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Man, I hope they do, though. It's THE grandaddy of the side-scrolling platformer genre (maybe the original Pitfall is the grandma?) But hey, overall, this 2600+ is a cool product and I am very optimistic now after seeing the energy being focused on improving it before and AFTER release, it sounds like -- glad to see Ben here in the thread, and if it's delayed to December for improving the device, that's great news, too! ATARI FO-EVA !

Don't worry about it chief, there's a lotta big personalities here and sometimes people forget to slow down and help the new people get up to speed. Y'know, it's the internet... lol Don't give up hope on Pitfall II yet! Ben noted a few pages back that there may be a way to pull that information from the cartridge, and they will explore it. Shifting topics, but only sideways a bit -- I just discovered yesterday that the Atari 800 / 5200 version of Pitfall II has ANOTHER set of caverns after the first one!! It wasn't advertised explicitly, as corporate didn't want people to know about it. Wild! I loaded up Pitfall II on my original XBOX CoinOPS frontend and started playing last night. A new set of caverns?!? Sign me up, I never thought I could get to play MORE Pitfall II than already existed! https://www.ign.com/articles/pitfall-iis-secret-sequel And a bit more detail from a small retro review of the game years earlier: https://commaeightcommaone.wordpress.com/2016/09/03/pitfall-ii-lost-caverns-review/ Cool!

I got excited and made a pre-order a few weeks ago, but I won't lie, I'm having regret reading that 'Pitfall II' might not work -- that game is like HALO was to the XBOX for me. It's a constant, and looking across the room, I see stacked on my 2600 right now Pitfall, Pitfall II, Donkey Kong, and Mario Bros. (was having a Nintendo moment this weekend). Has anyone been able to test Pitfall II ? Confirmed not working?

Whew, old history, nice necro! I have long since moved this unit on, but I don't recall any lock-ups when I was using this mod. Others may have better advice for you if you are more specific about the exact BIOS you used, and then the specific games that are locking. Details of lock-up (when it happens, what it looks like), will probably help people, too. I'm sure SOMEONE will have an idea if you give that information! -a2a

Hey, nifty! I will be interested to read the build-log ! I'm sure it will be a better 2600 portable than the ones I have seen in the stores recently ! I still have my board, but never got around to adding a ROM into the blank slot. Mostly because I couldn't figure out how to design a pull-up resistor that would turn OFF the soldered-in ROM when a REAL cartridge was slotted in!

Could someone be so kind as to link me to a U.S. seller of SMD switches that would work for the FinalGROM99 ? I foolishly requested a board WITHOUT switches and LEDs, before I knew about c0d3m4st4's excellent 3D-printed case. I just ordered a case from him, and would like to take advantage of the 3D buttons that he includes. I have plenty of 5mm LEDs, but am having a hard time digging through parts lists online to find a perfect fit for the SMD switch... Thanks in advance to anyone that can assist! It might be useful for others, too!

PM sent! Excited about a printed case for the Final GROM99.

PM sent, this is great timing, just got a "new" TI-99 and am looking forward to this!

Understandable, FTP sites can get hammered, no matter what sort of limits you set up. Looks like I got what I needed for the moment, so no worries, carry on! Thanks for the reply!

Thank you! That is very kind of you. I appreciate it! Everything else on the Internet wants to give me a solution, and I just want the list of possible commands and general instructions so I can figure it out myself! Great scan, by the way, excellent quality!

Password seems to have been reset? Would love access, am looking for 'Return to Pirate's Isle' manual scan, maybe it's there? Thanks!!

Great looking set of fun stuff! I'm looking for a simple computer for my toddler, since it's what I grew up playing with. I'll shoot you a PM and see if we can work something out!

You can't, actually. Best bet is to stalk eBay, where one might appear every few months. Here's the last few: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cuttle-Cart-2-New-Atari-7800-Chad-Schells-Electronics-Rare-/222177770272?hash=item33bad3bb20:g:5o0AAOSwXeJXfCP8 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-7800-Cuttle-Cart-2-Multi-Cart-by-Chad-Schell-Multicart-/131751854295?nma=true&si=XKtx919%252BDS1AQMWguizRHXLPN%252BQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Definitely need a new product to fill this niche in the marketplace... -a2a

Beautiful... Too bad the game will never see the light of day! A project long-abandoned. Who knows, maybe someone else will pick up the banner and charge forward.

