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  1. Atari Systems

    1. Atari News

      Please post Atari-related news here, so we have it all in one place.

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    2. Atari General

      A general discussion for Atari-related topics that aren't covered by a specific Atari console or computer forum.

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    3. Atari 2600

      The Atari 2600 is the system that started it all for Atari, and is by far the most popular classic gaming console. This forum covers all 2600 systems produced by Atari, as well as 2600-compatible consoles produced by third-parties.

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    4. Atari 5200

      The Atari 5200 was Atari's second cartridge-based game console. Based on the Atari 8-bit computer line and labeled the "SuperSystem", the 5200 was Atari's answer to growing competition in a market they were losing control over.

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    5. Atari 7800

      The Atari 7800 ProSystem is a contemporary of the Nintendo Entertainment System and the Sega Master System. Based on extensive feedback from Atari customers, the 7800 features a streamlined design, backward compatibility with the 2600, a powerful graphics processor, and simplified controllers.

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    6. Atari Lynx

      Lynx was Atari's first portable game system, and world's first color handheld. It was designed by Epyx and the engineers who created the Amiga. Ahead of its time, the Lynx sported a backlit color screen, stereo sound (in model 2) and an impressive range of games. Check out our rarity guide or explore many games listed on Atari Gamer.

       

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    7. Atari Jaguar

      Atari's last game console, the Atari Jaguar represented a huge leap in technology from previous offerings. Featuring a 64-bit architecture, the Jaguar had great potential, but its power was difficult to tap. Even then, many great games were released and the Jaguar has an avid fan base today.

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    8. Atari VCS

      Discussion forum for the new Atari VCS console.

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    9. Dedicated Systems

      Before Atari produced the famous 2600, they created many standalone consoles such as Pong, Speedway, and Stunt Cycle. Recently, Atari has been creating new dedicated consoles, such as the Atari Flashback.

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    10. Atari 8-Bit Computers

      Atari's original 8-bit computer line, featuring the Atari 400, 800, XL, and XE series of computers. Powerful and well-engineered, the Atari 8-bit computers are still popular with fans today!

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    11. Atari ST/TT/Falcon Computers

      Atari's next generation computer line, the Atari ST computers were based on the Motorola 68000 series chips, the same as the Macintosh at the time. The ST would also be followed by the TT and Falcon.

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    12. Atari Portfolio

      The Atari Portfolio is a palmtop, IBM PC-compatible portable computer released by Atari in 1989, the world's first palmtop computer!

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  2. Classic Consoles

    1. Classic Console Discussion

      Discussion of classic gaming consoles outside the Atari realm.

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    2. ColecoVision / Adam

      Coleco launched the ColecoVision in 1982, with the console quickly becoming popular due to its library of arcade ports. The ColecoVision has a large homebrew following today.

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    3. Intellivision / Aquarius

      This forum is for discussion of the Mattel Intellivision, Atari's primary competitor against the 2600, as well as the Mattel Aquarius computer. Intellivision systems include the original Intellivision, Intellivision II, INTV III, and the Sears Super Video Arcade.

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    4. Bally Arcade/Astrocade

      Discussion forum for the Bally Arcade/Astrocade console.

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    5. Odyssey 2 / Videopac

      Discussion revolving around the Odyssey 2 / Videopac G7000/G7400

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    6. Vectrex

      Discuss the world's only vector-based video game console here!

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    7. Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) / Famicom

      Discuss Nintendo's first cartridge-based system, the NES, here!

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    8. Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) / Super Famicom

      Discuss Nintendo's second cartridge based system here!

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    9. Sega Genesis

      Sega's popular fourth-generation 16-bit system, would ultimately compete head-to-head with the Super Nintendo.

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    10. 3DO Interactive Multiplayer

      Discussion forum for the 3DO console and the unreleased Panasonic M2

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    11. Dreamcast

      Discussion for the SEGA Dreamcast console.

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    12. SMS High Score Club

      Join the Sega Master System High Score Club today!

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    13. TG-16/PC Engine High Score Club

      Compete for high scores on the TurboGrafx-16 and PC Engine!

