Tekken 5 - Magic Gate computer?

[dustinsterk]

Does anyone know about the magic gate computer that is used in this machine?  Is it propriarity or just a machine that runs a linux or windows OS?  Thanks!

Dustin

[grantspain]

system 256,made by Namco-dedicated system

[dustinsterk]

So I assume that means I could only swap out with this list of games?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namco_System_246#List_of_System_256_games

I could also rip out everything and put together my own MAME machine....but that seems like a waste for a working cabinet.  Does Ultimarc or another company make a conversion card that allows for both the internal board and a seperate MAME computer run in the same cabinet using the same controls/monitor?

[grantspain]

i would need to see what cab it is and the monitor,also what io board it's using

[Q*Bert_OP]

System 256 is an enhanced Playstation 2. Hardware specs are unknown.

It has custom operating system restricting what it can play (ie: regular PS2 home games don't work).

Output from the board is either 15K(CGA) or 31K(VGA) selectable via dip switch.

[dustinsterk]

Thanks to you both.  I am also looking at a Tekken 4 Showcase cabinet with a working 37" screen.  He says it is wired for jamma but does not have the computer.  Could that easily be converted to a MAME machine or would it depend on other things I need to find out?  Thanks!

[dustinsterk]

Nevermind I think I figured it out with this:

http://www.ultimarc.com/jpac.html

Thanks!