Taito F3 Multicart By Darksoft Available Now

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Just a heads up for anyone who owns a Taito F3 motherboard cartridge system:

Darksoft has just opened up preorders for his Taito F3 Multicart!

You can order through the site below, but some people are having trouble with paying via paypal on the site. Me included. I sent them an email asking to have them send me a paypal invoice via email, which they did, and I paid that way.

Here's the order site.
Darksoft Taito F3 Multi
Price is $375 plus shipping. It's a complete replacement board with LCD selector, all you need is a working Taito F3 motherboard (with the plastic region tabs removed)

Only 100 available in this first batch, and Darksoft said half of them have sold already, so don't wait if you really want one.

Here's the Taito F3 games list:

http://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=665

Here's the youtube video of it in action:



:D
 
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omg SO amazing!!!

the prob is finding a damn Taito F3 system pcb is almost impossible.

they are priced over $300+ on lamEbay

where my $50-100 taito f3 pcb at yo? nowhere. that's what i thought.
 
omg SO amazing!!!

the prob is finding a damn Taito F3 system pcb is almost impossible.

they are priced over $300+ on lamEbay

where my $50-100 taito f3 pcb at yo? nowhere. that's what i thought.

I bought mine several months back on ebay for $100.
 
What are the good F3 games? I had a Bust A Move Again many years ago... but it didn't seem like much upgrade over the original on the Neo Geo, and I've never come across any other F3 games that seemed that great. Maybe there are some hidden gems in there though.

DogP
 
What are the good F3 games? I had a Bust A Move Again many years ago... but it didn't seem like much upgrade over the original on the Neo Geo, and I've never come across any other F3 games that seemed that great. Maybe there are some hidden gems in there though.

Best games ever, exclusive only to the Taito F3 system:
- Elevator Action II/Returns
- Bubble Bobble II
- Darius Gaiden
- Puzzle Bobble (all of them)

that's about it. i never seen the others or played them. still worth the $375 for the multi-cart!
 
If I had an F3 PCB I'd consider it, but it's way too pricey (for me) to consider sourcing an F3 PCB then picking up the cart.

...and yeah, that's a fun Space Invaders.
 
I asked "Which are your favorite F3 games" on the Darksoft forums, and here are some of the responses:

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* Light Bringer
* Bubble Memories
* Bubble Symphony
* Rayforce
* Gekirindan

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Gekirindan
Rayforce
Space Invaders
Twin Cobra 2
Darius Gaiden

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Darius Gaiden
Elevator Action Returns
Twin Cobra II
Akkanvader

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- Light Bringer
- Twin Cobra 2
- Elevator Action Returns
- Gekirindan
- Darius Gaiden

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Puchi Carat
Elevator Action Returns
Space Invaders 95

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Twin Cobra II
Darius Gaiden
Rayforce
Elevator Action
Arkanoid Returns

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Bubble Symphony
Darius Gaiden (+Extra Version)
Elevator Action Returns
Puzzle Bobble 2x
Arabian Magic

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darius gaiden
Elevator action returns
Rayforce
Puzzle bobble
Light bringer

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Boycott for not completing the DECO multi first. :(

Nah. Not really.

This is a tough decision. I have an F3, but this isn't a huge library. But some of these titles are top shelf.
 
Did somebody say DECO? :bigok:

Supposedly the DECO Multi is up for completion after NeoGeo... How'd the F3 sneak in there?

Darksoft Multi's are tha shiznit. Better research the F3 system and see what I'd like to play on it :cool:
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WANTED!!! : DECO Cassette System Cages/PCB's - Amplifone M48AAW00X Tubes - Robotron Cabaret - NeoSaveMasta - PuLiRuLa PCB - Sailor Moon PCB
 
Thanks for the heads up!

How do people mount the LCD? You think people will make a cartridge cover for it that will support the LCD? I would not want to canabalize a perfectly good working cart for a cover.

I know I have 2 f3 boards(puzzle booble 2x and 4). So I will sell one and buy the multi pcb.
 
Thanks for the heads up!

How do people mount the LCD? You think people will make a cartridge cover for it that will support the LCD? I would not want to canabalize a perfectly good working cart for a cover.

I know I have 2 f3 boards(puzzle booble 2x and 4). So I will sell one and buy the multi pcb.

There is already a 3d printed cover you can download and print yourself or have printed by a few folks who do that... it's the same LCD as the CPS2 multigame...
 
Best games ever, exclusive only to the Taito F3 system:
- Elevator Action II/Returns
...
- Puzzle Bobble (all of them)

...

Not sure why you mean by exclusive but Elevator Action II (a very good port) is available on the Sega Saturn and of course Puzzle Bobble 2/BAMA is on the Neo Geo MVS.

This multi does seem cool, however.
 
I really hate the flash / LCD setup, but I bought one anyway.

While I tended to agree at first, after having the CPS2, Sega ST-V, Naomi, and now the F3 multis all using an LCD to select the games, I'm just blown away at having all of these great ass games, much less this easily accessible, to play.

So, I've gotten over it.

:D
 
Small but cool update already before the Taito F3 multi board ships. Optional reset wire.

"They really do care..."

:D

 
Hey guys,
did anyone else purchase one from the website that was listed here?
https://ksiegarniafont.co.uk/en/glowna/204139-taito-f3-cartridge-F3008cc.html

I placed my order on June 23rd, and I wasnt sure if they shipped yet. I have not received anything or any update.

Payment was taken, but the order doesnt show in the account history from that website.
I emailed the default [email protected] to get more details, hopefully someone replies.

UPDATE 2017-07-28
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They responded almost right away with a tracking number. Looks like it shipped yesterday, so everything seems OK.
Was just a bit worried since I couldnt find my order in the history and no status update. Cant wait to test it out :)

Thanks
 
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Hey guys,
did anyone else purchase one from the website that was listed here?
https://ksiegarniafont.co.uk/en/glowna/204139-taito-f3-cartridge-F3008cc.html

I placed my order on June 23rd, and I wasnt sure if they shipped yet. I have not received anything or any update.

Payment was taken, but the order doesnt show in the account history from that website.
I emailed the default [email protected] to get more details, hopefully someone replies.

UPDATE 2017-07-28
---------------------------------
They responded almost right away with a tracking number. Looks like it shipped yesterday, so everything seems OK.
Was just a bit worried since I couldnt find my order in the history and no status update. Cant wait to test it out :)

Thanks


Yup, I bought one and just got the ship notification recently as well.
 
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