Atariboy Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I've bought most of them (Even the Flashback 2+), just missing the original Flashback and the Flashback 64. It's a fun way to spend a few hours each year checking out the latest model, although I'm close to calling it quits barring some significant changes. They're too static these days and if I hadn't gotten the Sam's Club edition with the paddles, I'd of just passed on the Flashback 5 last year. I want emulation improvements, quality game additions, and hopefully HDMI output one of these days. They're going to have to offer something attractive this year if I'm going to bother again. Any word on followups to the Colecovision and Intellivision Flashbacks? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I've bought most of them (Even the Flashback 2+), just missing the original Flashback and the Flashback 64. It's a fun way to spend a few hours each year checking out the latest model, although I'm close to calling it quits barring some significant changes. They're too static these days and if I hadn't gotten the Sam's Club edition with the paddles, I'd of just passed on the Flashback 5 last year. I want emulation improvements, quality game additions, and hopefully HDMI output one of these days. They're going to have to offer something attractive this year if I'm going to bother again. Any word on followups to the Colecovision and Intellivision Flashbacks? I believe this year they'll only ship Atari and Sega revisions. Maybe the Intellivision and ColecoVision Flashbacks will return 2016. I don't know, though. As for HDMI output, the previous issue was keeping the price point they needed to hit. I do think that would be a key addition, though, and maybe the economics will work out in 2016. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightytodd Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) Here's the kind of thing I'd like to see in an HDMI plug-and-play flashback unit... (These are 720p mock-ups) ...of course I realize it could never happen - too many IP owners to track down. But one can dream... Edited August 24, 2015 by almightytodd 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p.opus Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I started getting back to Atari gaming via the Flashback consoles. Then I realized the ultimate flashback is a 6 switch woody with a Harmony cartridge. I'm playing games that will NEVER make it on any Flashback (Like Star Wars Empire Strikes Back, Starmaster, and Superman). The Flashback still has it's place. It's sitting upstairs in my bedroom when I want a quick game of missile command before I go to bed and I have already put away the sixer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyd97 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 According to the toys r us listing, Battlezone has been added back. Unfortunately it looks like they are using that wireless garbage again though. It says 100 games , so if accurate they have added 8 games from the last one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Tarzilla Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Depending on how their digital initiatives go (as far as I know, they're not advertising them, but most are active), Huh? Can you elaborate on the active part? I see nothing in the IOS or the Play stores. I haven't checked Steam yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Huh? Can you elaborate on the active part? I see nothing in the IOS or the Play stores. I haven't checked Steam yet... For now, it's this: https://www.direct2drive.com/#!/pc This is the Flashback stuff on there so far: https://www.direct2drive.com/#!/search?q=flashback&pf=PC I don't know the status of the mobile apps. They were close last time I tested them, but that doesn't necessarily mean they'll be released anytime soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Tarzilla Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Interesting...thanks Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) For now, it's this: https://www.direct2drive.com/#!/pc This is the Flashback stuff on there so far: https://www.direct2drive.com/#!/search?q=flashback&pf=PC I don't know the status of the mobile apps. They were close last time I tested them, but that doesn't necessarily mean they'll be released anytime soon. Any chance of some of this stuff eventually heading to consoles and/or dedicated gaming handhelds? Edited September 10, 2015 by Atariboy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Any chance of some of this stuff eventually heading to consoles and/or dedicated gaming handhelds? I'm not aware of that in their business plan. It would be a good idea, but might be beyond their present resources. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) A friend got one at TRU (before the release date). New games are Atari Climber, Indy 500 (with a joystick?), MotoRodeo, Radar Lock, Secret Quest, Solaris (yay!), Swordquest: Waterworld, and Yars' Return. Battlezone is there, but not considered "new." That's only 87 games pictured, so what the other 13 are I don't know. Edited September 10, 2015 by Greg2600 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onmode-ky Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) AtGames' own page for the FB6 shows the full game list, or at least a full game list. I didn't post about it earlier because of the possibility that it wasn't final. In fact, I kind of hoped it weren't final, because I think the inclusion of Indy 500 opens them up to litigation, or at least a forced recall. Anyway, the 8 games listed by Greg2600 are the only differences between the FB5 and the FB6, according to that AtGames FB6 page (and comparing it to the FB5's list at my Retro Plug-n-Play Contents page). Battlezone may be shown on the box, but it is not in the list. So . . . something published by AtGames is incorrect, either their website or the product box. Wouldn't you know it, that doesn't surprise me. :/ I guess we'll have to see the actual system's menu to know for sure what's in it. onmode-ky Edit: I forgot to mention that Secret Quest was previously on AtGames' Atari FB3, but it was removed from the selection in the 2012-2014 FB releases because it needs a B&W/Color switch. That FB6 page at the AtGames website has a PDF of the user manual, which does not indicate that the FB6 has added a B&W/Color switch, via neither hardware nor software. So, it seems that AtGames went and re-added Secret Quest having forgotten why they took it out before. :/ Also of note in that user manual, "Indy 500" has a superscript on it. Not sure if that means they actually licensed the use of the name. . . . Edited September 10, 2015 by onmode-ky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 SQ: Waterworld 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) I'm really surprised that they wouldn't just go with the generic name that they used for distribution in Sears locations. As for Battlezone, while I feel like it's a logical deduction to make that it's not going to be here, it's such a great port that I think AtGames would be wise to license it from Rebellion Interactive. I don't Rebellion would be against letting the fondly remembered 2600 port be released again, although the price they'd want might be more than would be justifiable. Just too bad that their emulator doesn't run it perfectly. It has been a while, but when two tanks are present, one regularly wouldn't be shown on the FB3 and FB4. And that was far from the only issue, although the others like the game crashing from time to time were more of a random occurrence. Edited September 10, 2015 by Atariboy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Says it plays Tempest? Is that the panties version? