Rik Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 (edited) First, i apologise if this is old news but, while bringing all these cool 70's retro sitcom DVD'S to counter to pay, i spotted Atari FlashBack 3 on display.I bought it of course, brand new in box sealed by 2 clear stickers on end flap.It is the 2600 4-6 switcher style like FlashBack 2.The inside of box has an egg carton material insert moulded to hold the console, adapter, two cx-40's.The package also included a big glossy poster which has screenshots of the 60 games included.I haven't heard a lot about FlashBack 3, the clerk said he got his stock not even 2 weeks ago, and said it just came out, so i thought i'd share.The FB3's corners where the control buttons are has a nice round shape rather than square.The controller ports are at the front, rather than the back, I can't wait to try out "Secret Quest" tonight.Anyways i think it's a cool package!!!! :thumbsup: Edited April 28, 2012 by Rik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyRockets Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Sounds like a real cool unit! A lot of people like those, I have not had the pleasure of touching one yet. Please report back you findings, etc. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syntaxerror999 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Secret Quest requires the color/bw switch which the fb3 does not have. Future fb3 models will not have secret quest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 (edited) Secret Quest requires the color/bw switch which the fb3 does not have. Future fb3 models will not have secret quest. Do you mean the FB3 i have doesn't have Secret Quest?It does have it, i'm sure it compensates for the BW/color switch somehow, i haven't played it yet, i'll report back what i found. Edited April 28, 2012 by Rik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 So, i think i understand what you are getting at Syntax.I read the instruction manual for SQ here at AA and it mentions something about using the tv type or BW/COLOR switch to access the Status Screen, which i don't seem to be able to get with the FB3.Was this an error?Is the game now unplayable without the Status screen?BTW, what a stupid thing to do, to include this game if it can't be played right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted April 29, 2012 Author Share Posted April 29, 2012 Duh! sorry for posting in wrong section initially.I just never had a need to go to the dedicated systems forum since i've been a member and have forgotten it exists!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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