+sramirez2008 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 (edited) That's Astrochase, from Parker Brothers. Thank you. Watched a YouTube video and this game looks cool. I'm going to load it onto the Atarimax and give it a go. Lol! The Video Game Critic gave it an F and says..."I've gotten more enjoyment out of games that refused to load". Lol! Edited October 3, 2017 by sramirez2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ryan Witmer Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I don't think it's a very good game, but I'm sure it means well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 Hi everybody, its here. Part 1 of our sportsapolooza series featuring Realsports Football and Soccer. http://theatari5200superpodcast.libsyn.com/episode-5-realsports-football-and-soccer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ryan Witmer Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Since you guys seem to love the pause button arms race, I wanted to clear up a few things. Intellivision games paused by pressing the 1 and 9 keys simultaneously. I can't recall an Intellivision game that didn't support this, but I'm not an authority on that. I've never programmed for the Intellivision, so I don't know if this pause functionality was built into the system, or if the programmer had to implement it. The pause button on the 5200 controllers really isn't a pause button at all. From the perspective of the programmer, it's just another button, as are the start and reset buttons. It's entirely up to the programmer to implement pause and reset functionality. There's nothing stopping the programmer from using that button for something else. So in reality, the 5200 doesn't offer any sort of pause functionality at all. The only thing it has is a button with the word "Pause" stamped on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 Since you guys seem to love the pause button arms race, I wanted to clear up a few things. Intellivision games paused by pressing the 1 and 9 keys simultaneously. I can't recall an Intellivision game that didn't support this, but I'm not an authority on that. I've never programmed for the Intellivision, so I don't know if this pause functionality was built into the system, or if the programmer had to implement it. The pause button on the 5200 controllers really isn't a pause button at all. From the perspective of the programmer, it's just another button, as are the start and reset buttons. It's entirely up to the programmer to implement pause and reset functionality. There's nothing stopping the programmer from using that button for something else. So in reality, the 5200 doesn't offer any sort of pause functionality at all. The only thing it has is a button with the word "Pause" stamped on it. Good points, by the way I recently got my copy of Ratcatcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ryan Witmer Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Good points, by the way I recently got my copy of Ratcatcher Oh no! Find two friends to play with, the three-player game is where it's at. Good call on getting Castle Crisis as well. Best homebrew on the 5200, in my opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 Atari 5200 Podcast exclusive, you heard it here first folks, Thanks to our buddy Steve Averitt from Wired up Retro Channel https://www.youtube.com/cha…/UCWNOKQ9MV7rR8w3dAN8mxtg/videos for this new Discovery. Bohoki PC to 5200 Adapter + Innovation 15 Pin Sony Dualshock/N64 Controller Adapter = Using the Sony Dualshock/N64 Controllers on your Atari 5200. This system just keeps on getting better. The NeGcon controller acts like a steering wheel for POLE POSITION!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 (David) A new video from our Good Friend Steve of the Wired Up Retro Channel. Unique ways to play Atari 2600 and 5200 emulator games on a Modded Original Xbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 They are finally here limited to 100 sets. Please see link to order your set of SUPER OVERLAYS Set (New!, for Atari 5200) http://atariage.com/forums/topic/271311-super-overlays-set-new-for-atari-5200/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 (David) RealSports Curling: Portland 2017 demo released. While we are on a sports kick here at the podcast go on over to Atari Age and show your interest and support. http://atariage.com/forums/topic/271161-realsports-curling-portland-2017-demo/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohoki Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 i have 4 banker boxes full of various controllers and i havent even come close to the adventures in control freakary as you have my mind is blown i think any normal 5200 user is going to be like 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 i have 4 banker boxes full of various controllers and i havent even come close to the adventures in control freakary as you have my mind is blown i think any normal 5200 user is going to be like Yes Steve is the master of controllers and adapters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 Steve Averitt's New Wired Up Retro Video: New Atari 5200 Discovery of Adapters for Fully Analog-Capable PlayStation Controllers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohoki Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 really neat adventures he goes through with controllers there is another mode on 5200 the trackball mode i made a switch to make my big digital controller use tracball mode and on games that require analog the digital movements acted like trackball on maximum rotation so instead of instantly pegging the walls in missile command and star wars it just shot over there i really need to explore this when using modern console adapters that use the thumbsticks as digital directions although in some ways i feel like i am putting pirelli tires on a model t i'm still going to be lapped by a chevy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Just to say I'm really enjoying the new 5200 podcasts Even though I'm an Atari Home Computer user these are great listening and we have ports of most of the games so it's interesting to hear about them. Keep up the good work guys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 Just to say I'm really enjoying the new 5200 podcasts Even though I'm an Atari Home Computer user these are great listening and we have ports of most of the games so it's interesting to hear about them. Keep up the good work guys Thank you for the positive words. Its great to hear people appreciate the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 Hmm...what could this be? Learn more on the next episode... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Thank you for the positive words. Its great to hear people appreciate the show. You guys make me laugh out loud I like that you take things so seriously(!) it's really the thing with the Atari time stands still, and the magic is still there. Look forward to the next episode 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 Bubsy for the Atari 5200 http://atariage.com/forums/topic/271921-bubsy-for-the-atari-5200/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 11 Copies of the Atari 5200 Super Overlays sets left. http://atariage.com/forums/topic/271311-super-overlays-set-new-for-atari-5200/page-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 Wired Up Retro New Video An Atari 5200 Mouse Control Experiment That Might Bring A New Hope or Might Not (vid #17) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari PAC-MAN Fan Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 (edited) Collecting for the Atari 5200 can be very frustrating. However, once you get it working properly, it's a great system! Edited December 10, 2017 by Atari PAC-MAN Fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 Collecting for the Atari 5200 can be very frustrating. However, once you get it working properly, it's a great system! As you listen to the podcast episodes from the first and ongoing, the 5200 team are always updating listeners with more ways to get the max fun out of the 5200 including alternative controllers and adapters. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 Here is a link to our A5200 Podcast Feedback and Tempest Game winner on Glen Planamento's YouTube Channel. Here is a link to Episode 5 on Glen Planamento's YouTube Channel. RealSports Football and Soccer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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