I bought the PAL version of Gex 3DO today - it's just a double CD jewel case. I'll excuse myself beforehand for my lack of knowledge on the 3DO scene, as I don't own one - I bought this game mainly for cover scanning purposes.
Am I correct in thinking PAL versions of 3DO games came in jewel or double jewel cases, and not the big boxes that the US versions came in?
Either way, I'll upload it real soon in untouched form - standard CD covers. Let me know if anyone wants to turn it into a DVD/Thinpak - I'll upload the raws as well.
I bought the PAL version of Gex 3DO today - it's just a double CD jewel case. I'll excuse myself beforehand for my lack of knowledge on the 3DO scene, as I don't own one - I bought this game mainly for cover scanning purposes.
Am I correct in thinking PAL versions of 3DO games came in jewel or double jewel cases, and not the big boxes that the US versions came in?
Either way, I'll upload it real soon in untouched form - standard CD covers. Let me know if anyone wants to turn it into a DVD/Thinpak - I'll upload the raws as well.
I beleive that the jewel case was inside the box. As far as i know, 3DO was not region specific, and therefore there wasn't any differentiation between PAL and NTSC systems. They simply used the same software which would create a black border top and bottom on pal screens to compensate for the lower resolution of 240 lines (480 interlaced). Does you Gex specifically say for use with PAL systems only?
The attached site shows the Gex box, instructions and jewel case:
http://www.videogamecritic.net/3doinfo.htm
I have a few cd covers for 3DO as well, so I'll help out. I might need to reconsider using the boxes for a CD cover, and resort to a template that better converts CD jewel cases to DVD cases.
OK, to clarify (from : http://www.atariage.com/2600/archives/console_compat.html?SystemID=2600)
"NTSC versions of 3DO games are playable on PAL 3DO consoles, although some look slightly squashed due to the PAL/NTSC aspect ratio differences. PAL 3DO titles play and look fine on NTSC systems. Unfortunately, due to minor differences between the PAL and NTSC 3DOs, some pre-PAL NTSC 3DO titles (such as Twisted, Crash n Burn)
don't work on PAL 3DOs.
And 3DO was released in both jewel cases and large boxes in Europe (hence my confusion):
http://www.consolepassion.co.uk/3do-games.htm
I looked at my original SFII cd case disk. The original 3DO art for this game is so horrible that I used very little of it to create this custom case (just the screen shots and red guy on the rear, as well as the rear logo). Well, two down, only 40 of my 3DO games to go. I might need to enlist the help of tiktektak and Dante_Ali who also have a couple of 3DO games.
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u57/Lish1971/3DOSuperStreetFighterIITurboSample.jpg)
I looked at my original SFII cd case disk. The original 3DO art for this game is so horrible that I used very little of it to create this custom case (just the screen shots and red guy on the rear, as well as the rear logo). Well, two down, only 40 of my 3DO games to go. I might need to enlist the help of tiktektak and Dante_Ali who also have a couple of 3DO games.
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u57/Lish1971/3DOSuperStreetFighterIITurboSample.jpg)
Yup, I agree. I'll upload all of my originals at the same time as I upload the DVD customs. Expect the orginals for SSF2T and Starblade on the weekend.
Dante_Ali - I will get you the template ASAP but I need to finish some aspects of it (may need to use rapidshare to get it to you). I actually need Gex as its one game that I only received a photocopied sleeve for (over half my games came like this...ex video store rental lot...my 3DO is third hand, from video store, to owner, and then to me through ebay).
This might be nit-picking, but I spot Sakura and blue-suit Cammy on the back. Not SF2. I'm also pretty sure that's all CvS2 artwork. Might wanna try some actual SF2 artwork.
http://www.kawaiidream.net/categories.php?cat_id=493&sessionid=aa91908dc202f7c8758134d0a7dadfc2
This might be nit-picking, but I spot Sakura and blue-suit Cammy on the back. Not SF2. I'm also pretty sure that's all CvS2 artwork. Might wanna try some actual SF2 artwork.
http://www.kawaiidream.net/categories.php?cat_id=493&sessionid=aa91908dc202f7c8758134d0a7dadfc2
WHO ELSE WOULD KNOW THAT!
Yup. Nit-picking.
