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The '''Arcade Ultimate''' is a handheld [[Sega Mega Drive]] [[:Category:Consoles on a chip|console on a chip]] created by [[AtGames]]. It is an enhanced version of the [[Arcade Portable]], with the addition of a 6-button control pad (instead of 3), an SD card slot and a built-in lithium battery with USB charger.
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The '''Arcade Ultimate''' is a handheld [[Sega Mega Drive]] [[:Category:Consoles on a chip|console on a chip]] created by [[AtGames]]. It can be seen as an enhanced version of the [[Arcade Portable]].
  
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Although the console can make use of SD cards, it does not support saving, making RPGs difficult to finish as they must be played through in one sitting. Also, like its predecessors, the actual name of this console is disputed - AtGames call it the Arcade Ultimate on their website, but most packaging designs call the system the '''Gopher'''. Other names include the '''Sega Mega Drive Arcade Ultimate Portable''', '''Sega Genesis Firecore Portable Player''' and '''Sega Mega Drive Firecore Portable Player'''. In Brazil the system is known as the '''MD Play'''.
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Like its predecessors, the name of this product is disputed and varies considerably between regions and distributors. While AtGames call it the Arcade Ultimate on their website, most packaging designs call the system the '''Gopher''', with  '''Sega Mega Drive Arcade Ultimate Portable''', '''Sega Genesis Ultimate Portable Game Player''', '''Sega Genesis Firecore Portable Player''', and '''Sega Mega Drive Firecore Portable Player''' also in use. In Brazil the system is known as the '''MD Play''', while in the UK the system is known as the '''SEGA Ultimate'''.
  
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The console uses the same "console-on-a-chip" technology as its predecessor, and has an identical selection of games. However, the SD card input should allow most Mega Drive games to be played, emulation permitting. It also has a TV output connection, so that games can be played on a large screen, though it will only produce a NTSC signal.
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There are three versions of the Arcade Ultimate, all with similar aesthetics. Models GP2628 and GP2628-80 are the most common with 20 or 80 built-in games respectively, however a GP2628R variant (frequently referred to as '''Gopher Wireless''') also exists which adds support for AtGames' range of wireless controllers (which are both sold separately and bundled with some other AtGames consoles).
  
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Three different versions of the unit exist, though have very similar aesthetics.The second model (GP2628R), sometimes known as the '''Gopher Wireless''', are able to interact with AtGames' brand of wireless controllers, which are both sold separately and bundled with some other AtGames consoles.  The first model (GP2628) and third model (GP2628-80) are the most common with 20 or 80 built-in games respectively.  In Russia, black/green and black/blue models exist along with the standard black/orange.
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Arcade Ultimates are available worldwide, however are most common in the likes of Asia, specifically Russian and Chinese markets.
  
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==List of Built-in Games (AtGames 20 Games version)==
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==Hardware==
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The Arcade Ultimate is a handheld device with a built-in, backlit LCD screen and a 6-button control pad (as oppsoed to the three seen in the Arcade Portable). Also featured is an SD card slot and a built-in lithium battery with USB charger. Furthermore there exists a TV output connection, so that games can be played on a large screen, however the device will only produce a NTSC signal.
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The console uses the same "console-on-a-chip" technology as its predecessor, and comes equipped with a similar selection of Mega Drive games. SD card support allows most Mega Drive games to be played, emulation permitting. The console does not support saving however, thus games must be finished in one sitting.
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===Using an SD card===
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To boot games from an SD card, Sega Mega Drive ROMs should be placed inside a folder called "GAME" at the root of the card. ROMs can be either .bin or .smd and all regions are compatible. There is not full compatibility with all games, if you find that a particular ROM doesn't work; try to use verified dumps [!] and if a certain region doesn't work, try another. The games will be listed in the order they were added to the card, you can use a tool called folder_sort to force this order into alphabetical order.
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====MDB.DAT====
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Images can be displayed for custom games on the SD card, in the same way as the built-in games, by the use of an MDB.DAT file. Without the presence of this file all games on the SD card will display a blank place-holder image. There are at least two tools that can edit or create an MDB.DAT file: ScreenGopher and [[Media:MDB Edit package.zip|MDB_Edit]]
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Using either tool you need to create an entry for each ROM and assign a picture (120x112). The name you enter in the MDB.DAT must match the filename exactly (excluding the extension). You cannot use a period "." in the name and a space is automatically inserted before a capitalized word, so if you put a space in yourself you will see a double-space on the device's menu. For example "Sonic theHedgehog 2" in the MDB.DAT would give you "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" on your device.
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You can read more about the structure of the MDB.DAT file in the [[Media:ScreenGopher User Manual.pdf|ScreenGopher Manual]]. The application is currently unavailable but the PDF is filled with useful information.
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==List of Built-in Games==
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Depending on the distributor, the number and library of games varies across Arcade Ultimate consoles.
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===AtGames 20 Games version===
 