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  3. Classic Computing

    1. Classic Computing Discussion

      Use this forum to discuss the plethora of classic computers outside of Atari 8-bit offerings. These include the Apple II, Commodore 64/128, Amiga, TI 99/4a, MSX, TRS-80 and others.

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    2. Apple II Computers

      Discussion for Apple's 8-bit computer line.

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    3. TI-99/4A Computers

      Discussion for TI-99/4A Computers

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    4. Commodore 8-bit Computers

      Discussion for Commodore PET, Vic-20, Commodore 64, Commodore 128, and other 8-bit Commodore systems.

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    5. Commodore Amiga

      Discussion for Amiga Computers, CDTV, and CD32

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    6. Tandy Computers

      Discussion for Tandy computers, including the TRS-80 Models I, II, III, and 4, Color Computers, and Model 100.

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  4. Modern Consoles

    1. Modern Gaming Discussion

      This forum is for discussion of all modern game systems, including gaming on consoles and computers.

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    2. Sony Playstation 5

      Discuss Sony's Playstation 5 console here!

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    3. Xbox Series S/X

      Discuss Microsoft's latest Xbox Series S and X consoles here!

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    4. Atari VCS (Redirect)   (10,355 visits to this link)

      Discussion forum for the new Atari VCS console.

    5. Nintendo Switch

      Discussion about Nintendo's latest game console and games.

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    6. Microsoft Xbox One

      Discussion forum for the Xbox One.

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    7. Sony PlayStation 4

      Talk about the Sony Playstation 4 here.

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    8. Microsoft Xbox 360

      Discussion about the Microsoft Xbox 360 (not including the original Xbox).

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    9. Sony Playstation 3

      Please discuss the Sony Playstation 3 and games here.

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    10. Nintendo Wii / Wii U

      Discussion forum for the Nintendo Wii and Wii U consoles and games.

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  5. Gaming General

    1. Gaming General Discussion

      Gaming discussion not covered by other specific gaming forums.

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    2. Arcade and Pinball

      Many of us grew up pumping quarters into arcade games, and here's where you can discuss all your favorites. From Pong to Pinball to the latest arcade games, if it has a coin slot, then you're at the right place!

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    3. Emulation

      Emulators allow you to experience classic games on modern PCs (and other devices!) Discuss the latest emulator developments and ask questions about emulation here!

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    4. Hardware

      This forum is for discussion of hardware at a more technical level than you'll find in the other forums. If you have a hardware question you'd like to ask or have some interesting knowledge you'd like to share with others, post it here!

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    5. Prototypes

      Ever wondered about all those games that were announced but never released? Or games that have been discovered over the years that no one even knew existed? Or have you discovered a new prototype that no one's seen yet? Here's the place to talk about prototype games, led by Tempest of AtariProtos.com.

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    6. Gaming Publications and Websites

      This forum is for discussion of gaming related magazines, books, websites, and other publications.

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    7. International

      Internacional - Internazionale - Internationaal - Internasjonal - This forum is for discussion of classic and modern gaming in languages other than English.

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  6. Marketplace

    1. Buy, Sell, and Trade

      Please use this forum as a tool to buy, sell, and trade games and hardware.

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    2. Auction Central

      Use this forum to discuss auctions on eBay. Have something up for auction you'd like to share? Post it here! You can also highlight amusing, off-the-wall, or interesting auctions that others may want to hear about!

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    3. Wanted

      Use this forum to post a list of the gaming hardware and software you're looking for!

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    4. Free Games and More

      Spreading the Love with Free Games and other items.

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    5. User Feedback Forum

      Please use this forum to leave feedback about other users on AtariAge that you've had good and/or bad experiences with. Please read the sticky at the top of this forum before posting!

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  7. Community

    1. Events

      Use this forum to discuss gaming events of all types, including expos revolving around classic gaming, events catering to modern systems, arcade expos, and local gatherings of collectors getting together or a day of gaming.

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    2. Show Us Your Collection!

      If you're a repeat visitor to AtariAge, it's likely you also collect classic games and systems. Here's your chance to show off to the rest of the community your collection!

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    3. Member Blogs

      As members update their Blogs, messages will be posted in this forum so you can more easily keep tabs on who's writing what!

