Albert Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Circus Convoy does not currently work, but we are hoping to get it running. A new compatibility list will be posted soon, and we're also going to create a new "Community" compatibility list for homebrew games. That list will be maintained here on AtariAge, but will also be posted on Atari.com. ..Al 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I wonder if they will send any early 2600+ units out to gaming YouTubers to generate interest. Less than 3 weeks until release! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 hours ago, Dr Karnov said: I wonder if they will send any early 2600+ units out to gaming YouTubers to generate interest. Less than 3 weeks until release! Of course. There is a lot of units going out early to press and industry contacts. Review embargo lifts a couple of days before launch. You won't be able to go online without being slammed with Atari 2600+ articles. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Always fun comparing originals to freshly pressed pre-production samples 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 14 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said: Always fun comparing originals to freshly pressed pre-production samples Ooh! New 7800 pad? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 16 minutes ago, Dr Karnov said: Ooh! New 7800 pad? Yup 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Any word on release date / price? I hope they sell them on Amazon UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 29 minutes ago, Dr Karnov said: Any word on release date / price? I hope they sell them on Amazon UK Not be long before its announced, just putting together the assets and usual stuff. Likely it'll be all the usual retailers same as the 2600+ and other launch releases. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protomank Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ben from Plaion said: Always fun comparing originals to freshly pressed pre-production samples As a former electronic technician, I can always tell the quality of a product by checking if it contains prints in the PCB that will help future fixing or parts replacement. This looks gold. Edited October 31, 2023 by protomank 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, protomank said: As a former electronic technician, I can always tell the quality of a product by checking if it contains prints in the PCB that will help future fixing or parts replacement. This looks gold. Thanks, similar information is printed inside on the CX40 joystick and CX30 paddles. Its all very consistant in design inside the units. On this Gamepad seemed no brainer to join the 2 PCBs into one. I have a bit of a thing about neatness inside of machines and accessories....check out my notes back to the factory - I look at these things I write sometimes and think that people must think I'm mad, but then on reflection, I'm right! I'm happy with the gamepad overall, feels good in the hand. I dont know what Atari were thinking back in the day with that dpad extension thing but hey ho Edited October 31, 2023 by Ben from Plaion 17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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donjn Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Early word is the Gamestation Pro is an absolute piece of junk. I'm happy too because I was worried I would have to buy both. The 2600+ looks amazing so far and well built. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 hours ago, Ben from Plaion said: Not be long before its announced, just putting together the assets and usual stuff. Likely it'll be all the usual retailers same as the 2600+ and other launch releases. I'm guessing this means 7800 carts coming soon too. Exciting times! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMarcoux66 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) This is starting to get me excited about the release. Thanks @Ben from Plaion and all the others that are sharing this progress. For the first time in a long time, I am feeling the love for this IP from Atari. Edited October 31, 2023 by MMarcoux66 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davpa Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 hours ago, Ben from Plaion said: Thanks, similar information is printed inside on the CX40 joystick and CX30 paddles. Its all very consistant in design inside the units. On this Gamepad seemed no brainer to join the 2 PCBs into one. I have a bit of a thing about neatness inside of machines and accessories....check out my notes back to the factory - I look at these things I write sometimes and think that people must think I'm mad, but then on reflection, I'm right! I'm happy with the gamepad overall, feels good in the hand. I dont know what Atari were thinking back in the day with that dpad extension thing but hey ho Hey Ben, thanks for showing this. I love seeing the manufacturing process and the detail and work that goes into making...anything. Sometimes people just assume "things get made" and do not fully understand the time and details it takes. I hope we can see more things like this that show off the manufacturing and development process. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, davpa said: Hey Ben, thanks for showing this. I love seeing the manufacturing process and the detail and work that goes into making...anything. Sometimes people just assume "things get made" and do not fully understand the time and details it takes. I hope we can see more things like this that show off the manufacturing and development process. Really? Ive got loads of videos and assets of the development and manufacturing process. Was looking last night at some great comparisons of original CX40 and CX40+ Joysticks I did a while back. I thought about making a video on all the differences. 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakasama Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I was wondering, will it be easy for people to tinker these controllers, like rewire a cx40 to add another fire button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davpa Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 33 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said: Really? Ive got loads of videos and assets of the development and manufacturing process. Was looking last night at some great comparisons of original CX40 and CX40+ Joysticks I did a while back. I thought about making a video on all the differences. Yeah, I think anytime people have the power to pull the curtain back (where they can) the better people are for it. I think most here would love to see the process it took to bring the CX40+ into reality. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+littaum Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 5 minutes ago, davpa said: Yeah, I think anytime people have the power to pull the curtain back (where they can) the better people are for it. I think most here would love to see the process it took to bring the CX40+ into reality. Yes! Anything that shows the craftmanship behind the product would be welcome. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jeremiahjt Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 5 hours ago, Ben from Plaion said: Yup 3 hours ago, Ben from Plaion said: I dont know what Atari were thinking back in the day with that dpad extension thing but hey ho You mean not only are we not getting new ProLines, we are not getting even a thumbstick for the JoyPad? What kind of abomination is this? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davpa Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 5 minutes ago, jeremiahjt said: You mean not only are we not getting new ProLines, we are not getting even a thumbstick for the JoyPad? What kind of abomination is this? The JoyPad is getting the screw-in thumbstick. You can see it in the pictures of the manufacturing details notes. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jeremiahjt Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 hour ago, davpa said: The JoyPad is getting the screw-in thumbstick. You can see it in the pictures of the manufacturing details notes. I must have misunderstood Ben, so that is good. But still, no CX-24 ProLine Controllers? How sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+littaum Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 42 minutes ago, jeremiahjt said: I must have misunderstood Ben, so that is good. But still, no CX-24 ProLine Controllers? How sad. Are people really that nostalgic for the CX-24 "PainLine" controller? My hand hurts after using it for a period of time. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 30 minutes ago, jeremiahjt said: I must have misunderstood Ben, so that is good. But still, no CX-24 ProLine Controllers? How sad. Nothing is ruled out regarding accesories like the CX24. I would say though its quite a different proposition to bring to market CX24 Joystick over a CX78 Gamepad, primarily start up costs - the cost of tooling and engineering a new Joystick is challenging compared to the Gamepad. Additionally in my personal opinion the CX78 is a reasonably decent Gamepad whilst the CX24 is an ok Joystick. I do understand though the desire to see a re-issued CX24. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, littaum said: Are people really that nostalgic for the CX-24 "PainLine" controller? My hand hurts after using it for a period of time. No. Otherwise, straight to jail. ..Al 2 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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