Experimental 2600+ Firmware and Dumper

[infinite.pies]

20 minutes ago, Mr. Christmas said:

Cool.  Seems like a milestone has been hit.

 

I'm ready to write my article now.  I'd like a link to send new buyers to where they can update.

 

Preferably not a "here's a forum link register and then figure it out, loser" link.

Hopefully the update will be hosted on Atari.com when officially released, as that's the most likely place where casual users will look.

[Albert]

33 minutes ago, Mr. Christmas said:

Preferably not a "here's a forum link register and then figure it out, loser" link.

You don't need to register to download the files. 
 

  ..Al

[Albert]

10 minutes ago, infinite.pies said:

Hopefully the update will be hosted on Atari.com when officially released, as that's the most likely place where casual users will look.

Yes, that's the goal. 
 

  ..Al

[MrChickenz]

41 minutes ago, Mr. Christmas said:

Cool.  Seems like a milestone has been hit.

 

I'm ready to write my article now.  I'd like a link to send new buyers to where they can update.

 

Preferably not a "here's a forum link register and then figure it out, loser" link.

This is still an Experimental Firmware Update. There is no official update as of yet. This is the latest Firmware update link that your on. All you have to do is read the small description and download. There’s nothing to figure out! Just download and apply.

 

Anyone here would gladly answer any questions you might have regarding the installation.

 
HAVE YOU PLAYED ATARI 2600+ TODAY!  I HAVE!

Edited June 2 by MrChickenz

[Trebor]

As of June 3, 2024, attached is all the files and thorough step-by-step instructions on updating the 2600+ console, whether it is the first time the console is being updated, or it has been updated previously.

 

Complete zip archive: How to Update the 2600+ Console_20240603.zip

 

Included Word document in the above attached archive provides the following information:

 

HOW TO UPDATE THE 2600+ CONSOLE

(As of June 3, 2024)

 

There are two parts to a complete 2600+ console update:

Part I – Dumper --> Reads the cartridge data

Part II – Firmware --> Runs the cartridge data and controls overall functionality of the console

 

Prerequisites & Setup: A desktop or laptop running Windows is required to successfully update the 2600+ console.  If this is the first time the desktop or laptop running Windows is being utilized for an update, it is very likely, a one-time driver install needs to be performed.

 

If the machine has been utilized to update the 2600+ console previously, jump to the next section, “Part I – Dumper” below.  Otherwise follow these steps to install the driver:

1.       Ensure POWER lever switch is set to the OFF position on the 2600+ console.

2.       Connect included USB cable to the 2600+ console and the other end to a laptop or desktop running Windows.

3.       On the 2600+ console, set the TV TYPE to COLOR.

4.       While HOLDING DOWN the RESET GAME lever on the console, move the POWER lever to the ON position.

5.       Wait to hear an audio jingle indicating a device connected from the computer running Windows.

6.       Decompress the file: DriverAssitant_v5.12.zip, noting where the folder and files are placed.

7.       Go to ‘Device Manager’ on the machine running Windows and click on the ‘Unknown Device’ listed.

8.       Select ‘Update Driver’ for the ‘Unknown Device’ opting to Browse for Driver.  Navigate to the folder where the DriverAssitant_v5.12.zip file was decompressed and select the OK button.

9.       A confirmation pop-up message should be received indicating a successful driver update.

10.     Proceed with the section “Part I – Dumper”

 

Part I – Dumper

1.       Ensure POWER lever switch is set to the OFF position on the 2600+ console.

2.       Connect included USB cable to the 2600+ console and the other end to a laptop or desktop running Windows.

3.       On the 2600+ console, set the TV TYPE to B+W.

4.       While HOLDING DOWN the SELECT GAME lever on the console, move the POWER lever to the ON position.

5.       Wait to hear an audio jingle indicating a device connected from the computer running Windows.

6.       Double click/Open the file: dumper-052024-x.01.exe

7.       The “Atari 2600+ Dumping Tooling” application Window will appear on screen:

                               a.       Version: = Version of dumper software that will be installed

                               b.       Checksum: = Validation data of file running.

                               c.       Device Version: = Version of dumper software currently installed on the 2600+

                               d.       Status: = Whether a 2600+ console is detected as connect to the computer.

