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    Regret selling/giving away your childhood Atari?

    in Atari 2600

    Posted

    I am a 32 yr old gamer who grew up playing the Atari 2600.  I had two systems in excellent condition and had accumulated roughly 60 - 65 games by the time I was 13 yrs old.  Had mostly Activision and many rare games.  When I moved from home at 19 yrs old I needed some beer money.  The NES had just come out, and through my 19 y.o. beer thirsty eyes, the graphics on the "outdated" Atari were "child-like" compared to my new NES.  Of course my buddies and I had to drink beer  :D  when we played Mario and Duck Hunt, so to make some quick cash to buy beer I sold my entire Atari collection for $70 to some stranger  :x  

    Needless to say, it is something I now deeply regret, and I live with the pain everyday.  I've now recently got a 2600 again for me and my new infant son to play, but I paid much more than $70 and I don't have the 65 games that I used to have. I basically gave away a piece of my childhood.

     

    Does anybody else out there have similar regrets of selling/giving away your childhood Atari?

     

    This story would be even better if the person you sold it too frequents these boards. :lol:

    The most intelligent character (in a VCS game)

    in Atari 2600

    Posted

    The SOB computer opponent in Atari basketball.  He knows when to kick ass.  If you are down 4 or more points,  he's a breeze.  But if you are only 2 behind,  he's a little tougher -  tied...hes real tough.  God forbid you get ahead by 2-4 points,  there's no way to stop him from scoring,  and he's DAMN impossible to score on.

     

    Either that or I suck at the game.... :roll:

     

    You suck....

     

    On a serious note, the AI is tough, like you said. But I got good enough to be able to consistently beat the computer.

     

    I say we make a list and post a poll... My vote goes for the bat in Adventure. He has caused me more trouble..

    Activision Anthology for GBA ! ! !

    in Atari 2600

    Posted

    Rayman advance is another game that is hard to see on a GBA. I completely stopped using my GBA cause I was tired of all the contourtions I had to go thru just to see the screen.

     

    That completely changed with the SP and has actually renewed my interest in it. Although I admit it does cramp my hands a little. In fact my index fingers (which wrap around the l/r buttons) tend to bump into eachother. Annoying. :ponder:

     

    Can't they ever get anything right? :roll: I'm seriously considering getting one of those mad catz grips.

     

    Ahhhh to have younger eyes.

    Activision Anthology for GBA ! ! !

    in Atari 2600

    Posted

    Years ago, I bought the cd of Activision games for the computer as I remembered them as being my favorites from my Atari days.  Although they played fairly well, it just wasn't the same.  As I now have an Atari again (thank god), I can play any the "real way" that I can get my hands on.  One of the GBA games that I played (very briefly might I add) was Namco museum but everything was too small.  Maybe I'm just too old.....anyway, on the flipside, it would be nice to be able to play some of the games that I've only heard about because they are rare carts. 8)

     

    Get yourself some bi-focals sonny!!!

     

    Or better yet buy a GP32, it has a bigger screen! :wink:

    "Atari is like a bunch of minigames"

    in Atari 2600

    Posted

    I made this point in some thread earlier before. Scrambles to find notes... ahhh too lazy...

     

    Anyways I made a comment as to the popularity of mini-games and how it pertains to the simplicity of 2600 titles.

     

    I also think one of the reasons is the "pick up and go" factor. It usually takes me 15-20 minutes to really get back into "the groove", or back on track in alot of modern games. With 2600 games I can just "pick up and go" and get my 20 minute arcade fix. No fuss no muss.

     

    The reason for the lead time? It takes a while to remember which button combo's go with which moves. Especially if you have not played the game in a while. It almost just as hard trying to remember what goals you accomplished and which ones you were working on when you saved it.

    power supply question

    in Atari Lynx

    Posted

    ok... I took a look at the connectors for some of the hand helds I have.

     

    Nomad, gamegear - no go... to big

    Gameboy, Neogeo pocket - no go... to small

     

    I have this neat thing I bought from radio shack which oughta do the trick, but unfortunately the connector I got was a little to big, so I need to take that back.

     

    Best bet is to buy that big fat power box that holds D size batteries as a back-up.

     

    Has anyone considered offering to order the supply for him and sending it to him?

    Still need commons =(

    in Buy, Sell, and Trade

    Posted

    only 7 left =D

     

    Canyon Bomber  

    Crossbow  

    Gravitar  

    Hangman  

    International Soccer  

    Jr. Pac-Man  

    Maze Mania

     

    I wonder what my chances would be of finding those at our local place who sells them at a buck a piece...

     

    Of course if I found Jr. Pac-Man I'd probably keep that for myself. :D

    lynx and carts for sale. No lots. All has been sold!

    in Buy, Sell, and Trade

    Posted

    how much for the lynx system 2 ? also woudl u sell it as package and how much?

     

    Alright... I usually do not do this, but I'm feeling really lazy right now anyways. I was figuring between $10-$15 for the lynx + carrying case.

     

    Maybe $2 or $3 bucks for the stuff I said is common + Bill & Ted and Klax (it's cheap here at the atariage store). The other games range from $10-$30 from other online stores (do your homework), but don't be afraid to offer less. I'm not looking to make more, or even break even. Just to get a reasonable amount for it.

     

    Just make an offer... Keep in mind I'm not asking much for the system, carrying case, or the commons. They go real cheap on ebay anyways.

     

    Send a PM... I have not updated the list, but I do have an offer already on Awesome Golf, and Baseball Heroes. Though I have not heard anything on baseball heroes.

     

    I'm talking to somebody regarding the lynx system as well, but the trade we would work out is pending another trade he may have going. So go ahead an PM me anyways. If it looks good I'll just find out what is going on with the other deal.

     

    Don't feel any pressure to outbid anybody, just make what you think is reasonable (good for you). Like I said, I'm not out to start a bid war. Unless someone is crazy enough to actually ask alot for it.

     

    I don't even mind if the offer is less than what I see them going for, cause I got this in a lot and my money was well spent towards the games I acquired.

     

    Just trying to pass on some atari goodness.

    Atari 800 programs...

    in Atari 8-Bit Computers

    Posted

    #1 - M.U.L.E.

    Arcon 1 & 2

    Spy vs spy 1 & 2

    Jumpman jr.

    Boulderdash

    Zombies

    Alleycat

    Floyd of the Jungle

    Mountain King

    Joust

    Azteck Challenge 1& 2

    Oil Well

    Revenge

    Qix

    Tapper , and many more*

     

    I hope you noticed this thread was over a year old before you posted a response.

    FS: Sega Genesis, CD, 32X +

    in Buy, Sell, and Trade

    Posted

    Check out the Sega Pico  :P .

     

    Lol, I'm keeping it mainstream American releases, so no crazy consoles like the SG-1000, Mark III or anything :)

     

    I'm still wondering if I should get a Pico ;)

     

    Right now I'll be happy with a SMS, Genny, 32X, SegaCD, Saturn, Dreamcast, and GameGear.

     

    Aww come one... they are so cheap you gotta have at least one of each model. model 1, 2, 3, and CDX. model 3 and CDX are worth it for coolness alone.

    power supply question

    in Atari Lynx

    Posted

    Is the Atari brand one available at Wal mart? No fuss no muss going to Wal mart.  :D  

     

    If I had an Atari one I'd definitely use it, but it's good to know that an "off the shelf' option is there for some Lynx luvin...

     

    :)

     

    It makes for a great collector item. I got one with the lynx lot I won and I do not plan on giving it up. :D

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