atwwong Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 (edited) Atari Flashback 2 Reviews Here are some reviews posted by AtariAge members and other review links from internet sites. Please feel free to add to the topic if you have a review. Here are some reviews (updated September 3, 2006) from around the internet: 2600 Connection #78 The Video Game Critic Techtite.com Amazon.com Flashback page SportsGate Newsreader the laser PC Magazine AtariAge member reviews: Flojomojo johnnywc - Part 1 johnnywc - Part 2 Lord Helmet Lord Thag skunkworx sidcrowe Velvis Waggie - Part 1 Waggie - Part 2 Zoop Zwackery Cheers, Tony Edited September 4, 2006 by atwwong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Very nice. I can't wait to get this product! Too bad Thrust got pulled, but oh well, I have the original cart...it just would have been awesome to give that game the kind of exposure only a mass produced unit can provide. ( What did FB 1 sell? Half a million units?) I'm sure Thomas had his reasons though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feralstorm Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 The reviewer seems to be under the impression the 2600 hardware is producing the menus. Seems a little off that you need to turn the system off and on to get back to the menu (even if that's how a real 2600 works). A simple button to reset/reboot the system would've done nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 I'm sure Thomas had his reasons though. Yes, unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBRO Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 I assume the games under the Space Station and Skill and Action Zone are reversed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 ... BTW: I noticed Climber eventually made it. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8bitclassics Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 I assume the games under the Space Station and Skill and Action Zone are reversed 891546[/snapback] Thanks, was late last night when I wrote and posted it. Wish I could open the baby up and take a picture, but I don't think Atari/Curt would appreciate that. If anybody wants to see a screen shot, let me know. Will see what I can do (won't be until evening though. Unit will be on display at the Video Game Summit '05 in Chicago this Saturday. More info at: http://avc.atari-users.net/Events/FestVGS.html You will be able to play it on the big screen (LCD Projector on the wall). Corey 8-Bit Classics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 I assume the games under the Space Station and Skill and Action Zone are reversed 891546[/snapback] Thanks, was late last night when I wrote and posted it. Wish I could open the baby up and take a picture, but I don't think Atari/Curt would appreciate that. If anybody wants to see a screen shot, let me know. Will see what I can do (won't be until evening though. Unit will be on display at the Video Game Summit '05 in Chicago this Saturday. More info at: http://avc.atari-users.net/Events/FestVGS.html You will be able to play it on the big screen (LCD Projector on the wall). Corey 8-Bit Classics 891550[/snapback] thanks for the plug corey If I could get away from my tables on saturday Iwill give it a try at the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8bitclassics Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 No prob, that is what the show is for. Just lucky to have a unit for display. Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBRO Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 If anybody wants to see a screen shot, let me know. Will see what I can do (won't be until evening though.891550[/snapback] How about more screen shots of games we haven't seen. This thread has pictures of the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8bitclassics Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 If anybody wants to see a screen shot, let me know. Will see what I can do (won't be until evening though.891550[/snapback] How about more screen shots of games we haven't seen. This thread has pictures of the inside. 891596[/snapback] Yup, noticed it. Will hook boot it up tonight before I package it up and get a few more pictures. I am guessing some of the homebrew/unreleased games. Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Actually there is a warm reset line on the system board to reset back to the main menu from a game. However, I deemed that it would be better to not alter the button configuration of the flashback 2 vs the original 2600 by adding a button never originally on the 2600, again there are a lot of hidden bonuses on the pcb for those who want to expand the functionality and capabilites of the system with some hacking. Curt The reviewer seems to be under the impression the 2600 hardware is producing the menus. Seems a little off that you need to turn the system off and on to get back to the menu (even if that's how a real 2600 works). A simple button to reset/reboot the system would've done nicely. 891509[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8bitclassics Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Curt, That is what I figured (making it more original). The box didn't have any instructions, so thought maybe if you pressed couple buttons it would do it, but it works Corey Actually there is a warm reset line on the system board to reset back to the main menu from a game. However, I deemed that it would be better to not alter the button configuration of the flashback 2 vs the original 2600 by adding a button never originally on the 2600, again there are a lot of hidden bonuses on the pcb for those who want to expand the functionality and capabilites of the system with some hacking. Curt The reviewer seems to be under the impression the 2600 hardware is producing the menus. Seems a little off that you need to turn the system off and on to get back to the menu (even if that's how a real 2600 works). A simple button to reset/reboot the system would've done nicely. 