8.       Ensure “Status: Detected” in green is present.  If “Not Detected” in red is present, go back to Step 1.  If the issue persists, try a different Laptop or Desktop running Windows.

9.       With “Status: Detected” in green shown, click on the “Download” button.  Download will take several seconds.

10.     Status will now show “Not Detected” in red.  This is normal, expected, and indicates a successful update.  To double check, proceed to Step 1 again and note when under step 7, both “Version” and “Device Version” will match, and “Status: Detected”.

 

Part II – Firmware

1.       Ensure POWER lever switch is set to the OFF position on the 2600+ console.

2.       Connect included USB cable to the 2600+ console and the other end to a laptop or desktop running Windows.

3.       On the 2600+ console, set the TV TYPE to COLOR.

4.       While HOLDING DOWN the RESET GAME lever on the console, move the POWER lever to the ON position.

5.       Wait to hear an audio jingle indicating a device connected from the computer running Windows.

6.       Decompress the file: RKDevTool_Release_v2.74.zip, noting where the folder and files are placed.

7.       Navigate to folder where RKDevTool_Release_v2.74.zip was unzipped, and click/Open the file: RKDevTool

8.       The "RKDevTool v2.74" application window will appear.  A status message at the bottom of the application window should state “Found One MASKROM Device”.  If not, go back to Step 1 and try again.  If the issue persists, ensure the “Prerequisites & Setup” section above has been performed.

9.       With a status message of "Found one MASKROM device" shown, click on the tab “Upgrade Firmware”

10.     Under the “Upgrade Firmware” tab, click on the “Firmware” button, locate and Open the file: update-052024-1.1x-r3.img.

11.     The firmware update-052024-1.1x-r3.img should now be listed under “Firmware” information section of the “Upgrade Firmware” tab.

12.     Click on the “Upgrade” button under the “Upgrade Firmware” tab. To the right, lines will be displayed indicating it is processing the update, of which should take about 30 seconds.

13.     Status message of “No Devices Found” will likely appear.  This is normal and expected.

14.     Congratulations!  Having completed Part I – Dumper and Part II – Firmware, your 2600+ console is fully updated!

 

Notes:

-          It has been discovered that computers which have been utilized to update Evercade devices, install a driver which conflicts with performing the 2600+ update successfully.  It is strongly recommended to either uninstall the driver for that Evercade device, or utilize a different computer.

-          The USB cable that is included with the 2600+ console, provides data transfer support.  Many USB cables on the market are for powering or charging devices only.  If not using the USB cable included with the 2600+ console, it is crucial to ensure the cable being leveraged provides data transfer support.

-          If utilizing a USB 2.0 port with a computer, and the update is not working, try leveraging a USB 3.0 port instead.

-          There is an alternative ‘debug’ version of the firmware.  This is for assisting with testing and informational purposes, which details MD5 checksum and ROM size data.  It is included in the archive in a separate 'Debug' folder, but not required to be installed.

 

Hope this is found useful and beneficial for any in need of it.

 

@Ben from Plaion feel free to utilize or/and modify for anything official from Plaion/Atari.

[DEANJIMMY]

3 hours ago, Trebor said:

Bringing it all together, as of June 1, 2024, attached is all the files and thorough step-by-step instructions on updating the 2600+ console, whether it is the first time the console is being updated, or it has been updated previously.

 

Complete archive: How to update the 2600+_20240601.zip

 

Included Word document in the above attached archive provides the following information:

 

How to update the 2600+ system

(As of June 1, 2024)

There are two parts to a complete 2600+ console update:

Part I – Dumper --> Reads the cartridge data

Part II – Firmware --> Runs the cartridge data and controls overall functionality of the console

 

PREREQUISTES & SETUP: A desktop or laptop running Windows is required to successfully update the 2600+ console.  If this is the first time the desktop or laptop running Windows is being utilized for an update, it is very likely a driver needs to be installed.  THIS ONLY NEEDS TO BE PERFORMED ONCE.

