[Sky Skipper by Nintendo...does it exsist?]

I was wondering why so little info is availible on this one, it looks like a really cool game. Too bad I won't ever be able to play it. Bummer.

 

Well, not an original machine at least, but you can play it in MAME.

[Sky Skipper by Nintendo...does it exsist?]

Obviously the game exists, as you've seen, but I believe the game was a Japan-only release. It was released over there in both cabinet and cocktail form. I've never seen a U.S. flyer for the game or any other evidence that it was released state-side. I heard a rumor a while back from somebody on here that Nintendo has the sole U.S. machine in one of their breakrooms at Nintendo HQ in Redmond, but I don't know if there's any truth to that, probably just an urban legend. The game has a horizontal montitor orientation like Popeye and similar graphics, so if it were released here at all, it probably would exist as a conversion kit.

 

As you mentioned, the game was released for the 2600 by Parker Brothers as part of the "Arcade Game Series". It seems odd that they'd release this game, but supposedly it was included in the deal when they got the rights to do the home versions of Popeye. 2600 Sky Skipper is okay, but I wish they'd released a ColecoVision version, which could have been much better. But it's not hard to understand why they didn't given Nintendo's relationship with Coleco and the fact that the game was not a big hit.

[Now the ban's on the other foot!]

http://news.independent.co.uk/world/americ...icle1174317.ece

 

After many years of trying to ban video games, it looks like Senator Joe Lieberman will be banned from office by his constituents. They're more interested in a candidate with the guts to address important issues, rather than a politician who spends all his time looking for the hidden breasts in Galaxian.

 

JR

 

This post is so ridiculous it's not even worthy of comment.

[How many cart copies of SteamRoller were produced?]

I just searched and didn't find the auction. I suppose it may have been a bit more than a month ago, but it was within the past few months. Any idea what it originally sold for? $300 seems like a good return.

 

I don't know what the production run was, but the original price was $35.90.

[Sega Master Choplifter]

I haven't played my Master System in quite a while, but I don't recall anything like that.

[Actiplaque, Label Peeling, Other Problems w/ CV Carts]

I highly doubt you have that many dead cartridges, probably something going on with your console.

 

Well, it could be the console, but I doubt it. I don't have problems with any other games. My console does not appear to have the power switch issues which commonly cause graphic problems. And three faulty carts out of 20+ really isn't too bad. Only River Raid appears totally dead.

 

Upon further inspection, I found a small paper insert in the Centipede box that says the following:

NOTICE

If you don't see the ATARI logo in color when you insert your game cartridge and turn on your system, simply press the RESET key.

 

So apparently, my copy of Centipede is not unique. My copy of Defender has a similar insert, but does not appear to have this problem. Has anyone experienced any problems like this with Atarisoft cartridges?

 

River Raid, as stated, appears to be totally dead. I suspect it's just a factory dud, because all of my other Activision cartridges work fine with my console.

 

Smurf Rescue is a notoriously buggy game (Smurfette's "striptease", etc.), so again, I'm not so sure it's my console or my copy of the game that is the problem.

 

Unfortunately, I do not have another console to test these games on. If anyone is familiar with the ColecoVision system, and Activision and Atarisoft cartridges specifically, any suggestions you have would be appreciated.

[Actiplaque, Label Peeling, Other Problems w/ CV Carts]

I recently picked up a ColecoVision system and some games. I've noticed a few problems that I'd like your thoughts and/or help on:

 

1. Actiplaque:

 

I've opened factory sealed copies of Centipede and Defender and found both cartridges to have actiplaque on the picture label and end label. Is this common on Atarisoft games? Interestingly enough, the Activision games I have (Beamrider, Pitfall & River Raid) are completely actiplaque free.

 

2. Label peeling:

 

Several of the games I have (both new and used) have moderate to severe label peeling. What type of glue do you guys recommend (if any) to reattach these?

 

3. Other game problems:

 

-Centipede- This game came new from a sealed box, but appears to be somewhat defective. When I turn on the power switch, one of two things happens: either I get a very scrambled black and white title screen, or I get a blank screen with a low buzzing noise. In either case, if I press the reset button, the game begins normally and has no other visible problems. Anyone else ever hear of this?

 

-River Raid- This game, also new from a sealed box, appears to be DOA. When I turn on the power switch, I get the screen that appears when no game is inserted, so this cart appears to be totally dead.

 

-Smurf Rescue- This game is used but in mint condition. It seems to be somewhat defective. The game will occasionally reset by itself a few seconds after you select the difficulty level and begin play. I know this game is notoriously buggy, so has anyone else ever experienced this?

 

I would also note that I have cleaned all of these games (even though two of them were new) and I still experience these problems. And I know that ColecoVision systems aren't the most reliable, but my system is in great cosmetic shape and none of the other games I have (about 20) have any problems that I have seen. Any suggestions you guys have would be appreciated.