thursday83 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Let us know and thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108 Stars Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 This question needed a whole new thread?^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Im sure its gonna be quite a while longer . Im crossing my fingers that it will be in my hands by summer . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thursday83 Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 108 stars. Yes, it did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammR25 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Which Christmas? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hi summer 2015 or later?Time has come,that people should get it.......Maybe for 30 years anniversary of our beloved 7800 system.It would be great to hear some news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) I hope that from here on out any game that is made for the 7800 will take advantage of the sound upgrade on the xm . Exciting stuff though either way . And thanks to all the programmers for these games that we have, your hard work is appreciated ! Edited November 22, 2013 by AtariBrian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 News would be great!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corby Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 http://www.atarimuseum.com/videogames/consoles/7800/expansion/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Usotsuki Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 inb4 the lock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 http://atariage.com/forums/topic/214684-7800xms-just-checking-in/page-3?do=findComment&comment=2837572 From what transpired and still needs to be accomplished, it appears there may be at least a few months until we see the XM. "...still have a lot to do and the programmers came back with some good feedback on some things, so those ideas and changes will be implemented, now it looks like some compatibility testing with the several versions of the 7800's will have to also be done." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Answer ----> NO. Rolls eyes.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thursday83 Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Everyone in the know has seen the link, Corby. No need for sarcasm. The link isn't updated, hence the initial question. Everyone gets up in arms regarding this subject - I don't see the issue in asking the question. It's ok to ask. It's ok. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) Maybe a pass-through cartridge design with a POKEY slot would be good enough for the homebrew community in the meantime. The XM isn't a trivial matter. That's a lot of testing and debugging and that takes time, not to mention all of the engineering Curt has already done plus all of the manufacturing logistics. The idea above could be a good halfway point for the community by promoting the use of POKEY without going through the wasteful route of sticking a chip into each cartridge while waiting for the eventual release of the XM... Of course, there doesn't seem to be a shortage of Ballblazer carts on eBay to use as a source for those chips... Edited November 23, 2013 by Lynxpro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Everyone in the know has seen the link, Corby. No need for sarcasm. The link isn't updated, hence the initial question. Everyone gets up in arms regarding this subject - I don't see the issue in asking the question. It's ok to ask. It's ok. I thought the same exact thing a while back...then, after posting my question, I looked out my window... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accousticguitar Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 http://www.atarimuseum.com/videogames/consoles/7800/expansion/ He really should put a year on those status updates since there is obviously more than one year involved. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 (edited) He really should put a year on those status updates since there is obviously more than one year involved. I'll help 9-30-10 first Status update 10-4-13 last Status update 17 Status updates in 2011 6 Status updates in 2012 4 Status updates in 2013 I am not defending nor advocating the situation. I have ordered this long ago and am patiently awaiting this project to the end. I know that many would like this project to have already been done. At this point, I am willing to wait longer. This is how some of the more ambitious homebrew projects go. I tell myself if I wait that I will have something truly unique that few will own. For me its worth the time and investment that I did years ago to just hold on. I also already have one game that I bought that needs this to play with sound, so why not wait more. Edited November 24, 2013 by swlovinist 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariNerd Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I think anyone who has encountered the "KickStarter Experience", has learned to temper their expectations of optimism to the very probable reality of delays, compromise and possible dissappointment - somewhat, anyways. My GameStick will be here any day... I just know it! (I'll enjoy my OUYA, in the mean-time. Whew.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thursday83 Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 I'm totally patient - and will wait as long as need be. I respect Curt and company big time for undertaking this massive effort. Just asking a question. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108 Stars Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Everyone in the know has seen the link, Corby. No need for sarcasm. The link isn't updated, hence the initial question. Everyone gets up in arms regarding this subject - I don't see the issue in asking the question. It's ok to ask. It's ok. It's okay to ask. Absolutely. It's not okay to fill the forum with pointless threads though when there are multiple threads about the XM already where you could post the question. That totally sucks and turns the board into a mess with the same topics discussed over countless threads needlessly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 It's okay to ask. Absolutely. It's not okay to fill the forum with pointless threads though when there are multiple threads about the XM already where you could post the question. That totally sucks and turns the board into a mess with the same topics discussed over countless threads needlessly. Very true , but arent they all locked ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108 Stars Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Well, this one is open, last post November 13t: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/214684-7800xms-just-checking-in/page-4 And this one too, with a post from November 14th: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/173454-7800-expansion-module-xm-hardware-game-details-112612/page-9 I absolutely understand people wanting more info, but I don't think starting a new thread will make Curt specify a release date any more than the questions in the existing topics do. I think this is a bit of a general problem on AA, people starting threads on existing topics either because they don't want to search or because I don't know what. That leads to discussions being scattered through several threads, and people asking questions that might have already been answered elsewhere. It would be easier to keep track of what's happening if we could all just try to keep one thread per topic. BTW, just to put a finger into the wound... I played a few XM games on Saturday, on a real XM. Amazing stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoGemini Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Well, this one is open, last post November 13t: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/214684-7800xms-just-checking-in/page-4 And this one too, with a post from November 14th: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/173454-7800-expansion-module-xm-hardware-game-details-112612/page-9 I absolutely understand people wanting more info, but I don't think starting a new thread will make Curt specify a release date any more than the questions in the existing topics do. I think this is a bit of a general problem on AA, people starting threads on existing topics either because they don't want to search or because I don't know what. That leads to discussions being scattered through several threads, and people asking questions that might have already been answered elsewhere. It would be easier to keep track of what's happening if we could all just try to keep one thread per topic. BTW, just to put a finger into the wound... I played a few XM games on Saturday, on a real XM. Amazing stuff! As is the way with many online forums with very a specific niche the problem goes both ways with the grumpiest of members. Some people complain about too many topics on the same subject, and chew out new users for starting new threads. Some people make a big deal about people bumping really old threads "necro-bumping" as it were, because apparently this violates some kind of unwritten message board etiquette rule or something. I find the best way to deal with it is to ignore both sides and post comments or questions wherever the hell I feel like it, and let people with a hair across their ass about complain to their heart's content. As for the XM, I would like to buy one, but I can't because according to all the threads i read lately, sales are suspended until its actually released. I can understand that, but that is a bit concerning, since previously everyone was told there would be plenty left for the people who didn't pre-purchase it. Guess we will all have to continue to wait and see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thursday83 Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 Well, my apologies. I should have never asked from the start. This whole thread has gone ultra sensitive, as well as the other ones, forget about it, this is ridiculous and people are typically acting immature-ish in their retorts. Sorry for asking - I'm not following all of these threads 24 hours a day, I work 90 hours a week and enjoy my Atari when I get home late at night from my job. For maybe 30-60 minutes once a week. My sincerest apologies for being excited to receive the product I paid for over 3 years ago. And I'll wait another 2 years, without complaint. And ask any of the programmers, I pay for all of the products the day they come out, and support them to the end. I just was wondering behind the scenes when I could hear what the Donkey Kong XM game sounds like really, since I have the cartridge in hand. I don't think I was that wrong in making a post, but since these flames keep coming from snarky heads, I'll know in the future that I should keep my mouth shut and not post or contribute any thoughts in this forum anymore. I'll still PM programmers and support, and keep my questions to myself. I am very sorry to upset anyone on this forum, I'm a big fan of AA. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiv Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I'll know in the future that I should keep my mouth shut and not post or contribute any thoughts in this forum anymore.Oh good.. As long as you're taking it so well, then that's great.. Dude... Relax.. Decaf maybe? You asked.. Got lots of answers... Some flames.. This is the internet.. That's a win for you.. desiv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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