 

If the machine has been utilized to update the 2600+ console previously, jump to the next section, “Part I – Dumper” below.  Otherwise follow these steps to install the driver:

1.       Ensure POWER lever switch is set to the OFF position on the 2600+ console.

2.       Connect included USB cable to the 2600+ console and the other end to a laptop or desktop running Windows.

3.       On the 2600+ console, set the TV TYPE to COLOR.

4.       While HOLDING DOWN the RESET GAME lever on the console, move the POWER lever to the ON position.

5.       Wait to hear an audio jingle indicating a device connected from the computer running Windows.

6.       Decompress the file: DriverAssitant_v5.12.zip, noting where the folder and files are placed.

7.       Go to ‘Device Manager’ on the machine running Windows and click on the ‘Unknown Device’ listed.

8.       Select ‘Update Driver’ for the ‘Unknown Device’ opting to Browse for Driver.  Navigate to where the DriverAssitant_v5.12.zip folder was decompressed and select the OK button.

9.       A confirmation pop-up message should be received indicating a successful driver update.

10.     Proceed with the section “Part I – Dumper”

 

Part I – Dumper

1.       Ensure POWER lever switch is set to the OFF position on the 2600+ console.

2.       Connect included USB cable to the 2600+ console and the other end to a laptop or desktop running Windows.

3.       On the 2600+ console, set the TV TYPE to B+W.

4.       While HOLDING DOWN the SELECT GAME lever on the console, move the POWER lever to the ON position.

5.       Wait to hear an audio jingle indicating a device connected from the computer running Windows.

6.       Double click/Open the file: dumper-052024-x.01.exe

7.       A “Atari 2600+ Dumping Tooling” application Window will appear on screen:

                               a.       Version: = Version of dumper software that will be installed

                               b.       Checksum: = Validation data of file running.

                               c.       Device Version: = Version of dumper software currently installed on the 2600+

                               d.       Status: = Whether a 2600+ console is detected as connect to the computer.

8.       Ensure “Status: Detected” in green is present.  If “Not Detected” in red is present, go back to Step 1.  If the issue persists, try a different Laptop or Desktop running Windows.

9.       With “Status: Detected” in green shown, click on the “Download” button.  Download will take several seconds.

10.     Status will now show “Not Detected” in red.  This is normal and expected and indicates a successful update.  To double check, proceed to Step 1 again and note when under step 7, both “Version” and “Device Version” will match, and “Status: Detected”.

 

Part II – Firmware

1.       Ensure POWER lever switch is set to the OFF position on the 2600+ console.

2.       Connect included USB cable to the 2600+ console and the other end to a laptop or desktop running Windows.

3.       On the 2600+ console, set the TV TYPE to COLOR.

4.       While HOLDING DOWN the RESET GAME lever on the console, move the POWER lever to the ON position.

5.       Wait to hear an audio jingle indicating a device connected from the computer running Windows.

6.       Decompress the file: RKDevTool_Release_v2.74.zip, noting where the folder and files are placed.

7.       Navigate to folder where RKDevTool_Release_v2.74.zip was unzipped, and click/Open the file: RKDevTool

8.       The ‘RKDevTool v2.74’ application window will appear.  A status message at the bottom of the application window should state “Found One MASKROM Device”.  If not, go back to Step 1 and try again.  If the issue persists, ensure the “PREQUISTES & SETUP” section above has been performed.

9.       With a status message of “Found one MASKROM device’ shown, click on the tab “Upgrade Firmware”

10.     Under the “Upgrade Firmware” tab, click on the “Firmware” button, locate and Open the file: update-052024-1.1x-r3.img.

11.     The firmware update-052024-1.1x-r3.img should now be listed under “Firmware” information section of the “Upgrade Firmware” tab.

12.     Click on the “Upgrade” button under the “Upgrade Firmware” tab. To the right lines will be displayed indicating it is processing the update, of which should take about 30 seconds.

13.     Status message of “No Devices Found” will likely appear.  This is normal and expected.

14.     Congratulations!  Having completed Part I – Dumper and Part II – Firmware, your 2600+ console is fully updated!

 

Hope this is found useful and beneficial for any in need of it.

Many thanks for this very detailed description🤙

 

Just to add, never use the same PC to update Evercade devices and if you did, remove its driver first.

 

Also use the delivered USB cable, as many others are good for charging but do not transfer any data.

[Bitsized]

4 hours ago, Trebor said:

Bringing it all together, as of June 1, 2024, attached is all the files and thorough step-by-step instructions on updating the 2600+ console, whether it is the first time the console is being updated, or it has been updated previously.

