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The '''''Super A'can''''' is a [[home video game console]] that was released exclusively in [[Republic of China|Taiwan]] in 1995 by [[Funtech]]. Inside is a [[Motorola 68000]], also used in the [[Sega Genesis]] and [[Neo Geo (console)|Neo Geo]]. Twelve games have been confirmed to exist for the system. |
The '''''Super A'can''''' is a [[home video game console]] that was released exclusively in [[Republic of China|Taiwan]] in 1995 by [[Funtech]]. Inside is a [[Motorola 68000]], also used in the [[Sega Genesis]] and [[Neo Geo (console)|Neo Geo]]. Twelve games have been confirmed to exist for the system. |
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==Commercial performance== |
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Despite the Super A'Can being powerful for its time, it was a commercial failure. There are reasons why the Super A'Can flopped: its high price cost. It was too expensive for consumers. The A'Can was released as the [[History of video game consoles (fifth generation)|3D era]] had already started, which left no chance for it to compete with consoles like the [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]] and the [[Sega Saturn]]. Funtech lost USD$6 million before being defunct. |
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==Technical specifications== |
==Technical specifications== |
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| Manufacturer | Funtech |
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| Type | Home video game console |
| Generation | Fourth generation (16-bit era) |
| Lifespan | October 25, 1995 |
| Media | Cartridge |
| CPU | 16-bit Motorola 68000, 8-bit MOS 6502 |
The Super A'can is a home video game console that was released exclusively in Taiwan in 1995 by Funtech. Inside is a Motorola 68000, also used in the Sega Genesis and Neo Geo. Twelve games have been confirmed to exist for the system.
Commercial performance
Despite the Super A'Can being powerful for its time, it was a commercial failure. There are reasons why the Super A'Can flopped: its high price cost. It was too expensive for consumers. The A'Can was released as the 3D era had already started, which left no chance for it to compete with consoles like the PlayStation and the Sega Saturn. Funtech lost USD$6 million before being defunct.
Technical specifications
CPU
| Processor |
Motorola 68000 clocked at 10 MHz |
|---|---|
| Secondary processor |
8-bit MOS 6502, clocked at 3.58 MHz |
Memory
Graphics
| Palette: | 32,768 colors |
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Input and output
| Control pad inputs |
Two DE-9M (9-pin male D-connectors) on front of console, identical to those of the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive (though not compatible with Genesis/Mega Drive control pads) |
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List of games
| # | Serial number | Title | AKA title(s) | Developer(s) | Genre | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F008 | African Adventures | 1) Fēizhōu Tànxiǎn 2) Monopoly: Adventure in Africa |
Panda Entertainment | Puzzle | 1995 |
| 2 | F006 | C.U.G. | 1) Xī Yóujì 2) Journey to the Laugh |
Funtech | Platform | 1995 |
| 3 | F001 | Formosa Duel | Fú Ěr Mó Shā Dà Duìjué | AV Artisan | Puzzle | 1995 |
| 4 | F002 | Sango Fighter | Sānguózhì Wǔjiàng Zhēngbà | Panda Entertainment | Fighting | 1995 |
| 5 | F003 | The Son of Evil | Xié'è Zhīzǐ | Funtech | RPG | 1995 |
| 6 | F004 | Speedy Dragon | 1) Yīnsù Fēilóng 2) Sonic Dragon |
AV Artisan | Platform | 1995 |
| 7 | F005 | Super Taiwanese Baseball League | Chāojí Zhōnghuá Zhí Bàng Liánméng | Quan Wei Technology/C&E | Sports | 1995 |
| 8 | F011 | Boom Zoo | 1) Bào Bào Dòngwùyuán 2) Explosive Burst Zoo |
Funtech | Action | 1996 |
| 9 | F009 | Gambling Lord | Dǔ Bà | Panda Entertainment/Funtech | Mahjong | 1996 |
| 10 | F012 | REBEL | 1) Pàn Xīng 2) Rebel Star |
Horng Shen Information Co., Ltd | RPG | 1996 |
| 11 | F007 | Super Dragon Force | 1) Chāojí Guāngmíng Zhàn Shǐ 2) Super Light Saga: Dragon Force |
Kingformation Co., Ltd. | RPG | 1996 |
| 12 | F010 | Magical Pool | Mó Bàng Zhuàngqiú | Funtech | Sports | 199? |
External links
- Fan site (via archive.org)
- Video Game Console Library page
- Super A'Can games playable for free in the browser at the Internet Archive Console Living Room