Games

Due to the many PVP models, not every title can be documented, but here's a list of some of the more common and/or interesting titles:

Hacks

  • Crash - hack of The Jungle Book that replaces Mowgli with a naked Crash Bandicoot. Most versions leave the Walt Disney copyrights intact (leading to the title screen humorously reading "Walt Disney's Crash"), although there are versions that replace this with "www.touchgameplayer.com".
  • Crash 2 - hack of Monsters in my Pocket which changes the characters' sprites into red and blue Crashes. The copyrights read "Crash 2" and the title screen has been removed.
  • Crash 3 - hack of Mitsume ga Tooru that swaps out Hosuke's head with Crash's. All other graphics, including the title screen, are intact.
  • Crash 4 - hack of Little Nemo - The Dream Master that replaces Nemo's main sprites with Crash - however, all transformation and story graphics are intact.
  • Angry Birds - hack of Moai-kun that changes nearly all of the sprites to be Angry Birds themed. Some consoles alter the title screen to say "Anger Bird".
  • Angry Birds 2 - hack of The New Zealand Story that replaces Tiki with a red Angry Bird and some of the enemies with helmet-wearing pigs. The title sometimes reads "Anger Birds" and is occasionally listed as the fourth installment.
  • Angry Birds 2 (2) - hack of Flipull featuring an Angry Bird. The bird's colors often revert to the blob creature's, and the title screen says "An Exciting Cube Game". This game is completely impossible to beat as in level 3, a giant wall of pipes prevent you from clearing many of the blocks.
  • Shaun the Sheep - another Little Nemo hack starring Shaun the Sheep. The story graphics have been altered, but it is unknown if the power-ups have, due to the only system the game is known to be included on lacking a Select button.
  • Khresna - a hack of Donald Land based on the cartoon Little Krishna, which changes Ronald McDonald's sprites. Like Crash 2, the title has been removed and the copyrights read "2010 Etta Khresna".
  • Ra.One - an extremely poor hack of Tokkyuu Shirei Solbrain based on a 2011 action film, that only alters one graphic, that being the cutscene graphic of the character before he is transformed.
  • Pokoyo Pokoyo - a hack of Bubble Bobble Part 2 seemingly based on the children's TV series Pocoyo.
  • Dance Gangnam Style - a hack of Nice Code's Street Dance with Gangnam Style as the only music track. It was likely created by Nice Code themselves, but it has only ever appeared on PVP systems.
  • Bernat - Another Little Nemo hack featuring a character resembling Yogi Bear.
  • Bounce - A ROM hack of Mappy, with some graphical and music changes. The music wasn't changed properly, so you can hear part of the original track.
  • Lively Boy - A ROM hack of Arabian (presumably another Nice Code game), with only the graphics being changed.
  • UFO Tennis - A ROM Hack of Tennis, with only the graphics being changed.

NES

Mega Drive/Genesis

  • Sonic The Hedgehog trilogy (typically limited to one game per system, which is most commonly Sonic 1)
  • Sonic Spinball
  • Sonic 3D Blast
  • Sonic Eraser (originally available through Sega's Meganet services for Mega Modem owners in Japan; ROM based on Sega B-Club release whose ROM was extracted by Sonic CulT)
  • Super Mario Bros. (Squirrel King hack)
  • Super Mario Bros. 2 (Sonic Jam 6 may also be included, but usually as a repeat and not standalone on a system)
  • Pac-Mania
  • SNK Games (mainly Fatal Fury 2, Art of Fighting and/or Samurai Shodown)
  • Streets of Rage trilogy (most commonly Streets of Rage 3)
  • Earthworm Jim 2
  • Contra: Hard Corps
  • Double Dragon series (usually 2, 3 and/or V)
  • Angry Birds
  • Bubbles Master (Typically listed as "Zuma Bubbles", it seems to have been ported over from the ATgames plug and plays)
  • Super Street Fighter II (at least in the more recent ones)
  • Shinobi 3
  • Columns 3
  • Alex Kidd in The Enchanted Castle
  • Tetris (prototype)
  • Sunset Riders
  • Tekken Special (specifically the "Tekken Special 3" title hack)
  • Crash Bandicoot

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