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    4. High Score Clubs

      Participate in high score contests for your favorite systems!

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    5. Poll Forum

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    6. Contests

      These forums are for discussing and participating in contests started by AtariAge, contests run by forum members, and of course, the weekly High Score Contests!

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    7. User Groups

      This forum and its subforums are for classic gaming and computing user groups. Find people in your area who share your love of this hobby!

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    8. AtariAge News Discussion

      Discuss news posted on the front page of AtariAge!

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    9. User Submitted News

      Please submit classic gaming news here!

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  8. Game Programming

    1. Homebrew Discussion

      Here you can talk about homebrew games that don't have their own forums allocated (which will be most of them). Have an idea for a game that you'd like to see someone program? Are you programming a game and want some feedback? Discuss it here!

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    2. Programming

      The programming forums are technical discussions of programming various classic gaming consoles. The more popular consoles have their own dedicated programing forums, so please only use this forum for topics that fall outside of those forums.

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    3. Hacks

      A hack is an existing game that has somehow been modifed in terms of graphics, colors, sounds, and/or gameplay. If you've modified a game and would like to share it with others, or have an idea for a modification you'd like to see done to an existing game, you can discuss it here.

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  9. Site

    1. Announcements

      Important site or forum-related announcements will be posted here. If you see a new announcement, please stop by to read it!

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    2. Forum Questions and Answers

      Have a question about how to use the forum?  Ask here and others can answer (including admins and mods!)  

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    3. AtariAge Store Discussion

      We'll post announcements about the AtariAge Store here, and you can also post your questions and comments about the store in this forum as well.

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    4. Site and Forum Feedback

      Do you have suggestions for how AtariAge can be improved? Please post them here, as well as criticisms, and kudos about the web site!

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    5. Rarity Guide

      The AtariAge Rarity Guide is a living, breathing document! If you have feedback regarding rarity guide values and the database in general, please discuss it here!

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    6. Archived Forums

      Resting place for forums that have have run their course and are archived here for reference.

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  • Recent Posts

    • John Stamos Mullet
      What Atari title(s) have you yet to get but want badly?

      By John Stamos Mullet · Posted

      The problem with Pitfall II being finicky on most consoles is the contacts on teh board aren't wide enough. This was a 1984 release, when Activision tried to go cheap on the manufacturing process on the lead up to the crash.
    • _The Doctor__
      1200XL gets stuck !?

      By _The Doctor__ · Posted

      1200XL sockets have been known to go bad. with U1M and sophia removed and the machine using original GTIA you reported the same issue still exist. That would indicate the issue is not related to the OS being rev 10, that being said the OS chips could be flakey. U1M replaces OS if selected. Did you update the 1200XL to use newer ROMs/Eproms with a new OS etc?
    • mytek
      Building & Testing the Re-imaged Atari 1450XL

      By mytek · Posted

      I was debating with myself about saying anything more, but sometimes I can't sit on my hands because I really feel the need to respond. So here goes...   This is my take on it.   Just like you, @Dropcheck has certainly put in lots of hours and $$$ into her 1400XL (and beyond) project. She has already stated that when the project is completed, she will release the gerbers to enable 'anyone' to be able to have one of these manufactured. And I would presume that she will likely release a BOM showing all the components required to assemble one into a complete machine. And we have already seen others piece together and upload the jed files for the required GALs (PLDs) that this board will certainly require in order to come to life (the community gives back).   No where do I see her or anyone else saying  "Hey I have a 1450XL - tough luck on you". In fact this project is the total opposite of that. Now to be fair I did use the analogy of a Classic car owner probably being one that should accept that they may have to wrench on it themselves, not always expecting someone else to do things for them. But at the same time I do realize that not everyone has the necessary skills and talent required to do so. But we also don't want to stare a gift horse in the mouth either, that being the gift that @Dropcheck is about to release into the world of Atari retro enthusiasts.   So in my opinion she has already fully embraced the idea of "It's about the community and giving back to those who have been so kind.". And she's done that in spades.   Primarily what I was trying to convey in my previous post, is that soon it will be time for even more people to do their part. With this being a good example of that...   I and probably many others thank you for making that offer   And thank you @Dropcheck for what you have already done, and will likely continue to do as we move into the future 🥰
    • arquillos
      Ralf Kornmann's Vectrex Emulator

      By arquillos · Posted

      Sorry to rebump the thread, is there any new emulator update? (Mine is VectrexEmulator_0_2_6_2_Alpha)
    • whomper
      1200XL gets stuck !?

