JetmanUK Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 1 hour ago, Microjak said: Thats not far from me,I'll look into it, thanks. That's the one I've been to before. Well worth going. 👍🏻 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5540724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+littaum Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 9 hours ago, Dionoid said: … nice to see a copy of Amoeba Jump on the table. Is it working on the 7800+? Sure is! Plays great with the wireless controller too. 6 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5540886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariman72 Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 9 hours ago, JetmanUK said: I've been to gaming conventions in Manchester and Blackpool. Although not a convention, and no games for sale, if you want to play classic arcade and console games Bury is the home of Arcade Club, which is now quite famous, it's been around for years. It's a really good day out and serves food and alcohol too. Arcade Club is awesome. They also have a branch in Blackpool right next to Blackpool Stadium. I'm heading there on Saturday night after Play Expo. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5540910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariman72 Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 9 hours ago, JetmanUK said: That's the one I've been to before. Well worth going. 👍🏻 If either of you go drop me a message and we'll get a mini Atari + convention going lol 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5540912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 2 minutes ago, atariman72 said: If either of you go drop me a message and we'll get a mini Atari + convention going lol I don't think I'll be going this time, but if I do I'll give you a shout 👍🏻 Would be good to meet some people from here, great community. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5540913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 4 minutes ago, atariman72 said: Arcade Club is awesome. They also have a branch in Blackpool right next to Blackpool Stadium. I'm heading there on Saturday night after Play Expo. Yes they do, the original is the Bury one, they have heavily pushed the Blackpool one though, lots of adverts, which makes sense with Blackpool's arcade culture, but I haven't been (long sentence there! 🤣). How does it compare? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5540914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JAC! Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 Hi, what confuses me is the information the this is an ARM based software emulator based on Pro-System. How would the emulator load the content of the cartridge into its RAM? That emulator has been in untouched maintenance for 10 years. Also would is be compatible with new homebrews / bank switch schemes and complex cartridges like Rikki & Vikki? Kind regards, Peter Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5540915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stamos Mullet Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 2 hours ago, JAC! said: Hi, what confuses me is the information the this is an ARM based software emulator based on Pro-System. How would the emulator load the content of the cartridge into its RAM? That emulator has been in untouched maintenance for 10 years. Also would is be compatible with new homebrews / bank switch schemes and complex cartridges like Rikki & Vikki? Kind regards, Peter Pro system has been maintained and updated many times in the last 10 years by Raz0red, who is working directly with Atari and Plaion. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5540974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariman72 Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 2 hours ago, JetmanUK said: Yes they do, the original is the Bury one, they have heavily pushed the Blackpool one though, lots of adverts, which makes sense with Blackpool's arcade culture, but I haven't been (long sentence there! 🤣). How does it compare? Not as big as Bury or Leeds but still a really good selection of games. They're all good but the original is still the best! Wish they would open a site up here in Scotland. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5541000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave2600 Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 On 9/28/2024 at 12:20 PM, Ben from Plaion said: Paddles. It's an interesting one, but has some complications, firstly 2600+ Paddle resolution and jitter needs to be improved to 7800+ level, I still don't know if we can do this. Hi Ben, being very old school, wireless controllers aren't really a priority for me, but what I do think is important is improving 2600+ paddle fidelity. Paddle games are a key part of the 2600's character and rather dear to me. Your statement above makes me worry that perhaps hope for paddle improvement is now slipping away for the 2600+, in the face of the incoming 7800+. Whilst I'm sure the 7800+ will be a capable machine, I much prefer the 2600+ aesthetic. Am I headed for the frustrating situation of not being able to have the best of both worlds in terms of looks AND functionality (IMHO of course)? Any update on the 2600+ paddle situation would be greatly appreciated, as I've not seen too much news about it lately. Thank you for all the hard work, Dave. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5541070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakasama Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 Since Atari is interested in making new controllers, is Atari interested in making something similar to the NES Max. It's a four button controller with the extra buttons working as a turbo fire. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5541082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JAC! Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 3 hours ago, John Stamos Mullet said: Pro system has been maintained and updated many times in the last 10 years by Raz0red, who is working directly with Atari and Plaion. Hmmm... https://gstanton.github.io/ProSystem1_3/ - Frozen, see https://forums.atariage.com/topic/124215-prosystem-emulator-update/page/7/ https://github.com/raz0red/js7800 - Is a Javascript browser app and not a native app. ... so what's inside the 2600+/7800+? