Pinned CPS III Bios and CD Releases

Darksoft · Jul 11th 2015, 7:47pm

All the official announcements for the CPS3 Multi BIOS and CDs will be done here.

The files need to be converted to CHD in order to be played on MAME. Those CDs are ready to be played from the Real Arcade CPS3 setup. You need to have the Multi BIOS installed in your CPS3 cartridge.

If you also got the CPU in your cartridge changed then you need the HD6417095 version. If you just got your cartridge BIOS changed, then you need the custom.

Enjoy!

CD IMAGES - UPDATED August 28th 2019.

OFFICIAL IMAGE WITH ALL 6 games (2 versions of 3rd Strike included). This version includes the text Darksoft or has a small text modification to differenciate.

mediafire.com/download/p8eieg5…CPS3_for_custom_SH2_V5.7z
mediafire.com/download/qpwnen5…S3_for_standard_SH2_V4.7z

IMAGE WITH ALL 6 games (2 versions of 3rd Strike included) as above but without Darksoft text exactly like the original. Requested by our Japanese friend TMZ for competitions.

mediafire.com/file/4pi5uh497yv…SH2_V5_Unmodified.7z/file
mediafire.com/file/bzicwhv7j2i…SH2_V4_Unmodified.7z/file

IMAGE WITH ALL 6 games (2 versions of 3rd Strike included) as above but without Darksoft text exactly like the original. Exactly like the one above, but this one has the Makoto bug Fixed. Only one byte fix. The date shown has also been modified with two "dots" to differenciate from others. It says 99.05.12 now.

mediafire.com/file/i2q8ksytrp5…odified_MakotoFix.7z/file
mediafire.com/file/djktne4u1er…odified_MakotoFix.7z/file

IMAGE WITH ALL 6 games (2 versions of 3rd Strike included). The 2nd version of 3rd Strike has been replaced by the hacked version called 4th Strike. In order to load this game you have to choose the 2nd version of 3rd Strike. ONLY AVAILABLE FOR STANDARDS SH2.

mediafire.com/download/a5hty7e…andard_SH2_V4th+Strike.7z

BIOS - UPDATED August 28th 2019.

Official BIOS with region selection.
mediafire.com/download/a3cikcm…stom_and_standard_SH2.rar

BIOS that forces USA Region Always - UPDATED August 28th 2019. Region selection menu doesn't show up at all.

mediafire.com/file/qy2548e23pm…IOS_for_custom_SH2_USA.7z
mediafire.com/file/3bdwbq2wbzf…S_for_standard_SH2_USA.7z

BIOS that forces Japan Region Alway[u]s - UPDATED August 28th 2019. Region selection menu doesn't show up at all.

mediafire.com/file/aq4k34mm3v3…S_for_custom_SH2_Japan.7z
mediafire.com/file/5jamvv221nt…for_standard_SH2_Japan.7z

NOCD and USA BIOS VERSIONS FOR STANDARD SH2(USE CAREFULLY!)[u] - UPDATED August 28th 2019. Region selection menu doesn't show up at all.

mediafire.com/file/q8sh6k91ojw…_standard_SH2_USA_NOCD.7z

NOCD and JAPAN BIOS VERSIONS FOR CUSTOM SH2 (USE CAREFULLY!)[u] - UPDATED August 28th 2019. Region selection menu doesn't show up at all.

mediafire.com/file/rtfrxf0ojji…_custom_SH2_Japan_NOCD.7z

NEW VERSION UNTOUCHED! Like the original, you won't notice any difference unless you press 1P and enter menu.

mediafire.com/file/277zxo4shbs…2_Untouched_Japan.7z/file
mediafire.com/file/okp3xq4k7jd…SH2_Untouched_USA.7z/file

If you would like to get your cartridge converted PM me.

cps2 · Aug 10th 2015, 5:54pm

Darksoft wrote:

All the official announcements for the CPS3 Multi BIOS will be announced here.

The filenames are the exact ones to play it on MAME.

If you got the CPU in your cartridge changed then you need the HD6417095 version. If you just got your cartridge BIOS changed, then you need the custom.

Enjoy!

mediafire.com/download/boe5niu…g_cd_for_hd6417095_sh2.7z

mediafire.com/download/7ri1734…for_dead_security_cart.7z

You can download the BIOS from here: mediafire.com/download/a3cikcm…stom_and_standard_SH2.rar

If you would like to get your cartridge converted PM me.

Did you ever release CPS3 without the darksoft boot screen?

Darksoft · Aug 10th 2015, 6:12pm

cps2 wrote:

Darksoft wrote:

All the official announcements for the CPS3 Multi BIOS will be announced here.

The filenames are the exact ones to play it on MAME.

