Super Ms. Pacman??

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Have any of you heard / seen a Super Ms pacman? I have (what I thought was) a Ms pac machine, 1981, That looks to be all original. There is no ribbon & daughter card off of the main pcb. All roms say "super ms pacman" on them. I didn't notice this to be a problem until I went to install a "normal speed" chip in the 6F socket. I can't get it to boot with the slower speed chip in it. Screen is covered with "E"s when turned on. Game play, etc seem to be perfect Ms pacman with a speed up chip. BTW, I have an original speed ms pac chip if anyone needs one.
 
Yeah, that's a '6 rom' swap, so if you look I think there's 6 roms in the one row, then the two character roms down below. You can't swap a regular speed chip in it, because it's not the same code. I've seen that setup before, it says Super Ms. Pac Man on the title screen I believe too.
 
Yes. It does say "Super Ms. Pacman" on the screen when not in freeplay mode. Thanks for the info.
 
Its also known as the "Super Pac Gal Hack", though the version I have seen you can't tell the difference unless you look at the PCB. At the time, there were dozens of hacks floating around, so its no surprise. The version you have probably plays identically to the one that uses the speed chip and daughter board.
 
Can I throw a Ms Pac PCB in a Super Pacman cab?

Can you tell me if the Ms Pacman and Super Pacman PCBs are interchangeable? I am looking at a SuperPac Cocktail but I wanted to throw in my 4:1 Ms Pac board. Can I just unplug the Super and plug in th ems pac?
thanks!
 
Can you tell me if the Ms Pacman and Super Pacman PCBs are interchangeable? I am looking at a SuperPac Cocktail but I wanted to throw in my 4:1 Ms Pac board. Can I just unplug the Super and plug in th ems pac?

No, completely different hardware and pinout. Actually, Super Pac doesn't even use an edge connector. It uses pins/headers.
 
Love her videos.
Agreed. What I like most about a video like this is there is NO REASON to make this other than just to educate people and give back. The production value is great, it is clearly thought out, and comprehensive. Some people don't do their full-time job this well let alone a side hobby.
 
I wonder if that's a bally midway licensed enhancement.

I actually have a screen printed marquee with a midway copyright for super ms pac
 

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