Contra
Platforms:
Amstrad CPC,
Arcade,
Commodore 64,
IBM PC/Compatibles,
MSX,
NES / Famicom,
ZX Spectrum
Amstrad CPC
Technical Info
Gameplay Info
| Minimum System Supported: | CPC 464 |
| Media: | 3" Disk , Cassette Tape |
| Input Devices: | Joystick , Keyboard |
| 128 KB required for music. |
| Business Model: | Commercial |
| Number of Players Supported: | 1-2 Players |
| Multiplayer Gameplay: | Alternating |
Arcade
Monitor
Sound
Hardware
Gameplay Info
| Monitor Orientation: | Vertical |
| Monitor Type: | Raster |
| Monitor Capabilities: | Color |
| Video Resolution: | 280 x 224 @ 60.000000 Hz |
| Sound Capabilities: | Mono or Stereo |
| Sound CPU: | Motorola M6809 @ 3.0 MHz (x1) |
| Sound Hardware: | Yamaha YM2151 @ 3.579545 MHz (x1) |
| Arcade System Board: | Konami Contra Based |
| Wiring: | JAMMA |
| CPU: | Hitachi HD6309 @ 12.0 MHz (x1) |
| Cabinet Availability: | Dedicated Cabinet |
| Cabinet Type: | Upright/Standard |
| Number of Players Supported: | 1-2 Players |
| Control Panel Layout: | Multiple Players |
| Multiplayer Gameplay: | Simultaneous |
| Controls (per player): | Button (x2) , Joystick (x1) |
Arcade
Nintendo Playchoice-10 version
Monitor
Sound
Hardware
Gameplay Info
| Monitor Orientation: | Horizontal |
| Monitor Type: | Raster |
| Monitor Capabilities: | Color |
| Monitor Quantity: | 2 Monitors |
| Video Resolution: | 256 x 240 @ 60.000000 Hz |
| Sound Capabilities: | Mono |
| Sound Hardware: | N2A03 APU @ 1.789772 MHz (x1) , Ricoh N2A03 @ 1.789772 MHz (x1) |
| Arcade System Board: | Nintendo PlayChoice-10 |
| CPU: | Ricoh N2A03 @ 1.789772 MHz (x1) , Zilog Z80 @ 4.0 MHz (x1) |
| Cabinet Type: | Upright/Standard |
| Number of Players Supported: | 1-2 Players |
| Control Panel Layout: | Multiple Players |
| Multiplayer Gameplay: | Simultaneous |
| Controls (per player): | Button (x2) , Joystick (x1) |
IBM PC/Compatibles
Technical Info
Gameplay Info
| Minimum CPU required: | 8088 / 8086 |
| Minimum RAM Required: | 384 KB |
| Minimum DOS version: | DOS 2.0 |
| Display Hardware Supported: |
CGA
|
| Media: | 5.25" Disk |
| Sound Hardware Supported: | PC Internal Speaker |
| Input Devices: | Joystick , Keyboard |
| Business Model: | Commercial |
| Number of Players Supported: | 1-2 Players |
| Multiplayer Gameplay: | Simultaneous |
MSX
Technical Info
Gameplay Info
| Minimum System Supported: | MSX 2 |
| Minimum RAM Required: | 64 KB |
| Minimum VRAM Required: | 64 KB |
| Media: | Cartridge |
| Sound Hardware Supported: | Konami SCC , PSG |
| Input Devices: | Joystick , Keyboard |
| Additional Supported Options: | SRAM |
| Business Model: | Commercial |
| Number of Players Supported: | 1 Player |
NES / Famicom
Technical Info
Gameplay Info
| Media: | Cartridge |
| Input Devices: | NES Controller , Power Glove |
| Business Model: | Commercial |
| Number of Players Supported: | 1-2 Players |
| Multiplayer Gameplay: | Simultaneous |
ZX Spectrum
Technical Info
Gameplay Info
| Minimum RAM Required: | 48 KB |
| Media: | Cassette Tape |
| Sound Hardware Supported: | AY-3-8910 , Internal Speaker / Beeper |
| Input Devices: | Cursor Joystick , Kempston Joystick , Keyboard , Sinclair / ZX Interface 2 |
| Additional Supported Options: | Redefinable Keys |
| Business Model: | Commercial |
| Number of Players Supported: | 1 Player |
| Features: | Multi-loader in 48K mode |