justclaws Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Hi all, Although everybody here, probably also has a real hardware Atari 7800, some of you may have interest also in the Atari VCS, and so I'll just mention this once. (It's really nice to be able to play via HDMI too.) Games Now Released! (List updated.) Week 1... 2021-10-15 -- Desert Falcon - $2.99 2021-10-15 -- Basketbrawl - $2.99 Week 2... 2021-10-22 -- Ninja Golf - $2.99 2021-10-22 -- Scrapyard Dog - $2.99 Week 3... 2021-10-29 -- Dark Caverns - $2.99 Week 4... 2021-11-05 - Motor Psycho - $2.99 Week 5... 2021-11-12 - Planet Smashers - $2.99 Newsweek announced it also, yesterday, along with other publications. Details in the article. https://www.newsweek.com/new-atari-vcs-review-retro-tech-meets-geek-chic-1638846 I disconnected my 7800, and took it over to the big TV to show it how it's later successor can play the same games I have on cartridge, too. I don't think it was upset. It deserves a bit of rest, now. ? 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 That's funny; I e-mailed them a few weeks ago asking them about a 7800 emulator (I plan on getting one of these after the new year). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 I may need to consider this now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justclaws Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 Other Atari systems on the VCS will follow, also. 7800 just the first. Playing Desert Falcon on the VCS with the new Classic joystick is so good, but of course also works with VCS Modern controllers. Happily now I am on a train practicing Desert Falcon again on my Blaze Atari Retro Handheld too. ? Atari days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 1 hour ago, justclaws said: Other Atari systems on the VCS will follow, also. 7800 just the first. Playing Desert Falcon on the VCS with the new Classic joystick is so good, but of course also works with VCS Modern controllers. Happily now I am on a train practicing Desert Falcon again on my Blaze Atari Retro Handheld too. ? Atari days! This is good news indeed. Desert Falcon is an underrated classic and I am curious what else they plan to offer on the console. This is a good move for them, as I have been critical of Atari not offering more software for the VCS. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justclaws Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 Last Friday (2nd Flashback Friday) Games Now Released! 2021-10-22 -- Ninja Golf - $2.99 2021-10-22 -- Scrapyard Dog - $2.99 There's a thread devoted to the re-releases on the VCS also. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TailChao Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Haven't seen this posted anywhere else, so sorry if it's a rehash - but looks like the VCS's 7800 implementation is based upon MAME 0.230 from Atari's GPL compliance release. Blaze is using the libretro implementation of ProSystem in the Evercade, so I'd wager the handheld is doing something similar. The more you know. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 9 hours ago, TailChao said: Haven't seen this posted anywhere else, so sorry if it's a rehash - but looks like the VCS's 7800 implementation is based upon MAME 0.230 from Atari's GPL compliance release. Blaze is using the libretro implementation of ProSystem in the Evercade, so I'd wager the handheld is doing something similar. The more you know. Unfortunately then, by utilizing MAME for Atari 7800 emulation, the bottom portion of the screen during the sewer levels of Scrapyard Dog will be incorrectly displayed. The issue is fixed, among other improvements, utilizing A7800 instead. MAME: A7800: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TailChao Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 15 hours ago, Trebor said: Unfortunately then, by utilizing MAME for Atari 7800 emulation, the bottom portion of the screen during the sewer levels of Scrapyard Dog will be incorrectly displayed. Yep, visible in this review. At least Atari complied with the licensing here, that in itself is rare. Now I wonder where Antstream's stuff was forked from, heh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justclaws Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 I can't find my Atari 7800 PSU, so it was great to play this last night, also. We completed the game A-Z, and then next time, we'll play a higher level again, I do find the lack of a save function on the VCS emulation disappointing though. I hope it will be added along the line, but for now, it plays just like on the 7800. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justclaws Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 Atari 7800 Motor Psycho hits the Atari VCS store today! As a long-time biker, (well until I was 30), I'm happy with that one for today. ? Oh, and good news, I found my Atari 7800 PSU. Does anybody have a solution for getting a spare without a 2nd mortgage? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 6 hours ago, justclaws said: Does anybody have a solution for getting a spare without a 2nd mortgage? ? The New 2018 boxed Best Auto switching Upgraded / Enhanced Atari 7800 Power Supply with the normal 90 day Atari Warranty. Part No. CA025492-303 Model No. CX781 U$D 21.00 Best Electronics Phone: 408-278-1070 (1:30 - 5 PM, PST, M - F) Details: https://www.best-electronics-ca.com/New Best 7800 Power supply.htm 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justclaws Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 Thank you for the tip about the replacement PSU. - The problem is likely to be enormous USA -> NL postage, and import duty, but I'll check. (I need a $99 power switch for the Jaguar; a USA source wants over $35 to post it so far.) The new release for Atari VCS Flashback Fridays today is "Planet Smashers" btw. ? (That's another game I have on cartridge, but will now be able to play HDMI quality.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstrotha0975 Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 On 10/17/2021 at 7:22 AM, justclaws said: Other Atari systems on the VCS will follow, also. 7800 just the first. Playing Desert Falcon on the VCS with the new Classic joystick is so good, but of course also works with VCS Modern controllers. Happily now I am on a train practicing Desert Falcon again on my Blaze Atari Retro Handheld too. ? Atari days! This handheld plays 7800 games? Does it have an SD slot to add new games. I don't know much about this handheld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrZarniwoop Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 14 minutes ago, jstrotha0975 said: This handheld plays 7800 games? Does it have an SD slot to add new games. I don't know much about this handheld. Yes and yes. However, it plays most 7800 games too fast, which can be its own fun alternative or no-fun problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstrotha0975 Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 1 minute ago, MrZarniwoop said: Yes and yes. However, it plays most 7800 games too fast, which can be its own fun alternative or no-fun problem. Thanks for the reply. I've dismissed this handheld in the past because I didn't like the look of the d pad. Maybe I could 3d print a replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justclaws Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 Later Atari releases FYI - Fatal Run 7800 - Centipede 7800 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justclaws Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 7800 homebrew, the latest 7800 release on the Atari VCS - FAILSAFE by @PacManPlus 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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