Sakura first appeared in SFA2, but there's no doubt she and Ryu were still friends at the time of SSF2T. In fact they where shacked up together and had to keep their relationship a secret because of her age. The rear of this cover was taken at the SSF2T company picnic where ryu bought Sakura with him. Cammy's green one piece was at the cleaners (getting the blood washed off) and she had to wear her new blue one which she was planning on saving for SFZ3.
OK!
This might be nit-picking, but I spot Sakura and blue-suit Cammy on the back. Not SF2. I'm also pretty sure that's all CvS2 artwork. Might wanna try some actual SF2 artwork.
http://www.kawaiidream.net/categories.php?cat_id=493&sessionid=aa91908dc202f7c8758134d0a7dadfc2
WHO ELSE WOULD KNOW THAT!
Yup. Nit-picking.
Sakura first appeared in SFA2, but there's no doubt she and Ryu were still friends at the time of SSF2T. In fact they where shacked up together and had to keep their relationship a secret because of her age. The rear of this cover was taken at the SSF2T company picnic where ryu bought Sakura with him. Cammy's green one piece was at the cleaners (getting the blood washed off) and she had to wear her new blue one which she was planning on saving for SFZ3.
OK!
You're treading on thin ice there... Sakura is Ryu's younger sister :)
'fraid not. just a schoolgirl that saw him fight and wanted to train under him.
I'm also pretty sure that's all CvS2 artwork.
Actually, the front cover is pure and original SFII *before the super and turbo*.
It just happens however, to be ripped from a DVD cover of the anime (you got me).
OK, I've confessed all. I hereby promise that I will never do another custom cover that isn't 100% accurate to the satisfaction of everyone and anyone. No more blue cammy's, not little girls in sailor moon suits that can kick ryu's but, and no more anime when I could use blocky characters from the game or the traditional Chun-Li kicks Blanka cover that graced all the other consoles and the PC version.
I think I need to show you just how ugly the original cover was. Then you might be more forgiving.
Sheesh! ;)
Edit: I warned you all. Now heres the original. YUK!
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lish.retail.3do_super%20street%20fighter%202%20turbo%20front_au.jpg
OK, I've confessed all. I hereby promise that I will never do another custom cover that isn't 100% accurate to the satisfaction of everyone and anyone. No more blue cammy's, not little girls in sailor moon suits that can kick ryu's but, and no more anime when I could use blocky characters from the game or the traditional Chun-Li kicks Blanka cover that graced all the other consoles and the PC version.
I think I need to show you just how ugly the original cover was. Then you might be more forgiving.
Lish, I really like your Street Fighter design. Let's make it the official template please!
I'll scan the Space Hulk cover for you tomorrow lish....
I'll scan the Space Hulk cover for you tomorrow lish....
Terrific.
Heres your Space Hulk Seb:
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u57/Lish1971/3DOSpaceHulkSampleR2.jpg)
OK...got all my box cover scans up. Gonna re-scan my CD only scans tomorrow. Hope you guys enjoy!
OK...got all my box cover scans up. Gonna re-scan my CD only scans tomorrow. Hope you guys enjoy!
There is something wrong. Only 6 scans made it. For Madden and for Fifa.
There is no 3DO directory in the Raws. I think this may be the problem...Time to defer to Snowcone for advice.
What I think has happened is that the files all have the same file name...so they have been overwriting each other. It's a pity. It takes a lot of effort to upload and I know svrasputin will not be happy that his time has been wasted.
What I think has happened is that the files all have the same file name...so they have been overwriting each other. It's a pity. It takes a lot of effort to upload and I know svrasputin will not be happy that his time has been wasted.
Wait, does this mean that if we need to make last-minute corrections to a cover, we can just upload it with the same filename and as long as it's still in the upload queue, the new version will overwrite the old one?
What I think has happened is that the files all have the same file name...so they have been overwriting each other. It's a pity. It takes a lot of effort to upload and I know svrasputin will not be happy that his time has been wasted.
Wait, does this mean that if we need to make last-minute corrections to a cover, we can just upload it with the same filename and as long as it's still in the upload queue, the new version will overwrite the old one?
What I think has happened is that the files all have the same file name...so they have been overwriting each other. It's a pity. It takes a lot of effort to upload and I know svrasputin will not be happy that his time has been wasted.
Wait, does this mean that if we need to make last-minute corrections to a cover, we can just upload it with the same filename and as long as it's still in the upload queue, the new version will overwrite the old one?