 

Complete archive: How to update the 2600+_20240601.zip

 

Included Word document in the above attached archive provides the following information:

 

How to update the 2600+ system

(As of June 1, 2024)

There are two parts to a complete 2600+ console update:

Part I – Dumper --> Reads the cartridge data

Part II – Firmware --> Runs the cartridge data and controls overall functionality of the console

 

PREREQUISTES & SETUP: A desktop or laptop running Windows is required to successfully update the 2600+ console.  If this is the first time the desktop or laptop running Windows is being utilized for an update, it is very likely a driver needs to be installed.  THIS ONLY NEEDS TO BE PERFORMED ONCE.

 

If the machine has been utilized to update the 2600+ console previously, jump to the next section, “Part I – Dumper” below.  Otherwise follow these steps to install the driver:

1.       Ensure POWER lever switch is set to the OFF position on the 2600+ console.

2.       Connect included USB cable to the 2600+ console and the other end to a laptop or desktop running Windows.

3.       On the 2600+ console, set the TV TYPE to COLOR.

4.       While HOLDING DOWN the RESET GAME lever on the console, move the POWER lever to the ON position.

5.       Wait to hear an audio jingle indicating a device connected from the computer running Windows.

6.       Decompress the file: DriverAssitant_v5.12.zip, noting where the folder and files are placed.

7.       Go to ‘Device Manager’ on the machine running Windows and click on the ‘Unknown Device’ listed.

8.       Select ‘Update Driver’ for the ‘Unknown Device’ opting to Browse for Driver.  Navigate to where the DriverAssitant_v5.12.zip folder was decompressed and select the OK button.

9.       A confirmation pop-up message should be received indicating a successful driver update.

10.     Proceed with the section “Part I – Dumper”

 

Part I – Dumper

1.       Ensure POWER lever switch is set to the OFF position on the 2600+ console.

2.       Connect included USB cable to the 2600+ console and the other end to a laptop or desktop running Windows.

3.       On the 2600+ console, set the TV TYPE to B+W.

4.       While HOLDING DOWN the SELECT GAME lever on the console, move the POWER lever to the ON position.

5.       Wait to hear an audio jingle indicating a device connected from the computer running Windows.

6.       Double click/Open the file: dumper-052024-x.01.exe

7.       A “Atari 2600+ Dumping Tooling” application Window will appear on screen:

                               a.       Version: = Version of dumper software that will be installed

                               b.       Checksum: = Validation data of file running.

                               c.       Device Version: = Version of dumper software currently installed on the 2600+

                               d.       Status: = Whether a 2600+ console is detected as connect to the computer.

8.       Ensure “Status: Detected” in green is present.  If “Not Detected” in red is present, go back to Step 1.  If the issue persists, try a different Laptop or Desktop running Windows.

9.       With “Status: Detected” in green shown, click on the “Download” button.  Download will take several seconds.

10.     Status will now show “Not Detected” in red.  This is normal and expected and indicates a successful update.  To double check, proceed to Step 1 again and note when under step 7, both “Version” and “Device Version” will match, and “Status: Detected”.

 

Part II – Firmware

1.       Ensure POWER lever switch is set to the OFF position on the 2600+ console.

2.       Connect included USB cable to the 2600+ console and the other end to a laptop or desktop running Windows.

3.       On the 2600+ console, set the TV TYPE to COLOR.

4.       While HOLDING DOWN the RESET GAME lever on the console, move the POWER lever to the ON position.

5.       Wait to hear an audio jingle indicating a device connected from the computer running Windows.

6.       Decompress the file: RKDevTool_Release_v2.74.zip, noting where the folder and files are placed.

7.       Navigate to folder where RKDevTool_Release_v2.74.zip was unzipped, and click/Open the file: RKDevTool

8.       The ‘RKDevTool v2.74’ application window will appear.  A status message at the bottom of the application window should state “Found One MASKROM Device”.  If not, go back to Step 1 and try again.  If the issue persists, ensure the “PREQUISTES & SETUP” section above has been performed.

9.       With a status message of “Found one MASKROM device’ shown, click on the tab “Upgrade Firmware”

10.     Under the “Upgrade Firmware” tab, click on the “Firmware” button, locate and Open the file: update-052024-1.1x-r3.img.

11.     The firmware update-052024-1.1x-r3.img should now be listed under “Firmware” information section of the “Upgrade Firmware” tab.