      By whomper · Posted

      Another thought comes to mind, might be be related to issues with stock OS 10?
    • whomper
      1200XL gets stuck !?

      By whomper · Posted

      I've removed the U1MB and this happens without it. Also, my GTIA is socketed, so I just plugged Sophia2 into the existing socket. I did not get a supplied socket...   The issue happens also with the stock GTIA NTSC as I replicated. It takes longer to replicate with the stock GTIA, but it does happen. This test was conducted with GTIA back in its original socket.   This Sophia2 was extracted from my 800XL and I've never encountered this behavior.   Replicated also with SIO cable disconnected.
    • agradeneu
      What could have saved the Jag?

      By agradeneu · Posted

      I think for the price the Jag was "best in class" in its time, although for a very short period (late 1993 - mid 1994)    But I think it won't change the hardened opinion bias anyway.   BTW it won "best new hardware" and "best game" at the Summer CES 1994, so it was not all doom and gloom from the start.  
    • _The Doctor__
      1200XL gets stuck !?

      By _The Doctor__ · Posted

      did you replace the socket with the supplied socket? Did the supplied socket stick into the Atari socket and the GTIA is in that stack. many times and upgrade will be tight in the original socket and once removed the socket is loose or other wise distorted. If you are still having issues after that, it's time to double check the installation of the u1m and make sure no errant connections etc are present.   Do you have more than one Atari?
    • CharlieChaplin
      Geddout!

      By CharlieChaplin · Posted

      Nope. This is an unfinished program from Paul Lay / Playsoft.   When we called for support for the Abbuc magazine with new software or un-released software, Paul did send us several of his un-released and unfinished programs. We liked them so much, that we did release them in Abbuc magazines 140 and 141 with a small note. One of these programs back then was a great Galaga demo (which has recently been finished by another AA user here).   And one of the prototype programs was Geddout, a cool raycasting demo (for two players) by Paul. Think there was another, simply named Raycaster demo or something like that (for one player). All you had to do there, was to find the way out -a yellow door- as fast as possible. But Paul wouldn't be Paul, if he did not also send us a full version of one of his programs - one such full version was Runner Bear, the other was Biscuits in Hell. As said before, all these programs were available with Abbuc Magazine 140 and 141...   Find attached the Playsoft protos, as well as Biscuits in Hell and Runner Bear.   Playsoft_Protos.zip BISCUITS_in_Hell.zip RUNRBEAR.zip
    • Bill Loguidice
      What could have saved the Jag?

      By Bill Loguidice · Posted

      If we're going to play the specs game, I may as well join in (with one caveat). My suggestion - which again, like all the other ones wouldn't work because it was a company resource issue first and foremost, but is at least a technical opinion - is I would have kept the Jaguar exactly the same (since it was never going to be a 3D powerhouse at that time anyway), save for increased working memory (RAM; and obviously any bottlenecks related to its usage), and (here's the caveat) release one year earlier.   I was always disappointed that even with all of its issues, the Jaguar was not at least the, or an, ultimate 2D machine. The 16-bit era really set a high water mark for 2D gaming, and certainly a system like the Neo Geo both arcade and home (despite the unreachable price point), really drove that point as well. The Jaguar needed to do something demonstrably best-in-class (or near best-in-class for an affordable price), and it was never going to be, or could ever be, something 3D-related.    Otherwise, if you kept everything else as-is, released 1 year earlier, and somehow got some best-in-class devs/publishers with actual resources to complete quality titles, perhaps first impressions would have been much, much better than what they were. But of course, we may as well wish for PS1-level 3D in 1991 at that point as that would have been just as likely.   (oh, and I guess it goes without saying, make it a six button controller, regardless of including the keypad or not)

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