That does appear to be the case. Although now that thats out, some restrictions might need to be placed on the ftp by Snowcone. Imaging someone overwritting someone elses hard work as a joke? Not funny!
What I think has happened is that the files all have the same file name...so they have been overwriting each other. It's a pity. It takes a lot of effort to upload and I know svrasputin will not be happy that his time has been wasted.
Wait, does this mean that if we need to make last-minute corrections to a cover, we can just upload it with the same filename and as long as it's still in the upload queue, the new version will overwrite the old one?
That does appear to be the case. Although now that thats out, some restrictions might need to be placed on the ftp by Snowcone. Imaging someone overwritting someone elses hard work as a joke? Not funny!
Well, you'd need to know his exact filename, but we tend to post those right in the threads, so yeah; I see what you mean.
We should get a whole system going where you can have a login name and password and can put up revised versions of your (and only your) covers even after they've already been posted, if you notice a typo or something.
But nobody's seen Snowcone in a while anyway, so who knows if it's even possible.
I think it's about time I started on that Gex cover. I will probably do the retail CD cover first and the custom one second.
So, Lish, is there anyway you could upload that 3DO template somewhere? Or has it not been finalized yet?
Don't expect too much from the template. It wasn't designed for public distribution, just for me to cover my collection and those games i don't have that svrasputin does to repay him for providing me the Raws.
I just received a Giant ZIP file full of 3DO raws from Svrasputin.
Have you ever seen a child in an all you can eat candy shop ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
That kids depressed compared to me.
YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO........
Get a Grip [Slap] [Slap] [Slap]
Pheee-ew...I'm OK now.
I like the first one, with just the "R E A L" Logo on the side.
It just looks a whole lot cleaner than the other one.
Yeah it looks not bad.... I think you should talk with lish about this though as the 3DO section is kind of his baby and all our covers are made with his template up to date....
He's been kind of busy these days but nevertheless he started the 3DO thing and we should honor this....
The cover is acceptible. It's looking great. You could make a WC3 cover using Lish's template as well. That way we would have consistency and variety at the same time :)
Well, I like vt102's cover a lot. Please continue trying to work out something for the American cases! That being said, I also like Lish's. The problem with Lish's is, like vt102 brought up, the American cases where very tall, and by the time you fit it to Lish's template it's so distorted it looks horrible. Maybe if vt102 could make a template similar to the one he's made with the Goldstar style, and leave both on as layers in the finished template? I have both types of the system, but I do really like the REAL logo...
Well, I like vt102's cover a lot. Please continue trying to work out something for the American cases! That being said, I also like Lish's. The problem with Lish's is, like vt102 brought up, the American cases where very tall, and by the time you fit it to Lish's template it's so distorted it looks horrible. Maybe if vt102 could make a template similar to the one he's made with the Goldstar style, and leave both on as layers in the finished template? I have both types of the system, but I do really like the REAL logo...
U mean like the O/B vs all white dreamcast covers?
I also have a question. What's the difference between the Real and Goldstar versions of the 3DO games?
I also have a question. What's the difference between the Real and Goldstar versions of the 3DO games?
It's just a difference in the hardware producers as the 3DO was a joint venture between some big companies...
Great work! Looks very vibrant which matches the game perfectly.
SSSSOOOOO... I noticed that only the R.E.A.L. covers and not the GoldStar covers were added...
Dose this mean that I don't need to make any more GoldStar versions of the same game?
Vt102, I just now noticed that you left out a line on the back of the Slayer cover. Where it says, "Because it's designed for play on the 3DO system, Slayer gives and animation you've ever seen", you left out this part: "the most awesome graphics". So what that last part should say is as follows: "Because it's designed for play on the 3DO system, Slayer gives the most awesome graphics and animation you've ever seen."
Oh, but the Slayer cover you uploaded to the site isn't the corrected version.
I'm guessing the corrected cover wasn't on the site when tiktektak went to upoad it...
No particular reason I'm editing your post instead of making a new reply, it just looks sorta cool.
hey vt102:
can you upload your REAL template?
i like it plenty and i would really like the template.
VT102,
Thanks for keeping this section from dying. I especially appreciate doubling your efforts to maintain my original design as well as your own.
Do you have the time or better the motivation to make a DVD case cover for Hell: A Cyberpunk Thriller?
I could provide High quality raws of the US long box which is ridiculously big by the way.... ;D
Do you have the time or better the motivation to make a DVD case cover for Hell: A Cyberpunk Thriller?
