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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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    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)   (10,642 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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    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 Status Updates

    • BigO

      Anyone willing to offer pricing advice on SNES?
      Console - decent condition. (1 small chip on back corner.) Power supply 1 controller Composite Video Cable 1 working Super Game Boy 1 non-working Super Game Boy (didn't even try to clean yet)  
      I'm not in the marketplace enough to sift through and determine giveaway vs absurd pricing.

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    • r_chase

      My internet had a huge hiccup this morning. If the connection hiccups consistently this winter, there's going to be hell to pay.
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    • MarcoJ

      how to keep awake when coffee loses its edge?
      1. r_chase

        When coffee isn't enough, try Monster Energy. /jk
    • r_chase

      I've been messing with VCV Rack again lately.

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    • Charlie Cat

      Every so often, Jon has to clean his refrigerator. But getting into it is an adventure. So here's a 6 day series from February 25 - March 2, 1985 on what to discover inside the fridge.  Yuck!!! 
       

       

       

       

       

       

       
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  • Recent Posts

    • Where would I be able to find these classic consoles that I’m considering?   ColecoVision  Intellivision Sega Master System TurboGraphx-16 (someone offered to sell me this one)   I do have the Odyssey2 but the console is huge and the controllers are welded onto the console itself.   The games are fine though, I just don’t know if I have enough for one hulking Odyssey2 in my bedroom.   The only other non-Atari console I have out is the Sega Dreamcast for Phantasy Star Online but I don’t seem to be playing it much lately.
    • I recently had a good discussion on hints in XB, XB256 and compiling ... so I want to share some tricks we used and hope others may pick them up and share their ideas to address common tasks and problems:   I want to start with a very common game topic: How to have a score larger 32767 when compiling XB and have only 16 bit integers?   Our approach is having two variables for the score, but encapsulate the handling in one routine:   sub score(sc1,sc2) if sc2>=10000 then sc2=sc2-10000 :: sc1=sc1+1 sc$=str$(sc2) if sc1=0 then display at(24,27-len(sc$)):sc$ :: subexit sc$ = str$(sc1)&RPT$("0",4-LEN(SC$))&SC$ display at(24,27-len(sc$)):sc$ subend   We only update the sc2 variable in the game and CALL SCORE(SC1,SC2) to process and display. We are not using the 2 x 16 bits as 32 bits, but SC2 for the "lower 10,000" and SC1 for the rest. Whenever we surpass 10,000, we subtract 10,000 and increment SC1. This makes it easy and fast to display the score. If the score is below 10,000 (SC1=0) , only SC2 will be displayed. If SC1 is greater zero, the score will be made from SC1 and SC2 with 0 inbetween, if the SC2 has less then four digits.   In the game, you just update the score SC2 and call the routine, never need to care about this logic:  SC2=SC2+50 :: CALL SCORE(SC1,SC2)   The maximum score is 327,679,999. The score should not be increases by more than 10,000 with one call.   Cheers Steve    
    • The AA version runs fine, so there should be no reason that the OPCODE version won't run just as well.
    • After 8+ years (June 2016) since my Kickstarter pledge I finally get my System Shock Remake Big Box Collector’s Edition! Also, my add-ons. A System Shock Citadel Station t-shirt and full color hardcover art book. The shipping box was almost completely destroyed, but somehow not a scratch on the contents. How big is the big box? 13.5 x 11.5 x 3.25 inches. So it is quite sizable and hefty. Will I ever open it and enjoy it? Oh, hecks no! Why did mine take so long to get? Apparently, my order was considered a "complex" order with the add-ons. Better late than never.  
    • Finally had the opportunity to have my cartridge socket swapped out. This new socket really makes a difference. Thank you @Ben from Plaion for the socket and @-^CrossBow^- for swapping mine out. 
    • If it wasn’t for all the Ideas You, Atari and others on AtariAge have we wouldn’t have what we have now and what’s on the way!   So a BIG THANK YOU! But it doesn’t hurt to dream Big!
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    • Yes, talking to myself again...    I opened up my joystick and cleaned the pots.  Then tried Arkanoid again.   I noticed two things.   1:  There is still some jitter, but it is working much better!!! 2:  I might have read the instructions wrong the first time.  It said to move the stick to the left, hit a button, then move it to the right and hit a button.  I don't remember that the first time.  So I might have just moved it to one side and hit the button...   Could the Floppy Deep Dive video guy and me made the same mistake?  Considering that I was seeing the exact game behavior as was on his video, I am betting yes...   But I suppose it could also have been cleaning the POTs...   So, pots need cleaning on old machines AND make sure you read the instructions on the screen properly. 
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