Jerseydevil1953 Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 In Stores On November 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio F Software Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 In my possession: Never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic George 2K3 Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 And do I have the space for yet another self-contained game system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrispy Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 That soon! Where's the TV ad? Not sure if I will buy it or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseydevil1953 Posted November 2, 2004 Author Share Posted November 2, 2004 Sorry Release Date Lookshttp://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?j=1&id=1093467311605&type=product&ref=03&loc=01 Like November 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseydevil1953 Posted November 2, 2004 Author Share Posted November 2, 2004 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?j=...t&ref=03&loc=01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 I think it's time to come up with the late 70's/early 80's marketing name for the Flashback. I'll start by throwing out "Crap-o-tron 2000" for the 70's, and "Repackavision" for the 80's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ussexplorer Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Found one of those atari flashback units on ebay two weeks ago. I didn't say anything about it since I figured one of you guys would notice it and post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shep Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 I may buy it. Not sure yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRetroGamer Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 I think it's time to come up with the late 70's/early 80's marketing name for the Flashback. I'll start by throwing out "Crap-o-tron 2000" for the 70's, and "Repackavision" for the 80's. How about "Super Crap-O-Matic '77"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenomorpher Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 A lot of people won't buy it since its not the Atari. Atari now made some good games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 I'm sure I'll buy one, even if it's just to see what can and can't be hacked inside. I'll very likely wait until the after xmas sales though. -S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Just two more days! Then again, I will be getting Atari Anthology for XBOX about a week later, which has 95% of the same content ...and more of it. I do love the idea though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybastard Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 How about "Super Crap-O-Matic '77"? Man! That's great bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsoper Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Isn't this the same forum where everyone was hot to boycott Infogrames (Atari) a few weeks ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Isn't this the same forum where everyone was hot to boycott Infogrames (Atari) a few weeks ago You won't find any posts about me wanting to boycott Atari/ Infogrames. I think the Flashback is pretty keen, but mostly because of insider hints saying that if it does well it will be the first of many classic consoles. -S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRetroGamer Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 How about "Super Crap-O-Matic '77"? Man! That's great bass! Yes, it's that simple!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Isn't this the same forum where everyone was hot to boycott Infogrames (Atari) a few weeks ago Can someone explain to me exactly why a great many people are so agitated by the Infogrames/Atari merger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Isn't this the same forum where everyone was hot to boycott Infogrames (Atari) a few weeks ago Can someone explain to me exactly why a great many people are so agitated by the Infogrames/Atari merger? What merger? Infogrames bought the rights to all the stuff, then changed their name. Anyways, people are annoyed because Infogrames/Atari cracked down on reproduction and homebrew carts that they felt infringed upon their copyrights. Mainly the homebrews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Apparantly because Infogrames isn't the original Atari the thinking seems to be that they don't really own the rights to the games. Okay, that's a bit like someone telling me that I don't really own my car because I'm not the original owner. -S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdie3 Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 If I was rich like Infogrames, I would buy the retired SPAM namebrand and sell mock hot dog meat and call it LE SPAM. Hopefully this would anger the original SPAM fans. Hopefully the Flashback unit has something cool about it to surprize us all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariman Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Isn't this the same forum where everyone was hot to boycott Infogrames (Atari) a few weeks ago Not everyone was (is) boycotting Atari, although as much as was said by a few people may have made it look that way. I'm wanting to see this unit in action but am a little put off by the $50 price tag it is toting. I was hoping for something under $40... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Apparantly because Infogrames isn't the original Atari the thinking seems to be that they don't really own the rights to the games. Okay, that's a bit like someone telling me that I don't really own my car because I'm not the original owner.And because the latest offerings don't precisely mirror those of the "good, old" Atari. My take: Nolan Bushnell's Atari ceased to exist long, long ago. The manufacturer of your favorite childhood toy is a soulless multinational corporation who has financial responsibilities to its shareholders first, and your enjoyment a distant second. This is true of Sega, Nintendo, Sony, Activision, Electronic Arts, Atari, and just about any company worth mentioning. None of them is going to re-introduce their old stuff in exactly the same form, either. I think the Flashback is a neat bridge between the old and the new, and don't mind the price relative to the Jakks-type toys. I don't believe a boycott will be effective or noticed since the new Atari also publishes new games like Unreal, Test Drive, and The Matrix. Call me a sucker, but I like the new Atari! Vive la difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Apparantly because Infogrames isn't the original Atari the thinking seems to be that they don't really own the rights to the games. Okay, that's a bit like someone telling me that I don't really own my car because I'm not the original owner.And because the latest offerings don't precisely mirror those of the "good, old" Atari. My take: Nolan Bushnell's Atari ceased to exist long, long ago. The manufacturer of your favorite childhood toy is a soulless multinational corporation who has financial responsibilities to its shareholders first, and your enjoyment a distant second. This is true of Sega, Nintendo, Sony, Activision, Electronic Arts, Atari, and just about any company worth mentioning. None of them is going to re-introduce their old stuff in exactly the same form, either. Indeed. Going back to my car analogy for a minute. The manufacturer of my favorite car the Mini is long dead. A "soulless multinational corporation", BMW bought the rights and now make a car they call a Mini. No it isn't the same car, but that doesn't stop me from thinking it's pretty neat anyway. -S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 There are cultists that feel exactly the same way about the new Mini, as well as the New Beetle (water cooled? pshaw!) and probably the new Mustang, too. They're welcome to stay with the old cars they love -- just as the Atari faithful can hang on to their old equipment and cherish it. If the choices are A. To see Atari (MINI, Beetle, whatever) fade into obscurity, never to be seen again; or B. To see a fresh take on the old ideas, repackaged for a new generation or for nostalgic oldsters I will take B every time. There's no reason to hate the new versions just because you prefer the old ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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