IIDX Gold AC hardware spec changes

[Amp Divorax]

Recently I have been looking into the hardware involved with IIDX Gold and found that there were a few changes.

First, the game still runs on a PC based setup, however it is no longer using Konami's Bemani PC hardware. According to those who were at the Naperville location test the hardware is now based on the Taito Type X, which I have to think was done probably either as a cost cutting measure or to get more processing power if they are using the X+ or X2 hardware.

Also, in a even more surprising development is that apparently the new versions have a DVI hookup which is very surprising to me. Too bad getting this upgrade kit from Japan is a pain in the ass, or I'd bet that Ho would probably snag one in a heartbeat.

[MonMotha]

Given that the game is supposedly officially distributed in the USA, you may well be able to call up Betson and order an upgrade kit (for many $$$, of course). They seem to have no qualms about upgrading all of the JP DDR machines out there to SN, so I can't imagine they'd be unwilling to sell you an upgrade kit for IIDX. Failing that, just say you need parts :)

[Ho]

According to those who were at the Naperville location test the hardware is now based on the Taito Type X, which I have to think was done probably either as a cost cutting measure or to get more processing power if they are using the X+ or X2 hardware.

I don't know anything about the Taito hardware you mention, but it could be that they're trying to move to a more secure platform since Bemani PC has obviously been hacked and pirated all to heck.

[Amp Divorax]

Well, IIDX Gold hasn't been officially released in the US and it might not be cause there's not enough demand from arcade owners apparently so getting the upgrade kit might not be that easy. As for Gold being more secure I don't know if it is or not as it doesn't look like the programming for the game was substansially changed much. The only thing that would possibly be altered is to make it work properly with DirectX9.

[Amp Divorax]

Ok, this is a worthwhile doublepost on here.

First, IIDX Gold WILL be coming out in the US at the end of the year!!!

Also, as of Gold and Supernova 2, the US will also finally get E-Amuse!!!! (F*CK YEA!!!)

Things are getting very good. Now if only Konami would get affordable upgrade kits out there for this.