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* ''[[Alex Kidd and the Enchanted Castle]]''
 
* ''[[Alex Kidd and the Enchanted Castle]]''
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* ''[[Alien Storm]]''
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* ''[[Alien Storm (Mega Drive)|Alien Storm]]''
 
* ''[[Altered Beast]]''
 
* ''[[Altered Beast]]''
 
* ''[[Arrow Flash]]''
 
* ''[[Arrow Flash]]''
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* ''[[Crack Down]]''
 
* ''[[Crack Down]]''
 
* ''[[Decap Attack]]''
 
* ''[[Decap Attack]]''
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* ''[[sonic:Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine|Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine]]''
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* ''[[Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine]]''
 
* ''[[E-Swat: City Under Siege]]''
 
* ''[[E-Swat: City Under Siege]]''
 
* ''[[Ecco the Dolphin]]''
 
* ''[[Ecco the Dolphin]]''
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* ''[[Ristar]]''
 
* ''[[Ristar]]''
 
* ''[[Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi]]''
 
* ''[[Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi]]''
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* ''[[sonic:Sonic & Knuckles|Sonic & Knuckles]]''
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* ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]''
 
* ''[[The Revenge of Shinobi II]]''
 
* ''[[The Revenge of Shinobi II]]''
 
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==List of Built-in Games (Argos/Blaze 20 Games version)==
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===Blaze 20 Games version===
 
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*''[[Alex Kidd and the Enchanted Castle]]''
 
*''[[Alex Kidd and the Enchanted Castle]]''
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*''[[Alien Storm]]''
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*''[[Alien Storm (Mega Drive)|Alien Storm]]''
 
*''[[Altered Beast]]''
 
*''[[Altered Beast]]''
 
*''[[Arrow Flash]]''
 
*''[[Arrow Flash]]''
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*''[[Jewel Master]]''
 
*''[[Jewel Master]]''
 
*''[[Kid Chameleon]]''
 
*''[[Kid Chameleon]]''
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*''[[sonic:Sonic Spinball|Sonic Spinball]]''
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*''[[Sonic Spinball]]''
 
*''[[Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi]]''
 
*''[[Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi]]''
 
*''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]''
 
*''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]''
 
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==List of Built-in Games (AtGames 80 Games version)==
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===AtGames 80 Games version===
 
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* ''[[Alex Kidd and the Enchanted Castle]]''
 
* ''[[Alex Kidd and the Enchanted Castle]]''
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* ''[[Alien Storm]]''
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* ''[[Alien Storm (Mega Drive)|Alien Storm]]''
 
* ''[[Altered Beast]]''
 
* ''[[Altered Beast]]''
 
* ''[[Arrow Flash]]''
 
* ''[[Arrow Flash]]''
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* ''[[Bonanza Bros]]'
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* ''[[Bonanza Bros]]''
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* ''[[Chakan: The Forever Man]]'''
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* ''[[Chakan: The Forever Man]]''
 
* ''[[Columns]]''
 
* ''[[Columns]]''
 
* ''[[Columns III]]''
 
* ''[[Columns III]]''
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* ''[[Jewel Master]]''
 
* ''[[Jewel Master]]''
 
* ''[[Kid Chameleon]]''
 
* ''[[Kid Chameleon]]''
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* ''[[sonic:Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine|Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine]]''
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* ''[[Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine]]''
 
* ''[[Mega Man: The Wily Wars]]''
 
* ''[[Mega Man: The Wily Wars]]''
 
* ''[[Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi]]''
 
* ''[[Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi]]''
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*''[[Shinobi III]]''
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* ''[[Shinobi III]]''
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* ''[[sonic:Sonic & Knuckles|Sonic & Knuckles]]''
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* ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]''
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* ''[[sonic:Sonic Spinball|Sonic Spinball]]''
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* ''[[Sonic Spinball]]''
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* ''[[sonic:Sonic The Hedgehog|Sonic The Hedgehog]]''
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* ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Mega Drive)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''
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* ''[[sonic:Sonic The Hedgehog 2|Sonic The Hedgehog 2]]''
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* ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mega Drive)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''
 