Excellent device. I owned one, as well as the USB-GDROM. After extensive testing, I sold the GD-EMU and kept the USB-GDROM. I like the USB hard drive access way better than faffing about with SD cards and programs to manage the menus, etc. As well, the ordering process for the GD-EMU is epic, and there is VERY limited availability for devices. The USB-GDROM, however, can be ordered today from Stone Age Gamer: http://www.stoneagegamer.com/dreamcast-usb-en.html There are valid pros and cons for both devices, so it will boil down to what the best-fit for your end-use scenario is. Game on!

Sorry, chief - - long, long, long gone! eBay still has a few Adaptoids show up each month, set an alert and you will eventually find one. Good luck! -a2a

I think the resistors are required because the output from the TIA is too "bright" and maybe would be distorted and loud without them? You should try what you suggest, though, maybe by just using alligator clips instead of soldering, and then report back on how it does or does not work. That definitely would be a great addition to the conversation! I'd be interested to hear if it works. -a2a

Another round of Deunan's GDEMU orders will open up on July 1. You can read about it here: http://gdemu.wordpress.com/2014/06/25/gluttons-for-punishment/ Oh, and for anyone concerned about ordering from him based on recent posts - I wouldn't be worried. He is incredibly business-like, professional, and to the point - provided that you are the same. He has answered multiple emails from me (I see around 10 in my thread with him) regarding a variety of ordering and technical questions, and each reply was courteously and completely answered within less than a day. Everything was shipped well-packaged, with tracking, and arrived safely. The device is fantastic, if you are comfortable with and understand the precise specifications he clearly provides on his website. Perfect disc emulation at more than twice the native speed in most situations, and without the grinding noise of the GD-ROM. I couldn't be happier. I wouldn't hesitate to do business with him. 10/10, would use teh Internetz again. -a2a

Hey, I'm having one of those sales right now, too! We could call them "Digital to Diapers" or something similar, I suppose. Good luck with the sale(s), and congrats on the kid... Beautiful looking system, and the low_budget video mod is EXCELLENT on the 5200 and ATARI computers, too. I have been VERY happy with it, the S-video is flawless, with no jailbars / vertical banding, and the colors are bright and crisp.

As happens eventually with all threads around here after they have gotten good and well-beaten . . . IT'S SHATNER TIME! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lul-Y8vSr0I (action begins at 0:51) Let's blast this thread off . . . with some ROCKET MAN!

NO SOUP FOR YOU!!!

Ah, it must be time for our yearly "I had an experience with BEST ELECTRONICS" thread. Sorry to hear you had a negative experience, 3DOMan. I will just add myself to the list of people who have had nothing but positive experiences for years. I just placed yet another order yesterday, actually. Yes, he is curt, to the point, and arbitrary. That's his right, however, much as it is yours to choose not to do business with him. Most of us figure out fairly fast when ordering from him for the first time that he has a certain way he likes to do business, and that he is a certain type of personality. We then make the decision to either deal with it. Or not. Looks like you chose "not" by starting an argument with him. I think that if you would still like to do business with him, you could simply apologize and say something along the lines of "I think we got off on the wrong foot, I'm sorry..." Or, not. Your choice. "Best" of luck with whatever you decide! On another topic, but still related - - I am happy to see that he still talks about himself in the third person, or at least that's what I deeply suspect. There are always references to the Warehouse Manager (underlined below), Accounting, the Shipping Department, and so on, but I always thought it was just him. Maybe there are all of these other people, but they usually only come up when there is an issue with the customer, and so I always thought it was a convenient way to have "someone else" be the one saying "no," giving news of a delay, or requesting something additional from the customer. Personally, I would do the same after 30+ years of random individuals emailing, calling, and sending letters requesting odds and ends - - and then those individuals maybe yelling at you for one reason or another! EDIT: Attached is one of my favorite articles about BEST ELECTRONICS, an interview with Brad from 2007. Seems like a great guy, an enthusiast, just like all of us . . . Linked from here: http://www.bertelmann.org/atari-archive/be_en.htm BEST ELECTRONICS 2007 Interview - www.bertelmann.org.pdf But, PDF is attached because, well, the Internet. It changes. -a2a

Any interest in Bradley's excellent 5200 rebuild parts available from Best Electronics? http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/5200.htm A little pricier, but they are really, really nice. He has separate parts, too, like pot arms and housings.