cobracon Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Hi all. I have been out of the A8 game since the early 2000's. Instead of buying an original machine, I decided to pick up the 576nuc+. After I ordered it, I noticed that the MouseSTer could be used on the A8 so I picked one up. Now when I owned my original A8's there was no mouse that I knew of. So what programs support this? I really want to play around with it but don't know where to start. Any thoughts or suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oracle_jedi Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 I know Shanghai by Activision supported an ST mouse on the 8-bit. I think "Brundles" - the Lemmings clone did too. And Diamond GOS. I know there were more. I just don't recall them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobracon Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 15 minutes ago, oracle_jedi said: I know Shanghai by Activision supported an ST mouse on the 8-bit. I think "Brundles" - the Lemmings clone did too. And Diamond GOS. I know there were more. I just don't recall them. Thank you very much. Do you know it the mouse has to be in joystick port 1 or 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manterola Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Missile command and missile command + are amazing with mouse (don't forget to pres Ctrl-T) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitoco Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 I included mouse support in my Toy'Swap game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobracon Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 Thanks for sharing all this info. I'm making a list, so I can go find the software. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikor Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Trzmiel - graphics program for 8-bit If I rememmber: Operation Blood and Special Forces (second port). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 @cobracon check this big list out, (includes software and games): http://www.atarimania.com/faq-atari-400-800-xl-xe-what-programs-are-designed-to-work-with-a-mouse_96.html also check this thread out if you like Lemmings. AA member MrFish kindly created versions of the excellent mouse controlled Lemmings game Tommingi with different colour schemes and tweaked interfaces: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mytek Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 If you like BreakOut, here's an excellent version with great graphics, game play, and variation. Using an ST or compatible mouse and/or adapter really makes this game ultra enjoyable to play. PAD (NTSC).xex PAD (PAL).xex 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMaddog Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 There's also Final Legacy (Naval version of Star Raiders) where you use the mouse or trackball plugged in the 2nd port in the Sea-To-Air portion to take out the missiles. It's a very good game but you really have to read the manual first. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobracon Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 3 hours ago, MrMaddog said: There's also Final Legacy (Naval version of Star Raiders) where you use the mouse or trackball plugged in the 2nd port in the Sea-To-Air portion to take out the missiles. It's a very good game but you really have to read the manual first. What's the best place to find these games with a Fujinet? I have the 576nuc+ with the Fujinet board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 There were a lot of games programmed by EZ Kazel (sp?) from Europe. He programmed a lot of games/programs that could use multiple input control devices, including a mouse. He programmed Techno Ninja. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 KE-SOFT / Kemal Ezcan - goes by Apemaster here on AA AFAIK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+CharlieChaplin Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 A8FAQ, subject: 8.7) What programs are designed to work with a mouse? In the meanwhile, KE changed his name into Yoda Zhang. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Beeblebrox said: KE-SOFT / Kemal Ezcan - goes by Apemaster here on AA AFAIK. Yep. That's he. Kemel EZCAN. Lots of mouse compatible programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathy Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Hello cobracon If you like games like Mines, try Bombdown. Sincerely Mathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobracon Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 Thank you so much to everyone. You guys are all amazing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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