* ''[[Street Fighter II': Special Champion Edition]]''
 
* ''[[Street Fighter II': Special Champion Edition]]''
 
* ''[[Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers]]''
 
* ''[[Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers]]''
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* ''[[Vectorman]]''
 
* ''[[Vectorman]]''
 
* ''[[Vectorman 2]]''
 
* ''[[Vectorman 2]]''
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The 80 Games version only includes 40 Mega Drive/Genesis games, however it also has 40 "Arcade" games to bring the total up to the stated 80. These games are: Cross the road, Jack's Pea, Jewel Magic, Curling 2010, Fish Story, Mahjong, Warehouse Keeper, Chess, Memory, Snake , Air Hockey, Spider, Naval Power, Mr. Balls, Cannon, Fight or Lose, Bottle Taps Race, Bomber, Checker, Hexagonos, Reaction Match, Whack-A-Wolf, Mirror Mirror, Memory Match, Tresure Hunt, Fire Fly Glow, Panic Lift, Black Sheep, Space Hunter, UFO Sighting, Flash Memory, Table Magic, Color Puzzle, Brain Switch, Mega Brain Switch, Bulls and Cows, Logic Dial, Match Eleven, Formula Challenge and Sudoku Quiz.
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The 80 Games version only includes 40 Mega Drive/Genesis games, however it also has 40 AtGames developed games to bring the total up to the stated 80. The game list is below:
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* ''Air Hockey''
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* ''Black Sheep''
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* ''[[Bomber (Mega Drive)|Bomber]]''
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* ''Bottle Taps Race''
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* ''Brain Switch''
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* ''Bulls and Cows''
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* ''Cannon''
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* ''Checker''
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* ''[[Chess (Mega Drive)|Chess]]''
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* ''Color Puzzle''
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* ''Cross the Road''
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* ''Curling 2010''
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* ''Dominant Color''
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* ''Fight or Lose''
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* ''Firefly Glow''
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* ''Fish Story''
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* ''Flash Memory''
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* ''Formula Challenge''
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* ''Hexagonos''
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* ''Jack<nowiki>’</nowiki>s Pea''
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* ''Jewel Magic''
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* ''Logic Dial''
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* ''Mahjong Solitaire''
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* ''Match Eleven''
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* ''Mega Brain Switch''
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* ''Memory''
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* ''Memory Match''
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* ''Mirror Mirror''
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* ''Mr. Balls''
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* ''Naval Power''
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* ''Panic Lift''
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* ''Reaction Match''
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* ''Snake''
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* ''Space Hunter''
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* ''Spider''
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* ''Sudoku Quiz''
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* ''Table Magic''
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* ''Treasure Hunt''
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* ''Warehouse Keeper''
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* ''Whack A Wolf''
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==Digital manuals==
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<gallery>
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ArcadeUltimate IM GP2628 MD.pdf|AtGames Arcade Ultimate manual (Model Numbers GP2628 and GP2628R)
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ArcadeUltimatePortable80-UserManual.pdf|AtGames Arcade Ultimate manual (Model Number GP2628-80)
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ArcadeUltimate GP2628 80M IM 2014 digital manual.pdf|AtGames Arcade Ultimate manual (Model Number GP2628-80M)
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ArcadeUltimate GP2632B digital manual.pdf|AtGames Arcade Ultimate manual (Model Number GP2632B)
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ScreenGopher User Manual.pdf|ScreenGopher manual
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MDPlay BR DigitalManual.pdf|MD Play manual
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</gallery>
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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ArcadeUltimate MD Red.jpg|Unbranded red model
 
File:MDPlay BR.jpg|Tectoy model
 
File:MDPlay BR.jpg|Tectoy model
 
File:ArcadeUltimate HandB.jpg|H&B model
 
File:ArcadeUltimate HandB.jpg|H&B model
 
File:GopherBlue RU.jpg|Russian model (blue)
 
File:GopherBlue RU.jpg|Russian model (blue)
 
File:GopherGreen RU.jpg|Russian model (green)
 
File:GopherGreen RU.jpg|Russian model (green)
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File:SegaGenesisUltimatePortableGamePlayer.jpg|Ultimate Portable Game Player model
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File:AG6B.png|UK Unbranded model (Orange)
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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==Packaging==
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==Official photographs==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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File:Firecore portable packaging.jpg
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MDPlay MD MD Play 300dpi cmyk.jpg
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File:Gopherbox.jpg|US box (front)
 
