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The '''Turbo File''' devices from [[ASCII (company)|ASCII Corporation]] are external storage devices for saving game positions on various [[Nintendo]] consoles. The devices have been sold only in Japan, and they are mainly supported by ASCII's own games.
The '''Turbo File''' devices from [[ASCII (company)|ASCII Corporation]] are external storage devices for [[saved game]] data on various [[Nintendo]] consoles. They have been sold only in Japan, and are mainly supported by ASCII's own games. The first one was designed primarily to allow players transfer data between the ''[[Wizardry]]'' games released on the [[Famicom]] (and later [[Game Boy]] and [[Super Famicom]]).


== Turbofile ==
== Turbofile ==
For [[Famicom]], released 1986. Contains 8 Kbytes battery-backed SRAM, connects to the Famicom's 15pin controller expansion port.
Turbofile is for the [[Famicom]], and was released in 1986. It contains 8 [[kilobyte]]s of battery-backed [[Shadow Random Access Memory|SRAM]]. It connects to the Famicom's 15-pin controller expansion port.
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Supported by:
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* Best Play Pro Yakyuu (1988) ASCII (J)
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* Best Play Pro Yakyuu '90 (1990) (J)
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* Best Play Pro Yakyuu II (1990) (J)
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* Best Play Pro Yakyuu Special (1992) (J)
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* Castle Excellent (1986) ASCII (J) (early access method without filename) (also supports the [[Famicom Data Recorder]])
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* Derby Stallion - Zenkoku Ban (1992) Sonobe Hiroyuki/ASCII (J)
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* Downtown - Nekketsu Monogatari (19xx) Technos Japan Corp (J)
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* Dungeon Kid (1990) Quest/Pixel (J)
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* Fleet Commander (1988) ASCII (J)
* Haja no Fuuin (19xx) ASCII/KGD (J)
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* Itadaki Street - Watashi no Mise ni Yottette (1990) ASCII (J)
* Ninjara Hoi! (J)
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* Wizardry - Legacy of Llylgamyn (19xx?) (J)
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* Wizardry - Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (1987) (J)
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* Wizardry - The Knight of Diamonds (1991) (J)


It is supported by:
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== Turbofile II ==
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*''Best Play Pro Yakyuu'' (1988) ASCII (J)
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For [[Famicom]]. Same as Turbofile, but contains 32 Kbytes battery-backed SRAM, divided into 4 slots of 8 Kbytes, the slots are selectable via a 4-position switch.
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*''Best Play Pro Yakyuu '90'' (1990) (J)
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*''Best Play Pro Yakyuu II'' (1990) (J)
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*''Best Play Pro Yakyuu Special'' (1992) (J)
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*''[[Castlequest|Castle Excellent]]'' (1986) ASCII (J) (early access method without filename) (also supports the [[Famicom Data Recorder]])
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*''[[Derby Stallion (series)|Derby Stallion - Zenkoku Ban]]'' (1992) Sonobe Hiroyuki/ASCII (J)
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*''[[River City Ransom|Downtown - Nekketsu Monogatari]]'' (1989) Technos Japan Corp (J)
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*''Dungeon Kid'' (1990) Quest/Pixel (J)
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*''Fleet Commander'' (1988) ASCII (J)
*''[[Miracle Warriors: Seal of the Dark Lord|Haja no Fuuin]]'' (1986) ASCII/KGD (J)
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*''[[Fortune Street|Itadaki Street - Watashi no Mise ni Yottette]]'' (1990) ASCII (J)
*''Ninja Rahoi!'' (J)
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*''[[Wizardry III: Legacy of Llylgamyn|Wizardry - Legacy of Llylgamyn]]'' (1989) (J)
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*''[[Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord|Wizardry - Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord]]'' (1987) (J)
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*''[[Wizardry II: The Knight of Diamonds|Wizardry - The Knight of Diamonds]]'' (1990) (J)

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== Turbo File II ==
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The Turbo File II was designed for the [[Famicom]]. Same as Turbo File, but contains 32 Kbytes battery-backed SRAM, divided into 4 slots of 8 Kbytes, the slots are selectable via a 4-position switch.


== Turbo File Adapter ==
== Turbo File Adapter ==
For [[Super Famicom]], released around 1992. Allows to connect a Turbo File or Turbo File II to [[Super Famicom]] consoles. Aside from the pin-conversion (15pin Famicom to 7pin Super Famicom controller port), the device does also contain some electronics (adding a SNES-controller ID code, and inventing a more complicated transmission protocol for entering the data transfer mode).
Turbo File Adapter is for the [[Super Famicom]], and was released around 1992. It allows to connect a Turbo File or Turbo File II to [[Super Famicom]] consoles. Aside from the pin-conversion (15pin Famicom to 7pin Super Famicom controller port), the device contains some electronics to add a SNES-controller ID code, and a more complicated transmission protocol for entering the data transfer mode.

