Atari XEGS questions - RGB moddable, play 2600 games?

[RGB_Gamer]

Is the XEGS RGB mod capable (I couldn't rind any info on this, even on gamesx)? Also, any way to play 2600 games on it?

[+Psionic]

Also, any way to play 2600 games on it?

Not a chance.

[Rybags]

Put a VBXE in and you have RGB... although that's a somewhat expensive way to get it (albeit the only "proper" way).

 

And, it's 16 KHz type RGB, so is only compatible with certain monitors such as the Commodore 1084. Practically all modern monitors are the 30 KHz type, and typically also don't like 50 Hz video either.

 

 

You can get RGB by proxy... run it through a capture card on a PC, but then you can get other issues such as annoying lag and poor frame blending.

Edited April 9, 2010 by Rybags

[primeform]

whats a VBXE?

[RGB_Gamer]

Rybags,

 

what is a VBXE?

 

Also, my RGB monitor supports 15khz/31khz so maybe it will work?

[Cebus Capucinis]

You could always cut open one of the sides, cut open the side of the Atari 2600, then glue them together and pretend it is just some sort of XEGS "Expansion Module", I guess.

[ApolloBoy]

whats a VBXE?

It's a board that enhances the graphic capabilities of the A8.

 

Also, the XEGS can only go as far as S-video without the VBXE.

[primeform]

has anyone done this VBXE upgrade on here? anyone willing to do this mod for some $$?

[RGB_Gamer]

Where can I buy a VBXE?

[primeform]

Where can I buy a VBXE?

 

http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/160913-vbxe2-preorder-starts-today/page__fromsearch__1