12.     Click on the “Upgrade” button under the “Upgrade Firmware” tab. To the right lines will be displayed indicating it is processing the update, of which should take about 30 seconds.

13.     Status message of “No Devices Found” will likely appear.  This is normal and expected.

14.     Congratulations!  Having completed Part I – Dumper and Part II – Firmware, your 2600+ console is fully updated!

 

Hope this is found useful and beneficial for any in need of it.

One question I wondered was about the “debug” file in this update. Is that necessary to run the update or does it just helps developers figure out how to improve it. I ran it not knowing and I get those little codes up top. 

[Trebor]

4 hours ago, DEANJIMMY said:

Many thanks for this very detailed description🤙

 

Just to add, never use the same PC to update Evercade devices and if you did, remove its driver first.

 

Also use the delivered USB cable, as many others are good for charging but do not transfer any data.

3 hours ago, Bitsized said:

One question I wondered was about the “debug” file in this update. Is that necessary to run the update or does it just helps developers figure out how to improve it. I ran it not knowing and I get those little codes up top. 

Thank you both.  I have updated the archive and respective post accordingly to cover the additional Evercade related discovery, cable issues, and debug firmware items.

[tradyblix]

no matter how straigthtforward a process is, even the most detailed step by step instructions, folks will figure out a way to foul it all up. LOL. 

 

By the way folks, if you want to update your Atari 2600+ today, experimental or not, this is the one you want to be using. Period. 

Edited June 2 by tradyblix

[iampiti]

11 hours ago, Trebor said:

As of June 2, 2024, attached is all the files and thorough step-by-step instructions on updating the 2600+ console, whether it is the first time the console is being updated, or it has been updated previously.

 

Complete archive: How to Update the 2600+ Console_20240602.zip

 

 

 

Atariage tells me the file is unavailable. I can download other forum files just fine. It's just me or is the file really missing?
Thanks!

[tradyblix]

1 minute ago, iampiti said:

Atariage tells me the file is unavailable. I can download other forum files just fine. It's just me or is the file really missing?
Thanks!

It is unavailable. but you can still get it from the first page of this thread. download it from that post. Don't use the debug build. Don't have an evercade update previously installed. 

[Trebor]

3 minutes ago, iampiti said:

Atariage tells me the file is unavailable. I can download other forum files just fine. It's just me or is the file really missing?
Thanks!

 

1 minute ago, tradyblix said:

It is unavailable. but you can still get it from the first page of this thread. download it from that post. Don't use the debug build. Don't have an evercade update previously installed. 

Refresh the page - I performed a minor document update to the archive.

[Plumbob]

12 hours ago, Trebor said:

As of June 2, 2024, attached is all the files and thorough step-by-step instructions on updating the 2600+ console, whether it is the first time the console is being updated, or it has been updated previously.

 

Complete zip archive: How to Update the 2600+ Console_20240602.zip

 

Included Word document in the above attached archive provides the following information:

 

HOW TO UPDATE THE 2600+ CONSOLE

(As of June 2, 2024)

 

There are two parts to a complete 2600+ console update:

Part I – Dumper --> Reads the cartridge data

Part II – Firmware --> Runs the cartridge data and controls overall functionality of the console

 

Prerequisites & Setup: A desktop or laptop running Windows is required to successfully update the 2600+ console.  If this is the first time the desktop or laptop running Windows is being utilized for an update, it is very likely a driver needs to be installed.  THIS ONLY NEEDS TO BE PERFORMED ONCE.

 

If the machine has been utilized to update the 2600+ console previously, jump to the next section, “Part I – Dumper” below.  Otherwise follow these steps to install the driver:

1.       Ensure POWER lever switch is set to the OFF position on the 2600+ console.

2.       Connect included USB cable to the 2600+ console and the other end to a laptop or desktop running Windows.

3.       On the 2600+ console, set the TV TYPE to COLOR.

4.       While HOLDING DOWN the RESET GAME lever on the console, move the POWER lever to the ON position.

5.       Wait to hear an audio jingle indicating a device connected from the computer running Windows.

6.       Decompress the file: DriverAssitant_v5.12.zip, noting where the folder and files are placed.

7.       Go to ‘Device Manager’ on the machine running Windows and click on the ‘Unknown Device’ listed.

8.       Select ‘Update Driver’ for the ‘Unknown Device’ opting to Browse for Driver.  Navigate to the folder where the DriverAssitant_v5.12.zip file was decompressed and select the OK button.