Supported by:
It is supported by:
* [[Ardy Lightfoot]] (1993)
* [[Derby Stallion (series)|Derby Stallion II]] (1994)
*''[[Ardy Lightfoot]]'' (1993)
*''[[Derby Stallion (series)|Derby Stallion II]]'' (1994)
* [[Derby Stallion (series)|Derby Stallion III]] (1995) (supports both TFII and STF modes)
*''[[Derby Stallion (series)|Derby Stallion III]]'' (1995) (supports both TFII and STF modes)
* [[Derby Stallion (series)|Derby Stallion 96]] (1996) (supports both TFII and STF modes, plus Satellaview mini FLASH cartridges)
*''[[Derby Stallion (series)|Derby Stallion 96]]'' (1996) (supports both TFII and STF modes, plus Satellaview mini FLASH cartridges)
* [[Derby Stallion (series)|Derby Stallion 98]] ([[Nintendo Power (cartridge)|NP]]) (1998) (supports both TFII and STF modes)
*''[[Derby Stallion (series)|Derby Stallion 98]]'' ([[Nintendo Power (cartridge)|NP]]) (1998) (supports both TFII and STF modes)
* [[Down the World: Mervil's Ambition]] (1994)
*''[[Down the World: Mervil's Ambition]]'' (1994)
* Kakinoki Shogi (1995)
*''Kakinoki Shogi'' (1995)
* [[Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom]] (1992) (Japanese version only - the Turbo File hardware detection is made non-functional in the US-version).
*''[[Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together]]'' (1995) (supports both TFII and STF modes)
*''[[Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom]]'' (1992) (Japanese version only - the Turbo File hardware detection is made non-functional in the US-version).


== Turbo File Twin ==
== Turbo File Twin ==
For [[Super Famicom]], released around 1995. Contains 160 Kbytes battery-backed SRAM <ref>http://baku.homeunix.net/WiKi/rnx/index.rb?1247491542.txt</ref>. 4×8 Kbytes are used in the four TFII-modes (emulating a Turbo File II with Turbo File Adapter), the remaining 128 Kbytes are used for a new SNES-specific "STF" mode. The STF mode is supported by:
Turbo File Twin is for the [[Super Famicom]], and was released around 1995. It contains 160 kilobytes of battery-backed SRAM.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://baku.homeunix.net/WiKi/rnx/index.rb?1247491542.txt|title=自分自身のためのものづくりメモ - TURBO FILE TWIN、他 の主要部品|website=baku.homeunix.net}}</ref> 4×8 kilobytes are used in the four TFII-modes (emulating a Turbo File II with Turbo File Adapter), and the remaining 128 kilobytes are used for a new SNES-specific "STF" mode. The STF mode is supported by:
* Bahamut Lagoon (1996) Square (INCORRECTLY?! claimed to support Turbo File)
*''[[Bahamut Lagoon]]'' (1996) Square
* Daisenryaku Expert WWII: War in Europe (1996) SystemSoftAlpha/ASCII Corp (JP)
*''Daisenryaku Expert WWII: War in Europe'' (1996) SystemSoftAlpha/ASCII Corp (JP)
* [[Dark Law: Meaning of Death]] (1997) ASCII (JP)
*''Dark Law: Meaning of Death'' (1997) ASCII (JP)
* [[Derby Stallion (series)|Derby Stallion III]] (1995) (supports both TFII and STF modes)
*''[[Derby Stallion (series)|Derby Stallion III]]'' (1995) (supports both TFII and STF modes)
* [[Derby Stallion (series)|Derby Stallion 96]] (1996) (supports both TFII and STF modes, plus Satellaview mini FLASH cartridges)
*''[[Derby Stallion (series)|Derby Stallion 96]]'' (1996) (supports both TFII and STF modes, plus Satellaview mini FLASH cartridges)
* [[Derby Stallion (series)|Derby Stallion 98]] ([[Nintendo Power (cartridge)|NP]]) (1998) (supports both TFII and STF modes)
*''[[Derby Stallion (series)|Derby Stallion 98]]'' ([[Nintendo Power (cartridge)|NP]]) (1998) (supports both TFII and STF modes)
* Gunple - Gunman's Proof (1997) ASCII/Lenar (JP)
*''[[Gunple: Gunman's Proof]]'' (1997) ASCII/Lenar (JP)
* Mini Yonku/4WD Shining Scorpion - Let's & Go!! (1996) KID/ASCII Corp (JP)
*''Mini Yonku/4WD Shining Scorpion - Let's & Go!!'' (1996) KID/ASCII Corp (JP)
* [[Ongaku Tsukūru: Kanadeeru]] (supports STF mode, plus Satellaview mini FLASH cartridges)
*''[[Ongaku Tsukūru: Kanadeeru]]'' (supports STF mode, plus Satellaview flash cartridges)
* [[RPG Tsukūru: Super Dante]]
*''[[RPG Tsukūru: Super Dante]]''
* [[RPG Tsukūru 2]] (supports STF mode, plus Satellaview mini FLASH cartridges)
*''[[RPG Tsukūru 2]]'' (supports STF mode, plus Satellaview mini FLASH cartridges)
* [[Sound Novel Tsukūru]] (supports STF mode, plus Satellaview mini FLASH cartridges)
*''[[Sound Novel Tsukūru]]'' (supports STF mode, plus Satellaview mini FLASH cartridges)
* [[Wizardry VI: Bane of the Cosmic Forge]] (1995) (JP) (English)
*''[[Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together]]'' (1995) (supports both TFII and STF modes)
*''[[Wizardry VI: Bane of the Cosmic Forge]]'' (1995) (JP) (English)