If you got the CPU in your cartridge changed then you need the HD6417095 version. If you just got your cartridge BIOS changed, then you need the custom.

Enjoy!

mediafire.com/download/boe5niu…g_cd_for_hd6417095_sh2.7z

mediafire.com/download/7ri1734…for_dead_security_cart.7z

You can download the BIOS from here: mediafire.com/download/a3cikcm…stom_and_standard_SH2.rar

If you would like to get your cartridge converted PM me.

Did you ever release CPS3 without the darksoft boot screen?

Nope. But will do sometime in the future. I have other priorities now

Darksoft · Dec 18th 2015, 1:14pm

First post updated with version of 4th strike.

seanr28 · Feb 6th 2016, 9:25pm

how can i convert my own cartridge please? its SF 3 New generations

Mitsurugi-w · Feb 6th 2016, 9:43pm

seanr28 wrote:

how can i convert my own cartridge please? its SF 3 New generations

You will need to download the bios file. If you are only changing the bios then ou download the "custom" version. Then you remove the flash chip inside the dead cart and reprogram it with the new bios file and reinstall. If you aren't good with surface mount soldering then let someone who is do it for you.

Remember that you will need four 128mb simms and two 64mb simms in order to use the SuperBIOS. It's the same amount of memory needed for Third Strike.

seanr28 · Feb 6th 2016, 9:45pm

thankyou, Exactly which chip is to be removed please?

Mitsurugi-w · Feb 6th 2016, 9:46pm

It is the 29F400 chip. It is a TSOP 44 chip.

seanr28 · Feb 6th 2016, 10:02pm

ok, its a C revision cart, its this one AM29F

Mitsurugi-w · Feb 6th 2016, 11:48pm

You can just reprogram the flash that's in there now.

seanr28 · Feb 7th 2016, 9:59am

yes will do thanks,

last question, I am missing a 64Mb simm, but have a few spare 128s, can I use one of those in its place?

Darksoft · Feb 7th 2016, 11:53am

seanr28 wrote:

yes will do thanks,

last question, I am missing a 64Mb simm, but have a few spare 128s, can I use one of those in its place?

I think you need cut a trace and add new one (with a tiny cable). Maybe someone that has done it in the past, can shed some light here...

Mitsurugi-w · Feb 7th 2016, 3:41pm

I would just wait for another 64.

Jdurg · Feb 7th 2016, 6:22pm

Mitsurugi-w wrote:

I would just wait for another 64.

Heh. Might be waiting a long time then. The 64 MB SIMMs don't seem to actually exist anymore.

seanr28 · Feb 7th 2016, 7:57pm

Darksoft wrote:

seanr28 wrote:

yes will do thanks,

last question, I am missing a 64Mb simm, but have a few spare 128s, can I use one of those in its place?

I think you need cut a trace and add new one (with a tiny cable). Maybe someone that has done it in the past, can shed some light here...

mmm, can find any info on this....

anyone, wish to swap 2 x 64mb sims for 1 x 128mb?

rewrite · Mar 27th 2016, 9:25am

Jdurg wrote:

Mitsurugi-w wrote:

I would just wait for another 64.

Heh. Might be waiting a long time then. The 64 MB SIMMs don't seem to actually exist anymore.

seanr28 wrote:

Darksoft wrote:

seanr28 wrote:

yes will do thanks,

last question, I am missing a 64Mb simm, but have a few spare 128s, can I use one of those in its place?

I think you need cut a trace and add new one (with a tiny cable). Maybe someone that has done it in the past, can shed some light here...

mmm, can find any info on this....
anyone, wish to swap 2 x 64mb sims for 1 x 128mb?

64MB for sale here if either of you still need them.:
forum.arcadeotaku.com/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=31951

twincade · Sep 12th 2016, 5:04pm

Hi! I just received the darksoft repro cart for my Street Fighter III 3rd Strike. When I boot it up with the Darksoft cartridge and my original 3rd strike CD I freeze at the region select. So, I downloaded the images above and booted with these. These images work great however, they load up 2nd impact.

Is there somewhere I can get an image of 3rd strike? Or....a way to get past the region select freeze on my original 3rd Strike CD?

Thanks!

twistedsymphony · Sep 12th 2016, 5:08pm

Instructions will appear on screen as to how to select a different game.

Once you've chosen a different game to boot, that will be the game that boots automatically the next time you turn on your CPS3.

Darksoft · Sep 12th 2016, 7:48pm

On start it says clearly PRESS 1P TO ENTER DARKSOFT MENU. There you can rewrite a new game.

twincade · Sep 16th 2016, 12:58am

Yea, sorry, got it

Pinned CPS III Bios and CD Releases

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