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    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)   (7,710 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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      Discussion forum for the Xbox One.

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      Talk about the Sony Playstation 4 here.

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

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

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

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      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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  8. Game Programming

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      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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      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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  • Recent Status Updates

    • SIO2

      SIO2  »  Reaperman

      You don't want to get them wet but you would mash them under a HOT IRON!?
       
      How is that not bad for them?
       
       
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    • Reaperman

      Reaperman

      It's getting hard to home dry clean. I don't think the kids are doing it this generation, and products are getting scarce.
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      2. dudeguy

        dudeguy

        if it helps reinforce your point, I don't even know what dry clean is LOL
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      3. Reaperman

        Reaperman

        Many clothing articles can degrade when washed with water, so dry clean is for cleaning them without getting them wet. It's mostly for odor removal, stains are hit or miss with it. I think some of my daily-rotation shirts are nearly as old as my younger coworkers thanks to dry cleaning. Next you'll tell me the kids these days don't iron or steam their clothes. 🙄
      4. ls650

        ls650

        Next you'll tell me the kids these days don't iron or steam their clothes. 🙄
        Well, now that you mention it... it ain't just the kids.
      5. dudeguy

        dudeguy

        I haven't ironed or steamed a shirt in years. I figure Im gonna look like sh*t either way
      6. bent_pin

        bent_pin

        You can dry clean at home without all the fancy products. Mostly you are aiming to remove smells and wrinkles between professional dry cleanings.
        Test these concepts on older garments and in discrete areas on them. Any at home cleaning may damage dry clean only clothing. Do not attempt any of these with leather products, wedding dresses, garments with delicate lace, garments with structured shoulders, or anything of significant value.
         
        I never use the dryer to at home dry clean. Fresh air dry only, especially when chemicals are used.
         
        A light sprinkling of baking soda in the trouble areas along with a hanging in fresh air goes a long way.
         
        Using a garment steamer lightly or hanging the articles in a steamy bathroom then again with a fresh air hang will often drop most wrinkles.
         
        Stains can be addressed with a mixture of oxy cleaner and water, misted onto a soft brush and lightly applied to the inside of the garment. Alternatively, white vinegar can be used in the same way. Originally, drycleaning was done with kerosene and I've had luck using a drop or two to remove a stubborn stain from cashmere, but this a very dangerous practice that should only be done outdoors and very carefully.
         
        Don't do this with anything that you love, but it's great for work clothes that otherwise cost a lot to clean regularly.
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    • bent_pin

      bent_pin  »  Charlie Cat

      Time to put up the decoration, Jon.

      1. Atarian7

        Atarian7

        Good solution
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      2. Charlie Cat

        Charlie Cat

        @bent_pin Hahaha. That happened plenty of times with us in the family Bent. I would do the same as well. Thank you for posting this great strip bro.  
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    • masschamber

      masschamber

      My older daughter wants to play stay frost 2 with me, she plays the first 10 levels, I continue from there, we finally cleared the first 32 levels, 
       
      1. bent_pin

        bent_pin

        That's the kind of memory that sticks with you.
         
        @SpiceWare Have you seen this yet?
    • SlidellMan

      SlidellMan

      One show I used to watch regularly on the Discovery Channel was Movie Magic:
      Back when the Discovery Channel was still worth watching.
      1. SlidellMan

        SlidellMan

        I might as well include this:
         

  • Recent Posts

    • Blinky
      Atari 2600+ Hardware

      By Blinky · Posted

      Looking forward to it. I was afraid that may be so. I do hope community enhancements will be possible in the near future though.  
    • Bitsized
      The Atari 2600+ is live for preorders!

      By Bitsized · Posted

      I finally got my pre order of Mr. Run and Jump (but still waiting for Berzerk and the paddle set) from amazon. It was a thrill to open a new NEW 2600 game.  Great packaging etc.  I don't know who is in charge of this decision, but I wish it came with a manual.  If they can make the little cardboard condom, why not eliminate that little sleeve and put the efforts to make a paper manual instead.  I know people have been giving feedback about that, I hope it comes to happen in future game releases.  It would be great to say, "Remember the era where they didn't include manuals?  Glad they fixed that.
    • yamazaki
      Serial number list?

      By yamazaki · Posted

      Pre-order Amazon UK.  Also, first post, hi!
    • Chri O.
      Atari St Monitor

      By Chri O. · Posted

      Are you sure about that❓ I think you need this: Dell SE2722H 27" Full HD (1920 x 1080) 75Hz LED Monitor A new 27 inch monitor that is available and works 100%!
    • Sapicco
      Odynexus, a new Atari Lynx game!!!

      By Sapicco · Posted

      I want this game, and I want a mcwill modded lynx with vga output. 
    • Spanner
      Anyone know Buildroot password..?