== Turbo File GB ==
== Turbo File GB ==
Turbo File GB is for the [[Game Boy]]. It connects via the link cable port. Data is stored on memory cards that connect to the device.
For 8bit Game Boy. Unknown capacity.

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Supported games include:
*''RPG Maker GB''
*''RPG Maker GB 2''


== Turbo File Advance ==
== Turbo File Advance ==
For [[Game Boy Advance]]. Sold by Sammy.
Turbo File Advance is for the [[Game Boy Advance]] and was sold by Sammy.


Supported titles include:
Supported games include:
*[[RPG Tsukuru Advance]]<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20071001213923/http://www.enterbrain.co.jp/digifami/products/rpggba/index.html RPGツクールアドバンス]</ref> (max 15 saves)
*''RPG Tsukuru Advance''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.enterbrain.co.jp/digifami/products/rpggba/index.html|title=RPGツクール アドバンス|date=1 October 2007|publisher=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071001213923/http://www.enterbrain.co.jp/digifami/products/rpggba/index.html|archive-date=2007-10-01}}</ref> (max 15 saves)
*[http://www.enterbrain.co.jp/product/game/game_gba/03215801.html Derby Stallion Advance]<ref>[http://cgi.enterbrain.co.jp/jp/p_catalog/game/2002/game10405.html ダービースタリオンアドバンス | 株式会社エンターブレイン]</ref>
*''Derby Stallion Advance''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.enterbrain.co.jp/product/game/game_gba/03215801.html | title=Kadokawaオフィシャルサイト内 各ブランドページについてのお知らせ &#124; Kadokawa }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://cgi.enterbrain.co.jp/jp/p_catalog/game/2002/game10405.html|title=ダービースタリオンアドバンス - 株式会社エンターブレイン|publisher=|access-date=2012-11-21|archive-date=2004-06-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040627130844/http://cgi.enterbrain.co.jp/jp/p_catalog/game/2002/game10405.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 10:03, 26 May 2023

The Turbo File devices from ASCII Corporation are external storage devices for saved game data on various Nintendo consoles. They have been sold only in Japan, and are mainly supported by ASCII's own games. The first one was designed primarily to allow players transfer data between the Wizardry games released on the Famicom (and later Game Boy and Super Famicom).

Turbofile

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Turbofile is for the Famicom, and was released in 1986. It contains 8 kilobytes of battery-backed SRAM. It connects to the Famicom's 15-pin controller expansion port.

It is supported by:

Turbo File II

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The Turbo File II was designed for the Famicom. Same as Turbo File, but contains 32 Kbytes battery-backed SRAM, divided into 4 slots of 8 Kbytes, the slots are selectable via a 4-position switch.

Turbo File Adapter

[edit]

Turbo File Adapter is for the Super Famicom, and was released around 1992. It allows to connect a Turbo File or Turbo File II to Super Famicom consoles. Aside from the pin-conversion (15pin Famicom to 7pin Super Famicom controller port), the device contains some electronics to add a SNES-controller ID code, and a more complicated transmission protocol for entering the data transfer mode.

It is supported by:

Turbo File Twin

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Turbo File Twin is for the Super Famicom, and was released around 1995. It contains 160 kilobytes of battery-backed SRAM.[1] 4×8 kilobytes are used in the four TFII-modes (emulating a Turbo File II with Turbo File Adapter), and the remaining 128 kilobytes are used for a new SNES-specific "STF" mode. The STF mode is supported by:

Turbo File GB

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Turbo File GB is for the Game Boy. It connects via the link cable port. Data is stored on memory cards that connect to the device.

Supported games include:

  • RPG Maker GB
  • RPG Maker GB 2

Turbo File Advance

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Turbo File Advance is for the Game Boy Advance and was sold by Sammy.

Supported games include:

  • RPG Tsukuru Advance[2] (max 15 saves)
  • Derby Stallion Advance[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "自分自身のためのものづくりメモ - TURBO FILE TWIN、他 の主要部品". baku.homeunix.net.
  2. ^ "RPGツクール アドバンス". 1 October 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-10-01.
  3. ^ "Kadokawaオフィシャルサイト内 各ブランドページについてのお知らせ | Kadokawa".
  4. ^ "ダービースタリオンアドバンス - 株式会社エンターブレイン". Archived from the original on 2004-06-27. Retrieved 2012-11-21.
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