Cap5750 Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 I don't want to stray too far from the topic, but I can't help it.... Speaking of Ballblazer....is it possible to tell from something on the box what label it is or must you open it to see? Cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin Vinnie Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 I like the Proline sticks, def my favorite controller of the old systems. And no, there is no give away on the box to inform you whether or not you have a red end label for Ballblazer. You must open it up to see it. Cousin Vinnie www.flipsiderunner.com/7800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 And no, there is no give away on the box to inform you whether or not you have a red end label for Ballblazer. You must open it up to see it. The same seems to be true of the white vs. picture labels on "Pole Position II". I've tried two sealed boxes and both ended up being white labels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap5750 Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 My first experience with the 7800 was on Christmas of 8?. All I remember was getting One-On-One from my Aunt. I was so excited until I noticed that it was for the 7800...I didn't have one of those! When I mentioned it to my mom, she said something along the lines of "Don't worry about it. Just hang onto it. Maybe you'll get one someday". Someday turned out to be a week later on Christmas morning. Cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 When I mentioned it to my mom, she said something along the lines of "Don't worry about it. Just hang onto it. Maybe you'll get one someday". Someday turned out to be a week later on Christmas morning. Heh, that's just like what we did with my nephew this past year. He got all this GameCube stuff but no GC. We kept telling him we'd have to take the stuff back. Right about that time he started to get upset, so we brought out the 'Cube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Oni Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 Hello this is my first post on this board! Anyway I got my 7800 in 1990 at a bargain store that did merchandaise clear outs. While it has been faithful for many years the problems I have had with it are as follows. 1. The "proline" Joysticks lasted about 2 days. I quickly found out that regular atari controllers worked fine and have never missed those pos. 2. In 93 the power adapter burnt up and years later I figured out I could take a regular power supply cut the wire off of it and splice the 78 head onto it. Is there a place I can get a proper replacement. All in all my oppinion of the 7800 is a good system made by a crappy company and introduced too late with no hope of success. Mr Oni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjarabbit Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 I got a 7800 2 weeks ago. The only two games I have so far are Pole Position 2 and Karateka, so right now it's a glorified 2600 player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room 34 Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 The only two games I have so far are Pole Position 2 and Karateka... Ooh... I'm sorry! PP2 is... ehh... OK. Karateka is godawful. My favorite game on the 7800 is Donkey Kong Jr. The music sounds horrible... but in a charming way. The game's loads of fun though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocko Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 Wow, I would have thought the mighty Stan would have played a 7800 before. Who knew? I have lost faith in you Stan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjarabbit Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 7800 Karateka might seriously have the worst play control I've ever played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DracIsBack Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 1. The "proline" Joysticks lasted about 2 days. I quickly found out that regular atari controllers worked fine and have never missed those pos. What happens when you need to play a 7800 game that requires 2-buttons? (ie. most of the good ones). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DracIsBack Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 I got a 7800 2 weeks ago. The only two games I have so far are Pole Position 2 and Karateka, so right now it's a glorified 2600 player. You need a better selection of games! Look for BALLBLAZER, XEVIOUS, MIDNIGHT MUTANTS, COMMANDO, TOWER TOPPLER, ALIEN BRIGADE, SCRAPYARD DOG, IKARI WARRIORS, KLAX ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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