thefcpguy Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 For those in the Washington, DC area... I phoned the Walmart in Springfield, VA several times over the weekend, and on Sunday morning the guy in the toy department (HOW old am I again?) recognized my voice and told me that they had received a shipment Saturday night. There were 3 on the shelf after I grabbed mine. The salesperson actually said, "Hey, Mr. Atari! I was thinking of you last night when these came in." Cheers, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+johnnywc Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 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. 910434[/snapback] geosteve - thanks for the tip! I drove out to Sturbridge from Putnam, CT and picked up the last 2. What a great feeling to see those on the shelf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Soooo..... Has anyone tried holding down RESET and SELECT while turning the power on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Soooo..... Has anyone tried holding down RESET and SELECT while turning the power on? 912078[/snapback] Heh. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 It even does something slightly different depending on how the color/bw switch is set... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 It even does something slightly different depending on how the color/bw switch is set... 912263[/snapback] Very nice. Would be quite useful for the thrifters among us. I've been looking for the hidden games with the hints from Wired magazine. Still haven't figured it out. There are two "secret" games you can unlock. Vendel hints, "Go to the main menu and do a combo of joystick movements to indicate a special year in Atari's history." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwackery Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I've been looking for the hidden games with the hints from Wired magazine. Still haven't figured it out. There are two "secret" games you can unlock. Vendel hints, "Go to the main menu and do a combo of joystick movements to indicate a special year in Atari's history." Well, if you think about the joystick being centered in a clock, try pushing towards the 1, then the 9, then the 7, then the 6, or various other dates - there can't be that many to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 (edited) I've been looking for the hidden games with the hints from Wired magazine. Still haven't figured it out. There are two "secret" games you can unlock. Vendel hints, "Go to the main menu and do a combo of joystick movements to indicate a special year in Atari's history." Well, if you think about the joystick being centered in a clock, try pushing towards the 1, then the 9, then the 7, then the 6, or various other dates - there can't be that many to try. 912377[/snapback] The sticks only point 8 directions though, so you couldn't point to some of theose numbers. Edited August 16, 2005 by Lord Helmet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Soooo..... Has anyone tried holding down RESET and SELECT while turning the power on? 912078[/snapback] I'm going to try that when I get home for lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I've been looking for the hidden games with the hints from Wired magazine. Still haven't figured it out. There are two "secret" games you can unlock. Vendel hints, "Go to the main menu and do a combo of joystick movements to indicate a special year in Atari's history." Well, if you think about the joystick being centered in a clock, try pushing towards the 1, then the 9, then the 7, then the 6, or various other dates - there can't be that many to try. 912377[/snapback] More likely something like: Up 1x Right 9x Down 7x Left 6x Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 (edited) I've been looking for the hidden games with the hints from Wired magazine. Still haven't figured it out. There are two "secret" games you can unlock. Vendel hints, "Go to the main menu and do a combo of joystick movements to indicate a special year in Atari's history." Well, if you think about the joystick being centered in a clock, try pushing towards the 1, then the 9, then the 7, then the 6, or various other dates - there can't be that many to try. 912377[/snapback] More likely something like: Up 1x Right 9x Down 7x Left 6x Mike 912410[/snapback] I tried that already, no good, I did it at the menu select screen. Oh, I tried the turning on with the reset and select buttons pushed, then with the b&w. That's awesome, the b&w switch activates paddle testing and color it activates joystick testing. Now, the question is: why is there two fire buttons per player? Oh, if you guys are expriencing loose legacy controller problems, just get a sega genesis extender or a PC 9 pin cable with male/female. I'm using that and now I have no problems using the old controllers on it. Edited August 16, 2005 by keilbaca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I got it ... Wondering if I should spill the beans or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I got it ... Wondering if I should spill the beans or not... 912456[/snapback] *prays for kaboom! to be one of the hidden games...* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 (edited) Just as a side note, I picked up an R/C battery from Radio Shack, 7.2 Volts, 2000 mA, and I've been running the FB2 all day so far (I'm home sick from work - spent most of the night in the bathroom - but we don't need to go there) since about 7:00 this morning (it's now 1:30) and it has not shown any signs of getting weak. I believe when I buy the FB2 that has the Quadrun voice, I'll mod that one instead for the Cart Port and the battery Hint: Starman (Mike) is *very* close to figuring out how to access the extra games - didn't you guys notice that left and right are used already to move the menu? Edited August 16, 2005 by PacManPlus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdie3 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 (edited) I got it ... Wondering if I should spill the beans or not... 912456[/snapback] Hopefully it's Black Widow or Tempest... Edited August 16, 2005 by birdie3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I just want to know what the games are... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionB Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 (edited) Hmm... looks like it's time to get some paddles out. Two sets of them should do nicely. Edited August 16, 2005 by OrionB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 (edited) Hmm... looks like it's time to get some paddles out. Two sets of them should do nicely. 912496[/snapback] Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh I can't wait till I get home from work... Edited August 16, 2005 by keilbaca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Hmm... looks like it's time to get some paddles out. Two sets of them should do nicely. 912496[/snapback] Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh I can't wait till I get home from work... 912505[/snapback] I think I get it too...Too bad I won't be able to check it out til lat because I have class after work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookem Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 (edited) Found them! Between Mike and PacManPlus, the info is all there. Coolness! Edited August 16, 2005 by hookem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikey911 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Found them! Between Mike and PacManPlus, the info is all there. Coolness! 912564[/snapback] I must not be too smart because I can't get it to work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compacho Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 (edited) Haha, i found it too. Took only a few secs to figure it out. And yes, the info is already posted. I def gotta pick up some paddles now. Edited August 16, 2005 by compacho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Though I got it, but so far no luck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room 34 Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Sorry, haven't kept up on all 8 pages of this thread but... Is the FB2 available at any stores BESIDES Wal-Mart yet? I have not seen it at any Target I've been to. I would really like to avoid getting it at a Wal-Mart if I can help it. As an aside, I was in a Wal-Mart Supercenter over the weekend in Cloquet, MN (I only go into Wal-Marts when I am traveling and have no alternative, and in this case we desperately NEEDED a potty chair, since we forgot to pack it), and I looked around carefully but did not spot an FB2 anywhere in the store. Are they out, or did I just pick a bad store? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Thag Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 They were in the toy department next to the Jaks game-on-a-stick things. They're not in the electronics area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
AtariAge on Instagram
Watch us on YouTube
Chat on Discord
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.