I could provide High quality raws of the US long box which is ridiculously big by the way.... ;D
I'll be glad to take a crack at it.
Do you have the time or better the motivation to make a DVD case cover for Hell: A Cyberpunk Thriller?
I could provide High quality raws of the US long box which is ridiculously big by the way.... ;D
I'll be glad to take a crack at it.
There you go:
Front:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Panasonic%20-%203DO/Hell_front_600dpi.jpg
Back:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Panasonic%20-%203DO/Hell_back_600dpi.jpg
Spine:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Panasonic%20-%203DO/Hell_spine_600dpi.jpg
Sorry about the white blemishes but this 3DO game came in a carton big box which looks like it looks unfortunately.... I bought it used cheap so it's ok I think.... ;)
I forgot to ask..
What template do you want this in? U.S. or AU?
P.S. So far i'm about 40% done on cleaning the front of the cover...
This one is A LOT of work
I think it looks really good... Good work vt... Allthough I have to admit that I would have loved to see the original back on it.... Oh well it's not that easy I suppose with those damn long boxes.... Who the hell did come up with the idea to make boxes bigger than it would be ever neccessary?
Thanks for your help vt....
:)
Regards Seb
I think it looks really good... Good work vt... Allthough I have to admit that I would have loved to see the original back on it.... Oh well it's not that easy I suppose with those damn long boxes.... Who the hell did come up with the idea to make boxes bigger than it would be ever neccessary?
Thanks for your help vt....
:)
Regards Seb
If you want I can send you the PNG so you can find a more appropriate back
FYI...
I started work on Space Hulk: Vengeance of the Blood Angels, The Horde, Shockwave 2 and Stellar 7.
Im going to do the US template first and the AU after.
FYI...
I started work on Space Hulk: Vengeance of the Blood Angels, The Horde, Shockwave 2 and Stellar 7.
Im going to do the US template first and the AU after.
Watch out vt there is allready a
Space Hulk: Vengeance of the Blood Angels
australian version on the site.... Just so that you don't do a double.... ;)
Hey lish....
Are you still into 3DO covers....
I just got two more games in for which covers would make a great addition on our site....
Space Hulk: Vengeance of the Blood Angels - US version => We just have a PAL AU version so the US version would be a great addition....
The Horde - US Version => Not on our site.....
Wanna take a shot at them?
Regards Seb
Hey lish....
Are you still into 3DO covers....
I just got two more games in for which covers would make a great addition on our site....
Space Hulk: Vengeance of the Blood Angels - US version => We just have a PAL AU version so the US version would be a great addition....
The Horde - US Version => Not on our site.....
Wanna take a shot at them?
Regards Seb
question:
Have you uploaded the RAWs foe Space Hulk and The Horde?
Here is my version of Battle Chess. I could not find any clean scans so I improvised a little. Hope you like.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/csvo2000/3do_BattleChess.jpg
<a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/csvo2000/?action=view¤t=3do_BattleChess.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/csvo2000/3do_BattleChess.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
Took a quick break from SEGA covers to work on these.
ENJOY
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc318/Vt102/3DO/FIFA.jpg)
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc318/Vt102/3DO/thedaedalusencounter.jpg)
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc318/Vt102/3DO/thedaedalusencounter_au.jpg)
BTW. When I was re-writing the back text I noticed that in the original cover they mis-spelled Tia Carrere's last name... I guess im not the only one that makes mistakes.. ;D
Just noticed on the back of Daedalus Encounter you have Christina Bocher instead of Christian Bocher. Do you hate this dude that you re-named him Christina? Joke
Grum - with theme park and road rash you've got me itching to get my hands on a 3DO (Have always been keen, but never got round to it)
How do they rate against other versions?
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edit: And any idea on the going rate for Panasonic/Goldstar systems?
I've had my 3DO for bout 13 years now.. Only my JVC X'eye has been with me longer.
Star Control 2
Anyone remember this? My absolute favourite 3DO game of all time. 30+ hours of space exploration, diplomacy and battles. Love the little Shofixti "Marsupial Samurai's" and the Yehat with the Scottish accents. Now ive forgotten a lot about it, it could be time to have another go... :D
Rebuilt back close to U.S one, messed with E.U jewel case for the front. Will have to do until someone comes up with a good scan.
Is Grumbles template available? I can only find Lish's.
