TwiliteZoner Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) I picked this up at Micro Center today. I figured some of you might be interested since oddly enough this isn't listed on their website. Edited May 14, 2020 by TwiliteZoner fixed upload Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tifany Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Can you give us a quick review of that case? Did you get the Atari Vault SD card with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max_Chatsworth Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 On 5/14/2020 at 3:36 PM, TwiliteZoner said: I picked this up at Micro Center today. I figured some of you might be interested since oddly enough this isn't listed on their website. What is that and what is it used for precisely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 On 6/9/2020 at 10:50 AM, Max_Chatsworth said: What is that and what is it used for precisely? It is just a special case for a raspberry pi 3b+. Makes your Rpi look all retro like. I haven't seen it in person but I think they could have done better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feralstorm Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Looks disappointing to me - a plain Jane case with an Atari logo on it. Seems like there are dozens of custom and fan-designed cases which fit the theme far, far better. "Raspberry Pi case with amazing RETRO styling!" (it's a box with the word 'RETRO' printed on it) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates63 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 I bought this Pi 3B+ case on Etsy back in 2018 -- a little mini 4-switch 2600. I think I've seen even better looking 2600 cases now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 42 minutes ago, socrates63 said: I bought this Pi 3B+ case on Etsy back in 2018 -- a little mini 4-switch 2600. I think I've seen even better looking 2600 cases now. The individual on Etsy sold at least two, because I have the same exact case for my Pi 3B+ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 On 6/18/2020 at 10:56 PM, MrBeefy said: It is just a special case for a raspberry pi 3b+. Makes your Rpi look all retro like. I haven't seen it in person but I think they could have done better. 10 hours ago, Feralstorm said: Looks disappointing to me - a plain Jane case with an Atari logo on it. Seems like there are dozens of custom and fan-designed cases which fit the theme far, far better. "Raspberry Pi case with amazing RETRO styling!" (it's a box with the word 'RETRO' printed on it) That's right, there's nothing retro, vintage, or classic about this at all. It's a rectangle and that's it! No 70's styling whatsoever. I could print "RETRO" on a piece of paper with notepad and do the same thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzip Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I've seen some interesting Atari-themed Pi cases: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrZarniwoop Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 (edited) On 8/24/2020 at 9:05 AM, Keatah said: That's right, there's nothing retro, vintage, or classic about this at all. It's a rectangle and that's it! No 70's styling whatsoever. I could print "RETRO" on a piece of paper with notepad and do the same thing. I dunno, I kind of like it. I use that case for a RetroPie setup with Flashback 9/X controllers. Edited October 18, 2020 by MrZarniwoop added link to Microcenter website for Atari 2600-themed Raspberry Pi 3/3B+ case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 1 hour ago, MrZarniwoop said: I dunno, I kind of like it. I use that case for a RetroPie setup with Flashback 9/X controllers. Oh that's fine. We all like different things for different reasons. To me it either 1- looks el'cheapo, or, 2- it looks like mini cocktail cabinet. With the latter not being a bad thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMaddog Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 I don't mind the look, TBH it's just easier to say that's the VCS but with a better chipset... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzie.P Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 10 hours ago, MrZarniwoop said: I dunno, I kind of like it. I use that case for a RetroPie setup with Flashback 9/X controllers. Seeing your pics there, I like it quite a bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizzard Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) I use Atari Flashback X as my Orange Pi PC+ case Edited October 21, 2020 by Wizzard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+fdr4prez Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 27 minutes ago, Wizzard said: I use Atari Flashback X as my Orange Pi PC+ case Your picture didn't work What Orange Pi are you using? I've used a lot of Raspberry Pi Zero with RetroPie, but now the latest version of Stella doesn't run well on the RPi0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizzard Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Strange, I see it very well. It is Orange Pi PC+, Allwinner H3, 1 GB RAM, wifi, eMMC 8 GB. That Flashback X case is very good for some SBC (I have another one working without modifications). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrZarniwoop Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, Wizzard said: Strange, I see it very well. The images are on an authenticated Google link. I'm assuming they are on a secured Google account where you are logged in. Try opening this page in Incognito mode and you'll see what everyone else sees, blank space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizzard Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) I inserted it as a pictures, but seems that forum changed the format to some text. Anyway, here is it Edited October 21, 2020 by Wizzard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+fdr4prez Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 31 minutes ago, Wizzard said: I inserted it as a pictures, but seems that forum changed the format to some text. Anyway, here is it Thanks. That Orange Pi looks to be about the same size of the RPi 2/3/4 models. I'd have to compare the Orange against Raspberry to see what the functional differences are. Yes, as a case it is OK looking, but I would keep the switches attached and connected to the GPIO and make them usable in Stella. I also like to play with the original controllers, so trying to reuse the original ports would really make it look and function like a little Atari console again. But you run out of room in there really quickly for the USB adapters, etc. I guess i can connect the joystick ports to the GPIO directly, but I'd have only joystick games and lose paddle, DC and trak-ball support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizzard Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Yes, Orange Pi is the same size as Raspberry. I never had raspberry, cause I wanted something cheaper and not so mainstream. I also wanted to use those switches, but I do not know how to use that GPIO pins. I read some guide but it looks very difficult. I do not need to have original joystick, in fact I prefer some USB joystick with additional buttons, what is very convenient for direct exiting the game, starting and resetting the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draxxon Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 (edited) These sticks are nice for the APi. They are $20 bucks on amazon. the case is $12 now, the kit is $70. how is the quality of the atari vault stick? the hyperkin trooper IIs are nice. I like the look of the atari vault stick, but its 50 bucks. you can get 2 troopers for 40. if the atari vault stick is high quality, Ill grab one, if its cheap style, Ill pass. Edited March 16, 2021 by Draxxon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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