gilsaluki Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Late to this, but I would love to have one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hizzy Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 15 hours ago, ChrisKewl said: No real reason to. @Curt Vendel is creating the 7800XM and that'd be the one I'd vote for on POKEY support. Check out posts on the 7800XM to get more information! Thanks! You could correct me if I am wrong, but the XM looks to be years in the making and years in the shipping. If there was a way you could add pokey to your cool invention, it would be MUCH appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 22 minutes ago, hizzy said: You could correct me if I am wrong, but the XM looks to be years in the making and years in the shipping. If there was a way you could add pokey to your cool invention, it would be MUCH appreciated While I could be wrong on this, I believe the lock-on is just an extension or passthrough type device. It doesn't really contain any logic. So I don't believe it is that simple to just add a pokey inside the thing to suddenly have it work and even if it was, this lock-on is only for 2600 games and does not contain the traces for use with 7800 games which, are the only games that would require and use the pokey. The external audio line from the pokey in the carts I believe is on one of these extra cartridge pins that the 7800 uses. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisKewl Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 Just now, -^CrossBow^- said: While I could be wrong on this, I believe the lock-on is just an extension or passthrough type device. It doesn't really contain any logic. So I don't believe it is that simple to just add a pokey inside the thing to suddenly have it work and even if it was, this lock-on is only for 2600 games and does not contain the traces for use with 7800 games which, are the only games that would require and use the pokey. The external audio line from the pokey in the carts I believe is on one of these extra cartridge pins that the 7800 uses. You are absolutely correct. This only works for 2600 carts and won't even accept a 7800 cart. This was never meant to be a replacement for the 7800XM because I love the idea and respect the heck out of @Curt Vendel. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hizzy Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, -^CrossBow^- said: While I could be wrong on this, I believe the lock-on is just an extension or passthrough type device. It doesn't really contain any logic. So I don't believe it is that simple to just add a pokey inside the thing to suddenly have it work and even if it was, this lock-on is only for 2600 games and does not contain the traces for use with 7800 games which, are the only games that would require and use the pokey. The external audio line from the pokey in the carts I believe is on one of these extra cartridge pins that the 7800 uses. Thank you for the explanation! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeatari1 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Hi @ChrisKewl can you please add me to the list for two of these? This is wonderful and would keep my 2600 in storage. Less space taken up by extra consoles is good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisKewl Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 Good morning everyone! As we speak I am continuing to print cases for the new batch of Lock-On 2600s. This weekend I fractured a bone in my right foot so I may be a week late on shipping these. I am hoping to have these ready ASAP. Thanks for understanding! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SmittyB Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Here's wishing you a speedy recovery. To be honest I don't think I'd be able to build and ship anything with either foot so you're clearly skilled to be able to do that with just your left. ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wongojack Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 I finally got to test out my Lock-On this weekend, and it worked great. I'd actually been thinking about building something like this for myself with wires and a donor cart(s). I'd also looked at getting one of those Game Brains to serve the same purpose, but buying this was simply cheaper and easier. I love it. The community was probably overdue for something like this being widely available. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisKewl Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 My wonderful wife has been helping me print cases. We are nearing the needed number! Hoping to have these sent to Winz this weekend. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hizzy Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Those look great!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottz29 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 3 hours ago, hizzy said: Those look great!! They do...and ChrisKewl's wife is a trooper for helping out with these - big thanks to both of them! Can't wait to get my hands on a couple of these things... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisKewl Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 The completed shells have been mailed to @winz_mod and should be delivered on Monday. It'll take him a week to put them together and then they'll be shipped out. I have contacted everyone who requested a cart. We will be evaluating if we will do a Round 4 or sell these via AtariAge's store. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPR Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 That's awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Kaboomer Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Finally got mine (after USPS lost the first one!). Absolutely love it. Played a few of my Activision games on my 7800 without smashing it in the OG 7800 slot! Very much a must have for any 7800 owner IMHO. Just a note that somehow USPS lost mine on the way the first time, so asked to have it sent priority the next try. @ChrisKewl was very easy to work with and has a "hit" product on his hands! Thanks Chris! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisKewl Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 Just a quick update: Round 3 carts have been shipped out by @winz_mod. Everyone should've received a DM on tracking. If you haven't please let me know. We are still evaluating our options on placing stock in the AtariAge store. Thanks for being patient! Let me know how I can assist. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisKewl Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 On 7/21/2020 at 4:15 PM, scottz29 said: They do...and ChrisKewl's wife is a trooper for helping out with these - big thanks to both of them! Can't wait to get my hands on a couple of these things... Just sent you a DM, take a look and get back to me when you can. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hizzy Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Got mine today! Shipping was super fast and this is a great product. Buy with confidence! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
envytomdead2 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) I received mine. It's very nice to not have to rip cartridges out of my 7800. I often play when my daughters are sleeping in the room across from ours. I used to always worry the noise was going to wake them every time change a game. Edited August 6, 2020 by envytomdead2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+original_gamer Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Thanks for making this available. I received mine over the weekend. I've tried it with a supercharger, uno and harmony carts as well as several activision games. Flawless!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SmittyB Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Just received mine and couldn't be happier with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ataridan Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Great product. I just ordered one of these earlier this month! A must have for the Atari 7800! ataridan 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.A.P. Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 I may be interested in one of these once they become available again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisKewl Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) On 9/23/2020 at 8:09 PM, T.A.P. said: I may be interested in one of these once they become available again. Actually @winz_mod has a few, stop by his Discord and ask for one! Winz Mod Discord: <<link removed>> Edited March 19, 2022 by ChrisKewl Link Removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisKewl Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 (edited) If you are looking for a Lock-On 2600, check out Winz's site: <<link removed>> Edited March 19, 2022 by ChrisKewl Link Removed 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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