2600problems Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 3 catagories: 1: BASIC and how well it was implemented 2: graphics and sound comparison 3: games that showcased both the computer's strengths and weaknesses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMR Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 3 catagories: 1: BASIC and how well it was implemented 2: graphics and sound comparison 3: games that showcased both the computer's strengths and weaknesses You might want to post this in "Classic Computing" since it's got nothing to do with either Atari 5200 or 8-bit programming... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybags Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Which TRS-80? The Colour Computer? Amstrad CPC wins in most departments here but has the advantage of being over 5 years later. TRS-80 original IMO punched above it's weight with some games. Maximum use of limited hardware and Ram, many games looked and sounded primitive but had gameplay that would probably still stand up today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2600problems Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 sorry for that, will repost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fujidude Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 TRS = Tandy Radio Shack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 You don't realize how special smooth full-screen scrolling is until you look for it on other machines. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybags Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Not to mention independant part screen scrolling - with some machines you can use harware exploits to fudge scrolling but it's usually an all or nothing thing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 The CoCo was always kinda sad to me. It has the wonderful 6809, but it's otherwise hampered by lousy hardware straight from Motorola data books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
AtariAge on Instagram
Watch us on YouTube
Chat on Discord
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.