TheRingBearer Posted November 11 Share Posted November 11 2 hours ago, Dr Karnov said: Okay, right. Let's have a Christmas day only 7800+ Galaga hi-score competition. Who's up for it? I'm game. Assuming I remember. lol 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mksmith Posted November 11 Share Posted November 11 Was getting excited last week as my original Amazon Australia order for Bounty Bob had a shipping date of Nov 8 but as the date passed further investigations elsewhere have the date as the 29th 🤪 Certainly very much looking forward to playing Bob's Bob 😁😁😁 5 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted November 11 Share Posted November 11 14 minutes ago, bent_pin said: Can you make a thread and tag everyone? I will do that, nearer the time. If it's a success, maybe we should do more hi-score challenges, with a longer time frame 2 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbob Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 3 hours ago, Dr Karnov said: Okay, right. Let's have a Christmas day only 7800+ Galaga hi-score competition. Who's up for it? I am. Sounds like fun! 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stamos Mullet Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 3 hours ago, Dr Karnov said: Okay, right. Let's have a Christmas day only 7800+ Galaga hi-score competition. Who's up for it? I'm in. I absolutely suck at this game, but I'm in. 5 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stamos Mullet Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 (edited) On 11/10/2024 at 6:54 PM, Giles N said: I believe in selling games of niche-categories at several price ranges in line with how special or unique the edition is. If a normal new game isolated is worth $30, then a game with additional chips could be justified to go for $30+X, where X is the price of extra chips. At AA we see prices that are close for cart + box + manual. But no or few ‘special editions’ given to $99 or $120. — We could be super-picky and count every Cent, and then it ends because it costs money to develop. I certainly believe there must be standard versions for these games that seems reasonable for ‘any retrogame game collector’ I don't have a problem with the special editions. But the base price being $60 for a 2600 game is steep, and I don't really care about the QR code/high score/registration nonsense. Atari Selling new games for $30 proves the $60 price point is too high. Edited November 12 by John Stamos Mullet 5 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 8 hours ago, Dr Karnov said: I will do that, nearer the time. If it's a success, maybe we should do more hi-score challenges, with a longer time frame Good idea, I'll play! 🤟🏻 I am also not the greatest, I'm no pro gaming Twitch streamer, but I'll enjoy it regardless. Perhaps we could play the new releases coming up too, lots of fun to be had and fitting as we will be playing on 2600+/7800+ consoles (I won't use my OGs for this). Good exposure for the new games too! 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+karri Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 If playing on 2600+ is ok I'm in. So far I have not pre-ordered the 7800+. After the release when I know how well it works I may get 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/40/#findComment-5564219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microjak Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 11 hours ago, Dr Karnov said: Okay, right. Let's have a Christmas day only 7800+ Galaga hi-score competition. Who's up for it? Yep Im in. 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+karri Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 I assume Christmas day in your local time zone. So we begin with New Zealand and end with Alaska. So the whole event takes 2 days but you pick your 24 hours from your own time zone. Ok? 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 1 hour ago, karri said: If playing on 2600+ is ok I'm in. So far I have not pre-ordered the 7800+. After the release when I know how well it works I may get it. I'd say so. 👍🏻 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DhaemonX Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 13 hours ago, Dr Karnov said: Okay, right. Let's have a Christmas day only 7800+ Galaga hi-score competition. Who's up for it? I'm in! I'm even going to do the Rocky IV montage with music and start exercising my hands, moisturizing them. Doing squats off the couch, lifting and lowering my energy drink. Maybe even wearing a headband. 5 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 I'm just hoping I get a competitive score because you guys have too much booze and turkey!! 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 3 minutes ago, DhaemonX said: I'm in! I'm even going to do the Rocky IV montage with music and start exercising my hands, moisturizing them. Doing squats off the couch, lifting and lowering my energy drink. Maybe even wearing a headband. I'll be looking forward to this: you playing Galaga in the snow, you playing Galaga in a barn, you playing Galaga while chopping wood 1 5 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+karri Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 21 minutes ago, Dr Karnov said: I'll be looking forward to this: you playing Galaga in the snow, you playing Galaga in a barn, you playing Galaga while chopping wood Perhaps we need two competitions. The highest score. The most hardcore gamer picture of playing Galaga. 6 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DhaemonX Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 The winner gets a new Cadillac El Dorado. Second place gets a set of steak knives. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari2600PAL Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 I’ve cancelled my 7800+ pre-order, am going to wait until there’s a parity 2600+ available even if it takes another year or never happens. Only ordered the 7800+ as it does what the original 2600+ should have had (better socket/more controller support) 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 2 hours ago, Dr Karnov said: I'll be looking forward to this: you playing Galaga in the snow, you playing Galaga in a barn, you playing Galaga while chopping wood You missed him punching chilled meat hanging from the ceiling. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 2 hours ago, karri said: Perhaps we need two competitions. The highest score. The most hardcore gamer picture of playing Galaga. This could be quite fun, lets get humourus photo's of us playing Galaga, let's see all your ugly mugs. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 30 minutes ago, JetmanUK said: This could be quite fun, lets get humourus photo's of us playing Galaga, let's see all your ugly mugs. Mine might put you off your Christmas dinner!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Intellivision Master Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 16 hours ago, Dr Karnov said: I've never been any good at Galaga but it will be fun for us all to have a festive attempt Me neither, but I do like the game. I don't have Galaga. Instead I have Galagon for the 2600 which is the same thing. I play it on my 7800. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 1 hour ago, Intellivision Master said: Me neither, but I do like the game. I don't have Galaga. Instead I have Galagon for the 2600 which is the same thing. I play it on my 7800. Is Galagon good? I just had a quick look and apparently it's a pretty pricey cart 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Intellivision Master Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 10 minutes ago, Dr Karnov said: Is Galagon good? I just had a quick look and apparently it's a pretty pricey cart Yes it is. I got it CIB from Champ Games last year. On their website it's $40 as a loose cart. Or you can just get the ROM which is cheaper. https://champ.games/store/ols/products/cart-galagon 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 7 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said: Yes it is. I got it CIB from Champ Games last year. On their website it's $40 as a loose cart. Or you can just get the ROM which is cheaper. https://champ.games/store/ols/products/cart-galagon I second that! I have it as well, mine I purchased from AtariAge. Great port! Unfortunately it will not load on the 2600+ as of yet but I understand they are working on it. Hopefully soon. One of my favorites! 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 3 hours ago, Atari2600PAL said: I’ve cancelled my 7800+ pre-order, am going to wait until there’s a parity 2600+ available even if it takes another year or never happens. Only ordered the 7800+ as it does what the original 2600+ should have had (better socket/more controller support) Same here. I'm sticking with the 2600+, even if it never supports the keypad and driving controller.. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/371209-atari-7800-announced-along-with-10-new-games-and-2-new-controllers/page/40/#findComment-5564331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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