Plumbob Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 43 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said: On the contrary, more work is being done on 2600+ related stuff then ever. It all just takes too long. We don’t mind being patient. Take the time that you need to do a quality job. It’s just hard waiting without knowing. Once the firmware is finalized, I would like to suggest that Atari/Plaion reach out to all of the current 2600+ customers to let them know that an update is available. The fact that Atari/Plaion is supporting the 2600+ ecosystem and that you are actively involved with the community is I think what will eventually set you apart from any competition. Keep up the great work! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microjak Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 4 minutes ago, Plumbob said: We don’t mind being patient. Take the time that you need to do a quality job. It’s just hard waiting without knowing. Once the firmware is finalized, I would like to suggest that Atari/Plaion reach out to all of the current 2600+ customers to let them know that an update is available. The fact that Atari/Plaion is supporting the 2600+ ecosystem and that you are actively involved with the community is I think what will eventually set you apart from any competition. Keep up the great work! Agreed,and the fact Ben is replying on a Saturday night says it all 🍻 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean_1970 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 14 hours ago, Plumbob said: We don’t mind being patient. Take the time that you need to do a quality job. It’s just hard waiting without knowing. Have a new Atari 2600+ Club - my email is already on some kind of marketing list with Atari, so just create a focused club around that for 2600+ owners 👍 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jeremiahjt Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 On 4/13/2024 at 2:36 PM, Ben from Plaion said: On the contrary, more work is being done on 2600+ related stuff then ever. It all just takes too long. I know the higher-ups instructed you to keep everything close to the vest, but how about a hint? One of us will say something like, Driving Controller support? And you can *cough* once for yes, and *cough, cough* twice for no. So, Driving Controller support? 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted April 15 Author Share Posted April 15 1 hour ago, jeremiahjt said: I know the higher-ups instructed you to keep everything close to the vest, but how about a hint? One of us will say something like, Driving Controller support? And you can *cough* once for yes, and *cough, cough* twice for no. So, Driving Controller support? An update is coming soon. A patch list is being written up at the moment. 16 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jeremiahjt Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 3 hours ago, Ben from Plaion said: *cough* Hear you loud and clear. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 I'm guessing an official update is coming before the release of the new(ish) games and accessories? 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 (edited) 21 hours ago, shane857 said: I'm guessing an official update is coming before the release of the new(ish) games and accessories? 🤔 Well, the next Mainboard IMG and Dumper Chip EXE I received this morning thats going to be the next release. There is some internal testing happening right now and then my hero @raz0red will likely be starting a new thread making the files available. Edited April 17 by Ben from Plaion 7 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 1 hour ago, Ben from Plaion said: Well, the next Mainboard IMG and Dumper Chip EXE I received this morning thats going to be the next release. There is some internal testing happening right now and then my hero @raz0red will likely be starting a new thread making the files available. Thanks for the info Bro. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperZapperRecharge Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 The experimental version had a lot of goodness in it and it's been a while. These small blurbs are painful but exciting! Will be fun seeing what you all come up with and have fixed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stamos Mullet Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 (edited) 6 hours ago, Ben from Plaion said: Well, the next Mainboard IMG and Dumper Chip EXE I received this morning thats going to be the next release. There is some internal testing happening right now and then my hero @raz0red will likely be starting a new thread making the files available. Gimme Edited April 18 by John Stamos Mullet 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daorriss Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 On 4/15/2024 at 11:32 AM, Ben from Plaion said: An update is coming soon. A patch list is being written up at the moment. YAY!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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0078265317 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 I have one of the cx78+ pads at home. I mean the original ones it looks like. I wonder if the new ones are compatible with my original 7800 system. There are not USB pads? They are 9 pin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 49 minutes ago, 0078265317 said: I have one of the cx78+ pads at home. I mean the original ones it looks like. I wonder if the new ones are compatible with my original 7800 system. There are not USB pads? They are 9 pin? https://atari.com/products/cx78-gamepad "Compatible with the new Atari 2600+ and all original Atari systems." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 I have 2 original CX78 that are both working fine and I use them for all of my 7800 (2 button) gaming on my 2600+ I'm definitely going to get some CX78+ pads to compare. I'm assuming that my originals will cease to function at some point, but I've been lucky so far 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Being a UK Atari 2600+ user, I am looking forward to the New update thou not for homebrew compatibility, as I can not afford to buy them from atariage in the UK. I'm mainly hoping for more controller compatibility and... Pitfall 2 working! 💪 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 (edited) Will the new update contain VR compatibility? I’d love to play FREEWAY in VR. 😁 Edited April 24 by MrChickenz 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 9 hours ago, MrChickenz said: Will the new update contain VR compatibility? I’d love to play FREEWAY in VR. 😁 Tunnel Runner in VR. 😨😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 18 minutes ago, shane857 said: Tunnel Runner in VR. 😨😂 That would be awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 1 hour ago, shane857 said: Tunnel Runner in VR. 😨😂 So here’s what I came up with 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 2600 Space Invaders VR: https://videogamecritic.com/2600snr.htm?e=64337#rev5897 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Nathan Strum said: 2600 Space Invaders VR: https://videogamecritic.com/2600snr.htm?e=64337#rev5897 Ok, makes my prototype look like a toy! Unfortunately mine only works with this system.😬 Edited April 25 by MrChickenz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaNZ Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 On 1/30/2024 at 3:13 AM, Ben from Plaion said: Going live with retail listings for pre-order this week / next week. Launching May 24th I gotta say, I don't think you could have chosen three better games for the 7800 to kick off. Even I have heard of these (Sega nut) and played them! I have already pre-ordered everything from Mighty Ape here in NZ. Ninja Golf is so much fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaNZ Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 On 4/11/2024 at 7:53 AM, Ben from Plaion said: Thanks, I appreciate this feedback. A lot of thought goes into the packaging design. I love how you guys add 'dust covers' to all of your products as part of the packaging. It may not be a conscious thing but I use them for that. The 2600+ one doesn't fit when it's plugged up though. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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