operators jump on it."

The CPS-II system is now four years old, making it one of the top three outstanding successes in the history of coin-op software systems. However, with the advent of 32-bit systems

for home use, time is beginning to catch up with this platform and Capcom is already beginning to look downstream to the day (perhaps next fall)

when CPS-III will come online with much greater memory, sharper graphics and faster image processing. Capcom is also keeping an open mind about using readymade hardware platforms from outside sources like Sony, 3Dfx and others.

"Star Gladiators, using the Sony PXS hardware, is sampling now," Ron Malinowski reported in early August. "As we go forward, we will the need to adopt more sophisticated technology

A t last, players will get to see what Capcom acknowledged master of the fighting genre can do with advanced texture-mapped graphics. Using the Sony PSX platform for the first time, Capcom is now shipping Star Gladiators which features 3D images and settings, unique camera angles, special lighting effects and nine selectable characters. It's got direct plug-in wiring for CPS-II and JAMMA harness, too! This four-button, one or two-player game features a 24th century "save the Earth from alien invaders" scenario, giving players futuristic weapons including "mind plasma." Check it out at your authorized distributor.

Second-hand game machines also boost the

distributors' market!!

Once this amusement business has begun, The keystone to management success is to use a combination of old and new machines and new PCB's and products from various manufacturers, rather than just relying on new products and one manufacturer.

WE DO NOT SOLICIT PARALLEL P.C. BOARD SALES IN THE U.S.A. WE OFFER THEM TO LEGAL MARKETS ONLY.

Used game machines Used token games Used PC boards

We now have total warehouse space of 3,300m2

Between our 2,310m2 and 990m2 facilities, we have the room to
hold a lot of token games and large-scale products for you. Plus,
we have eighteen engineers on staff waiting to prepare your
orders and get them on their way to you.

We develop your company's engineers.

For more information call or fax us.

C C

0   ADDRESS: 1-1-54 RYUNAN SHIZUOKA CITY 420 JAPAN CORPORATION TEL: 054-248-9245 FAX: 054-248-5655

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