JetSetIlly Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) Before working on Gopher2600 I created a version of Flappy Bird as a way of learning about the 2600. I've uploaded the source code to GitHub. Nothing special but I think it's fun. https://github.com/JetSetIlly/Atari2600-Flappy-Bird (Screenshot taken through Stella because Gopher2600 doesn't support TV effects yet. The game really needs phosphor fade due to my excessive use of flicker.) [edit: Gopher2600 v0.8 does now provide a basic phosphor fade] [edit: updated version of the basic binary that produces a constant 262 scanlines. the original version was 263 scanlines] flappy.bin Edited January 24, 2021 by JetSetIlly added binary 5 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/304354-flappy-bird/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
CartoonDan Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Nice flapping animation! I got 24. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/304354-flappy-bird/#findComment-4491118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSetIlly Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 43 minutes ago, CartoonDan said: Nice flapping animation! I got 24. Haha. Ta. It's a dumb game but I got fun out of writing it and it's fun to play. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/304354-flappy-bird/#findComment-4491143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CartoonDan Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Yeah, it is fun. I'm up to 40. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/304354-flappy-bird/#findComment-4491393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSetIlly Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 13 minutes ago, CartoonDan said: Yeah, it is fun. I'm up to 40. I've not tested what happens when it reaches 99. That's your challenge ? 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/304354-flappy-bird/#findComment-4491410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 (edited) We'll be featuring Flappy Bird LIVE on tomorrow's (Sat Apr 11) ZeroPage Homebrew stream on Twitch at 11AM PT | 2PM ET | 6PM GMT! Hope everyone can watch! Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/zeropagehomebrew/ Games: Kaboom! Deluxe! (2020 Hack WIP Update) by Darrell Spice Jr. (SpiceWare) aka @SpiceWare Flappy Bird (2020) by Stephen Illingworth aka @JetSetIlly Space Battle (2006) by Dave Neuman aka @Dave Neuman Chuck Heads (2020) by Glenn Main aka @Glenn Main (SET VIDEO TO 1080P60 FOR FULL QUALITY) Edited April 12, 2020 by ZeroPage Homebrew 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/304354-flappy-bird/#findComment-4506640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogerpoco Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 On 3/26/2020 at 12:15 PM, JetSetIlly said: I've not tested what happens when it reaches 99. That's your challenge ? I'm possibly going to get a track started elsewhere, try to "force" some 2600 geniuses(...not me)into giving 99 a try! Just now seeing this, haven't played it, but interested! 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/304354-flappy-bird/#findComment-4579607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Al_Nafuur Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 @JetSetIlly has allowed Flappy Bird to be added to the high score club. Stephen Illingworth did a wonderful job making this game, and It's a lot of fun to play! Somehow I missed the game last year, but fortunately the game was nominated for the Atari 2600: Best ≤ 4K Homebrew (Port) - 3rd Annual Atari Homebrew Awards As always, PlusCart user/tester can find the PAL60, and NTSC versions in the PlusStore directory "Public ROMs\PlusROMs\High Score Club" The NTSC version can be played online in javatari.js. The ROM-file can also be played with Gopher2600 (which is also done by @JetSetIlly). The "PlusCart High Score Club" page for Flappy Bird: https://highscore.firmaplus.de/?game_id=34 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/304354-flappy-bird/#findComment-4732565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyChris Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Al_Nafuur, What is the difference between "Flappy Bird HSC NTSC.bin" and flappy.bin from the first post? Thanks, Chris Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/304354-flappy-bird/#findComment-4733824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSetIlly Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 12 hours ago, CrazyChris said: Al_Nafuur, What is the difference between "Flappy Bird HSC NTSC.bin" and flappy.bin from the first post? Thanks, Chris The version @Al_Nafuur posted has support for the PlusCart. Also note that I've updated the binary in the first post. The original version produced 263 scanlines which can cause problems on real hardware. To be clear, both versions (the normal and the PlusCart binary) now produce a more correct TV image. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/304354-flappy-bird/#findComment-4734198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Al_Nafuur Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 13 hours ago, CrazyChris said: What is the difference between "Flappy Bird HSC NTSC.bin" and flappy.bin from the first post? 13 minutes ago, JetSetIlly said: The version @Al_Nafuur posted has support for the PlusCart. To be more precise, the ROM uses PlusROM functions on devices (currently only the PlusCart) and emulators (Gopher2600 and Javatari) that support this functions to let the ROM communicate with it's backend in the internet. The HSC PlusROMs only send data to their backend and don't need the data from the backend response, so they work normal on hardware or emulators without PlusROM support (of course except that your score is not store online). 22 minutes ago, JetSetIlly said: Also note that I've updated the binary in the first post. The original version produced 263 scanlines which can cause problems on real hardware. To be clear, both versions (the normal and the PlusCart binary) now produce a more correct TV image. The HSC ROM also supports the exit function (Joystick right + Reset) to exit the emulation on multicarts that support these function. Currently only the PlusCart supports this, but the UnoCart and maybe the Harmony will support this too. @JetSetIlly have you added these addition to the ROM in the first post too? 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/304354-flappy-bird/#findComment-4734222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSetIlly Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 36 minutes ago, Al_Nafuur said: @JetSetIlly have you added these addition to the ROM in the first post too? No. Just the scanline fix. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/304354-flappy-bird/#findComment-4734250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyChris Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Thanks guys for the explanation! I was unfamiliar with the PlusCart. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/304354-flappy-bird/#findComment-4734469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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