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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: nahoo7 on May 23, 2004, 04:55:50 AM

Title: Connecting through parrallell port?
Post by: nahoo7 on May 23, 2004, 04:55:50 AM

Can you connect 2 amigas through their parallel ports,same as direct cable connection through pc`s.And if so will games pick it up,and is their anything special you need or to do?

Title: Re: Connecting through parrallell port?
Post by: adolescent on May 23, 2004, 05:01:42 AM

You can network them for file transfers using ParNet and an appropriate cable.  As far as games, Fighter Duel Pro comes to mind, but it uses a custom adapter.

Title: Re: Connecting through parrallell port?
Post by: Ilwrath on May 23, 2004, 05:19:10 AM

There are some Amiga-linked games.  As far as I know, though, none use the parallel port link.  

For linked gaming on two Amigas, what you need is a serial "null modem" connection.  This works for Fighter Duel Pro, Stunt Car Driver, and others.  (Those two were my favorites, though!)  Good times!  :-)