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekkiELO Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) AtGames' own page for the FB6 shows the full game list, or at least a full game list. I didn't post about it earlier because of the possibility that it wasn't final. In fact, I kind of hoped it weren't final, because I think the inclusion of Indy 500 opens them up to litigation, or at least a forced recall. Also of note in that user manual, "Indy 500" has a superscript on it. Not sure if that means they actually licensed the use of the name. . . . I wouldn't be at all surprised that AtGames probably did get a license through IMS because the Indianapolis 500's 100th Running is coming up next year on Memorial Day weekend, May 2016! So will they make Driving Controllers available to sell separately or in any deluxe edition? Edited September 12, 2015 by TrekkiELO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekkiELO Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) I'm really surprised that they wouldn't just go with the generic name that they used for distribution in Sears locations. This is what I've originally been saying all along since the Atari Flashback 3. Edited September 12, 2015 by TrekkiELO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyd97 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 A friend got one at TRU (before the release date). New games are Atari Climber, Indy 500 (with a joystick?), MotoRodeo, Radar Lock, Secret Quest, Solaris (yay!), Swordquest: Waterworld, and Yars' Return. Battlezone is there, but not considered "new." That's only 87 games pictured, so what the other 13 are I don't know. Any chance your friend can confirm if battlezone is actually on there? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyd97 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I'm not aware of that in their business plan. It would be a good idea, but might be beyond their present resources. Is AtGames going to give you a console early so you can review it for us? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekkiELO Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) A friend got one at TRU (before the release date). New games are Atari Climber, Indy 500 (with a joystick?), MotoRodeo, Radar Lock, Secret Quest, Solaris (yay!), Swordquest: Waterworld, and Yars' Return. Battlezone is there, but not considered "new." That's only 87 games pictured, so what the other 13 are I don't know. So did this person in Los Angeles, CA, but they got 10 and are taking full advantage of it at $74.99 a pop, only stupid dumbass idiots would buy from these kinds of scalpers! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-Flashback-6-Flashback-Classic-Game-Console-100-Built-in-Games-Plug-n-Play-/371436917575?hash=item567b5d9347 Edited September 12, 2015 by TrekkiELO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I collect them, I think they're great. So far I have FB 1 and FB 3 and the TV Boys (except TV Boy 3). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Is AtGames going to give you a console early so you can review it for us? No. The hardware is the same as the 5 and 4, so there's no reason for them to give me one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtarinDave Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 I'm really surprised that they wouldn't just go with the generic name that they used for distribution in Sears locations. As for Battlezone, while I feel like it's a logical deduction to make that it's not going to be here, it's such a great port that I think AtGames would be wise to license it from Rebellion Interactive. I don't Rebellion would be against letting the fondly remembered 2600 port be released again, although the price they'd want might be more than would be justifiable. Just too bad that their emulator doesn't run it perfectly. It has been a while, but when two tanks are present, one regularly wouldn't be shown on the FB3 and FB4. And that was far from the only issue, although the others like the game crashing from time to time were more of a random occurrence. If they could get the arcade version of Battlezone, that would be sick. 2600 Battlezone is good, but nothing beats the original arcade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DamonicFury Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 If they could get the arcade version of Battlezone, that would be sick. 2600 Battlezone is good, but nothing beats the original arcade. An "Atari Flashback - Arcade Edition" would be such a great product! In an ideal world, it would resemble an arcade control panel that included enough buttons for Asteroids, Space Duel, and Gravitar, and a Trak-Ball for Centipede, Millipede, Missile Command, Quantum, and Tempest. (Yeah, arcade Tempest used a spinner, but a Trak-Ball would make an acceptable substitute.) Adding on two arcade joysticks for Battlezone and Black Widow would be superb, but I'm guessing it would be somewhat cost prohibitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 An "Atari Flashback - Arcade Edition" would be such a great product! In an ideal world, it would resemble an arcade control panel that included enough buttons for Asteroids, Space Duel, and Gravitar, and a Trak-Ball for Centipede, Millipede, Missile Command, Quantum, and Tempest. (Yeah, arcade Tempest used a spinner, but a Trak-Ball would make an acceptable substitute.) Adding on two arcade joysticks for Battlezone and Black Widow would be superb, but I'm guessing it would be somewhat cost prohibitive. It's a basic concept they've considered and something we've discussed quite a bit, but not something they've pursued as of yet. I'm not sure how interested they are in expanding the physical line again at this point considering they've only had real success with the Atari and Sega stuff. I guess we'll know more in early 2016. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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