Albert Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 This year's Portland Retro Gaming Expo takes place October 17th and 18th at the Oregon Convention Center. The Portland Retro Gaming Expo (PRGE) is one of the largest classic gaming events in the country, and here are some of the highlights you can expect from this year's show: Vendors selling classic gaming consoles and games Various panels in two separate auditoriums throughout the weekend Special guests and speakers -- Al Alcorn, David Crane, Joe DeCuir, Tod Frye, Garry Kitchen, Bob Smith, Pamela Smith, Howard Scott Warshaw, and more! Huge 30,000 square foot arcade PRGE live auction held on Saturday evening Tournaments throughout the show Live concert on Saturday night Cosplay contest AtariAge will have a large booth packed full of new and upcoming homebrew games for the 2600, 5200, 7800, Atari 8-bit computers and Jaguar! We are planning on releasing several new homebrew games at the show, details of which will be released in the upcoming weeks. We'll have limited quantities of games at the show, so be sure to come by our booth on Saturday to make sure you get the games you want! We'll also be demoing a 7800 Expansion Module (XM) unit with several XM-ready games for you to try out! Please visit the official Portland Retro Gaming Expo website to learn more about the show. We've also setup a forum to discuss the event for those who are attending. If you're attending the show, please stop by our booth and say hello! If you'd like to sport an AtariAge badge, you can learn more about how to get one here. Stay tuned for an upcoming announcement detailing all the games and demos that will be available from AtariAge! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aking Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 apart from Mr DO, any other 5200 carts ? Xari Arena complete ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Awesome Sauce!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprybug Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 apart from Mr DO, any other 5200 carts ? Xari Arena complete ? Whoa, your picture! Wild. I bought the exact same Wall-E toy at a Goodwill several months ago and my plan was to modify it to be a portable gaming system. YOU BEAT ME TO IT. I was thinking of turning him into a Genesis. BTW, I'm going to be at PRGE. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 First off, that is one of the coolest pieces of Atari art i've seen anywhere; so kudos to the artist! Secondly, I can't make it but sure am looking forward to buying Mr. Do for the 5200!! Enjoy everyone who will be there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 Where did you hear about Mr. Do! ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Jesus Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I will have a panel discussion at the show, talking about game collecting and what it takes to make a successful YouTube channel. Come check it out! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Where did you hear about Mr. Do! ..Al I think there have been some whispers of that happening in the 5200 forum. My CV will be collecting dust once I get my hands on that cart!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 You could do a whole Trak-Ball revival segment considering 2600 Centipede and Reactor have been successfully modded to offer Trak-Ball support and Slime and Missile Command+ have been ported over to the 5200 and successfully use its Trak-Ball controller. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 I need to track down Missile Command+. I do want to have Centipede and Reactor running on a 2600 with the Trak-Ball at the show. I need a 2600 Trak-Ball controller. ..Al 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Westphal Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 In my booth, which is shared, I will have LOTS of 8 bit and some Jag. Space Harrier for 8bit will have a nice label and case. Look for the " EightBitFix & Anova Print " booth. Marcus will have some awesome retro tshirts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aking Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I need to track down Missile Command+. I do want to have Centipede and Reactor running on a 2600 with the Trak-Ball at the show. I need a 2600 Trak-Ball controller. ..Al mc+ 16k.bin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 Thanks Aking! I will try that out. Need to test my 5200 Trak-Ball controllers anyway, as I have a new Trak-Ball game coming out at the show. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aking Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Thanks Aking! I will try that out. Need to test my 5200 Trak-Ball controllers anyway, as I have a new Trak-Ball game coming out at the show. ..Al Xari Arena? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I need to track down Missile Command+.I do want to have Centipede and Reactor running on a 2600 with the Trak-Ball at the show. I need a 2600 Trak-Ball controller...Al B&C has refurbished CX-22's. I need to dust mine off and try those hacks. The Missile Command TB hack was excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Special Teams Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Looking forward to it! Save me a copy of the 2600 and 7800 homebrews! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Looking forward to it! Save me a copy of the 2600 and 7800 homebrews! See you at the show! I can make you an AtariAge name badge if you'er interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhodgeshvs Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Al, I won't be able to make it this year, I'm abroad for a while Will you put the games on the AtariAge shop for us after the expo?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamegalaxy Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 So I've never been and this year I was thinking of going, but I'm not sure if it's in my budget to make a flight - Has anyone been? Is it really awesome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 Al, I won't be able to make it this year, I'm abroad for a while Will you put the games on the AtariAge shop for us after the expo?? Yes, the games will be made available in the store a few weeks after the show. I'm not going to promise an exact date right now. I will say there are about twelve new games coming out. Details of the games will be posted soon. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 So I've never been and this year I was thinking of going, but I'm not sure if it's in my budget to make a flight - Has anyone been? Is it really awesome? I think it's a great show. Fairly big and spacious venue, lots to see and do, huge arcade, lots of speakers and talks, tournaments, and so much more. Very well attended also--one of the busiest classic gaming events I've ever attended, and they seem to be growing every year. I'd recommend looking for some photos of past events, and even better, videos. Since I at tend as a vendor I'm usually planted somewhere in the booth, so don't get to explore as much as I'd like. Where would you be flying in from? ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 So I've never been and this year I was thinking of going, but I'm not sure if it's in my budget to make a flight - Has anyone been? Is it really awesome? https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=prge+2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamegalaxy Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Where would you be flying in from? ..Al I'd be coming from LA - so not too far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerSpaceFan Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=prge+2014 Forgive me for pimping my own video as well here. And yes, yes the show is definitely worth checking out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc6Tz2qKYjc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Omegamatrix Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I need to track down Missile Command+. I do want to have Centipede and Reactor running on a 2600 with the Trak-Ball at the show. I need a 2600 Trak-Ball controller. ..Al Millipede has also now been converted to run a CX22 Trak-Ball, in case you missed it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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