jetset Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 Ok...I really want a 7800 now. Anyone with a spare unit they'd like to sell cheap? I have a few 5200 games (commons) and a vcs adapter and 2 non-working 5200 boards I could trade (along with cash of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCorcoran Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 Are you looking to go cheap or just looking for a 7800? Check out 4jays @ http://www.4jays.com/atari7800.html They have complete systems for under $100 USD. ATARI 7800 SYSTEM- includes one joystick, paddles, RF adapter*, RF cord and power supply, plus game cart - Pole Position II..........................................$74.95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted September 27, 2003 Author Share Posted September 27, 2003 Cheap is always nice! But I know what they go for....4jays is a bit overpriced. $75 on ebay could get me the unit plus a good dozen games. I was just hoping a member here might have a spare one they are willing to give me a deal on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
video game addict Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 I have one I'd sell for cheap, but the shipping's another story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted September 27, 2003 Author Share Posted September 27, 2003 I have one I'd sell for cheap, but the shipping's another story. How much?????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icbrkr Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 [shameless self promotion=ON] http://www.epochgames.com [shameless self promotion=OFF] No system, but some games. Of course, as of right this second for some reason, it won't connect.. that makes me grumpy. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted September 27, 2003 Author Share Posted September 27, 2003 ...you tease... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted September 27, 2003 Author Share Posted September 27, 2003 WELL....the quest is over! I took the plunge. Looked like a good deal. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...egory=3537&rd=1 Now I can flood the 7800 forum with my endless babble. Aren't you guys psyched?!?!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendon Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 Very nice buy, Jet!! You got some very good titles there and the system looks good. Congrats! Mendon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariDude Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 You got yourself a pretty good deal on that one. Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted September 28, 2003 Author Share Posted September 28, 2003 Yeah thanks guys, I think it was pretty good. Plus I bought a bunch of other games too! I can't wait. I've never owned a 7800 but always wanted one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 I kinda have mixed feelings on the 7800 myself. I happened to luck out and get one from a family member. When it originally came out I was too pre-occupied with my atari 8-bit and amiga systems. It's kinda neat to think about all the potential titles that could have came out if the 7800 had not been tied up for so long. Alot of the arcade translations are good looking enough, but either kill you with lousy sound (donkey kong games), or imperfect conversion (ms pacman, asteroids, etc). I felt alot of the atari 8-bit titles although not looking as good, just "felt" better. Regardless... I've been getting alot of mileage out of it ms. pacman - good, but the difficulty ramps in such a way that it doesn't make one "yearn" for more. asteroids - gets really hectic when there are alot of asteroids on screen. just wish they would have worked more on the flying saucer and background thump thump. joust - great translation and alot of fun, but the pterydactl level is insane (kinda ruining the run). Bird control is a little off, but manageable. Dig dug - I used to play this to death way long time ago (when I had access to it), but I'd have to play it again to have a more "modern" take on it. there are others, but I've been taking my good sweet time trying to enjoy each title individually. I play them alot to see just how far I can get with practice before moving onto the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendon Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Just my opinion but Food Fight has to be the best 7800 game. My reason: the difficulty ramp is incredible; it increases at such a rate that even a young, young, youngster can get a great score and feel good about the game. And the game is just plain downright fun. Mendon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyDevil Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 Just my opinion but Food Fight has to be the best 7800 game. My reason: the difficulty ramp is incredible; it increases at such a rate that even a young, young, youngster can get a great score and feel good about the game. And the game is just plain downright fun. Mendon I agree, Food Fight is a great game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 Food Fight is right up there but my fav on the 7800 is NINJA GOLF!!! Miss-pac-man is also good on the 7800 i'll stop there but i could go on and on nameing kick ass 7800 games! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thund3r Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 WELL....the quest is over! I took the plunge. Looked like a good deal. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...egory=3537&rd=1 Now I can flood the 7800 forum with my endless babble. Aren't you guys psyched?!?!?!?! Dam im jelous now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 Yeah thanks guys, I think it was pretty good. Plus I bought a bunch of other games too! I can't wait. I've never owned a 7800 but always wanted one.... I know the feeling. When I first got my 7800 in a trade, I was ecstatic. I'm just glad to have one now. I don't really have any favorites on the 7800 but I do own Commando and Double Dragon. I like both games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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