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File:Gopher EU Box Front.jpg|EU box (front)
 
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File:Gopherbox_uk.jpg|UK box (front)
 
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File:Gopherbox_ru.jpg|RU box (orange) (front)
 
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File:GopherBlue RU Box Front.jpg|RU box (blue) (front)
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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==Magazine articles==
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==Variants==
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| name=SM-4000 SD ''Streets of Rage'' Limited Edition
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| front=Gopher RU Box.jpeg
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| back=GopherWireless MD RU Box Back Blue Alt.jpg
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| square=yes
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| front=ArcadeUltimate MD Box Front AtGames15G.jpg
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| distributor=
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| comments=15 games.
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==External links==
 +
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20141118032903/http://www.atgames.net/front/bin/ptdetail.phtml?Part=GP2628-80M&Category=100719 Product page on AtGames.net] (archive)
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20121127222616/http://www.atgames.us/Ultimate-Portable-Game-Player-GP2628-80.htm GP2628-80 product page on AtGames.us] (archive)
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20171123110541/http://atgames.us/Ultimate-Portable-Game-Player-GP3228.htm GP3228 product page on AtGames.us] (archive)
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20171122004208/http://atgames.us/Ultimate-Portable-Game-Player-GP2632B.htm GP2632B product page on AtGames.us] (archive)
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110417113822/http://hyperkin.com/index.php/retro-gaming/sega-genesis-game-console/retro-system-atgames-gopher-handheld.html Product page on Hyperkin.com] (archive)
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100805140126/http://www.blazeeurope.com/sega/sega-ultimate/prod_133.html Product page on Blaze Europe] (archive)
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110805122132/http://www.tectoy.com.br/produto_interna.php?id=45 Product page on Tectoy.com.br] (archive)
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 16:02, 25 March 2024

MDPlay BR.jpg
Arcade Ultimate
Manufacturer: AtGames
Distributor: AtGames, Blaze Europe (UK), H&B (France), Tectoy (Brazil), Hyperkin (US), Kartridzh Tsentr (RU), Cyber Toy (RU)
Built-in games: 20 / 80
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
US 		$59.9959.99[1] GP2628-80
Sega Mega Drive
US
(20G; Hyperkin) 		$49.9949.99[2]
Sega Mega Drive
US
(80G; later) 		$59.9959.99[4] GP2632B
Sega Mega Drive
US
(85G) 		$59.9959.99[5] GP3228
Sega Mega Drive
FR 		SM-4000
Sega Mega Drive
UK 		£39.9939.99[6]
Sega Mega Drive
BR
Sega Mega Drive
RU

The Arcade Ultimate is a handheld Sega Mega Drive console on a chip created by AtGames. It can be seen as an enhanced version of the Arcade Portable.

Like its predecessors, the name of this product is disputed and varies considerably between regions and distributors. While AtGames call it the Arcade Ultimate on their website, most packaging designs call the system the Gopher, with Sega Mega Drive Arcade Ultimate Portable, Sega Genesis Ultimate Portable Game Player, Sega Genesis Firecore Portable Player, and Sega Mega Drive Firecore Portable Player also in use. In Brazil the system is known as the MD Play, while in the UK the system is known as the SEGA Ultimate.

There are three versions of the Arcade Ultimate, all with similar aesthetics. Models GP2628 and GP2628-80 are the most common with 20 or 80 built-in games respectively, however a GP2628R variant (frequently referred to as Gopher Wireless) also exists which adds support for AtGames' range of wireless controllers (which are both sold separately and bundled with some other AtGames consoles).

Arcade Ultimates are available worldwide, however are most common in the likes of Asia, specifically Russian and Chinese markets.

Hardware

The Arcade Ultimate is a handheld device with a built-in, backlit LCD screen and a 6-button control pad (as oppsoed to the three seen in the Arcade Portable). Also featured is an SD card slot and a built-in lithium battery with USB charger. Furthermore there exists a TV output connection, so that games can be played on a large screen, however the device will only produce a NTSC signal.

The console uses the same "console-on-a-chip" technology as its predecessor, and comes equipped with a similar selection of Mega Drive games. SD card support allows most Mega Drive games to be played, emulation permitting. The console does not support saving however, thus games must be finished in one sitting.

