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  1. Atari Systems

    1. 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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    2. 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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    3. 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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    4. 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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    5. 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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    6. 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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    7. Atari VCS

      Discussion forum for the new Atari VCS console.

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    8. 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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    9. 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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    10. 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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    11. 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)   (3,861 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 Status Updates

    • Keatah

      Keatah

      AMD does things that makes itself less attractive to businesses than Intel.
      1. Prosystemsearch

        Prosystemsearch

        In what ways, overall, though? 
    • atari2600land

      atari2600land

      Ghana banned sales of used underwear in 2010.
      1. jhd

        jhd

        This will just force the market for used underwear to operate in an underground, clandestine fashion where it will no longer be subject to any regulation or government oversight. Prices will probably also rise with fewer vendors participating in the marketplace. 
         
        In the alternative, those people who are unable to afford new underwear will just have to do without (or make do with some inferior, ersatz substitute).  
         
        Either way, this decision will undoubtedly result in a negative outcome for the majority of the population.    
    • Corby

      Corby

      The new transformers is about the beasts! 
       
      Really! It should be about the theft of Optimus primes catalytic convertor. 
      1. x=usr(1536)

        x=usr(1536)

        I heard that none of the Transformers whose vehicle forms were Kias or Hyundais could be found for filming... 
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          • Haha 2
      2. zylon

        zylon

        Killed In Action, vs clearing your throat, yeah, I'd get lost too
          • Haha 1
    • OldSchoolRetroGamer

      OldSchoolRetroGamer

      Goofing around with ManyCam software, certainly better than Windows built in camera software. 🤔😜
      My WEBCAM software needs are pretty light but it is nice to have some extra options. 

      1. This update has no replies.
    • doctorclu

      doctorclu

      Two for today...
       
      ----- Joke of the Day -----
      Bill died and arrived in Hell.
      Devil cranks up the heat and asks
      “How is this?”
      “Like a summer day in Texas!” Bill replies.

       
      Devil cranks it wayyy down.

       
      “Sayyyy... did the Cowboys win the playoffs?”
      ------------------
      #joke #jokes
      Hell is Freezing Over Day
       
      ----- Joke of the Day -----
      What is the difference between
      boogers and Brussels sprouts?

       
      Little kids will eat boogers.
      -------------
      Why are kids from the capital of Belgium
      always so tall?

       
      Because people from Brussels sprout!
      ------------------
      #joke #jokes
      Eat Brussels Sprouts Day
       
      1. miker

        miker

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  • Recent Posts

    • Rybags
      What was your first experience in computer programmimg?

      By Rybags · Posted

      First computer I saw/used was a System 80 (local TRS-80 clone) probably 1979-80 though only playing games, not programming.   Friends got Atari 400s in 1981, it was mostly gaming with programing coming later. School had a Compucolor II which is where I learned Basic - I borrowed the manual over Christmas so it was all theory until I got back onto it. Got my own Atari mid 1983, Assembly language towards the end of that year.  Also did C64 programming around the same time.   68000 on the ST in 1988. I also worked with mainframes from mid 1986.  A few high level languages like CLIST, SAS and PL/1 from about 1988, then 370/XA Assembly from early 1990.
    • cubehacker
      Steam Downloading Crashes Windows 10

      By cubehacker · Posted

      Do you have all the AMD chipset drivers installed?  Might be an issue with windows using generic ones.
    • ACML
      1200XL has audible "buzz" on TV. What might be the source?

      By ACML · Posted

      The same PS was used during testing just prior to assembly and no noise.  I've used that same PS on several machines and none exhibited this issue. 
    • ACML
      What was your first experience in computer programmimg?

      By ACML · Posted

      I was sitting in 11th grade Chemistry class (circa 1981) waiting for the class to start and I noticed my lab partner had a black thin object the size of a napkin.  I asked him what it was and he explained to me what a floppy disk can do.  I told he was full of crap.  I did ask more about this new computer lab class the high school had just started.  I ended up taking the class the next semester.  They had about a dozen Apple IIs with disk drives and monochrome green monitors.  Bam! I was hooked.   I remember about the fifth week of class I became the victim of one of the first viruses.  I sat at my computer, popped my floppy in the drive and noticed the prompt "Do you want to play poker?"  I'm game I thought, class hasn't officially started anyway.  I placed my bet and hit return.  Nothing happening for several seconds and I began to scan my setup.  Gee, why is the drive light on and spinning?  DOAH!  The jerk before me basically set up the ruse and when I hit return, it commanded the drive to format my disk.  Lost all five weeks worth of work.  I bought a 400 and I was off to the races.   Went on to college: assembler on IBM 370 Fortran on DEC-PDP-11 Cobol Pascal on HP-3000   Ended up with an Aerospace Engineering degree.  Went to work at Edwards AFB and flight tested the F-16, F-22 and F-35.  Even spent 3 years in between as a NASA rocket engine test engineer.  That little encounter in Chemistry which led to the question "What is that thing" set me on a different path.  I credit my experience programming my 400, and 800 with guiding that path.        
    • llabnip
      DS99/4a - Emulator for the DS/DSi

      By llabnip · Posted

      Nice! I don't know Android programming...    One tip on a DS - the recommended unit is a DSi as it will have 2X the CPU and 4X the memory and is an easy soft-mod via the SD card slot built into the unit. Of the DSi units... the XL has a somewhat slower refresh on the LCD and more closely mimics the slow fade of phosphor on a Tube/TV screen. I have emulation settings to blend 2 frames to produce a similar effect, but it comes at a 15% CPU penalty (which is OK for most simple games).   Anyway... one trick is to look for broken DSi units. For example, you don't really need the actual Game/Cart slot to work. You only care about the SD card slot (which was criminally underutilized during the heyday of the DSi). Units with a broken cart slot tend to go really cheaply and will have no bearing on playing homebrew stuff via the SD card slot.  The older DS units do not have an SD card slot.
    • Northcoastgamer
      5200 HSC Season 17 Round 2 - Mountain King

      By Northcoastgamer · Posted

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    • ALEXANDER
      ADM Teaser

      By ALEXANDER · Posted

      The A8 version will be the best of all.
    • ALEXANDER
      ADM Teaser

      By ALEXANDER · Posted

      Will this game released this year ???
    • Wing_Commander
      Just purchased this off Facebook Market Place, and looking for info:

      By Wing_Commander · Posted

      Exactly the same way in the same time period. Which have the hallmarks of the same builder. Meaning that they may be linked ... So there is that MAS may have been an offshoot from Japan Games , or that someone who built the Supersticks for Japan Games also made the MAS sticks.. If you look at the Super MaS stick, it has the same exact build as the 3DO and Sega Genesis Supersticks from Japan Games. More interesting is that MAS and Japan Games reside in CA. But yeah, they were essentially cannibalized game controllers put into a box and made into mini arcade control boards.. I believe MAS sticks came out in the late 90's while Japan Games sticks came out in the early 90's.. MAS sticks seem to be more advanced in design, but essentially the same starting out.  https://www.ebay.com/itm/403971279368?hash=item5e0e908a08:g:eXUAAOSwpFNjSIrk
    • Zeptari1
      New Atari Jaguar Emulator with tons of options I believe it is the one from 50th Anniversary

      By Zeptari1 · Posted

      How did I miss this! I'm of to play Badlands! Thanks for the heads up! I finally defied my consumer conditioning and made a paypal donation to Rich. 

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