Maztr_0n Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 1 hour ago, Dr Karnov said: I think one thing we can all agree on, it's pretty amazing that the vast majority of these carts still work after 40+ years. I'm just glad that we've got shiny new hardware to breathe life into the old gems I can very much agree on this because it makes it less hard to experience these things. Sure your cartridge has survived 50+ years... but i havent, i want bleep bloops damn it! I want conveinent access to bleep bloops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyd97 Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 I was really excited for this, until I saw it was the European version. Hopefully the version released in the United States comes out also, controllers included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradyblix Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 (edited) 25 minutes ago, garyd97 said: I was really excited for this, until I saw it was the European version. Hopefully the version released in the United States comes out also, controllers included. I mean it's basically the same, except instead of a thick rainbow stripe you have a very thin one and the word prosystem on the left. I'm pretty sure people will develop an aftermarket kit to modify it. Edited August 21 by tradyblix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maztr_0n Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 1 hour ago, garyd97 said: I was really excited for this, until I saw it was the European version. Hopefully the version released in the United States comes out also, controllers included. Ngl as a long rainbow enjoyer, i kinda wondered why we never got the european design, honestly i hope its at least an option when you purchase... but either way regardless of region... Long Rainbow forever! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariman72 Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Looking forward to this as I have always liked the 7800 styling. Will pick one up at some point to compliment my 2600+ and original 7800. Some interesting releases on the game front as well although I wish they were also releasing the version of Asteroids that was built into European 7800's. Would have also saved money if it had been the pack-in title as it wouldn't have needed the cost of a cartridge. I wonder if the future might bring an XE+ or Lynx+ console. That would be very cool. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean_1970 Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 8 hours ago, MrChickenz said: One big difference! The controller ports and switches including the difficulty switches are all in the FRONT!!!! THATS AWESOME! That is actually a really good reason to get one. Now if we can get confirmation Star Raiders is playable it’s a done deal for me 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 11 hours ago, Zonie said: Save your rolleyes. I saw this which was much more prominent: HOMEBREW ELEVATION This game version was developed by a talented member of Atari’s homebrew community. Now it is getting a well-deserved official Atari release. Those weren't "rolleye". This is rolled eyes. Ponder eyes is what I posted. I went to the page and saw what is listed and read first, the homebrew developer's name being mentioned for every game page listed. Scrolling downward, later on, for each game page, there is another section which just mentions the statement without a specific name. No big deal and obviously the homebrew developers are mentioned by name, just not in every section of the same page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradyblix Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 ponder eyes is the cutest thing. I kinda wish we had those in the post reaction choices, we don't have enough atm. no shocked face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradyblix Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 40 minutes ago, Sean_1970 said: That is actually a really good reason to get one. Now if we can get confirmation Star Raiders is playable it’s a done deal for me 😁 Yes, we'll see, but my 2600+ will go in the bedroom, methinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_from_the_80s Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 2 hours ago, Maztr_0n said: Ngl as a long rainbow enjoyer, i kinda wondered why we never got the european design, honestly i hope its at least an option when you purchase... but either way regardless of region... Long Rainbow forever! I'm fine with the "bolder" Euro design. To me, it screams audacious 80s more. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaggskull Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 On 8/20/2024 at 6:47 AM, Ben from Plaion said: There are some differences, for one the 7800+ comes with the new cartridge socket (and so do newly manufactured 2600+) plus there are some changes to the dumper/controller chips and how they work. I'll be providing more details as we go along. Hey Ben, Will the new cartridge socket accommodate my "Evil" Rampage cartridge that caused such chaos last year in Portland? LOL. -Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradyblix Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 17 minutes ago, Brad_from_the_80s said: I'm fine with the "bolder" Euro design. To me, it screams audacious 80s more. I like the centered, bigger atari logo more. And the 7800+ branding. Prosystem was always a source of derision from NES fans, so happy to leave it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WozNYC Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 On 8/20/2024 at 9:17 PM, tradyblix said: Btw I gotta say, the "new" (?) art on the 7800 games looks fantastic. I was disappointed with the new Bounty Bob art. If it's not by Scott Ross, it just looks wrong to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 33 minutes ago, flaggskull said: Hey Ben, Will the new cartridge socket accommodate my "Evil" Rampage cartridge that caused such chaos last year in Portland? LOL. Please don't bring that cartridge again. ..Al 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r_chase Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 1 minute ago, Albert said: Please don't bring that cartridge again. ngl that sounds like pure schadenfreude when it happened. :3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bent_pin Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 17 minutes ago, Albert said: Please don't bring that cartridge again. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabondartist Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 23 minutes ago, WozNYC said: I was disappointed with the new Bounty Bob art. If it's not by Scott Ross, it just looks wrong to me. I disagree, the new art is outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaggskull Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 1 hour ago, Albert said: Please don't bring that cartridge again. ..Al Al, Don't worry, that cart has been marked and safely quarantined never to harm another console again! 😉 -Chad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 I'm very happy about this and the new controller and games coming with it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonie Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 3 hours ago, Trebor said: Those weren't "rolleye". This is rolled eyes. Ponder eyes is what I posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Age-of-Atarius Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 Yikes! TMI here. IMO some downside is not compatible with the original hardware. Can't play with a CX-10 or basic CX-40 nor Trackballs? I am old school and prefer that my Atari equipment to be something tangible. Sure, emulation is nice for most people, however the nostalgia factor of something you can feel in your hands just can't be duplicated. I am on the fence with this item & happy with my Retron 77 as it is PAL compatible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Havoc 2049 Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 This is awesome! I pre-ordered a 7800+ console, along with Bounty Bob Strikes Back, Space Duel and the RealSports Collection carts. It always felt a little weird playing 7800 games on the 2600+ anyways 😜 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 4 hours ago, WozNYC said: I was disappointed with the new Bounty Bob art. If it's not by Scott Ross, it just looks wrong to me. OK Scott. 😋 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 Maybe I missed it. But does the 7800+ support the 7800 High Score Cartridge? Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bent_pin Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 3 hours ago, flaggskull said: Al, Don't worry, that cart has been marked and safely quarantined never to harm another console again! 😉 -Chad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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