retrobits Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 In the past I've hid my real Atari hardware in my office in a deep, dark corner and crouched over a small 1702 composite display. Last weekend I decided to bring my Atari out in the open and have had great success using an emulator. In the living room, I connected my netbook to my big Visio LCD and running both Atari800Win & Altirra (looks fantastic) and routed Audio through an amp. Bought a 36 foot USB cable and ran it around the room under the edge of the carpet to a USB hub hidden under the couch. Connected 4 USB Legacy Engineering sticks (Thanks Curt!) to the hub, as well as small wireless keyboard & mouse. Game emulation and controller response is spot-on. My three boys and I have been having a blast running multiplayer stuff... MULE, Claim Jumper, Basketball, Archon, & Dandy. Star Raiders on 37" with audio up real loud is a treat too! Ever since I set this up the Wii has been forgotten at my house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNXGUY Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 My three boys and I have been having a blast running multiplayer stuff... MULE, Claim Jumper, Basketball, Archon, & Dandy. Star Raiders on 37" with audio up real loud is a treat too! Ever since I set this up the Wii has been forgotten at my house! WOW!!! Now that's just awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrobits Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 (edited) After watching my boys (ages 8-10, yeah twins) enjoy Atari for a few weeks now, I am more confident than ever that the old games are the best (yep, I always knew I was right). My boys just love this stuff (maybe Atari is hereditary?) Now instead of playing Pokemon, they are asking for me to show them another Atari game. A few nights ago it was Picnic Paranoia. When that dude was zipping around swatting ants they laughed to tears. Same with Preppie. When that "walking through the park" music started and the little guy appeared with the Izod shirt they just about fell off the couch. These games are pure gold -- even for future generations. Edited March 18, 2010 by retrobits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roydea6 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Try them out with a game of Behind Jaggi Lines and let the Alien get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Whomper Stomper is always good for a laugh too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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