keilbaca Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Just noticed a MAJOR screen roll on Millipede. Made me want to read for the vertical hold on the back of the TV. (Oh wait... my TV doesn't have a V-Hold! really was a flashback, eh?)Anybody else notice this? By the way, I dont know when one is supposed to hear "Quadrun,Quadrun,Quadrun...," but Ive played it now and have not heard it. see ya Buck 909654[/snapback] The first shipment of units are errored, a sound address was not connected. Thus, the missing talking of Quadrun. I have to say the most disappointing thing is that most of the homebrew/hack games jump. Arcade Asteroids, Yars' Return, Asteroids Deluxe (I was really looking forward to this...), and others I found but I forgot as I am at work. Has anyone found any easter eggs yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseydevil1953 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Got mine today in Brick NJ walmart, they now have 2 left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Raider Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Picked one up at an Orlando Wal-Mart...last one on the shelf. Had a couple of people checking out the Flashback 2 box while walking up to the counter. The cashier was an older woman who I never would have guessed would know one video game from another. She grinned and told me to "Enjoy my Atari" as I picked up the FB2. I am quite impressed with this little machine! Sure the joysticks don't feel exactly like the originals...but I like their feel better than the originals. And okay, I question why some of the games were included. ( Yar's Return and Space Duel come to mind.....epileptic fits MUCH?) But dang, the video quality is great! I can't wait to cartridge mod this bad boy and play my favs, Berzerk, Seaquest, and others on it. Of course, not being the Solder Demigod that some on here are, I'll wait to see a more detailed 'cartridgization' guide....hopefully more aimed at solder noobs like me. If they actually advertise the FB2 AT ALL on television, they are probably going to sell a bazillion of these things. Nice job Curt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireTiger Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I /still/ cant seem to find one, well at least not anywhere I'm looking... survey: Toy dept or electronics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geosteve Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 (edited) I got mine friday at Sturbridge, MA walmart, they had 3 left. I noticed several of the early Jakks and the FB1 now marked for clearance. Edited August 13, 2005 by geosteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookem Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I /still/ cant seem to find one, well at least not anywhere I'm looking... survey: Toy dept or electronics? 910412[/snapback] Toy dept. It looks like Walmart is shuffling things around (seen this at a few walmarts), so look for the area they are re-organizing with the all-in-one games. I found it right next to the FB1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Raider Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Update to my FB2 purchase....How cool is it to get up on Saturday morning and play Atari? I feel like a kid again. All I need is some sugary cereal, and the time warp will be complete! Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookem Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Screen Rolling / VSYNC I haven't seen any screen rolling in Arcade Asteriods or Millipede, as others have mentioned.. there is a little jumpiness in Asteriods Deluxe, and alot in Yar's Return. Nothing else really noticable... Castles of Mars flickers alot, but it doesn't detract much from the game play (for me, anyway). I also find the controllers quite nice. I figured they would feel cheap, but they actually feel at least as solid as my orignal CX40s, maybe a bit better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars396 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 How cool is it to get up on Saturday morning and play Atari? I feel like a kid again. All I need is some sugary cereal, and the time warp will be complete! Awesome! 910535[/snapback] pop in a SuperFriends or School House Rock DVD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy-sixer Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 (edited) I just bought one yesterday at the Super Walmart in Greensburg, PA. I've checked there several times since this thread was started with no luck, but yesterday was the day. They only had two sitting on the shelf, so I picked one up. I had a $10 gift card I'd been saving, so I only paid $21 and change (sales tax included). My son (who's 9) and I played that thing for hours last night. He actually beat Adventure on the 3rd level! Any way, I was really impressed with the quality of the sticks and the machine itself. I think mine doesn't have the voice on Quadrun, but that's fine. I noticed some god awful flicker on Caverns of Mars. I didn't play Millipede so I don't know about the v-hold issue. I just have to say that for $20 it was worth it even with the sound issue and the flicker. And yes, I got into a conversation with the check out lady about her Atari memories. Here's a question: is there a way to get out of a game and go back to the main menu without turning the console off and on again? Edited August 13, 2005 by heavy-sixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compacho Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Yay! Just got mine today at Piscataway, NJ Walmart. It's pure bliss. They had 4 left. Should of picked up 2 but I don't wanna be greedy. Or do I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 (edited) I got it but can anyone tell me where in the game the voice of quadrun is so I can figure out if I have a bad one? I'm pretty sure I do, but I've never played quadrun. Apparently walmart moves everything around about 3 times a year. The FB2 was sitting way, way, way up on the top shelf. Usually I'm tall enough to reach up there on my own but this time I could not quite reach it. So I had someone help me. Funny thing, there was a young couple in front of me that actually recognized the game. The guy said something about a character jumping over pits (so I showed the picture of pitfall) then the girl went on about something called a C64 that came out before the atari. I was just actually surprised they knew what it was. Even the cashier did a double take then said "oh, that must be a remake" cause the originals are worth something. Said she was keeping her old nintendo system cause she knew that though people dont care about it now, they will several years from now. FWIW