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5541117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted September 30 Author Share Posted September 30 1 hour ago, Dave2600 said: Hi Ben, being very old school, wireless controllers aren't really a priority for me, but what I do think is important is improving 2600+ paddle fidelity. Paddle games are a key part of the 2600's character and rather dear to me. Your statement above makes me worry that perhaps hope for paddle improvement is now slipping away for the 2600+, in the face of the incoming 7800+. Whilst I'm sure the 7800+ will be a capable machine, I much prefer the 2600+ aesthetic. Am I headed for the frustrating situation of not being able to have the best of both worlds in terms of looks AND functionality (IMHO of course)? Any update on the 2600+ paddle situation would be greatly appreciated, as I've not seen too much news about it lately. Thank you for all the hard work, Dave. Hi, I commented on this earlier in the week. https://forums.atariage.com/topic/372889-astroblast-experiment/?do=findComment&comment=5538201 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5541127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted September 30 Author Share Posted September 30 1 hour ago, Bakasama said: Since Atari is interested in making new controllers, is Atari interested in making something similar to the NES Max. It's a four button controller with the extra buttons working as a turbo fire. I'd say that's unlikely. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5541129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stamos Mullet Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 44 minutes ago, JAC! said: Hmmm... https://gstanton.github.io/ProSystem1_3/ - Frozen, see https://forums.atariage.com/topic/124215-prosystem-emulator-update/page/7/ https://github.com/raz0red/js7800 - Is a Javascript browser app and not a native app. ... so what's inside the 2600+/7800+? What’s in the 2600+ is based on Raz0red’s Wii port of prosystem. It’s far more advanced and compatible than anything you’re looking at. 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5541143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted September 30 Author Share Posted September 30 5 minutes ago, John Stamos Mullet said: What’s in the 2600+ is based on Raz0red’s Wii port of prosystem. It’s far more advanced and compatible than anything you’re looking at. Thank you Mr Mullet for reminding me to do my daily reflective moment where I stare high up into the sky and quietly whisper thank you Raz0red. 7 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5541147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stamos Mullet Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 12 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said: Thank you Mr Mullet for reminding me to do my daily reflective moment where I stare high up into the sky and quietly whisper thank you Raz0red. Chris is good people. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5541155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 On 9/28/2024 at 7:20 AM, Ben from Plaion said: Paddles. It's an interesting one, but has some complications, firstly 2600+ Paddle resolution and jitter needs to be improved to 7800+ level, I still don't know if we can do this. Paddle jitter is less with the 7800+? If this is the case, I might reverse my decision and think about getting a 7800+ after all. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5541156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bent_pin Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 8 minutes ago, Gabe said: I might reverse my decision and think about getting a 7800+ after all 8 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5541160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted September 30 Author Share Posted September 30 9 minutes ago, Gabe said: Paddle jitter is less with the 7800+? If this is the case, I might reverse my decision and think about getting a 7800+ after all. Yes, did you see my video with Kaboom on the 7800+. However whilst there is a software improvement in the 7800+, paddles also crap out in 2600+ and 7800+ physically causing jitter (can usually be fixed with some lubricant sprayed in the potentiometer). And then again, 2600+ software jitter maybe fixed in an update. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5541164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 4 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said: Yes, did you see my video with Kaboom on the 7800+. However whilst there is a software improvement in the 7800+, paddles also crap out in 2600+ and 7800+ physically causing jitter (can usually be fixed with some lubricant sprayed in the potentiometer). And then again, 2600+ software jitter maybe fixed in an update. Oh wow. No, I hadn't seen it, but just did now. It looks great! I'll keep my hopes up for an update with jitter improvement for the 2600+, but Kaboom on the 7800+ does look nice, and that's one of my favorite games. 🙂 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5541168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Fred_M Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 14 hours ago, JAC! said: Hi, what confuses me is the information the this is an ARM based software emulator based on Pro-System. How would the emulator load the content of the cartridge into its RAM? That emulator has been in untouched maintenance for 10 years. Also would is be compatible with new homebrews / bank switch schemes and complex cartridges like Rikki & Vikki? Kind regards, Peter Maybe you can take some time to catch up by reading various topics here on AA before jumping to any conclusions 😉 A lot has been done to improve the compatibility of the 2600+ and thus the 7800+. Sadly Rikki & Vikki does not run on the 2600+/7800+, but most of the homebrews (2600 and 7800) do. A.o. this topic is very interesting: 5 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5541254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavesymphony Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 I’m new to the Atari scene, I played a little in school as a kid and over at a friends house. I decided to pick up the 7800+ and a few games the miner 2049er sequel, caverns of mars, and another one can’t remember off hand. I also picked up a copy of Yars Revenge for super cheap. I cleaned the game and was shocked no dirt came off at all so I’m pretty happy about that. Yars just looks really cool to me for whatever reason. it’s really nice Atari is putting out these systems. Old Atari systems are getting pretty expensive these days and it’s cool that you can hook it through hdmi. really looking forward to it 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5541442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted October 1 Author Share Posted October 1 Some footage of the 7800+ from John Hancock here 6 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5542109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 2 hours ago, Ben from Plaion said: Some footage of the 7800+ from John Hancock here That 7800+ does look sweet!!! The Atari booth was left unattended! Lol. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/26/#findComment-5542178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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