Using an SD card

To boot games from an SD card, Sega Mega Drive ROMs should be placed inside a folder called "GAME" at the root of the card. ROMs can be either .bin or .smd and all regions are compatible. There is not full compatibility with all games, if you find that a particular ROM doesn't work; try to use verified dumps [!] and if a certain region doesn't work, try another. The games will be listed in the order they were added to the card, you can use a tool called folder_sort to force this order into alphabetical order.

MDB.DAT

Images can be displayed for custom games on the SD card, in the same way as the built-in games, by the use of an MDB.DAT file. Without the presence of this file all games on the SD card will display a blank place-holder image. There are at least two tools that can edit or create an MDB.DAT file: ScreenGopher and MDB_Edit

Using either tool you need to create an entry for each ROM and assign a picture (120x112). The name you enter in the MDB.DAT must match the filename exactly (excluding the extension). You cannot use a period "." in the name and a space is automatically inserted before a capitalized word, so if you put a space in yourself you will see a double-space on the device's menu. For example "Sonic theHedgehog 2" in the MDB.DAT would give you "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" on your device.

You can read more about the structure of the MDB.DAT file in the ScreenGopher Manual. The application is currently unavailable but the PDF is filled with useful information.

List of Built-in Games

Depending on the distributor, the number and library of games varies across Arcade Ultimate consoles.

AtGames 20 Games version

Blaze 20 Games version

AtGames 80 Games version

The 80 Games version only includes 40 Mega Drive/Genesis games, however it also has 40 AtGames developed games to bring the total up to the stated 80. The game list is below:

  • Air Hockey
  • Black Sheep
  • Bomber
  • Bottle Taps Race
  • Brain Switch
  • Bulls and Cows
  • Cannon
  • Checker
  • Chess
  • Color Puzzle
  • Cross the Road
  • Curling 2010
  • Dominant Color
  • Fight or Lose
  • Firefly Glow
  • Fish Story
  • Flash Memory
  • Formula Challenge
  • Hexagonos
  • Jack’s Pea
  • Jewel Magic
  • Logic Dial
  • Mahjong Solitaire
  • Match Eleven
  • Mega Brain Switch
  • Memory
  • Memory Match
  • Mirror Mirror
  • Mr. Balls
  • Naval Power
  • Panic Lift
  • Reaction Match
  • Snake
  • Space Hunter
  • Spider
  • Sudoku Quiz
  • Table Magic
  • Treasure Hunt
  • Warehouse Keeper
  • Whack A Wolf

Digital manuals

  • AtGames Arcade Ultimate manual (Model Numbers GP2628 and GP2628R)

  • AtGames Arcade Ultimate manual (Model Number GP2628-80)

  • AtGames Arcade Ultimate manual (Model Number GP2628-80M)

  • AtGames Arcade Ultimate manual (Model Number GP2632B)

  • ScreenGopher manual

  • MD Play manual

Gallery

  • Unbranded red model

  • Tectoy model

  • H&B model

  • Russian model (blue)

  • Russian model (green)

  • Ultimate Portable Game Player model

  • UK Unbranded model (Orange)

Official photographs

  • MDPlay MD MD Play 300dpi cmyk.jpg

Magazine articles

Main article: Arcade Ultimate/Magazine articles.

