> > The real question is does the dev kit contain the encryption algorithm for
> > the 7800? If it doesn't, then how does one go about actually testing
> > their code on the 7800 in 7800 mode? Is one forced to replace the
> > internal rom in the 7800 or perhaps use a 7800 from europe?
>
> The ROM in the 7800 development kit has a valid encryption signature in
> it. Therefore when the 7800 boots it sees a valid encryption signature and
> starts running the code on the development board. This code allows
> you to download game code into the on board RAM and then execute and
> debug the code. So with this version of the development kit you can
> use just about any 7800 system. It seems that there was an earlier
> version of the development kit which required you to modify the 7800
> system before using it.
Wow! Anyone try to copy this yet? I'm not sure I understand how this
works, but might it be possible?
Actually, how is the encryption done on a regular cart? If we can pool
all the known data, we might be able to get it to work. Personally, I
don't know anything...but I'm willing to spend time on work arounds once
I know how the scheme is set up.
-Chris
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