Antony30bc
Is Grumbles template available? I can only find Lish's.
Antony30bc
Grumble made a 3do template??
Is Grumbles template available? I can only find Lish's.
Antony30bc
Grumble made a 3do template??
Not to my knowledge ???
There was only 1 3DO cover that I own that you guys don't have. Novastorm...
Luckily you had a few SegaCD versions. So I took the 3DO template, and the SegaCD cover from ugcluke009 and made an amalgamation to create the 3DO revision which I uploaded. I went over it a bunch of times looking for errors so I hope you guys do have to do a ton of cleaning on it.
VT102,
Would it be possible for you to email me your 3DO template? Or possibly see if you can make anything out of the raws I uploaded recently?
On an unrelated note, as a Robotech fan, what was your take on Shadow Chronicles?
Antony30bc
VT102,
Would it be possible for you to email me your 3DO template? Or possibly see if you can make anything out of the raws I uploaded recently?
On an unrelated note, as a Robotech fan, what was your take on Shadow Chronicles?
Antony30bc
I can have the template uploaded this weekend. I moved a short time ago and the computer that has my TCP folders is at my sister's house right now.
Now that my life has somewhat stabilized, I think I'm gona end my cover making hiatus.
hi guys wy the 3DO section is on hold we have allot of raw scans
also can someone post the link to the template please :)
hi guys wy the 3DO section is on hold we have allot of raw scans also can someone post the link to the template please :)
Welcome back gal. I am new here but it does seem as if all the members did help you a great a deal and I wish I was one of those who helped out. Anyway, I am glad that all is well and hope you are back for good.
hey vt102:
can you upload your REAL template?
i like it plenty and i would really like the template.
I only have it in PNG format (fireworks).. hope that is OK
http://rapidshare.com/files/81879693/3DO_template.rar.html
I'll uploaded to the Wiki this weekend and I'll ask Shenske to add it to the template list.hey vt102:
can you upload your REAL template?
i like it plenty and i would really like the template.
I only have it in PNG format (fireworks).. hope that is OK
http://rapidshare.com/files/81879693/3DO_template.rar.html
The link has died :( is it possible to get this template still?
Thanks!
~John
Awesome Thanks!I'll uploaded to the Wiki this weekend and I'll ask Shenske to add it to the template list.hey vt102:
can you upload your REAL template?
i like it plenty and i would really like the template.
I only have it in PNG format (fireworks).. hope that is OK
http://rapidshare.com/files/81879693/3DO_template.rar.html
The link has died :( is it possible to get this template still?
Thanks!
~John
Bumping this thread in hopes that someone can add Vt102's template to the template thread.
I've been having issues getting a wiki account to get created/accepted/etc but would love to use Vt's template as a baseline for the new CD Sized poly cases.
Anyone have a cover for Crash N Burn? I picked it up cheap (game is terrible who wants to watch ads after each track?) but no case or cover anywhere.
Anyone have a cover for Crash N Burn? I picked it up cheap (game is terrible who wants to watch ads after each track?) but no case or cover anywhere.
I'm in the same boat! The last 2 3DO games I need covers for are Alone in the Dark and Crash N Burn. Can anyone help?
Anyone have a cover for Crash N Burn? I picked it up cheap (game is terrible who wants to watch ads after each track?) but no case or cover anywhere.
I'm in the same boat! The last 2 3DO games I need covers for are Alone in the Dark and Crash N Burn. Can anyone help?
I need Alone in the Dark, as well.
Anyone have a cover for Crash N Burn? I picked it up cheap (game is terrible who wants to watch ads after each track?) but no case or cover anywhere.
I'm in the same boat! The last 2 3DO games I need covers for are Alone in the Dark and Crash N Burn. Can anyone help?
I need Alone in the Dark, as well.
You're bumping a pretty old thread there, but I have the CD jewel case for Alone in the Dark that I can scan. I actually have several 3DO games that are missing covers here that I can scan. I just keep putting it off. But when someone else requests them, I'm more likely to get off my ass and do it. I'll try to at least get Alone in the Dark this week.
Unfortunately, I don't have the long box which would provide better scans for converting to DVD style cover.
Thanks Vt102, this is great! I pasted my Alone in the Dark 2 cover into the new template just to compare the two and noticed that the white background of my cover and the white portion of the front banner sort of merge together. Perhaps I'll add a drop shadow or something to help separate them? Either way, I love how this looks.