891509[/snapback] 891603[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBRO Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Yup, noticed it. Will hook boot it up tonight before I package it up and get a few more pictures. I am guessing some of the homebrew/unreleased games.891598[/snapback] Here's my list Adventure II Arcade Pong Lunar Lander Caverns of Mars Yar's Return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZylonBane Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Actually there is a warm reset line on the system board to reset back to the main menu from a game. However, I deemed that it would be better to not alter the button configuration of the flashback 2 vs the original 2600 by adding a button never originally on the 2600 A "three finger salute" setup wouldn't have worked? Like, hold down reset + power to reset back to the menu? Also, how do you tell if the difficulty switches are in the A or B position? As for the review itself... meh. It doesn't tell us anything we didn't already know. Not only does he not describe the new games, he doesn't even acknowledge that they exist! And he keeps calling it the "2.0" instead of just "2". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8bitclassics Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 I apologize for those who can't see the pictures in the forums. I didn't know you have to be logged in to view them in the forum. I am currently working on the problem and will post in here when it is fixed. Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsoper Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Wish I could open the baby up and take a picture, but I don't think Atari/Curt would appreciate that. 891550[/snapback] Heh, anything loaned out for review becomes yours and should never be given back. Why do you think there are so many lab loaner carts out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8bitclassics Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 I would like to stay on Curt's good side Maybe then I will get the Flashback 3 when it comes out. And The forum pictures should work now for all of my topics. Here is the link again: http://www.8bitclassics.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16 Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZylonBane Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Call me crazy, but I think people here might be more interested in screenshots of the NEW games, rather than the ones we've all seen hundreds of times before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8bitclassics Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Call me crazy, but I think people here might be more interested in screenshots of the NEW games, rather than the ones we've all seen hundreds of times before. 891825[/snapback] Call me crazy, but if you read above, I was taking requests for what people wanted pictures of and in the other thread. I apologize that the review and pictures aren't to your liking, but it was quite late last night when I did all this. From what I can tell, most people have enjoyed it and I am willing to put in the extra effort to get what they want posted. Instead of being negative, please put up a request. Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Rose Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 (edited) Actually there is a warm reset line on the system board to reset back to the main menu from a game. However, I deemed that it would be better to not alter the button configuration of the flashback 2 vs the original 2600 by adding a button never originally on the 2600, again there are a lot of hidden bonuses on the pcb for those who want to expand the functionality and capabilites of the system with some hacking. Curt 891603[/snapback] So a 7408 AND chip input from the power and reset buttons and output to the reset line would provide a nice "three" finger salute? I'm starting to get keen on building a portable around the FB2; I was wondering if anybody has tried this mold-making process? It looks like it could be a good way to make a custom case for a portable; make an original out of clay, then cast it. (Ben Heck's automated milling machine seems so complicated, plus there's the part where I don't have one...) EDIT: Not that I am in any way denigrating Ben Heck. He's cool! When I found his VCSp site, I was in awe. Jacob Edited July 15, 2005 by Jacob Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8bitclassics Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 New pictures are posted of I believe all new games that I haven't taken already and the joystick. http://www.8bitclassics.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=16#16 Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZylonBane Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Thanks! Aww, crap. Looks like the "vector" version of Lunar Lander on the box was just a tease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvigor Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Rose Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Aww, crap. Looks like the "vector" version of Lunar Lander on the box was just a tease. 892184[/snapback] Bummer. Impressive number of characters in the display at the top of the screen, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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