      By Spanner · Posted

      Adding new Password ====================   You will need the rootfs-new-pw=chuckpeddle.img file that attached here(all it has in it is Linux and Linux is free), and it being copied to a place on your PC somewhere or a USB Stick, there are two ways of doing it, Easy Way or Hard Way.   You will need a USBserial for this too, I use a CP2102 USB Module.   1. By connecting a USB Micro USB cable to your PC(Easy Way). ================================================================ You only need a Micro USB Cable for this. You can share the nand from u-boot to your PC. Connect using a USB micro USB cable, the micro USB end in the CPU boards micro USB port and the USB A end plugged in to one of the PC's USB Ports in your PC. You have to disconnect the CPU Board from the Cart/DB9 Board, it interferes with its USBs(I have not figured out why its doing this).Connect to it using Putty and the Atari2600+ UART(Serial Debug Port)(I use a CP2102 USB Module Serial USB and connect its RX to TX and TX to RX and GND to GND(Ground) on its CPU board and then connect it to the CPU board's micro USB port a OTG USB Cable(above) and connect it to the PC, Once you do that it will turn itself on so make sure you have clicked on the Putty screen and held down the CTRL and C keys to interrupt u-boot and you see: => <INTERRUPT>(might a few of them). => => <INTERRUPT> =>  then type: usb start (or usb stop to turn USB off, if it does not work the first time) You will see: starting USB... Bus usb@10180000: Bus usb@101c0000: USB EHCI 1.00 Bus usb@101e0000: USB OHCI 1.0 scanning bus usb@10180000 for devices... 1 USB Device(s) found scanning bus usb@101c0000 for devices... 1 USB Device(s) found scanning bus usb@101e0000 for devices... 2 USB Device(s) found        scanning usb for storage devices... 0 Storage Device(s) found You can share just a specific rknand partition then you add the partition number, so for the rootfs/Buildroot Linux is partition 6: then type:  ums 0 rknand 0:6 and you see something like: UMS: LUN 0, dev 0, hwpart 0, sector 0x0, count 0x6d400 Now you should have a new drive on your PC, it's the rootfs partition, and the cursor will be animating(moving), you can stop it with CTRL-C but if you do that it will remove the petition from the PC. To write or copy the .img files on the PC you can use the Win32 Disk Imager, or maybe Echer, but I never tried Echer. its the same as if you were copying a img file to a sd card for the Raspberry PI. Look for the rootfs-new-pw=chuckpeddle.img file on your PC, wherever you put it and add it to Win32 Disk imager and then select the drive the rootfs is under from the CPU board and then click on write to copy it to the nand. Once you write to the nand then turn it off and put the CPU Board back in the DB9/Cart Board and your done. You should be able to boot normally now and log in now with user: root and pass: chuckpeddle.   2. By using a USB Stick(Hard Way). ====================================   You will need a USB Stick, A USB A to A Cable and a 4 Port USB Hub.   If you want use a USB Stick, you have to disconnect the CPU Board from the Cart/DB9 Board, it interferes with its USBs(I have not figured out why its doing this) then plug in a OTG Cable in with a USB Port on the end of it, not all OTG USB cables with a power cable on them work so easiset way round this is use a OTG USB Cable with only a USB Female Port on it then plug in a 4 Port USB Hub into it and then use a USB A to A cable, then plug on end in to the PC and the other end in to one of the ports on the 4 Port USB Hub to power it, then plug in the USB Stick in one of the 4 Port USB Hub USB Ports and if it has switches on it make sure it has 2 USB Ports on, the others can be off and it will see the USB Stick. Connect to it using Putty and the Atari2600+ UART(Serial Debug Port)(I use a CP2102 USB Module Serial USB and connect its RX to TX and TX to RX and GND to GND(Ground) on it main CPU board and then connect it to the main CPU board's micro USB port a OTG USB Cable(above) and connect it to the PC, Once you do that it will turn itself on so make sure you have clicked on the Putty screen and held down the CTRL and C keys to interrupt u-boot and you see: => <INTERRUPT>(might a few of them). => To check the usb drive and start it in U-Boot: Type: usb start (or usb stop to turn USB off, if it does not work the first time) You will see: starting USB... Bus usb@10180000: Bus usb@101c0000: USB EHCI 1.00 Bus usb@101e0000: USB OHCI 1.0 scanning bus usb@10180000 for devices... 1 USB Device(s) found scanning bus usb@101c0000 for devices... 2 USB Device(s) found scanning bus usb@101e0000 for devices... 2 USB Device(s) found        scanning usb for storage devices... 1 Storage Device(s) found and then  usb storage(to check it sees the USB Stick as a USB storage device) then: fatls usb 0(to check the USB Sticks file system and it reads it correctly) and: usb info(this is for checking all USB Devices in U-Boot and if its sees the USB Stick OK) and finally... Make sure it see the USB Stick properly first(thats why we do the checks above) before typing the command below: fdt set /chosen bootargs "loglevel=9 init=/bin/sh earlycon=uart8250,mmio32,0x20064000 console=ttyFIQ0 rw root=PARTUUID=614e0000-0000 rootwait" Then type: boot and wait for it to finish booting into Buildroot(Linux). Now press enter then this will come up after 6 seconds: / # [   43.272614] random: nonblocking pool is initialized Now press enter again and you get: / # then type: ls and you will see: bin             etc    linuxrc  oem            root    sys        userdata busybox.config  init   media    opt            run     timestamp  usr data            lib    misc     proc           sbin    tmp        var dev             lib32  mnt      rockchip_test  sdcard  udisk We have booted into Buildroot Linux OK.   To copy the roofs to a .img file(Backup). ========================= Backup it first. Type: /etc/init.d/S21mountall.sh   echo host > /sys/devices/platform/20008000.syscon/20008000.syscon:usb2-phy@17c/otg_mode   mount /dev/sda1 /mnt   cd /mnt   ls you should now see the USB Sticks content. Now Type this to copy the rootfs to the USB Stick Type: dd if=/dev/rkflash0p6 of=/mnt/rootfs-new.img bs=512 Now wait for it to finish does not take long. You should see some numbers saying in and out so its copied it OK...Done...   To copy the .img file to the roofs. ====================== (If you done this bit above no need to do this bit again) To copy over rootfs with .img file, type: /etc/init.d/S21mountall.sh   echo host > /sys/devices/platform/20008000.syscon/20008000.syscon:usb2-phy@17c/otg_mode   mount /dev/sda1 /mnt   cd /mnt   ls you should now see the USB Sticks content. Now Type to copy the .img file from the USB Stick to the rootfs: dd if=rootfs-new-pw=chuckpeddle.img of=/dev/rkflash0p6 bs=512   sync You should see some numbers saying in and out so its copied it OK...Done... Once you write or copied to from the nand then turn it off and put the CPU Board back in the DB9/Cart Board and your done. You should be able to boot normally now and log in now with user: root and pass: chuckpeddle. ====================================================================================================================== rootfs-new-pw=chuckpeddle.img
    • Blinky
      Atari 2600+ Hardware

