JetmanUK Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 @Ben from Plaion I take it Amazon is the only place for UK dwellers to purchase this stuff again? Also, do you know when it will appear on there? Final one, Food Fight, will that be a winter/Christmas realease over here now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 1 minute ago, Brad_from_the_80s said: Obviously need one for the lake house. If I had a lake house. Or a second room. Or to travel with? Was thinking about grabbing a second 2600+ just because, but this will more than suffice I think. As soon as you get a lake house, let me know. I'll pop over with some crisps and we can play Robotron and Marauder 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad5200 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 14 minutes ago, sramirez2008 said: I expect the wireless controllers to sell well. These wireless controllers will all come down to latency. If they add any latency then they will not be worth it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 57 minutes ago, JetmanUK said: Caverns of Mars Conquest of Mars with minor changes? Yes. ..Al 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bent_pin Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 20 minutes ago, Brad_from_the_80s said: Obviously need one for the lake house. If I had a lake house. Or a second room. Or to travel with? Was thinking about grabbing a second 2600+ just because, but this will more than suffice I think. I have some beachfront property on which I plan on building in the next few years. I hadn't even considered my gaming need there yet. I feel so ashamed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_from_the_80s Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 13 minutes ago, chad5200 said: These wireless controllers will all come down to latency. If they add any latency then they will not be worth it. Wireless control has been kinda solved for a while (Xbox/PS). If they are at least as good or better than the wireless controllers from the Atari Flashback 9 Gold then I think most people will be satisfied. Plus it still supports wired controllers. 4 minutes ago, bent_pin said: I have some beachfront property on which I plan on building in the next few years. I hadn't even considered my gaming need there yet. I feel so ashamed. Get with the program! What are you gonna do at the beach all weekend without an Atari?! Geez 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 22 minutes ago, chad5200 said: These wireless controllers will all come down to latency. If they add any latency then they will not be worth it. I currently have an 8BitDo M30 wireless (SEGA Genesis like) gamepad that I use with my OG 7800 and it doesn't have any latency, so I expect the new Atari controllers to work as well. Of course, I'm using mine with a CRT, so my TV isn't adding any possible latency. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 I absolutely would assume that latency would not be an issue... but have you ever used the GSP controllers wirelessly? It's like the early days of wireless, awful! It's a shame as they are 100% fine when you plug a USB lead in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 Its RF, I dont feel any latency at all. Feels great. 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stamos Mullet Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 2 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said: Its RF, I dont feel any latency at all. Feels great. Dammit, I knew I should have met you for a few pints when I was in London last month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_from_the_80s Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 I like the box. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bent_pin Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 5 minutes ago, Brad_from_the_80s said: I like the box. Going to look fine on my shelf right next to my 2600+ box 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 7 minutes ago, Brad_from_the_80s said: I like the box. It's a good look. RetroModern 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stamos Mullet Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 So - the Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest cart - does it come with a POKEY or a HOKEY in it? I get that the 2600+/7800+ does the sound in the emulator, but what about backwards compatibility for OG hardware? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Just now, John Stamos Mullet said: So - the Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest cart - does it come with a POKEY or a HOKEY in it? Yes, it will. ..Al 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_from_the_80s Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Also noticing what a cool piece of kit the CX-40+ Wireless is (and CX-78+ Wireless as well). - Wireless obviously, for 7800+ - DB-9 wired adapter, compat with A+ and original consoles - USB-A for PC and other devices. So you can bypass the cheap knock-off controllers and the Stelladapters with this one. Clever that it does both original DB9 controller signals and USB controller. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicodemusLegend Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 So, having ordered Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest straight from the Atari Age store (and receiving it just a few months ago. Thanks!), will there be any differences (other than packaging and labels) between the game I received vs. the one that folks will be getting now for the 7800+? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 2 minutes ago, NicodemusLegend said: So, having ordered Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest straight from the Atari Age store (and receiving it just a few months ago. Thanks!), will there be any differences (other than packaging and labels) between the game I received vs. the one that folks will be getting now for the 7800+? The title screen has been changed, but that's it as far as I'm aware. ..Al 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean_1970 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 So this new machine has DB9 ports - dare I ask if the keypad controller is supported and therefore Star Raiders compatible? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daorriss Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 ok let's ask the REAL question here please??? Will it play Star Raiders??? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smog-097 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 2 hours ago, OldSchoolRetroGamer said: This does beg the question though, is it worth it for anyone other than a serious ATARI collector if they already have a 2600+ ? Does anyone other than a serious Atari collector exist? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 18 minutes ago, Albert said: Yes, it will. ..Al OKEY DOKEY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 4 minutes ago, daorriss said: ok let's ask the REAL question here please??? Will it play Star Raiders??? If it goes unanswered, take it as a No! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 With all this, and the Atari decanter (complete with CX10 branding!) I will be having a very merry Chrsitmas. Hic! Atari CX-10 Controller Decanter & Glass Set — Thumbs Up! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xeex Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 28 minutes ago, Brad_from_the_80s said: Also noticing what a cool piece of kit the CX-40+ Wireless is (and CX-78+ Wireless as well). - Wireless obviously, for 7800+ - DB-9 wired adapter, compat with A+ and original consoles - USB-A for PC and other devices. So you can bypass the cheap knock-off controllers and the Stelladapters with this one. Clever that it does both original DB9 controller signals and USB controller. I read this a little differently. I think the DB9 and USB-A adapters are for wireless control only, and the USB-C port on the controllers is only for charging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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