Two-in-the-Belfry Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I've never seen a Track and Field cartridge like this. Is it real? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Yes it's the Atari 8-bit version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-in-the-Belfry Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 What's the difference between the 8-bit and the regular version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlepaddle Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 8 bit COMPUTER version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-in-the-Belfry Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 OH, alright. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfoMan Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 That's funny. I was only aware of the 8-bit version. I had no idea until now that there was a 2600 version! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I've never seen a Track and Field cartridge like this. Is it real? 1453306732956.jpg LOLOL!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 That's funny. I was only aware of the 8-bit version. I had no idea until now that there was a 2600 version! The 8-bit version is pretty rare, but not quite as rare as the 2600 version. 1984 wasn't a good time for getting games out the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-in-the-Belfry Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 LOLOL!!!! C'mon, gimme a break, I'm still new to all this! I'm sure I'll ask equally stupid questions in the future 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfoMan Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 C'mon, gimme a break, I'm still new to all this! I'm sure I'll ask equally stupid questions in the future I'm sure we all do from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 There's a 2600 and an Atari 8-bit computer version. The 7800 version may or may not have been completed. Is there a separate 5200 version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Is there a separate 5200 version? http://www.atariprotos.com/5200/software/trackfield/trackfield.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 http://www.atariprotos.com/5200/software/trackfield/trackfield.htm Interesting. I wonder if they would've taken the existing Track and Field Controller and wired it for the 5200. Otherwise, the game would've killed even more 5200 joysticks. Funny how this proto has been found but the [possibly mythical] 7800 version hasn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Interesting. I wonder if they would've taken the existing Track and Field Controller and wired it for the 5200. Otherwise, the game would've killed even more 5200 joysticks. Funny how this proto has been found but the [possibly mythical] 7800 version hasn't. Probably through an adapter. They did that with the Apple II release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Probably through an adapter. They did that with the Apple II release. Hmmm…well, they'd need a Y Adapter Cable so the keypad was still accessible… Have you tested that before, Tempest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Hmmm…well, they'd need a Y Adapter Cable so the keypad was still accessible… Have you tested that before, Tempest? No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I found a strange missile command cart recently. I know Missile Command was on the 2600 but this one just looks weird to me... Is it real? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 At my local 2nd & Charles, they have the Track and Field cart for the 2600, loose for $6. They have the T-N-F controller on sale for $60, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 At my local 2nd & Charles, they have the Track and Field cart for the 2600, loose for $6. They have the T-N-F controller on sale for $60, though. Grab that cart, that's an amazing deal. The funny thing is that the controller is really common since it was also packaged with the Apple and C-64 versions of the game. I think Best was even selling them for $15 or so at one point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-in-the-Belfry Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 The original pic I posted was the game and the controller bundled for $50. I've seen the controller online go anywhere from $30 to $80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Wow. Might be time to sell my controller. I think I paid $5.00 for it NOS a few years back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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