homebrew collecting

[bomberpunk]

is anyone on a mission to own a copy of every homebrew cart ever released? are any of you at that point already? are you including only AA games or games from other websites too?

[+Nathan Strum]

Part of the problem would be how would you define a release?

 

Does that include every limited edition? Multiple variations of the same game? Releases of the same game by different publishers?

 

Seems to me someone tried to put together such a list once, and had a hard time defining what qualified. It's probably still somewhere in the 2600 forums.

[bomberpunk]

i personally would only count "normal" releases, excluding special editions. it's still the same game for the most part. for instance, i would count Skeleton and Skeleton+ as one item. i would only exclude "limited run" games if there is a "normal" run that coexists with it.

 

...yeah, you're right. that is a pain to determine. lolz

[neotokeo2001]

It would be cool to have a list and pictures if possible of all homebrew/hack releases. I will put together a list of my releases and pictures when I get a chance and I will add as much info as I can. (WIP)

 

Digital Press Holiday (hack) Released 12-15-03 (40 copies)

S.I. Vector Edition (hack) Released 01-15-04

Poseidon (hack) Released Philly Classic 5 03-20-04

Packrat (hack) Released Philly Classic 5 03-20-04

Dragon Chase (hack) Released Philly Classic 5 03-20-04

Cosmic Bowling (hack) Released Philly Classic 5 03-20-04

Death Race (hack) Movie Edition Released 04-10-04 (20 Copies) Came with Death Race 2000 Movie DVD

SI: Invasion (hack) Released 10-01-04 (20 Copies)

Atari Shot Remix (hack) Released 10-01-04 (20 Copies)

Alien Menace Released (hack) 06-01-05 (Contest Cart)7 Copies

TRONMAN! (hack) Released 09-15-05 (30 Copies) Glowing cartridge

Dawn of the Dead (hack) Released 11-02-05 (20 Copies)

Santas Helper Green (hack) Released 12-05-05 (15 Copies)

Santas Helper Red (hack) Released 12-05-05 (15 Copies)

Dragonsfire! (hack) Released 03-05-06 (30 Copies)

Kaboom! Fast Food (hack) Released 07-04-06 (20 Copies)

Lilys Woods (hack) Released 12-20-06 (10 Copies)

[Silntdoogood]

I don't know if anyone is even still watching this topic here, but I can't say I'm on a mission to collect everything, I am looking for a good pile of (legally) free ROMs. I know a ton are hosted here on atariage. I've downloaded a handful, some I really like, but others are kind of lemons. I didn't want to start a new topic, because I feel like it's been discussed before, but if anyone reading this has made any homebrews, has any ROMs to suggest, or a link to a thread where this has all been discussed before, I'm all ears!

[+Gemintronic]

I have a definite urge to collect homebrew ROMs as they allow me to enjoy classic gaming on the go via a Harmony cart, PSP, Dingoo, XBox, GBA, etc..

 

Physical copies are a different story. With small runs collecting homebrew is not a game everyone can play or enjoy.

Edited August 14, 2010 by theloon

[AtariLeaf]

I only own 2 homebrews - Ladybug and Juno First (still in the mail at the moment) and there are a few others that I'd eventually like to get. There's some real talent out there and its really nice to have the option of buying a brand new Atari game. Its a great feeling

[Miss 2600]

I've started a mini Homebrew collection. I certainly do not have the means to buy them all, but I'd like to keep adding homebrews that look fun and intriguing to me. Here's what I have so far:

 

Skeleton

Halo 2600

Cave In

Conquest of Mars

Toyshop Trouble

Dungeon

 

I also have hacks Haunted Adventure Trilogy, Mr. Roboto, and Berzerk Voice Enhanced

 

I'd like to get Skeleton+ and sell or trade Skeleton.

 

AtariLeaf: I agree, there's something about getting a brand new Atari 2600 game with the shiny labels and colorful manuals that is very cool.