captcapcom Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Sitting on pins and needles, waiting. I should probably switch chairs to one that doesn't have so many pins in it.... More comfortable ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Phruby Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captcapcom Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Yep... that's my desk chair! You have one too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrutallyHonestGamer Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 got my shipping confirmation too, pretty sweet, can't wait. i'm holding off on doing any more videos for my channel until this arrives!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 got my shipping confirmation too, pretty sweet, can't wait. i'm holding off on doing any more videos for my channel until this arrives!! Hmm, I should watch your 5200 system review. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrutallyHonestGamer Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 the 5200 is my favorite classic system. I wish i had a better way of recording gameplay though, i refuse to use emulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFF31 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Got mine in the mail today - Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasermouse99 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Mine arrived, too. Looks like a fun weekend ahead, Thanks to everyone who worked on this, been waiting a long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam242 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Mine came today as well... this has been a really good week for Atari in the mail! My letter carrier has been like Santa Claus to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Phruby Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Yep... that's my desk chair! You have one too? Yup. That is standard office furniture at my work. I also have ball & chain if I get up from my computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic R Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 my 5200 Tempest arrived today!! I am at my daughters cheerleading at the moment but will be playing this tonight!! I like the bullet point on the back of the box that says.. 30 YEARS LATE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 Mine came today as well... this has been a really good week for Atari in the mail! I hate to disappoint you, but that copy of Tempest will not work in your 1200XL. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 I like the bullet point on the back of the box that says.. 30 YEARS LATE! Take a look at the back of the manual as well. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari5200dude82 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Very cool. Mine came in the mail to today. I can't wait to try it out. Thanks Al and everyone involved, on making this possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic R Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Take a look at the back of the manual as well. ..Al I'll be reading it from front to back as soon as I get home.. I feel like a kid again getting a new game!! I read the entire back of the box before heading out.. I also liked the fine print that says Atari isn't in Sunnyvale anymore and aren't owned by Warner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 I'll be reading it from front to back as soon as I get home.. I feel like a kid again getting a new game!! It's great fun putting these reproductions together, especially getting them into the hands of classic gaming enthusiasts who can appreciate them. I can't imagine the work to do these releases "back in the day" without Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and so forth! I read the entire back of the box before heading out.. I also liked the fine print that says Atari isn't in Sunnyvale anymore and aren't owned by Warner! You practically need a magnifying glass to read that. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam242 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 (edited) I hate to disappoint you, but that copy of Tempest will not work in your 1200XL. ..Al Actually, neither will RR. Cart's too wide to fit. The 1200 is just a prop, my favorite 8 bit. Looking forward to rocking some Tempest on my 5200 this weekend, so is my gf! Edited March 2, 2013 by adam242 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captcapcom Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 mine can't arrive soon enough ... I don't even think I have that old ROM that was floating around. I should check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_J64bit Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Just got my copy and just the other day my 600XL come came in with MyIDE installed! Now I need to find time to play! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[d2f]Iggy*SJB Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Animal house. Classic. I'm so tempted to drop down and buy Tempest, but I ain't got a 5200 and I'm not in the market for one, so if I buy Tempest, it'll be only as a display piece . And I really don't collect games unless i plan on playing them, but i really love Tempest. Oh, such a dilemma... Oh well, time to pull back out the Atari Arcade Collection 6-in-1 on SNES... I've got a SNES.... and didn't know about that cart! Thanks for the tip! Now...... to find one..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Bill Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Got mine in the mail today! So very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Got mine in the mail today! So very cool! Hey no fair ! Im only 25 minutes from you and I didnt get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 (edited) Iggy*SJB' timestamp='1362195176' post='2707326'] I've got a SNES.... and didn't know about that cart! Thanks for the tip! Now...... to find one..... It's called "Midway Presents Arcade's Greatest Hits: The Atari Collection 1" Long title IMO. There's also a Williams collection but their not as good as the Atari collection. It's a faithful enough port although you have to use a D-pad instead of a spinner. There's also a couple of sixth gen "remixes" on PS1 and Jag, aka "Tempest 2000". I've got the PS1 game but I haven't played it yet. Edited March 2, 2013 by stardust4ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scihorror Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Good news: Got mine in the mail yesterday, and two days before we move! Bad news: We'll be staying with my mother-in-law while we look for a new house and the 5200 is going to be in storage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Good news: Got mine in the mail yesterday, and two days before we move! Bad news: We'll be staying with my mother-in-law while we look for a new house and the 5200 is going to be in storage... Noooooooo! Just joking. I needed to do that as well but it was with my parents. It was nine months of hell living in a bedroom with all your stuff packed away. The good thing is that there is a light at the end of the tunnel plus you have a cool game to look forward to. It is one of the top ten best games for the 5200. Good luck house hunting. Don't settle for something you don't want if it goes on for a while. We didn't and all the pain we went through waiting for a good home was worth it. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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