CPUWIZ Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 1 minute ago, OldSchoolRetroGamer said: Through my incredible deductive reasoning and ability to pick up on subtle cues and read between the lines, I am guessing this dude doesn't have much disposable income and cannot afford many things, just so everyone is clear on this........ I sold my first commercial Amiga product, when I was 18, how much disposable income did you have at that age? Granted, I spent 2 years working in a Supermarket to pay for the Amiga beforehand, because my grandparents would only give me a loan. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 (edited) 7 minutes ago, CPUWIZ said: I sold my first commercial Amiga product, when I was 18, how much disposable income did you have at that age? Granted, I spent 2 years working in a Supermarket to pay for the Amiga beforehand, because my grandparents would only give me a loan. That's great, my point is this guy constantly goes on about not being able to afford things. Like, WE GET IT. It's like a broken record....... Edited August 28 by OldSchoolRetroGamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 8 minutes ago, OldSchoolRetroGamer said: That's great, my point is this guy constantly goes on about not being able to afford things. Like, WE GET IT. Fair enough, all I am saying is, I was once a very poor kid as well and if I had access to the internet back then and saw a bunch of fairly well off middle aged men show off their latest and greatest, I'd probably have similar thoughts out loud. LOL 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 (edited) 7 minutes ago, CPUWIZ said: Fair enough, all I am saying is, I was once a very poor kid as well and if I had access to the internet back then and saw a bunch of fairly well off middle aged men show off their latest and greatest, I'd probably have similar thoughts out loud. LOL So be it, I'll enable my ability to ignore it from here on in..............😉 Don't mind me Edited August 28 by OldSchoolRetroGamer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradyblix Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 9 hours ago, CPUWIZ said: I sold my first commercial Amiga product, when I was 18, how much disposable income did you have at that age? Granted, I spent 2 years working in a Supermarket to pay for the Amiga beforehand, because my grandparents would only give me a loan. Out of interest, what product was it. Was it software, or ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradyblix Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 9 hours ago, CPUWIZ said: Fair enough, all I am saying is, I was once a very poor kid as well and if I had access to the internet back then and saw a bunch of fairly well off middle aged men show off their latest and greatest, I'd probably have similar thoughts out loud. LOL Have been in that boat before and will probbaly be in it again. There but for the grace of God go I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaNZ Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 @Ben from Plaion Damn you! I have preordered everything (the 2600+ is the only console I collect for, so I gotta get em all) apart from the 7800 as I have the 2600. In saying that, is the Bentley Bear game included with the 7800 complete in box or just cart? I might change my order if it's complete as that will cover the wireless controller and Bentley Bear game too and I'll have a 7800 for not much more money... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaNZ Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 On 8/27/2024 at 1:27 PM, infinite.pies said: For New Zealand collectors, the 7800+, wireless controllers and all of the games have just appeared at Mighty Ape for delivery on November 29. There are discounts on all of the games and controllers (in addition to the usual free delivery) for Primate members. Already pre-ordered it all, dang it. Sans 7800 as I have the 2600. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted August 28 Author Share Posted August 28 4 minutes ago, MantaNZ said: @Ben from Plaion Damn you! I have preordered everything (the 2600+ is the only console I collect for, so I gotta get em all) apart from the 7800 as I have the 2600. In saying that, is the Bentley Bear game included with the 7800 complete in box or just cart? I might change my order if it's complete as that will cover the wireless controller and Bentley Bear game too and I'll have a 7800 for not much more money... Hey there, Buy it all, sure you son will enjoy them. BBCQ as the packin comes only in a Slipcase with a manual. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 (edited) On 8/21/2024 at 1:49 PM, Dr Karnov said: I had a cart go through some real turmoil once and it still worked. I was amazed This is funny! I didn’t know you posted about this previously. I was scrolling through a thread and came across this! lol. There’s a post of pictures of your cartridge shell rebuild! lol. https://forums.atariage.com/topic/358034-collecting-for-the-2600/?do=findComment&comment=5387285 I can’t believe you had the technology to rebuild this to make it better, tougher and playable! It is the 6 Million Dollar Cartridge! lol. Edited August 29 by MrChickenz 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maztr_0n Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 On 8/28/2024 at 12:25 AM, OldSchoolRetroGamer said: That's great, my point is this guy constantly goes on about not being able to afford things. Like, WE GET IT. It's like a broken record....... this girl* i mean fair, but sheesh. I am trying to not be broke... And beforehand... Look i am a 12" of broken tracks on a broken record, both sides... you got Ikari, Broke, 7800, Age, I'm a girl actually, absurd game ideas 1-4, etc. Take ya pick 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maztr_0n Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 On 8/28/2024 at 12:35 AM, CPUWIZ said: