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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)   (7,709 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

  • Recent Posts

    • sramirez2008
      Atari 2600 Choplifter Found

      By sramirez2008 · Posted

      The game looks really good. Nice review. Thank you.
    • DavidD
      Atari50 collecton is getting an update next Tuesday!!

      By DavidD · Posted

      As an extreme aside, searching for Robert Zdybel pulls up this interesting little page: https://everything2.com/title/Rob+Zdybel    
    • Atariboy
      FPGA Based Videogame System

      By Atariboy · Posted

      I'm not optimistic that the situation will change with the Duo's built-in 2.4g 8BitDo receiver. I have a feeling that the Pocket dock situation will carry over, requiring Duo specific controller firmware to be flashed to 2.4 8BitDo controllers.   That said, they just added Pocket compatibility for the wired USB TG16/PC Engine/CoreGrafx Mini gamepad. Seems like a great sign that the Duo will have similar support, which perhaps means that we'll at least be able to just plug in the 8BitDo's own 2.4g USB receiver into one of the Duo's USB controller ports and utilize the controller in its stock form without having to flash exclusive firmware to it that breaks compatibility with everything else.   Using an external receiver isn't as seamless as it should be, but if it happens it at least will make using the same controller on a mix of non-Analogue systems and the Analogue Duo actually practical (since who wants to repeatedly reflash controller firmware).
    • karri
      The new Atari 2600+ Hacked?

      By karri · Posted

      There was a hash for 7800 NTSC carts and an encryption with obfuscation for the Lynx carts. This was to prevent creation of unauthorized carts. These keys are known today.   The check sum is just for checking that the transmission from the dumper to the CPU is correct. But there is dozens of ways to calculate it. We have an idea how it works but the small details are not known.
    • hcmffm
      Vectrex Hi score club

      By hcmffm · Posted

      I'd be interested but I wonder what this Vectrex highscore club would offer its members and what it would be good for. Could you explain a bit or point to an example?
    • www.atarimania.com
      NAC 100-E / Nakamichi

      By www.atarimania.com · Posted

      @abbotkinneydude is going to be drooling over this.   Seems the German subsidiary of Nakamichi was selling this cool setup in the mid-eighties. Apart from a short mention in another German mag, Happy Computer, I couldn't find any other article or review. Anybody familiar with this package?  
    • fluxit
      2600 help needed

      By fluxit · Posted

      First, you are implying that there was no short before you replaced capacitors.  Was the 2600 working before being recapped?  Did you test for shorts before recapping?  What method did you use to determine that there was a short?  Did you connect the 2600 to power before testing for shorts after recapping?  Assuming there were no shorts before you worked on the 2600, did you test the new capacitors before installing them?   Second, your image quality could be acceptable for fault finding, but you are hiding part of the bottom of the board that you claim has a fault.  We need to see the whole thing, even if you don't think you did anything there that could cause a problem.
    • phaeron
      Detecting if code is running on an emulator or on real hardware. Yes!

      By phaeron · Posted

      It's not address line reflections, it's open bus data. The 130XE and 400 do this as well, but what's special about the 800 is that it has two data buses with buffers in between, so different address ranges only affect one or both of the data buses. In particular, the CPU, ANTIC, GTIA and RAM is isolated from I/O, including system ROMs, cartridges, GTIA, and POKEY.   What happens when BASIC runs PEEK(54528) for instance, is that it executes an LDA ($D4),Y instruction, which fetches the two instruction bytes from the cartridge from the I/O bus through the buffers ($B1 and $D4), then the indirect address of 54528 ($D500) from RAM over the local bus only, then reads $D500 from the I/O bus through the buffers. Nothing responds to the $D500 request, so open bus data is returned. But in the 800's case, this is from the I/O bus, which has never seen the indirect address reads from RAM and still holds the last I/O bus read from the cartridge. The result is that an 800 shows a mix of mostly 212 ($D4) and 0 (if ANTIC DMAs in between), while a 130XE shows a mix of 213 ($D5) and 0. This is emulated in Altirra: the 800XL system mode uses pull-ups on the data bus, the 130XE system mode uses a floating data bus, and the 800 uses split data buses when enabled (System > Computer > Memory > Enable floating I/O bus).   In terms of using this to identify the system, though, there are a few problems: The behavior changes depending on whether the test code is running from cartridge or RAM, since that changes whether instruction bytes are pulled across the I/O bus or not. You have to know what the behavior should be for the system, which means detecting the system type -- which is not simple in all pertinent cases. This includes distinguishing between an 800 and a 400 expanded to 48K, or IIRC, a 65XE and an 800XE. Add-ons can potentially change this behavior, including an Incognito in an 800, or a motherboard replacement. Other than a hardware test or a diagnostic tool, there isn't much reason to test for open bus behavior since there's no benefit to code depending on it. Most of the cases that we have seen were unintentional bugs that resulted in weird behavior on 130XEs. You could probably use it as part of some "real hardware" check, sure. But unless you're a purist to the extent of believing only in booting software off a floppy disk or cartridge with a burned EPROM, chances are many of the potential users of your software would be using at least one component somewhere that isn't completely faithful to the hardware as it existed in the early 80s and could fail such a check.  
    • 42bs
      New boot intro: Twister

      By 42bs · Posted

      Here a new boot intro done for SV 2023   https://github.com/42Bastian/lynx_hacking/tree/master/248b/twister249   Sprite engine + raster interrupt in 249 bytes. No sound
    • atwwong
      THE BIG CHRISTMAS 2600+ GIVEAWAY COMPETITION!

      By atwwong · Posted

      An oldie but goodie, and Atari owned:   Gotcha from 1973! (The arcade game with the "interesting" controllers...)   Atari 2600 Color Gotcha WIP - kind of finished:   Arcade Version working:     Make/use/finish a version for the 2600 and make an arcade or recharged version!

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