glazball Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I've been curious about these and saw Vol. 1 and 2 at Gamestop this weekend. However, I had to just leave them. Sorry, but separating the games into 2 volumes really is a slap in the face and I just can't support it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillLoguidice Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I've been curious about these and saw Vol. 1 and 2 at Gamestop this weekend. However, I had to just leave them. Sorry, but separating the games into 2 volumes really is a slap in the face and I just can't support it. There was no choice. It was that, or these wouldn't be released. Perhaps you'll feel less of a face slapping from future volumes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glazball Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 OK maybe my language was harsh. Perhaps I should have said I avoided a slap to the face, by not purchasing them. I just don't see how anyone can consider these worth the asking price unless your livelihood depended on them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzLee Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 OK maybe my language was harsh. Perhaps I should have said I avoided a slap to the face, by not purchasing them. I just don't see how anyone can consider these worth the asking price unless your livelihood depended on them. I think if you wait, these will be $10 each at some point. Maybe BF sales! Love your avatar. I searched and found that graphic... Funny stuff!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akito01 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) http://www.giantbomb.com/videos/quick-look-atari-flashback-classics-vol-1/2300-11711/ Jeff and Brad seem pretty OK with the collection, though I hope they've since figured out you can modify the controls to avoid auto-centering in paddle games. For myself, the only thing I deeply regret wasn't included were any online leader boards for 2600 games. I much prefer playing the 2600 version of Millipede and Missile Command, and had a lot of fun in Microsoft's Game Room chasing scores with those games among others. I'm definitely curious what is being considered for potential future volumes. If they can acquire third party titles, such as they've done for the physical Flashbacks, that would be the direction to go in. Even if it meant fewer included titles overall, I think there would be a lot of positive response if they could include games like Berserk, Phoenix and Vanguard (I hesitate to mention any Activision titles, because while they have a strong 2600 library, they seem to traditionally put those out on their own -Game Room excepted, I suppose) Edited November 15, 2016 by Akito01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillLoguidice Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I'm definitely curious what is being considered for potential future volumes. If they can acquire third party titles, such as they've done for the physical Flashbacks, that would be the direction to go in. Even if it meant fewer included titles overall, I think there would be a lot of positive response if they could include games like Berserk, Phoenix and Vanguard (I hesitate to mention any Activision titles, because while they have a strong 2600 library, they seem to traditionally put those out on their own -Game Room excepted, I suppose) Everything is on the table, including different platforms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) I think if you wait, these will be $10 each at some point. Maybe BF sales! Someone has volume I for $15 on Black Friday, but otherwise, I haven't noticed them yet in the ads I've looked at. Edited November 15, 2016 by Atariboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 What cheat are you referring to? under game options, some of the arcade games have a setting 'cheat mode - on / off' i was going to make a list, but only a few games have it. millipede has it also, which turns off collisions with everything except spiders. for tempest, it allows you to do a stage select up to level 81 later -1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 under game options, some of the arcade games have a setting 'cheat mode - on / off' -1 Very cool! I wonder can you still get achievements for enabling cheats? Quick tip for easily getting the top score on the local leaderboards on the Arcade Crystal Castles (Vol 2) There is a warp in the very back of the first stage that takes you to the 3rd level and gives you about 140k points when you do it. You just have to move Bently to the back and jump up. I'm sure most people know this, but figured I'd mention it. Easy way to get that achievement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Very cool! I wonder can you still get achievements for enabling cheats? Quick tip for easily getting the top score on the local leaderboards on the Arcade Crystal Castles (Vol 2) There is a warp in the very back of the first stage that takes you to the 3rd level and gives you about 140k points when you do it. You just have to move Bently to the back and jump up. I'm sure most people know this, but figured I'd mention it. Easy way to get that achievement! Yes, you can get achievements, and you can also alter all the other settings to make it easier. obviously, anything besides defaults disqualifies leaderboard scores. later -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercylon Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 How do some of the older vector based games look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 (edited) Check out the Giant Bomb video on YouTube that was mentioned earlier. I scanned it a bit the other day and they spent a lot of time