the original flashback is selling for $15. Edited August 14, 2005 by Shannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdie3 Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 I got it but can anyone tell me where in the game the voice of quadrun is so I can figure out if I have a bad one? I'm pretty sure I do, but I've never played quadrun. Apparently walmart moves everything around about 3 times a year. The FB2 was sitting way, way, way up on the top shelf. Usually I'm tall enough to reach up there on my own but this time I could not quite reach it. So I had someone help me. Funny thing, there was a young couple in front of me that actually recognized the game. The guy said something about a character jumping over pits (so I showed the picture of pitfall) then the girl went on about something called a C64 that came out before the atari. I was just actually surprised they knew what it was. Even the cashier did a double take then said "oh, that must be a remake" cause the originals are worth something. Said she was keeping her old nintendo system cause she knew that though people dont care about it now, they will several years from now. FWIW the original flashback is selling for $15. 910859[/snapback] You wouldn't happen to be in Ontario would you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Just picked up two today - the local Wal*Mart in Massapequa (Sunrise Mall) had 4. I bought two, then the cashier asked *me* where I found them! I ran and got her one Love the joysticks! Leaving one as-is, and modding the other one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geosteve Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 This is fantastic, better than I hope for. I tried my Trak-Ball controller and that works fine in it There is no rolling on Asteroids Deluxe or Millipede as others have mentioned, symptoms are just like that post up a couple rows. guess I got a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 I just got a Flashback 2 tonight. I had no idea they were even available yet. I don't really check out the Dedicated forum very much. The controllers are great. The console itself similarly looks fantastic. The commercial games are generally fine. Although there are graphical glitches here and there. Adventure II is great. Asteroids Arcade is the most playable hack. Asteroids Deluxe jumps a little. Space Duel and Yars Return are just flat out unplayable. Lunar Lander is so flickery that it hurts my eyes to look at it. This is not meant to be offensive to those people who have made these hacks. But their implementation of this console leaves something to be desired. Quadrun doesn't talk on mine. Anyway, I think it's OK. I think an opportunity was missed by not including an "expansion port." I think the time is fast approaching where a very inexpensive console ($30 or less) could be successful with cheap $10 multi-game packs. Maybe the 2600 hardware isn't the hardware for that kind of project. A NES, 7800, or 5200 on a chip would probably be better choices, but this is a step in that direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 I don't know how to play Save Mary. I can figure out dropping blocks for Mary to climb up, but what do I do with the bonus items that appear on the shore? I try to drop them to Mary, but they just disappear. There's no instructions on AtariAge's page for it. Anyone have some suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikey911 Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 I don't know how to play Save Mary. I can figure out dropping blocks for Mary to climb up, but what do I do with the bonus items that appear on the shore? I try to drop them to Mary, but they just disappear. There's no instructions on AtariAge's page for it. Anyone have some suggestions? 911240[/snapback] Haha, I have the same question... Manual was of little help.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 You wouldn't happen to be in Ontario would you? 910887[/snapback] Nope? Whydya ask? I saw a few systems that said on the label that you can "unlock" certain games with some type of card. So it does look like some manufacturers are leaning in this direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atwwong Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 I don't know how to play Save Mary. I can figure out dropping blocks for Mary to climb up, but what do I do with the bonus items that appear on the shore? I try to drop them to Mary, but they just disappear. There's no instructions on AtariAge's page for it. Anyone have some suggestions? 911240[/snapback] Haha, I have the same question... Manual was of little help.. 911290[/snapback] From Tempest's prototype web site, he describes the gameplay of Save Mary: http://www.atariprotos.com/2600/software/s...ry/savemary.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikey911 Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I don't know how to play Save Mary. I can figure out dropping blocks for Mary to climb up, but what do I do with the bonus items that appear on the shore? I try to drop them to Mary, but they just disappear. There's no instructions on AtariAge's page for it. Anyone have some suggestions? 911240[/snapback] Haha, I have the same question... Manual was of little help.. 911290[/snapback] From Tempest's prototype web site, he describes the gameplay of Save Mary: http://www.atariprotos.com/2600/software/s...ry/savemary.htm 911369[/snapback] AAaahhh.... Thank you! Its actually a very fun game I must say.. Now I am hopeful that the power-ups will get me to the second level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_c Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Flashback 2 was listed in yesterday's Comp USA ad, i think it was $29.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I'm itching to get one, but I'm going to wait until I get one with the audio fix. There's a Wal*Mart not a mile from my house, but I have an old 2600 (A/V modded) so that keeps me from dropping $26 on something I know I'm going to be upset about, so I can wait a week. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Lodoen Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Flashback 2 was listed in yesterday's Comp USA ad, i think it was $29.99. 911533[/snapback] Here's the link. "Not available for delivery" and its not in-stock anywhere (tried N. & S. CA, FL, NJ and NY) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_c Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 didn't check their site until now, they don't have any in Cleveland, either. damn. on the other hand...saves me a little gas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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