fairy princess Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Epxy has the supercharger games. Some of which are very good and have never been out on a cartridge. Seems like a missed opportunity... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 I will say, I do hope they do a 5200+ at some point; complete the original trilogy. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakasama Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 2 hours ago, Master Phruby said: I'm glad they are acknowledging @PacManPlus authorship. Otherwise he would have to leave and form is own company called Activision. Why would insult Bob like that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy princess Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Probably in the minority, but I could do with an Atari board game collection. Video chess Video checkers Back gammon Midnight magic Video cube 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Intellivision Master Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 2 minutes ago, PacManPlus said: I will say, I do hope they do a 5200+ at some point; complete the original trilogy. Hopefully it happens. I'd definitely buy one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshua Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Clint Thompson said: You’ve got to be in the minority / low exception of those to dislike it. I’ve never heard anyone dislike the large logo version. There are many threads where people have gone out of their way to get a PAL 7800 shell just for that reason. there may be such threads but they would be the minority, some people put giant racing fins and stripes on japanese cars and have forums dedicated to it but majority of people still find it aesthetically unpleasing. both the logo & rainbow look out of place on the euro version because it wasn't originally designed with those oversized dimensions in mind thus it looks like a cheaply/poorly implemented afterthought rather than a balanced redesign, i would be willing to bet if there were a poll started that the majority and maybe even around 70% or higher would prefer the original Edited August 20 by joshua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AT-ATari Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 This is some exciting news. I still haven't picked up the 2600+ yet, as I was waiting until the holidays to do so. By all accounts, the 2600+ and 7800+ seem to be exactly the same under the hood. My childhood memories are more directly tied to the 2600, so i'm still leaning in that direction. Would there be any disadvantage to sticking with the 2600+ over the 7800+? And any chance for a controller mega bundle for the 2600+ as well? Either way, I'm happy to see all these announcements. Congrats to everyone involved! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 16 minutes ago, Bakasama said: Why would insult Bob like that. Man, Activision back in the day made some of the most awesome games. Granted, in the 80s Electronic Arts published some of the best games around as well. Weird they're still around, but just keep churning out trash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 15 minutes ago, fairy princess said: Probably in the minority, but I could do with an Atari board game collection. Video chess Video checkers Back gammon Midnight magic Video cube Video Music! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 20 minutes ago, PacManPlus said: I will say, I do hope they do a 5200+ at some point; complete the original trilogy. Hmm. Maybe they sell these shelves in 80 percent scale too. 7 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SmittyB Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 5 minutes ago, leech said: Video Music! I'd be all over a Video Music+. Somebody call up Jeff Minter and get him to make VLM 4. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 3 minutes ago, SmittyB said: I'd be all over a Video Music+. Somebody call up Jeff Minter and get him to make VLM 4. You haven't lived until you get a chance to fire up a Video Music. Its still a hit at our Atari Parties. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800Knight Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 I already have an Atari 7800. BUT I WANT THOSE NEW GAMES!!!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitsized Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 @Albert Will this be the version of "Caverns" of Mars we get for the 2600 when the new cartridge comes out? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitsized Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 (edited) 30 minutes ago, sramirez2008 said: You haven't lived until you get a chance to fire up a Video Music. Its still a hit at our Atari Parties. WOW! This is so DEVO! I think this is one of the coolest peripherals they developed. Can we get a Video Music+ for HDMI? Oops, I didn't see that @SmittyB beat me to the Video Music+ comment. Touche... Edited August 20 by Bitsized 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitsized Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 (edited) 43 minutes ago, sramirez2008 said: Hmm. Maybe they sell these shelves in 80 percent scale too. At the rate they're going you're going to need 80% more. Edited August 20 by Bitsized 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 5 minutes ago, Bitsized said: @Albert Will this be the version of "Caverns" of Mars we get for the 2600 when the new cartridge comes out? Basically, yes, with some minor changes. ..Al 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Kaboomer Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 3 hours ago, Albert said: I have a whole bunch of screenshots. ..Al Do you happen to know if we see more than screenshots @ PRGE? Playable BBSB on a proto 7800+ perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlutoniumPasta Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 I was just about to buy my 2600+, can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm so glad I didn't! My favorite Atari console has just gotten itself some more of the spotlight. Thank you Atari! 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 10 minutes ago, Bitsized said: WOW! This is so DEVO! I think this is one of the coolest peripherals they developed. Can we get a Video Music+ for HDMI? Oops, I didn't see that @SmittyB beat me to the Video Music+ comment. Touche... Ha, actually it was me that suggested it. I still need to acquire a Video Music box... I have just about everything else Atari has made... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DhaemonX Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 So as a owner of a 2600+ and with both types of controllers, why would someone like me want to buy the 7800+? I don't see the upside besides it being a collector's item of some sort. Can see any reason to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 First and foremost - congrats to Bob! While I still have reservations about Atari, it's great to see Bob's hard work getting proper recognition and increased distribution. And at only $30 a pop, I will happily show my support for Bob by buying Atari-published versions of the games he developed. Once they're actually shipping. Speaking of ordering... 8 hours ago, PacManPlus said: I also need to Pre-Order this plus all of the games. Wait a minute... are you being serious? If Atari's not sending you freebies for single-handedly tripling the number of 7800 games they're offering - shame on them. 45 minutes ago, PacManPlus said: It DOES mean a lot to me.... and it did make me smile seeing Bentley Bear in the commercial; I had no idea they were going to include it as a pack in. Thank you!!! Seems to me Atari needs to work on their communication skills a little bit too. - Nathan 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 15 minutes ago, Nathan Strum said: Wait a minute... are you being serious? If Atari's not sending you freebies for single-handedly tripling the number of 7800 games they're offering - shame on them. 15 minutes ago, Nathan Strum said: Seems to me Atari needs to work on their communication skills a little bit too. I would like to say that I'm sure Bob will get copies of the games, but the situation is a bit more complex than it may appear from the outside, but it's not for me to reveal why. ..Al 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin Vinnie Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 OH MUH GAWD The @Atari 7800 Pro Gamer and Funkmaster V will have an emergency podcast about this beautiful development THIS WEEK! #atari #atari7800 #bountybob #newgames2024 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 9 hours ago, PacManPlus said: As would I I also need to Pre-Order this plus all of the games. I would seriously hope you got all of them on the house. If not, that's a little disappointing but business is business I guess. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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