John Stamos Mullet Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 add the 7800 BIOS so that it displays the logo/color bars. It can definitely be enabled in Prosystem. 5 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/357992-something-that-would-be-a-nice-touch-on-the-first-update-to-the-2600/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 If I remember correctly, the 7800 BIOS also could run an included version of Asteroids. That would be a very feature. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/357992-something-that-would-be-a-nice-touch-on-the-first-update-to-the-2600/#findComment-5363286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_from_the_80s Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Maybe optional/configurable, but yeah, the logo would be cool. I think 7800 built-in Asteroids might have been a Europe thing. It would run if no cart inserted, but not sure how you would launch it with this device. Maybe a secret switch combo, effectively an Easter egg, lol. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/357992-something-that-would-be-a-nice-touch-on-the-first-update-to-the-2600/#findComment-5363293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stamos Mullet Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 Bumping this to the top as a reminder since the firmware fixes are coming out regularly… Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/357992-something-that-would-be-a-nice-touch-on-the-first-update-to-the-2600/#findComment-5417222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 3 hours ago, John Stamos Mullet said: Bumping this to the top as a reminder since the firmware fixes are coming out regularly… And Save States. Midnight Mutants and Xenophobe are two 7800 games I can think of that would benefit from this feature. 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/357992-something-that-would-be-a-nice-touch-on-the-first-update-to-the-2600/#findComment-5417323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stamos Mullet Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 47 minutes ago, shane857 said: And Save States. Midnight Mutants and Xenophobe are two 7800 games I can think of that would benefit from this feature. I’m asking for the bios because it would bring original console accuracy to the 2600+ I really don’t care about save states. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/357992-something-that-would-be-a-nice-touch-on-the-first-update-to-the-2600/#findComment-5417350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 13 minutes ago, John Stamos Mullet said: I’m asking for the bios because it would bring original console accuracy to the 2600+ I really don’t care about save states. I do. Just use an original 7800 for console accuracy. 💪 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/357992-something-that-would-be-a-nice-touch-on-the-first-update-to-the-2600/#findComment-5417358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz0red Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 4 hours ago, John Stamos Mullet said: Bumping this to the top as a reminder since the firmware fixes are coming out regularly… Definitely a possibility. It would likely be best to provide the option to enable/disable as @Brad_from_the_80s mentioned. Chris. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/357992-something-that-would-be-a-nice-touch-on-the-first-update-to-the-2600/#findComment-5417371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stamos Mullet Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 24 minutes ago, shane857 said: I do. Just use an original 7800 for console accuracy. 💪 Or you can just stop derailing my thread, thanks. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/357992-something-that-would-be-a-nice-touch-on-the-first-update-to-the-2600/#findComment-5417376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 It's a real nice effect for sure. 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/357992-something-that-would-be-a-nice-touch-on-the-first-update-to-the-2600/#findComment-5417383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM_ Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 What about adding some color to the current boot screen that is similar to the 7800 experience? Might not be exactly the same as the 7800 boot screen, but it could be a way of paying homage. An updated version of that one. just an idea. 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/357992-something-that-would-be-a-nice-touch-on-the-first-update-to-the-2600/#findComment-5417410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANJIMMY Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 2 minutes ago, MikeM_ said: What about adding some color to the current boot screen that is similar to the 7800 experience? Might not be exactly the same as the 7800 boot screen, but it could be a way of paying homage. An updated version of that one. just an idea. And then start the European Asteroids😊 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/357992-something-that-would-be-a-nice-touch-on-the-first-update-to-the-2600/#findComment-5417411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stamos Mullet Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 2 hours ago, DEANJIMMY said: And then start the European Asteroids😊 I believe that's called "the clap" in France. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/357992-something-that-would-be-a-nice-touch-on-the-first-update-to-the-2600/#findComment-5417485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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