9.       A confirmation pop-up message should be received indicating a successful driver update.

10.     Proceed with the section “Part I – Dumper”

 

Part I – Dumper

1.       Ensure POWER lever switch is set to the OFF position on the 2600+ console.

2.       Connect included USB cable to the 2600+ console and the other end to a laptop or desktop running Windows.

3.       On the 2600+ console, set the TV TYPE to B+W.

4.       While HOLDING DOWN the SELECT GAME lever on the console, move the POWER lever to the ON position.

5.       Wait to hear an audio jingle indicating a device connected from the computer running Windows.

6.       Double click/Open the file: dumper-052024-x.01.exe

7.       The “Atari 2600+ Dumping Tooling” application Window will appear on screen:

                               a.       Version: = Version of dumper software that will be installed

                               b.       Checksum: = Validation data of file running.

                               c.       Device Version: = Version of dumper software currently installed on the 2600+

                               d.       Status: = Whether a 2600+ console is detected as connect to the computer.

8.       Ensure “Status: Detected” in green is present.  If “Not Detected” in red is present, go back to Step 1.  If the issue persists, try a different Laptop or Desktop running Windows.

9.       With “Status: Detected” in green shown, click on the “Download” button.  Download will take several seconds.

10.     Status will now show “Not Detected” in red.  This is normal, expected, and indicates a successful update.  To double check, proceed to Step 1 again and note when under step 7, both “Version” and “Device Version” will match, and “Status: Detected”.

 

Part II – Firmware

1.       Ensure POWER lever switch is set to the OFF position on the 2600+ console.

2.       Connect included USB cable to the 2600+ console and the other end to a laptop or desktop running Windows.

3.       On the 2600+ console, set the TV TYPE to COLOR.

4.       While HOLDING DOWN the RESET GAME lever on the console, move the POWER lever to the ON position.

5.       Wait to hear an audio jingle indicating a device connected from the computer running Windows.

6.       Decompress the file: RKDevTool_Release_v2.74.zip, noting where the folder and files are placed.

7.       Navigate to folder where RKDevTool_Release_v2.74.zip was unzipped, and click/Open the file: RKDevTool

8.       The "RKDevTool v2.74" application window will appear.  A status message at the bottom of the application window should state “Found One MASKROM Device”.  If not, go back to Step 1 and try again.  If the issue persists, ensure the “Prerequisites & Setup” section above has been performed.

9.       With a status message of "Found one MASKROM device" shown, click on the tab “Upgrade Firmware”

10.     Under the “Upgrade Firmware” tab, click on the “Firmware” button, locate and Open the file: update-052024-1.1x-r3.img.

11.     The firmware update-052024-1.1x-r3.img should now be listed under “Firmware” information section of the “Upgrade Firmware” tab.

12.     Click on the “Upgrade” button under the “Upgrade Firmware” tab. To the right, lines will be displayed indicating it is processing the update, of which should take about 30 seconds.

13.     Status message of “No Devices Found” will likely appear.  This is normal and expected.

14.     Congratulations!  Having completed Part I – Dumper and Part II – Firmware, your 2600+ console is fully updated!

 

Notes:

-          It has been discovered that computers which have been utilized to update Evercade devices, install a driver which conflicts with performing the 2600+ update successfully.  It is strongly recommended to either uninstall the driver for that Evercade device, or utilize a different computer.

-          The USB cable that is included with the 2600+ console, provides data transfer support.  Many USB cables on the market are for powering or charging devices only.  If not using the USB cable included with the 2600+ console, it is crucial to ensure the cable being leveraged provides data transfer support.

-          There is an alternative ‘debug’ version of the firmware.  This is for assisting with testing and informational purposes, which details MD5 checksum and ROM size data.  It is included in the archive in a separate 'Debug' folder, but not required to be installed.

 

Hope this is found useful and beneficial for any in need of it.

 

@Ben from Plaion feel free to utilize or/and modify for anything official from Plaion/Atari.

Wasn’t there also a trouble shooting tip of using USB 3.0 if USB 2.0 isn’t working on the PC?  Maybe add that as well.  

