superjudge3 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I really want to get a 7800 but I have no real knowledge of the system other than that it could have competed with the NES and its backwards compatible with the 2600. Any basic facts/things I should be aware of before I buy one? Also, what's a fair price? One more question, what games should I avoid? I'm sure there's plenty of good games but as with every system there's probably a few that I should stay away from. By the way, I've read everything about the 7800 here on AA, so I know that much already. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Any basic facts/things I should be aware of before I buy one? Also, what's a fair price? Fair price? I'd say thirty bucks, assuming you get a small handful of games with it... One more question, what games should I avoid? I'm sure there's plenty of good games but as with every system there's probably a few that I should stay away from. Off the top of my head, I'd say Tower Toppler. Seriously, the 7800 version is impossibly difficult. Oh...speaking of which....you might also want to avoid the US version of Impossible Mission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artlover Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 you might also want to avoid the US version of Impossible Mission. It's just truth in advertising. It's not called Possible Mission ya know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 The homebrews are the best games for the system IMO. If you get a 7800,Pac man collection from the AA store is a must, as is a CX40 Joystick! have a look at Cousin Vinnies games reviews if you want to know what to have/avoid http://flipsiderunner.com/7800/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarifever Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 (edited) Anything I should know about the 7800? Yeah: it's fucking awesome. Edited September 14, 2007 by Atarifever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Stay away from Karateka too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin Vinnie Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 (edited) (sigh) Tower Toppler is my favorite game. So get it. Here is a link to my site... it's a big, somewhat amusing site all about the 7800 with reviews to every game and additional articles. Value others' opinions on this forum but value my opinion the highest. (just kidding) In a nutshell, I would say many 7800 games are great, but just as many are god-awful. Do reasearch before you buy. I like the controllers, but many hate them... the system is compatible with 2600 controllers if the 7800 game you are playing only requires one button. The homebrew scene is picking up amazingly, old classic arcade games sometimes have awesome 2 player co-op modes, most original games are quirky and at worst are bad. Cousin Vinnie www.flipsiderunner.com/7800 Edited September 14, 2007 by Cousin Vinnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 The library is small, so why not shoot for a full collection of loose carts? I can't say that there are games you should absolutely avoid, but some are more fun than others. Get the homebrews first, though, as they are among the best in the library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Thag Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 It's a good system, depending on your tastes. If you like great arcade ports, it's top notch. Start with Pac Man Collection from the store here, it's *THE* best Pac Man cart on the planet, for any system. There are lots of other good arcade games. Other than that, there are a lot of 'sim' type airplane games, a few good computer game ports, and a few outstanding original titles like Desert Falcon, Ninja Golf (my personal fav), and Tower Toppler. On the other hand, the system has exactly one platformer, and one rpg(ish) game. If you like that sort of thing, there's not much on the system, thanks to the Trameil's cheapness more than any limitation of the hardware. All in all, it's a gem of a system, with a small, easy to collect library, and since it plays 2600 games, what's not to like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Most of the arcade ports are really good The controllers are horrible, but there are alternatives for most games (anything 2600 compatible will work) Get Beef Drop and Pac-Man Colleciton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickybaby Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Most of the arcade ports are really goodThe controllers are horrible, but there are alternatives for most games (anything 2600 compatible will work) Get Beef Drop and Pac-Man Colleciton. Yes ,and there is one name to remember Pacmanplus and one accesory that I love - a joypad and a cart that is a must get - CC2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 The sound on the 7800 aint all that great,on most games,not all,since it uses the 2600 tia chip.Still,a FANTASTIC SYSTEM!,no system's perfect anway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PressureCooker2600 Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Atarifever pretty much summed up my thoughts, too. And Vinnie is right, Tower Toppler is awesome. It's an impossible bitch.....but you'll get addicted and eventually make it to the next tower, etc. Best games on the system for me (I don't have the homebrews, so don't blow me outta the water): Food Fight - The Definitive 7800 Game Centipede, Galaga, Joust, Robotron:2084 - All wonderful translations of the arcade classics Tower Toppler - This game will eat your soul. Unique games that I have yet to get: Midnight Mutants Scrapyard Dog Alien Brigade Basketbrawl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Unique games that I have yet to get:Midnight Mutants Scrapyard Dog Alien Brigade Basketbrawl So why list a bunch of rares for no reason? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarifever Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 (edited) Unique games that I have yet to get:Midnight Mutants Scrapyard Dog Alien Brigade Basketbrawl So why list a bunch of rares for no reason? How are games you can buy everyday in online retailers rare? Sure, they're not $5 each, but I got each of MM and Scrapyard Dog for less than $30. Considering that during the NES era I would have paid $50-60 or so for simialr games, I don't really consider getting games easily for less than half that much 20 years later a big deal. I'd call it rare if I had found them on ebay for $100. Midnight Mutants is a must. Edited September 16, 2007 by Atarifever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboypacman Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I have said this before but i will say it again......"The two reasons to own a Atari 7800 are The Pac-Man Collection and BeefDrop". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8bitgamer Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I love the two-player simultaneous options on Asteroids and Centipede. More classic ports should be like these two games. http://brettweisswords.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariRocks Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I have said this before but i will say it again......"The two reasons to own a Atari 7800 are The Pac-Man Collection and BeefDrop". The other upcoming reasons would be: Asteroids Deluxe Space Duel BonQ Frogger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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