Atari the Jedi Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 So this past weekend I went to the game shop and blew my fun money on a few carts and accessories (mostly 2600). I was going to buy a 5200 trackball but instead because they did not have it in the store i got other stuff. I guess I'm an Atari addict is there any cure? I mean the minute there's no 5200 product I ended up snorting the cheapest stuff they had. I actually dug through a dusty old box and fished out a copy if Warloards , and Freeway. If it says Atari I'd probably sleep in the gutter just like a homeless bumb. :$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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+Gemintronic Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Some people realise that they too can not only play games but make them. Once you've actually got a game you made in your hands it's hard to go back to buying someone else's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 There is no cure. ..Al 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybird3rd Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 There is no cure. An Atari addiction is the cure ... for the high cost, poor reliability, and planned obsolescence of modern consoles! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari the Jedi Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 I think it's crazy I'm always hearing about how crappy Ataris are yet 30+ years later most are still kicking and are daily drivers. While the Xbox series are considered to be a slice of heaven and yet every time I turn around someone has a broken one, crashed hard drive, scratched discs, etc the moment their outta the box. "Atari does what Xbox can't"- me just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari the Jedi Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 I kind of take pride in no cure kids these days can keep their flippin' discs gimme carts any day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Just remember to play as well as buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Just remember to play as well as buy. That's good advice right there. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari the Jedi Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 That is about the wisest thing I've heard of in a long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Just go with it man. Eventually you'll succumb to it and find yourself rocking back and forth in a dark corner, your shirt soaked in drool mumbling "Bounty Bob...must have Bounty Bob"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Were you expecting the equivalent of Alcoholic Anonymous? This might be AA alright but sorry to tell you it's more like a CRACK HOUSE for Atari Addicts! You will get no help or support to kick the habit here just more PUSHERS lol! Now.....can I show you something in a nice 5200 VCS adapter? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariron82 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) No A-t-J, it's worse than Crack; there is no methadone to curb the need. Once hooked, you'll be looking for money in places you've never dreamed of just to secure that next ltd ed homebrew. It's only one more cart..its such a good deal..just one more..then I'll stop for awhile.....BUT ITS OK! We're here for you to lean on Edited October 30, 2012 by atariron82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Just do homebrews, makes things easier... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Just do homebrews, makes things easier... http://pdroms.de/ http://filetrip.net/oldies-downloads/other-oldies/homebrew/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari2008 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I think I have re-developed the Atari Addiction. A few years ago I had the 2600, 5200 and 7800. Then I sold the 5200 and 7800 when I thought I was over the bug. Now the 2600 is hooked up in my living room...and I'm tempted to get a Jaguar. I think the addiction is coming back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BydoEmpire Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Kids. lol, my daughter cries when I sell games and wants me to buy MORE of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BydoEmpire Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 lol, my daughter cries when I sell games and wants me to buy MORE of them Hah, awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari the Jedi Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 I like the image of a crack house all dark and sinister. When cops come busting in I'm so strung out on the likes of Dig Dug and Demon Attack that my own family would hardly recognize me. Sadly, I thought I kicked this habit in the 80's when other were doing coke, new coke, rubics cube, Pee-Wee Herman. I was "looking at all the colors man" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simbalion Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 You're doomed as there is no cure. Just hope you don't get the advanced version I have where you start collecting arcade games! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Ok, who posted this piece of sh*t in our awesome 5200 section!?! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari the Jedi Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 Blast processing :0! But does it have a keypad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari the Jedi Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) Edited November 1, 2012 by Atari the Jedi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari the Jedi Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) Edited November 1, 2012 by Atari the Jedi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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