Variants

Box Name Distributor Date & Price Console Label Hardware Software Documentation Comments
ArcadeUltimate MD US Box Front BlisterPack20G.jpg
 Arcade Ultimate AtGames
(20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 20 games
Gopherbox.jpg
 Gopher AtGames
(20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 20 games
SegaGenesisUltimatePortableGamePlayer Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngSegaGenesisUltimatePortableGamePlayer Box Front.jpg
 Sega Genesis Ultimate Portable Game Player AtGames
United States of America US: (20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 80 games
ArcadeUltimate MD US Box Back Blue 80G.jpgNospine-small.pngArcadeUltimate MD US Box Front Blue 80G.jpg
 Sega Genesis Ultimate Portable Game Player AtGames
United States of America US: (20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 80 games
ArcadeUltimate MD US Box Back White 80G Alt.jpg
 Sega Genesis Ultimate Portable Game Player AtGames
United States of America US: (20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 80 games
ArcadeUltimate MD US Box Back White 80G.jpgNospine-small.pngArcadeUltimate MD US Box Front White 80G.jpg
 Sega Genesis Ultimate Portable Game Player AtGames
United States of America US: (201x)
Notavailable.svg
 80 games
ArcadeUltimate MD US Box Back White 80G Newer.jpgNospine-small.pngArcadeUltimate MD US Box Front White 80G Newer.jpg
 Sega Genesis Ultimate Portable Game Player AtGames
United States of America US: (201x)
Notavailable.svg
 80 games
Sega Genesis Ultimate Portable Game Player Deluxe AtGames
United States of America US: (201x)
Notavailable.svg
 Sam's Club exclusive.
Sega Genesis Ultimate Portable Game Player Deluxe AtGames
United States of America US: (201x)
Notavailable.svg
 Sam's Club exclusive.
ArcadeUltimate MD US Box Back White 80G Deluxe.jpgNospine-small.pngArcadeUltimate MD US Box Front White 80G Deluxe.jpg
 Sega Genesis Ultimate Portable Game Player Deluxe AtGames
United States of America US: (201x)
Notavailable.svg
 Sam's Club exclusive.
Sega Genesis Ultimate Portable Game Player Deluxe AtGames
United States of America US: (201x)
Notavailable.svg
 85 games
ArcadeUltimate MD UK Box Front Blaze18G.jpg
 Arcade Ultimate Portable Video Game Player Blaze Europe
United Kingdom UK: (20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 18 games.
Gopherbox uk.jpg
 Arcade Ultimate Portable Blaze Europe
United Kingdom UK: (20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 20 games.
ArcadeUltimate MD Box Front Blue 2G Sonic2Beta.jpg
 Arcade Ultimate Portable
United Kingdom UK: (20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 20 games, with the box showing a prototype version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
ArcadeUltimate MD UK box back.jpgNospine-small.pngArcadeUltimate MD Box Front 20G.jpg
ArcadeUltimate MD UK box bottom.jpg
 Arcade Ultimate Portable
United Kingdom UK: (20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 20 games.
ArcadeUltimate MD FR Box Front 20G.jpg
 SM-4000 SD H&B
France FR: (20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 20 games.
ArcadeUltimate MD FR Box Front SoR.jpg
 SM-4000 SD Streets of Rage Limited Edition H&B
France FR: (20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 20 games.
MDPlay MD BR Box Front.jpg
 MD Play Tectoy
Brazil BR: (20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 20 games.
Gopherbox ru.jpg
 Gopher Kartridzh Tsentr
Russia RU: (20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 20 games.
Gopher Kartridzh Tsentr
Russia RU: (20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 20 games.
Gopher Kartridzh Tsentr
Russia RU: (20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 20 games.
GopherBlue RU Box Front.jpg
 Gopher Kartridzh Tsentr
Russia RU: (20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 20 games.
Gopher Wireless Kartridzh Tsentr
Russia RU: (20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 20 games.
Gopher Wireless Kartridzh Tsentr
Russia RU: (20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 20 games.
Gopher Wireless Kartridzh Tsentr
Russia RU: (20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 20 games.
Gopher Wireless Kartridzh Tsentr
Russia RU: (20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 20 games.
Gopher Wireless Kartridzh Tsentr
Russia RU: (20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 20 games.
GopherWireless MD RU Box Back Blue Alt.jpgNospine-small.pngGopher RU Box.jpeg
 Gopher Wireless Kartridzh Tsentr
Russia RU: (20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 20 games.
ArcadeUltimate MD Box Front AtGames15G.jpg
 Arcade Ultimate Portable
(20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 15 games.
Firecore portable packaging.jpg
 Gopher
(20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 20 games.
Gopher EU Box Front.jpg
 Gopher
(20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 20 games.
Gopher MD Box Front 100G.jpg
 Gopher
(20xx)
Notavailable.svg
 100 games.

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.atgames.us/Ultimate-Portable-Game-Player-GP2628-80.htm (Wayback Machine: 2012-11-27 22:26)
  2. ↑ http://hyperkin.com/index.php/retro-gaming/sega-genesis-game-console/retro-system-atgames-gopher-handheld.html (Wayback Machine: 2011-04-17 11:38)
  3. ↑ File:ArcadeUltimate GP2632B digital manual.pdf
  4. ↑ http://atgames.us/Ultimate-Portable-Game-Player-GP2632B.htm (Wayback Machine: 2017-11-22 00:42)
  5. ↑ http://atgames.us/Ultimate-Portable-Game-Player-GP3228.htm (Wayback Machine: 2017-11-23 11:05)
  6. ↑ http://www.blazeeurope.com/sega/sega-ultimate/prod_133.html (Wayback Machine: 2010-08-05 14:01)
  7. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20110904055844/http://www.pristavka.com/about.php


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