[CQ-Contest] Doctor DX clone?

[Dave Pascoe]

I have a copy here...here is quick demo video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPNvLaAEwUI&t=28s

I didn't have a key handy to hook up so I just tuned around a little for
the demo.

I used to use this endlessly back in the day. Loved it! As others have
said, *way* before its time, especially given the available technology.
BTW, this is not my original unit - I actually went out of my way to
scrounge a C64 and a good condition cartridge - my cartridge and C64 both
got damaged in storage. Yes, that is how much I loved this game.

As to there not being a modern equivalent because there isn't sufficient
interest...I think it's kind of the other way around. Build it and they
will come. I'm sure many would find it fun...and distinctly different than
the other pileup trainers. With all the technology and data available
today, should be a piece of cake for someone with time and interest.

73,
Dave KM3T





On Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 3:52 PM HA3LN <list at ha3ln.hu> wrote:

> Hi Rich,
>
> It is possible to get it running on PC if you use VICE Commodore
> emulator can be found here:
> https://vice-emu.sourceforge.io/
>
> Just drug the DR-DX file into the C64 screen and enjoy the good old stuff.
>
> Been chasing DR-DX for long but yesterday I could see the still
> cool screen and the operation.
>
>
> 73!
> Csaba  HA3LN / HG3N
> http://ha3ln.hu/
>
> On 2020-09-29 4:23, Jeff Kinzli N6GQ wrote:
> > The old C64 version of Doctor DX was one of my favorites! Loved that
> > simulator and wore the thing out on my old C64. I think I still have it
> > laying around somewhere long after the C64 died. Would love to see the
> > original firmware ported to something usable today. If I get some spare
> > time this weekend I'll see if I can get it up and working.
> >
> > Thanks Rich! :)
> >
> > de N6GQ
> >
> > On Sun, Sep 27, 2020 at 4:58 PM Richard F DiDonna NN3W <
> richnn3w at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Perusing the internet, I came across one of those Commodore 64 game
> >> emulator sites.  This one claims to have a working conversion version of
> >> Doctor DX!
> >>
> >> https://csdb.dk/release/?id=180269
> >>
> >> Anyone want to take it for a spin?  Obviously without a port for
> paddles,
> >> its a but different.......
> >>
> >> Still waiting for someone to develop a WIN version of Doctor DX.
> >>
> >> 73 Rich NN3W
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