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* 8-bit FAT Filesystem
* 8-bit FAT Filesystem


Standalone Functionality (when battery-powered):
* Calendar


Unknown Support:  
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=== Packaging ===
=== Packaging ===
[[File:Front Box of Performance VMU.jpg|thumb|left|Front Packaging of the Performance VMU]]
[[File:Performance VMU Box Rear.jpg|thumb|center|Front Packaging of the Performance VMU]]


=== Hardware ===
=== Hardware ===
 
[[File:Performance VMU Insides.png|thumb|center|Disassembled Performance VMU]]


=== Bugs/Extras ===
=== Bugs/Extras ===
[[File:Performance VMU Calendar.jpg|thumb|center|Performance VMU Calendar]]

Latest revision as of 22:01, 4 December 2023

Performance 3rd Party VMU

Despite popular belief, there is actually one known third-party Visual Memory Unit: the ultra-rare "Performance" VMU. While it lacks the full standalone GAME mode featured in the first-party VMUs, preventing it from playing minigames, it does provide equivalent functionality while plugged into the controller and even has a builtin firmware offering several features when used in standalone mode.

Features

Maple Functionality (when connected to the controller):

  • LCD Display Screen
  • Buzzer Tone Generation
  • 8-bit FAT Filesystem

Standalone Functionality (when battery-powered):

  • Calendar

Unknown Support:

  • Can VMU Buttons be accessed while plugged into the controller as with first-party VMUs?

Packaging

Front Packaging of the Performance VMU
Front Packaging of the Performance VMU

Hardware

Disassembled Performance VMU

Bugs/Extras

Performance VMU Calendar