with Black Widow and a little bit with several other vector games. You'll get a pretty good idea of what the color and the b&w vector titles look like. Doesn't look like they tried to replicate the glow of a vector monitor, but it looks clean and sharp. Edited November 16, 2016 by Atariboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersaurus Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Check out the Giant Bomb video on YouTube that was mentioned earlier. I scanned it a bit the other day and they spent a lot of time with Black Widow and a little bit with several other vector games. You'll get a pretty good idea of what the color and the b&w vector titles look like. Doesn't look like they tried to replicate the glow of a vector monitor, but it looks clean and sharp. There are actually a few different display options for Vector games, including ones that simulate the glow. They're my preferred option - reminds me of being at the arcade! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 There are actually a few different display options for Vector games, including ones that simulate the glow. They're my preferred option - reminds me of being at the arcade! i stand corrected, yes, there are options ---- standard - has glow bold - makes everything look fuzzy realistic - less glow no glow - no glow at high resolutions on the pc, everything looks very thin, but if you match the resolutions, then yes, they look good. i forget if there is a screen rotate option or not. later -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercylon Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 I haven't pulled out the collection they put out for the PS2 in a long while, but I remember the vector games being pretty dim and fuzzy, especially the older B&W ones whether or not I played then on a PS2 on a regular TV or on my BC PS3 through HDMI. That is why I asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 ok, i've been testing the anthology on the xbox one with alternate controllers. as mentioned here: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/253262-atari-flashback-classics-for-the-xb1ps4/page-5?do=findComment&comment=3534730 basically, i have a USB spinner, a USB trackball, and also joysticks to use... by the way, none of the in game options (except relative) have much effect. arcade games (only so far) ===================================== asteroids and asteroids deluxe, space duel - remapped these to buttons on the joystick, all of them play well centipede, millipede and missile command - using the trackball has resulted in much better play, but still haven't found the best settings for missile command super breakout, tempest and warlords - spinner, makes a huge difference and for fun, mapped sprint 2 - spinner, and was actually able to get much higher scores, and finish races playing with the analog stick, and d-pad is pretty terrible for most of the games, even with the options settings. there is just no feel for the games, like using better controllers. i haven't tried messing around with major havoc yet, but that and liberator are coming up also. later -1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Havoc 2049 Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 These are only $15 at Gamestop during their Black Friday sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glazball Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 These are only $15 at Gamestop during their Black Friday sale. Yep, and I ordered both yesterday from the Gamestop website along with a few other games I'd been wanting to get. I think $30 for both is a fair deal. Earlier in this thread, I kinda crapped on the price but I do love these (Atari) games and I want to support the publisher. Plus, how cool will it be to get some trophies for playing these?? So... who has the Trophy/Achievement guide?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boog Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Toys R Us is having a 2 for $25 sale on all games under $20 right now... so you can get both volumes for $25. Still not cheap enough for me, but it's the best price I've seen so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Yep, and I ordered both yesterday from the Gamestop website along with a few other games I'd been wanting to get. I think $30 for both is a fair deal. Earlier in this thread, I kinda crapped on the price but I do love these (Atari) games and I want to support the publisher. Plus, how cool will it be to get some trophies for playing these?? So... who has the Trophy/Achievement guide?? I've seen the achievement lists, but no type of guides yet. Most are pretty self explanatory though.... http://www.xboxachievements.com/game/atari-flashback-classics-volume-1/achievements/ http://www.xboxachievements.com/game/atari-flashback-classics-volume-2/achievements/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab0meat Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Some are VERY difficult. Beat round one of arcade Asteroids with a zero score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
privateers69 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Flashback volume 1 & 2 is $12 each. Dunno for how long. https://majornelson.com/?s=Atari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Flashback volume 1 & 2 is $12 each. Dunno for how long. https://majornelson.com/?s=Atari $10 each if you have Gold What the heck, I'll double dip at that price, even though I already have them on PS4. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Some are VERY difficult. Beat round one of arcade Asteroids with a zero score. How would you even do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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