enthusi Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 No game is sold out. They are just delayed due to a temporary hardware shortage. ALMOST no game ) 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-2954569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 ALMOST no game ) All listed games. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-2954574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 How temporary is temporary? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-2955815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I'm hoping for December. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-2955925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I'm hoping for December. Ouch. If that's a real potential then I guess instead of ordering the Space Rocks cartridge to recognize/encourage/support Mr. Spice's efforts, I should just send him what would be his cut and keep playing the binary on my Harmony. Or was that the for-my-own-sake-I-hope-it-happens-in-time-to-sell-my-game-by-Christmas date? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-2956370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Space Rocks is available in the store--I added it back about five minutes after I saw the post that it was out of stock. ..Al Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-2956371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoyx Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Space Rocks is available in the store--I added it back about five minutes after I saw the post that it was out of stock. ..Al Will there be a cheaper Space Rocks bundle released some day? Thanks. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-2956374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Space Rocks is available in the store--I added it back about five minutes after I saw the post that it was out of stock. Is the shortage problem solved? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-2956377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Or was that the for-my-own-sake-I-hope-it-happens-in-time-to-sell-my-game-by-Christmas date? That was the gee-it'd-sure-be-nice-if-we-could-get-the-holiday-themed-game-available-for-sale-while-there-was-actually-snow-on-the-ground-this-time-after-having-been-delayed-two-years-in-a-row-by-Melody-shortages date. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-2956382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Well, I haven't seen any snow this "winter". Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-2956408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 That was the gee-it'd-sure-be-nice-if-we-could-get-the-holiday-themed-game-available-for-sale-while-there-was-actually-snow-on-the-ground-this-time-after-having-been-delayed-two-years-in-a-row-by-Melody-shortages date. Ah. I suppose that does help sales (and reduce frustration/disappointment) just a tad. I know I have less interest in buying winter holiday themed games in July. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-2956457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Space Rocks is available in the store--I added it back about five minutes after I saw the post that it was out of stock. ..Al Good to know. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-2956458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari_envy Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I think he played it on his Harmony, and I don't believe the manual is available online anywhere... I am the one who provided the BIN to him to review on his Harmony cart. I was chatting with him on his forum and discovered that he had a Harmony and mentioned that since he gave the original Asteroids an A, he really needed to check out Space Rocks. I figured since he gave Asteroids an A, Space Rocks would get an A+...regardless, I am glad to see his mostly positive review posted. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-2956959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 I am the one who provided the BIN to him to review on his Harmony cart. I was chatting with him on his forum and discovered that he had a Harmony and mentioned that since he gave the original Asteroids an A, he really needed to check out Space Rocks. Thanks! Seen my latest project? It's far enough along to display a world you can move around in, but it's not yet playable. Once you can start blowing things up I'll create a homebrew topic for it, probably in 2-3 weeks. 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-2962067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
killersquirel Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Darrell, Your new project looks amazing! I've said it before, but I'll say it again. Thanks so much for the work you do on the 2600. I love everyone of your games and play them all quite frequently. I look forward to all of your upcoming projects! -mike Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-2962548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari_envy Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Thanks! Seen my latest project? It's far enough along to display a world you can move around in, but it's not yet playable. Once you can start blowing things up I'll create a homebrew topic for it, probably in 2-3 weeks. Wow, love how this looks, and I can't wait to start blowing things up. Thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-2962656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Still no cart only version in the pipeline? I really do hate the thought of having to keep one boxed game amongst my 350 cart only collection. I've traded away games just to get rid of the box. I also really hate the thought of spending all my store credit on one game (albeit a most excellent one). 'cuz I'm cheap. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-2994864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Still no cart only version in the pipeline? I really do hate the thought of having to keep one boxed game amongst my 350 cart only collection. I've traded away games just to get rid of the box. Yes, I will do that soon. ..Al 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-2994916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Thanks for the update, Al. Honestly, I just threw that out as a "Hail Mary", not really expecting anything. Thanks for the responsive and excellent service. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-2995269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynicaster Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Finally got around to playing Space Rocks on my Harmony. This game is excellent! When I was playing, I was thinking "I can't believe this is running on an Atari 2600". The polish and attention to detail is impressive. The original arcade Asteroids will always be my favorite version, but this has handily replaced the 7800 version as runner-up. The original 2600 game seems downright lame in comparison. Man, now I want to build an Asteroids controller. PS--that configuration menu is pure gold. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-3016279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 Thanks! You might be able to track down a Starplex controller. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-3016317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFWarrior Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 My asteroids deluxe arcade is down, monitor issue. So, I booted the Space Rocks cart I picked up at PGRE last year. You guys did an amazing job on this game, it's excellent! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-3037877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzillajoe Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Sorry if this has been asked but will this work on a CC2? Or does it have the same problem Pitfall II has? If it DOES work, what is the bankswitching option I need to use? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-3099049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Sorry if this has been asked but will this work on a CC2? Or does it have the same problem Pitfall II has? If it DOES work, what is the bankswitching option I need to use? No, the ARM chip in the Harmony / Melody is utilized as a co-processor, just like in Pitfall 2. Additionally game logic is offloaded to the ARM in Vertical Blank and Overscan. The coprocessor routines are known as DPC+ for Space Rocks, named after the DPC in Pitfall 2. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-3099103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzillajoe Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 No, the ARM chip in the Harmony / Melody is utilized as a co-processor, just like in Pitfall 2. Additionally game logic is offloaded to the ARM in Vertical Blank and Overscan. The coprocessor routines are known as DPC+ for Space Rocks, named after the DPC in Pitfall 2. Kinda what I figured. Oh well, I'll stick to Stella until I can get a cart. Now, if someone wants to tell me how to trigger the Easter Eggs..... Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/197315-space-rocks-2600/page/22/#findComment-3099136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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