chairmonkey4406 Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 This guy is trying to convince me that there was a Balloon Fight for atari and that he has one and hes willing to sell it to me along with an atari and 19 other games for two dollars. When I tell him that there never was a Balloon Fight for Atari he says no it's very rare and then they remade it for NES. I ask him if he's thinking of Joust and he says that its not called Joust its called Balloon fight and its a small black cartridge and it's sitting right in front of him. He says he'll get a picture. So I wait. He says his scanner is broken. Now I'm 99.999999999999999% sure that there isn't and never was a Balloon Fight for the Atari 2600 Video Computer System I just need someone to confirm my doubts. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockman_x_2002 Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 My take on it: A) He's never played "Balloon Fight" on the NES B) He's confusing "Circus Atari" with "Balloon Fight" ANd then there's theory #2: He's full of it... In either case, don't look for this particular Nintendo's offspring on the 2600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susuwatari Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 If it's $2 for the whole set, take it anyway. Even Combat are worth more than that. It probably is Circus but if it turns out to be Balloon Fight, you'd have Tempest drooling at your feet over a new and unreleased proto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 For $2 just get the set as quickly as you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcprs1 Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 For $2, I would just take everything he gives you. It could end up being a cartridge for the Atari 400/800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 He's probably shitting you. If I were you, I'd ask for photos to confirm this. But if he's right, then expect Tempest to knock on your door..LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 This guy is trying to convince me that there was a Balloon Fight for atari and that he has one and hes willing to sell it to me along with an atari and 19 other games for two dollars. The rest of these guys must be sick with fevers or something. Read it again! 20 games and an Atari for $2! Don't ask for pictures; ask when you can drive over to pick it up!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapdash Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 1) Yup, $2 for a system & 20 carts is a no-brainer 2) But as to Balloon Fight he's got something wrong or is lying But it only costs $2 to find out, so go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 For $2 for that many games AND a system, he could be swearing he has an Airworld prototype for all I care. $2 is a bargain for what he's offering you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Yeah, $2 is a no-lose situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Ummmm yeah...It's $2.00 This is without a doubt the most redundant thread I've ever read here at AA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keerad Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 I wonder if someone could hack Joust to become Balloon Fight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 I heard a prototype of a game called Balloon Fight was made. The ROM is supposed to be released 4/1/04 to the general public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cootster Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 I heard a prototype of a game called Balloon Fight was made. The ROM is supposed to be released 4/1/04 to the general public. Yeah, and I hear we'll be getting a limited-edition Driver 2 2600 version, and Xante will be back in business for PS2 . . . But, no, if this guy knows of the NES game by the same name . . . It's either 1) Joust or Lancelot hack 2) A load 3) ??? --- Any PAL-onlys that could have been pirated as "Balloon Fight"? . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockman_x_2002 Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 I heard a prototype of a game called Balloon Fight was made. The ROM is supposed to be released 4/1/04 to the general public. Hmm... all this on the same day that "Turbo" was finally released to the Atari gaming public! Y'know... there might even be a special one-year anniversay "platinum" edition of Turbo on the date too! Will the gaming goodness ever cease? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 I heard a prototype of a game called Balloon Fight was made. The ROM is supposed to be released 4/1/04 to the general public. Hmm... all this on the same day that "Turbo" was finally released to the Atari gaming public! Y'know... there might even be a special one-year anniversay "platinum" edition of Turbo on the date too! Will the gaming goodness ever cease? And the SwordQuest contest will be completed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 I heard a prototype of a game called Balloon Fight was made. The ROM is supposed to be released 4/1/04 to the general public. Hmm... all this on the same day that "Turbo" was finally released to the Atari gaming public! Y'know... there might even be a special one-year anniversay "platinum" edition of Turbo on the date too! Will the gaming goodness ever cease? What, you didnt get Turbo either? Airworld will be released 4/1/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockman_x_2002 Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 I heard a prototype of a game called Balloon Fight was made. The ROM is supposed to be released 4/1/04 to the general public. Hmm... all this on the same day that "Turbo" was finally released to the Atari gaming public! Y'know... there might even be a special one-year anniversay "platinum" edition of Turbo on the date too! Will the gaming goodness ever cease? What, you didnt get Turbo either? Airworld will be released 4/1/05 Airworld? Nah. I'm waiting for "Swordquest Online." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanized Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 I haven't heard so many mentions of $2 since Better Off Dead, 1984 John Cusack. ...but yeah, for all that? I'd likely pay ten times that without even blinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uosipa llamxew Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 I wonder if someone could hack Joust to become Balloon Fight Hmmm, kinda http://www.atariage.com/forums/viewtopic.p...p=503601#503601 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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