Atari Flashback Classics for the XB1/PS4

[Mord]

I want this so bad why the heck are people complaining about it?

 

I suspect it's them doubling the price compared to the exact same thing on steam, and making it a little bit less user friendly by splitting it in two.

[davidmt]

My PS4 pre-order from Amazon shows "Arriving Wednesday"

[Cobra Kai]

This is still unavailable for ordering on Amazon for both X1 and PS4.

[Bill Loguidice]

This is still unavailable for ordering on Amazon for both X1 and PS4.

 

That should be resolved soon. The PS4 version is hitting a week or two before the Xbox One version.

[Hyperboy]

My Amazon preorder for Vol 1 and 2 PS4 from day one was just delayed until November 11th.

 

Sent from my non beer holding hand.

[moycon]

My Xbox One versions were basically put on hold. I got an email saying the release date originally stated was wrong and that an update with a new delivery date would be sent.

That was a couple weeks ago. Haven't heard any back yet.

[cimerians]

I just got the Amazon approval yesterday....November 11th.

[Flojomojo]

Both volumes are in the PSN digital store now. At last, Asteroids with a Dual Shock 4.

[Iwantgames:)]

I got these from GameStop today, good stuff. So far I've only had issue with Red Baron Arcade. It doesn't seem to work. I'll go in one direction, then try go other way but stays going the other way :/

[ComputerSpaceFan]

Online multiplayer sounds awesome and the trophies are nice. But it's not cross buy? No Vita / PS TV capability? I'm also a little worried about Iwantgames mentioning Red Baron is wonky cuz that was going to be a must-buy reason for me.

 

Also is it possible to play with the PS4 touch screen for paddle games?

Edited October 19, 2016 by ComputerSpaceFan

[Nall3k]

Attention Xbox One users.

 

I've pre-ordered both V1 & 2 for Xbox One. If you'd like someone to play Warlords with or compete for a high score, my gamertag is Gnawed Toast.

[Iwantgames:)]

So far my favorite on these is Major Havok Arcade on Vol. 2 never played before but man it's a ton of fun

[ComputerSpaceFan]

Online multiplayer sounds awesome and the trophies are nice. But it's not cross buy? No Vita / PS TV capability? I'm also a little worried about Iwantgames mentioning Red Baron is wonky cuz that was going to be a must-buy reason for me.

 

Also is it possible to play with the PS4 touch screen for paddle games?

 

Okay so I bought it, couldn't resist.

 

First of all Red Baron is playable but I had to reduce the sensitivity down to "2" and "Absolute" to make it work.

 

Secondly yes paddle games DO work with the touch pad and honestly this is a very good control scheme. I was very happy how Breakout was handling.

 

Thirdly you can map any button to any function in each game and since I have a Street Fighter fight stick I was able to map the buttons for Asteroids to give it that authentic original arcade feel.

 

The price is slightly steep in my opinion, especially since they have once again split this into two volumes. And I really wish it was cross buy for Vita but alas no. Still this is a very good collection of Atari awesomeness. Thumbs up!

[Iwantgames:)]

First of all Red Baron is playable but I had to reduce the sensitivity down to "2" and "Absolute" to make it work.

Nice! I'm gonna try that out tonight

[NinjaWarrior]

How does it stack up to Atari Anthology on the PS2?

 

How many 2600 Games on the 2 Discs have Replay Value?

 

Atari Anthology has like 67 2600 Games on it, Both Discs has Games on it, But how many must play Games?

 

On the PS2 there's Activision Anthology that has over 45 Games on it, But it doesn't tell you how many sooo

[Flojomojo]

The menus are slicker than the old PS2 games, and there's online play (if you can find anyone), and presumably leaderboards and trophies. The game lineup is pretty similar. Having it digitally somewhat makes up for having to switch between two different collections. I wouldn't bother with it on disc, personally.

 

PS2 Activision Anthology is a better lineup of games IMHO -- plus that silly 1980s soundtrack on the PS2 and PSP versions. I still think the GBA Activision Anthology is one of the best retro collections ever made.

[NinjaWarrior]

Well they have more Disc Space to work with

 

Also they made people buy Vol 1 and 2, By putting Good Games on both

[Iwantgames:)]

First of all Red Baron is playable but I had to reduce the sensitivity down to "2" and "Absolute" to make it work.

Awesome! This worked! And I got the Flying High trophy!

[ComputerSpaceFan]

Awesome! This worked! And I got the Flying High trophy!

 

I aim to please!

 

[Zap!]

 

The price is slightly steep in my opinion, especially since they have once again split this into two volumes. And I really wish it was cross buy for Vita but alas no. Still this is a very good collection of Atari awesomeness. Thumbs up!

The price seemingly keeps changing on Amazon. I bought two PS4 copies on Friday (one for me and one as a gift for a friend, and they came on Monday) for $24.99 each, and now it's $28.82. Last week, the price was $29.99. Not sure what you consider steep, but the price I paid was fine.

Edited October 20, 2016 by Zap!

[Hyperboy]

Together my PS4 Vol 1 and 2 were $33.90 but shipment was delayed until Nov 2-11 so they game me a $5 credit on each for a total of $23.90...Great deal but I just have to wait a couple of weeks for them to ship.

 

Sent from my non beer holding hand.

[cybercylon]

I can't see myself buying these again when I already have the games for the PS2 and the Activision anthology, and many of the original carts, etc etc

[Atariboy]

I can't see myself buying these again when I already have the games for the PS2 and the Activision anthology, and many of the original carts, etc etc

 

So these two collections actually have Activision games on them now?

 

That's quite a surprise. I thought this was just a console version of Atari Vault with 1st party material. Essentially a revisiting of Atari Anthology (Which I imagine you sadly meant to say, although I hope not), except split down the middle and with some minor additions and subtractions other than the disappointing loss of Battlezone due to short sighted management.

Edited October 21, 2016 by Atariboy

[Iwantgames:)]

So these two collections actually have Activision games on them now?

 

That's quite a surprise. I thought this was just a console version of Atari Vault with 1st party material. Essentially a revisiting of Atari Anthology (Which I imagine you sadly meant to say, although I hope not), except split down the middle and with some minor additions and subtractions other than the disappointing loss of Battlezone due to short sighted management.

 

No Activision games unfortunately. I would've loved to see Seaquest on there!

 

I'm wondering if we might see more volumes in the future?

[Flojomojo]

This is just an Atari collection, let's not start false rumors about Activision stuff. We are just talking about 2600 collections from the past.

 

I think the Activision stuff is way more fun than the Atari lineup, with the exception of the arcade games. If there's to be another Activision Anthology, I would think AtGames/Code Mystics would be the ones to do it.

 

Bill Logiduice has hinted there might be other retro Flashback collections in the future, especially if these are successful. Perhaps he will chime in here. I believe he said that future collections might not all have catalogues from the same company like this one. They've done Intellivision and Colecovision collections online already so those could be the most likely candidates.