Fair enough, all I am saying is, I was once a very poor kid as well and if I had access to the internet back then and saw a bunch of fairly well off middle aged men show off their latest and greatest, I'd probably have similar thoughts out loud. LOL Yes, also speaking of product, i did try to set up some kind of Refurbished Sega Genesis thing with some spare cash, issue being it was in late spring and then summer came and my workshop became uninhabitable so i had to sell those off. Why are there so many broke "hipster" zoomers in communities sticking out as sore thumbs talking about how "cool" everything is and how much they're gonna do it if they "simply had any money" as there are... which i think is like 6... But thats still Three people with three pairs of sore thumbs! I'm working on it, dont worry... But i imagine in a few years once i have to move for better opportunities, we'll be back to the least favorite tracks on the broken record... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maztr_0n Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 On 8/28/2024 at 12:17 AM, OldSchoolRetroGamer said: Through my incredible deductive reasoning and ability to pick up on subtle cues and read between the lines, I am guessing this dude doesn't have much disposable income and cannot afford many things, just so everyone is clear on this........ i was hoping it wasn't too subtle... I'm only just protecting myself from the eventual "oh you want something? go buy it" comments that i would expect if i just went "oh thats really cool i want that, awesome!". So far i think it is working 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 5 hours ago, MrChickenz said: This is funny! I didn’t know you posted about this previously. I was scrolling through a thread and came across this! lol. There’s a post of pictures of your cartridge shell rebuild! lol. https://forums.atariage.com/topic/358034-collecting-for-the-2600/?do=findComment&comment=5387285 I can’t believe you had the technology to rebuild this to make it better, tougher and playable! It is the 6 Million Dollar Cartridge! lol. If nothing else, is shows how robust the working parts of Atari carts are!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 1 hour ago, Dr Karnov said: If nothing else, is shows how robust the working parts of Atari carts are!! The original Atari carts with the dust protectors are invincible. You could throw them and they would still work. 💪🏻 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradyblix Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 9 hours ago, MrChickenz said: This is funny! I didn’t know you posted about this previously. I was scrolling through a thread and came across this! lol. There’s a post of pictures of your cartridge shell rebuild! lol. https://forums.atariage.com/topic/358034-collecting-for-the-2600/?do=findComment&comment=5387285 I can’t believe you had the technology to rebuild this to make it better, tougher and playable! It is the 6 Million Dollar Cartridge! lol. Uncle Sam wants his 6 million dollars back 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicodemusLegend Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 2 hours ago, shane857 said: The original Atari carts with the dust protectors are invincible. You could throw them and they would still work. 💪🏻 I don't recall for certain that this was verified, but I believe that it was demonstrated you could put them in a landfill for roughly 30 years and they would still work. (at least, some of them....) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 9 hours ago, NicodemusLegend said: I don't recall for certain that this was verified, but I believe that it was demonstrated you could put them in a landfill for roughly 30 years and they would still work. (at least, some of them....) Apparently only the E.T carts still worked. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Any word on Amazon Canada getting preorders? I check regularly but nothing so far 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bent_pin Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 On 8/29/2024 at 7:21 PM, NicodemusLegend said: I don't recall for certain that this was verified, but I believe that it was demonstrated you could put them in a landfill for roughly 30 years and they would still work. (at least, some of them....) Only thing that takes them out is bit rot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnInDenver Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 1 hour ago, bent_pin said: Only thing that takes them out is bit rot. Yeah, depending, not even a case melting fire will actually take out a cart, although it might make cleaning the pins a challenge just because of the way high temperature soot works. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bent_pin Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 2 hours ago, bent_pin said: Only thing that takes them out is bit rot. Oh, and terrible packing from ebay sellers who somehow manage to destroy the indestructible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 (edited) On 8/29/2024 at 7:21 PM, NicodemusLegend said: I don't recall for certain that this was verified, but I believe that it was demonstrated you could put them in a landfill for roughly 30 years and they would still work. (at least, some of them....) Check it out Starburst! Hee hee Edited August 31 by MrChickenz 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 1 hour ago, MrChickenz said: Check it out Starburst! Hee hee What a waste. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbob Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 1 hour ago, shane857 said: What a waste. I wish they had enclosed the extra ET games safely into a time capsule instead of a landfill. Was it really necessary to drive a bulldozer over the games? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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