DEANJIMMY Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 8 hours ago, JetmanUK said: Frenzy 7800 from here is on my wanted list, I take it it works on the 2600 Plus? My PAL copy works on 1.1 anything 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Intellivision Master Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 I have more games arriving today. This will be it for a while. I need to slow down. Lol. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkleFork Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Hi, a question for @Ben from Plaion. Amazon UK have sold out of the console (apparently they were selling it for around £60 recently). Are there plans to a manufacture/restock? I'm just interested in whether this is going to be an ongoing product or if Atari think the market has been satiated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 15 minutes ago, SparkleFork said: Hi, a question for @Ben from Plaion. Amazon UK have sold out of the console (apparently they were selling it for around £60 recently). Are there plans to a manufacture/restock? I'm just interested in whether this is going to be an ongoing product or if Atari think the market has been satiated. I doubt Amazon UK have sold out. Looks like a glitch. It better be an ongoing line cause my kids got holes in their shoes and I need to be getting paid. We are currently planning Q4 2024 manufacture runs. So at least another year of Atari 2600+. 4 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM_ Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 1 hour ago, Intellivision Master said: I have more games arriving today. This will be it for a while. I need to slow down. Lol. I recall saying the same thing… 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkleFork Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 53 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said: I doubt Amazon UK have sold out. Looks like a glitch. It better be an ongoing line cause my kids got holes in their shoes and I need to be getting paid. We are currently planning Q4 2024 manufacture runs. So at least another year of Atari 2600+. Fantastic news (not about your kids shoes though, that stuff gets expensive when they get brand aware), the 2600+ definitely deserves a long innings than a lot of the mini consoles that just disappear after the first run sells out. Definitely considering picking up a spare if they go back down to that price though... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 26 minutes ago, MikeM_ said: I recall saying the same thing… We've all said the same thing and none of us have stuck to it. 🤣 As I have collected so many carts now, there's actually few I don't own, mostly the ones I don't have are either too rare, too expensive or not wanted. I have a handful in the post and I there's a handful I may pick up. I kind of want new homebrew stuff now, but we need to know what works what does not, also better availability to the UK. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Intellivision Master Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 (edited) 1 hour ago, JetmanUK said: I kind of want new homebrew stuff now, but we need to know what works what does not, also better availability to the UK. Yeah, the homebrew games are cool. The AA store is supposed to show if the game is compatible or not. I recall seeing a post about this. Not sure which thread mentioned it. It seems like any 2600 homebrew that has a cart size of 4K works on the Plus. I have a few that are 4K and they work fine. Anything higher won't unless your console is updated which mine isn't. And of course Champ Games homebrews don't run on the Plus even with the update. Perhaps one day they will. But that's why I have the 7800 for homebrews that don't work on my Plus. The funny thing is, originally I was only go to get the 2600+ to play homebrew games and nothing else. Well, that didn't happen as I've been collecting the older games along with the homebrews. Also, I like the enhanced game Berzerk which I own. And the re-releases such as Food Fight which I pre-ordered. Hopefully more enhanced titles & re-releases come out as well as brand new ones too. Here's hoping for better availability for homebrews in the UK. Edited March 11 by Intellivision Master 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuff Dam Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 I have finally tracked down these Imagic titles. Not played any of them yet though. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_from_the_80s Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 48 minutes ago, JetmanUK said: We've all said the same thing and none of us have stuck to it. 🤣 As I have collected so many carts now, there's actually few I don't own, mostly the ones I don't have are either too rare, too expensive or not wanted. I have a handful in the post and I there's a handful I may pick up. I kind of want new homebrew stuff now, but we need to know what works what does not, also better availability to the UK. Yeah, I'm kind of pivoting to 7800 at this point, but not in any kind of a hurry. And I already have Donkey Kong, DK Jr., Ms. Pac-Man, Dig Dug, Centipede, Joust, Galaga, Mario Bros, Pole Position II, Asteroids and Commando at least. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 35 minutes ago, Kuff Dam said: I have finally tracked down these Imagic titles. Not played any of them yet though. I play No Escape quite often. Love the game mechanics where you have to shoot at the tiles above to remove the enemies. Not played Subterranea or Quick Step. