+grips03 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 clear / smoke Jag shell would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opcode Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 Wouldn't that make it more marketable? I'm guessing if it plays CV it would recognize the Atari stuff. It isn't that simple. We are using tech available in the 80s, but I don't want to use "prehistoric" tech. the VCS module uses not only analog video, but in fact composite video. That made sense back when TVs were composite at best, most were just RF. Prometheus can't go that route. Also Prometheus seriously conflicts with ADAM hardware (or the other way around), so the expansion port will be different (and the SGM has no purpose for Prometheus). We are now evaluating a custom case option. We should have news soon. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I would like to see this and would get if at the right price point. Ive always wanted a CV but never had one nor seen one to purchase. Will you be able to play 2600 with appropriate module? If Promethius has HD compatible outputs and the "expansion modules" simply pass composite video and audio to the RF box, then you might end up with problems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 It isn't that simple. We are using tech available in the 80s, but I don't want to use "prehistoric" tech. the VCS module uses not only analog video, but in fact composite video. That made sense back when TVs were composite at best, most were just RF. Prometheus can't go that route. Also Prometheus seriously conflicts with ADAM hardware (or the other way around), so the expansion port will be different (and the SGM has no purpose for Prometheus). We are now evaluating a custom case option. We should have news soon. This is why I love atariage. I dont know jack about the hardware but there are so many here who do. I am keeping an eye on this as a Colecovision is the one system I don't have of all the retro ones. I'm also not a fan of beating old electronics 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoGamer Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) My knowledge of Prometheus is limited to what is posted here, so feel free to correct me if what I am about to say isn't feasible: would it be possible for a third-party to develop an expansion module to play Atari 2600 games on the Prometheus? From what I have read, the system will have an expansion port of some kind. With that being said, could the aforementioned expansion module output the composite signal in HD? The Prometheus will use HDMI, right? I'm just wondering if an expansion module/software emulation combo could work around the new tech being used in Prometheus. Edited for additional comments. Edited June 13, 2017 by ColecoGamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramses Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Any confirmation if the Prometheus will also have composite A/V out? Or will it be HDMI only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opcode Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Any confirmation if the Prometheus will also have composite A/V out? Or will it be HDMI only? Prometheus is analog native, so the existing prototype includes composite, S-Video, RGB and VGA. Final version will also have HDMI but probably will lose some of the analog outputs, like VGA. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I dont get why playing atari 2600 games is an issue. Who cares! Being able to play standard coleco games is good enough. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrok7 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I'm just glad we have a legitimate competent skilled group bringing us the first real Colecovision replacement. Let's leave talk of the Chameleon behind as that has been pretty talked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 It isn't that simple. We are using tech available in the 80s, but I don't want to use "prehistoric" tech. the VCS module uses not only analog video, but in fact composite video. That made sense back when TVs were composite at best, most were just RF. Prometheus can't go that route. Also Prometheus seriously conflicts with ADAM hardware (or the other way around), so the expansion port will be different (and the SGM has no purpose for Prometheus). We are now evaluating a custom case option. We should have news soon. Will ADAM carts run on Prometheus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I dont get why playing atari 2600 games is an issue. Who cares! Being able to play standard coleco games is good enough. Yes, it's not like there's a million options for playing 2600 games already. And this, for HD fanboys: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/266544-retron-77/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/06/13/atari-2600-retron-77/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rey Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Eduardo, do you have any plans to incorporate an SD card slot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Will there be wireless controllers for this system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opcode Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Need to keep in mind cost and scope here. Prometheus isn't supposed to be a jack of all trades. Our goals is for something that could have been done in late 80s, using tech from that time. So except for HDMI, which is a necessity now, We would like to stay focused. That said, a "computer module" is something we are looking at, a way for people to program and easily create games. SD card would be part of that. But no promises at this point 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artrag Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Maybe an extension allowing msx compatibility? You have already almost everything there, except a keyboard :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rey Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Need to keep in mind cost and scope here. Prometheus isn't supposed to be a jack of all trades. Our goals is for something that could have been done in late 80s, using tech from that time. So except for HDMI, which is a necessity now, We would like to stay focused. That said, a "computer module" is something we are looking at, a way for people to program and easily create games. SD card would be part of that. But no promises at this point I understand. Thank you for your reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Need to keep in mind cost and scope here. Prometheus isn't supposed to be a jack of all trades. Our goals is for something that could have been done in late 80s, using tech from that time. So except for HDMI, which is a necessity now, We would like to stay focused. That said, a "computer module" is something we are looking at, a way for people to program and easily create games. SD card would be part of that. But no promises at this point So no Toaster Oven Expansion Module? Playing video games while keeping an eye on dinner is a no-brainer! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Yes, it's not like there's a million options for playing 2600 games already. And this, for HD fanboys: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/266544-retron-77/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/06/13/atari-2600-retron-77/ Very true. I'm mainly interested strictly due to CV anyways. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoGamer Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 I dont get why playing atari 2600 games is an issue. Who cares! Being able to play standard coleco games is good enough. It's not a big deal as far as I'm concerned. I was just wondering if it was possible on Prometheus, especially if a third-party wanted to develop an expansion of some kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Didn't some third party controllers (like steering wheels and stuff) use the expansion bay? If Prometheus removed the expansion bay, then certain controllers would not work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opcode Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 Didn't some third party controllers (like steering wheels and stuff) use the expansion bay? If Prometheus removed the expansion bay, then certain controllers would not work. Actually all controllers used regular controller ports. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imstarryeyed Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Opcode: "We would like to stay focused.That said, a "computer module" is something we are looking at, a way for people to program and easily create games. SD card would be part of that. But no promises at this point" YES YES YES! This is awesome to hear I love the idea of platform to create and share games and ideas with the community! I cannot wait for more information about your ideas on this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Phruby Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Hopefully the roller controller will work on it. I know it draws power between the CV and the wall wart. Maybe there is better way to make that work? I wonder why no one has come out with an independent power supply for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Hopefully the roller controller will work on it. I know it draws power between the CV and the wall wart. Maybe there is better way to make that work? I wonder why no one has come out with an independent power supply for it. Couldn't someone just mod it and add a standard barrel connector? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Couldn't someone just mod it and add a standard barrel connector? Can't see why not, it only uses the 5V rail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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