[Trebor]

5 hours ago, Plumbob said:

Wasn’t there also a trouble shooting tip of using USB 3.0 if USB 2.0 isn’t working on the PC?  Maybe add that as well.  

Thank you.  Post and zip archive documentation have been updated.

[+mksmith]

@Trebor awesome sauce mate - well done 👌

[aikon]

Hi @Trebor, just wanted to say thanks for the guide, I brought a 2600+ a few days ago but only now have had the time to try it out. Although I had done my research and knew how to install the dumper and firmware update from prior posts on here, it's nice to have it all in one simple guide. Was going to mention the USB 2.0 tip which I had read about earlier, but can see someone else beat me to it

[zensuperman]

Just updated from the previous official plaion firmware to this one v3. Wow the pitfall noise is finally gone and the joystick response to MS pacman 7800 has gone from barely playable to actually not bad. Still no progress on crossbow 7800 but you can tell this firmware is a big step forward. Thanks 

[+Atari_Warlord]

I was able to use the Krokodile Cart to load single roms with the latest release.  I tried out Birthday Mania and it worked great.

[JetmanUK]

2 minutes ago, Atari_Warlord said:

I was able to use the Krokodile Cart to load single roms with the latest release.  I tried out Birthday Mania and it worked great.

It is great how much more compatible the Plus is right now, and they aren't even finished yet.

 

I have mentioned elsewhere, I have even run Chiphead on the Harmony cart in it’s standard mode now! I just take out the Micor SD card I use wth the OG console and pop one in with a game on.

Lots of games work as individual files, I just use one of my many ancient Micro SD cards that were sat in a drawer as they were previously too small to be of modern use, not now, they are like mini carts, one game per card. I might make a video and share it on here later.

[Bitsized]

2 hours ago, JetmanUK said:

It is great how much more compatible the Plus is right now, and they aren't even finished yet.

 

I have mentioned elsewhere, I have even run Chiphead on the Harmony cart in it’s standard mode now! I just take out the Micor SD card I use wth the OG console and pop one in with a game on.

Lots of games work as individual files, I just use one of my many ancient Micro SD cards that were sat in a drawer as they were previously too small to be of modern use, not now, they are like mini carts, one game per card. I might make a video and share it on here later.

Brilliant!  A video would be great.

 

I concur @JetmanUK I bought into this knowing it would be a work in progress; I became excited about the prospects of firmware rollouts that would slowly add new compatibility.  This notion, included with the advent of new games and controllers MAKE the journey.  You're buying into an experience, in a way.

[pacmanrocks]

What new games are supported with this update?

[DEANJIMMY]

34 minutes ago, pacmanrocks said:

What new games are supported with this update?

What games are you looking for?

All my homebrew games work, except my cartridges with ARM CPU (Galagon, Super Cobra Arcade and Draconian).

[lucienEn]

Sorry if already asked (quick glance didn't see anything about that in notes): is it expected that the new dumper is v0.0.0.1 while older one is higher version v1....?

 

I see now few new games working with Harmony (Donkey Kong VCS, game of the bear 2). Pitfall II didn't work but I see that's discussed on Harmony forum.

I'll buy Pitfall II cartridge to see if that works.

Edited June 4 by lucienEn

[chad5200]

With 1.1x-r3, when turning on the 2600+ with a cartridge inserted, you see a quick flash of the yellow "No Game Detected" before it says "Loading..."

 

Just figured I'd point that out since I don't think it was mentioned yet.

 

 

[Gabe]

On 5/24/2024 at 11:01 AM, AtariYMás009 said:

I can confirm super breakout has issues

Here is in an original Jr with original paddles

 

And here in the 2600+ (last firmware and dumper)

 

 You can see how the paddle moves like in little steps with de 2600+

 

Great demonstration. I'm seeing the same thing on paddle games with my 2600+, with Breakout and Kaboom being the ones I play most often. I'm hoping it's addressed in a future firmware update. Don't get me wrong, I know they can probably never get it to be as smooth as on an original system, but smoother than it is would certainly be a good thing. Though it's still not as good as on a genuine 2600, AtGames was able to improve their paddle play with the Flashback 50th and 12 to being about on par with where the 2600+ is now, so I imagine with some tweaks Atari will be able to improve it a bit more with the 2600+. With this said, I know it's tricky with emulation.