      By Blinky · Posted

      Good to know. So another option would be reversing dmenu.bin   Nice. did you figure out the password for root? Yep that's a rom dump EE is a byte send by the dumper every few seconds telling a cart is inserted and EA a byte send every few seconds that no cart is inserted. AA 55 26 00 04 is the header of a 4K 2600 rom  
    • Bitsized
      Atari 2600+ Unboxing Experiences

      By Bitsized · Posted

      Here is my contribution to "in the wild" and finer (vinyl) things in life.   More thoughts on the experience:   This is a small gaming monitor I purchased for the purposes of wall mounting in a small space.  I agree with what @Brad_from_the_80s said about the image on a modern monitor, it's dynamic and feels like "how it was always meant to be".  It feels like the image outputting tech has finally caught up with Atari.  HA!   Thoughts on the joystick Old vs. New:  I love that there is a new joystick. I've been playing the shit out of jr. pacman and ms. pacman, and I find the  playing these games with an older worn in stick much easier; better corners, pivits and turns are taken with the looser joystick.  Though, sometimes I use the newer stick on jr. pacman to help "loosen it up". Though it will likely take a few years.  Also, I notice with the new stick if I'm trying to cut a quick corner to escape Blinky, then jr. gets "stuck" and I have to jostle the stick to get him to move again, it doesn't happen as much with the older joystick.  I bought the Retro Game Boyz 7800 controller and it's butter.  Real nice control with that one.     There are my thoughts for this week.  I'm loving the hell out of this device and it has propelled me into a rabbit hole of frequent visits to Retro Video Game stores to collect some memories.  Looking forward to firmware updates to tighten up some of these loose ends.      
    • karri
      OTG cable on Atari 2600+ does not work?

      By karri · Posted

      My guess is the HUB chip. There is several HUB chips that sometimes drop working contacts when you plug in a new contact. And the worst thing is that in my experience there is very little you can do to correct it by software. Usually you need to physically pull out a non-working USB device and plug it in again.
    • Metal Ghost
      Atari System Speculation 2024

      By Metal Ghost · Posted

      I would absolutely LOVE it if Atari became the go-to hardware provider of retro controllers on modern platforms. So I’m thinking wireless paddles and wireless trakball for Xbox and PlayStation. And even a wireless CX-40 for Xbox/Playstation!   I have the new classic controller and, unfortunately, it doesn’t work, wired, on Xbox (I’m assuming it’d be the same on PlayStation).    I think there would be a solid, lucrative, niche for Atari to seek these classic controllers for current-gen consoles. Wired would be fine, but try and partner up with 8BidDo to go wireless, and I think they could charge a premium and people would buy. I know I would.    I just got the 8BitDo fight stick for Xbox, and it’s great. I didn’t realize when I purchased it that to go wireless required using a dongle in the USB port. I thought I’d really hate it, but in actuality it works great. If that’s the route they have to go, then so be it.   I realize that going wireless on the consoles is, from what I understand, quite the expensive and arduous affair. But again, 8BitDo has obviously figured it out.   As Atari continues to not only show pure-retro love for their old games, a la Atari 50 and the like, but also innovates on new games along the lines of the Recharged series, I think getting these types of controllers into the hands of more players on modern platforms would not only advance their goals, but can do so profitably. 

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