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBreakout Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 That's funny. I recently got these... I already had Subterrania... And I agree it's a great game. I had quick step back in the day, and since I spent my allowance on it, I learned to like it ok. Pretty excited about the other Imagic games. I always liked that company 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANJIMMY Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 4 hours ago, Ben from Plaion said: I doubt Amazon UK have sold out. Looks like a glitch. It better be an ongoing line cause my kids got holes in their shoes and I need to be getting paid. We are currently planning Q4 2024 manufacture runs. So at least another year of Atari 2600+. Very good🤙 Should I get a spare one in 2024 or Rev2 in 2025?😉 Hope it will be available for long time, or I need a spare🤔 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 A copy of Activision Tennis with manual arrived today. Both the manual and the cart label are in really nice shape. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANJIMMY Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 (edited) GAS HOG arrived🤙 Edited March 11 by DEANJIMMY 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2LTIME6100 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 (edited) 1 hour ago, DEANJIMMY said: Very good🤙 Should I get a spare one in 2024 or Rev2 in 2025?😉 Hope it will be available for long time, or I need a spare🤔 I bought a second console at a reasonable price as a spare part, which will initially remain in storage in its original packaging. I've invested quite a bit of money in my small game collection and the 2600+ is the only way for me to play the games in HD on a modern TV. It would be pretty unfortunate if the only console I own for all the games breaks and a replacement becomes unavailable at some point or is really expensive, as happened with the mini NES, Genesis & Co. I also hope that the console will be supported for a long time and will be available at a normal price. Edited March 11 by 2LTIME6100 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 5 minutes ago, DEANJIMMY said: GAS HOG arrived🤙 A man of taste I see. Is it PAL? Enjoy one of the best games on the system! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANJIMMY Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 18 minutes ago, JetmanUK said: A man of taste I see. Is it PAL? Enjoy one of the best games on the system! Yep, PAL🤙 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Bought these a few days ago. Mainly because of the artwork and they are recommended games. Waiting to receive them... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChopperCommando Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 2 hours ago, LS650 said: A copy of Activision Tennis with manual arrived today. Both the manual and the cart label are in really nice shape. This is one of my favorite games for the system. It was one of the first games I got after getting a 2600+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBreakout Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 1 hour ago, DEANJIMMY said: GAS HOG arrived🤙 1 hour ago, JetmanUK said: A man of taste I see. Is it PAL? Enjoy one of the best games on the system! Are we being serious here? The Video Game Critic gave this a D-, so I've always just dismissed it. (Then again, he did that to Star Control on the Genesis and I love that game) Is this actually an enjoyable one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 (edited) 1 hour ago, CaptainBreakout said: Are we being serious here? The Video Game Critic gave this a D-, so I've always just dismissed it. (Then again, he did that to Star Control on the Genesis and I love that game) Is this actually an enjoyable one? It's one of my favourite games. Try a ROM on Stella and see what you think. Personally I think those who don't like it have probably not played it properly. 🤷🏻 EDIT: Ok, I'll explain further... It was programmed by Mark Turmell, so his pedigree should lend some credibility to the game. He also programmed Turmoil and Fast Eddie on the 2600. It's worth looking at his other credits too,. Check out some YouTube footage to see how to play it properly, you'll be jumping and shooting, grabbing the bonus points, moving between levels, going forward and then back tracking the way you came. Its a great game, I guess it was released by an unfashionable publisher so it's lost in the mix. Edited March 11 by JetmanUK 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Intellivision Master Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 These are the latest games I got. Blue Print wasn't one I wanted but it was part of the lot. Anyway, I like all 4 games. These are the only CBS ones I have. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_from_the_80s Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 3 hours ago, ChopperCommando said: This is one of my favorite games for the system. It was one of the first games I got after getting a 2600+. Technically Atari RealSports Tennis is "better" but this one is very pick up and play enjoyable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 I've been enjoying my new addiction for a few months now, collecting carts, but sadly I haven't had much time to to sit and just jump in and spend some time cart swapping. Well, last night I had a couple of hours free! I decided to play some 7800 stuff first, Centipede, Asteroids, Food Fight, Commando, Jinks and Ballblazer. Great fun. Jinks is a quirky game, I would have really enjoyed it as a kid, even with it's shortfalls, yes it is slightly agrivating. 😬🤣 I then played some 2600, Fast Eddie, Worm War 1, River Raid. Wow, I had such a good time jumping between games in a way I didn't when I was a kid - I only had a small handful of games then and never a 7800 so this is a nostalgic journey, but also more of me if I was Richie Rich type experience. 🤣 I played a little Freeway with my daughter earlier in the day, that's a really nice experience, I need some other simple two player games to play with her. Lovely, precious time, her giggling away. 😊 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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