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Generally, no. Some of the light sixers (and even some 4-switch woodies) do have the heavy RF shielding of the heavy sixer, but do not have the thicker moulding around the sides and possibly use slightly different components. For the most part, the real heavy sixers are the only ones that produce that nice, clear, vibrant picture that is one of the main reasons they're so sought after. And the good part is that if all you're interested in is the quality of the picture (rather than the collectibility factor) then you can usually pick up Sears heavy sixers dirt cheap. I've gotten a number of them over the last couple of years all under $20. (Except one, which I paid something like $80 for, but that's because it was complete in box) 860027[/snapback] Wow. Had no clue it made such a difference. So Atari/Sears does not, but are there any other factors that determine quality? What about year? Or where it was manufactured? And generally, when looking at different shades of "new", what is the point of diminishing returns on quality? At what point are you no longer paying for longevity and picture quality, but for collectibility value?

No, lol, not the joystick. I linked up to the auction- it was the whole setup I was asking about. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...8193480199&rd=1

So I am reading about the GBA Activision Anthology, and I can't figure out whether it has demon attack or not. This reviewer specified that the PS2 version does not have it: "Due to some licensing issues, Atlantis and Demon Attack -- two Imagic games -- have been removed from the PS2 Activision Anthology..." http://gameboy.ign.com/articles/445/445805p1.html What's the deal with that? This was a review of the GBA A.A., not PS. Wonder why he said that, and if that title list is even accurate? Demon Attack IS on the PC version- I thought Imagic was a subsidiary. Hmm. I would looove to be able to go portable with Demon Attack. The two games are obviously ripoffs, but I would almost pay it for spyhunter alone.

Shootfire! I just got the Activision Anthology Remix for PC, had no CLUE they had it for GBA. Still, if its as cheap, and I find it in the wallyworld bin, maybe I'll go for it. Does it have Demon Attack (Imagic, but it was on the AARemix)

See, this is why I am stuck with the anthologies and plug and plays. Even if I spent the same money (assuming the same) investing in the power pack I need, and finding working controllers, it still doesn't guarantee a working system... damn FIVE are not working??!!

Edit- was only trying to give props to depth and complexity of this endeavo bushnig; sounded like lots of work. my apologies.

...wondering if roach" is a metaphor you guys use for some information or electronic phenomena, like virus or worm. Please tell me you don't literally burn people with ROACHES in plastic cases lol.

WOW. That is a sweet machine. So whats fair market price on that one? Will it end up going for that 350 he's asking? And are there any advantages of the few made in cali (as far as mechanical/dependibility), or is it just a rarity/collectible factor that makes them more sought after?

So you have both- do you notice a distinct difference in color/color quality between the stick and paddle? If not, I am thinking mine must be defective. If so, I'll just exchange it. (Don't you love the main paddle? It is different than the player two paddle- solid, heavier, more stable control somehow.) It does seem like a battery problem. THey were fresh duracells out of the box, but it might be worth it to try a new set. LOL, glad to hear not everyone is an original/authentic parts snob... I was getting nervous when I found no threads on plug and plays. But for my purposes (playing the games more so than working on the hardware as a hobby), those and the anthologies have me covered. Of course I would have preferred to gone first class, but needed a new power converter, and from what I remember the last time I successfully fired it up, the controllers and carts were inconsistent. (can be remedied, but ultimately=more time and money). One day maybe. Thanks all.

OK, apologies if this is in the wrong section, because I wasn't sure if "plug and play" is technically emulation. And assuming I am not considered an atari poser here for buying this stuff, I have a question. BTW, I have an original system, but there are some games I actually want to PLAY, not just revisit for nostalgia purposes, and I hate depending on decades old electronics (joysticks give me the most trouble), of course the original is first class. So for the record I recognize this- as you will chuckle at my ensuing problems. I bought the 10 in 1 plug and play for $15, mainly for Adventure. Oddly enough it included a few paddle games (breakout, circus atari, VO). The ten in one is a JOYSTICK plug and play- so they want you to use a joystick for breakout...?! I couldn;t even get past the first level without the analog precision of a paddle. So, when I saw the PADDLE plug and play, that also included breakout, as well as super breakout (eh), night driver (yes!), and a dozen or so others, I HAD to get it (about twice the price of the joystick plug and play, but came w/two paddles for 2up action). So the problem now is, while I get ultimate control with the paddle controller on breakout, the COLORS ARE ALL WRONG. It's not just that the bouncing platform and rainbow roof are different colors (they are), but even compared to the joystick plug and play version of breakout (also from same manufacturer-Jakk's Games) the paddle version's colors bleed into each other, are muddy, and very dark. So my choice is either play with a joystick and have great colors, or get the paddle and sacrifice the display quality. My question is, do you think there is something inherent in the paddle plug and play that makes it do this (either hardware or programming), or could I have bought a faulty unit. I am a little embarassed to bring an emulation of twenty year old video games back to circuit city saying "Umm, the colors aren't quite right." LOL.

It's a virtual patch that is unlocked and displayed onscreen by the software when you attain a certain score. I don't know if the PC version has this feature. I've not played that version. 858221[/snapback] Yeah that is a feature on the PC version also (just got started w/mine).