+kheller2 Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 What are some of the cartridge tracking programs out there? It can be any os, Windows, Unix, Mac OS etc.. I've played around with Cart Commander and another one who's name escapes me... I'm almost thinking of going to a mysql database using a web front end to get all the features I really would like to have. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperCCJVQ Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 EGM Game Manager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylentwulf Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 I just use the DP Guide myself, I've tried Cart commander, and still have my database somewhere, but it's just not nearly as convenient, or quick to open a computer program as it is to flip a book open. My want/need list is typed out in a document, nothing fancy (then again, my need list is getting fairly small!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megamaniac Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 Me, I like an old-fashioned spreadsheet. Plenty of room to customize and I use it to track many other collections too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susuwatari Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 I just use printout. Don't need some electronics gadget to check my list and if I lose it, it's only a few minutes for a new printout, not $100 or so for new Palm. I do keep a copy of Have's on my PC and they are updated once in a while (usually after a big haul or when my numerous small find piles up to the point of blocking my monitor) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 I have my have list organized in a standard word document. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room 34 Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 Started as an Excel spreadsheet, and it's now a MySQL database of my own concoction (which, if you care to view the web version, is here). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbid Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 http://users.ign.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room 34 Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 My site is basically a homebrew of the IGN thing. As usual, I had to reinvent the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCorcoran Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 I use Brien King's Cart Commander. You can get it here for free... http://www.arcaderestoration.com/index.asp...&DATA=10&CBT=20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph3 Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 I used to use my web site but I haven't updated it in a long while. Currently I use : 1-Sony Clie PDA 2-Cart Commander 3-Digital Press 4-Good 'ol notebook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ushabin Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 I'm in the process of writing my own using mysql and PHP for the web front end. I've got the database structures in place, just need to get the code written. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarimania Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 I use a Mysql Database + PHP : Link but I am completing it with screenshots and other informations.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artlover Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 Excel spreadsheet for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smf_4ever Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 I kinda use an differant listing.. I have a list (in my plam) of all the games..etc.. that I dont have.. so when I am out and about.. I can check on what I need/want rather than what I have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clock Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 You lot and your fangled modern ways..... I use an old fashioned card file - 1 card per game - 1 colour per system and red for trade bait. I keep my Lynx/7800/2600 in one neat file and I can find anything very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaineMaxwell Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 I have an Excel spreadsheet for my collection and tradelists. I also use the DP Guide and Psychopedia for references. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARIPITBULL Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 I used to keep track of my 2600 collection with a few tracking programs, but for some reason I just know what I don't have in my collection and that is what I am looking for to buy, Like I know I don't have a CIB copy of Quadrun, Crazy Climber, Coke wins, Condor Attack, tooth protector & Chase the Chuck wagon, see easy stuff like these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 I just know what I don't have in my collection and that is what I am looking for to buy Yep, same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Slocum Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 MySQL + PHP. It was so easy to set up and now my webpage is always up to date. I just use phpMyAdmin to set it up and maintain it. -paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mot Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 I (half way) wrote a Cart Commander knock-off in Java. I downloaded the North American lists from Atari Age and kept every label variant in it for the master lists. I call it Java-Cart and it currently lets me add carts from the master list and edit (like a spread sheet) and sort and bar-graph by cart or company and counts the number of carts total/ and number of different names of carts. I can setup any fields I want to keep track of; I just have to create a new properties file (like an INI file) for all the fields in the new table. But my progress stopped at getting it to delete. I had this Idea to match every cart with the CRC number of the rom to know exactly how many unique games I have but I only got as far as, creating a table of 2600 carts from Atari Age that has all carts and available CRC’s (for the rom that AA had roms for and some that I had). I was thinking of releasing this as open source but of course, I have NO TIME to work on this anymore because of job and one-hour commute each way (kids, thrift runs, playing Atari/Activision Anthology ps2, eating, bills, cleaning, getting yelled at by wife for “Having too much junk (carts/equipment)”. I was thinking of saving the carts in a MySQL database or XML but right now it is in a CSV files. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey85 Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 I use a Handspring Visor PDA to keep track of my collection. Before I used a printout of the Atariage lists in a 3 ring binder but that always screamed "COLLECTOR and/or SPECULATOR" when I was out on hunts. A PDA is much more discreet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozyr Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 Custom made FilerMaker Pro database - which connects to my Palm Pilot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voch Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 Comma-separated text file. I keep my web page, PowerBook copy, and Palm m505 copy in sync at all times. Sometimes I import it into Excel for printouts or heavy editing (sorting by manufacturer, etc.) but not often since I starting using the Palm while vising flea markets and garage sales. I highly recommend getting a cheap Palm specifically for this purpose. Voch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriana Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 Yup, Microsoft Excel (for Mac) spreadsheet for me too... I enjoy the convenience of sorting by name, company, price, rarity, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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