cimerians Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I know there is another huge thread about the unit but I thought I'd post another thread and let people know that the Atari Age unit is perfect, no problems and its really great. I give it a 4 out of 5. I would give it a 5 out of 5 but for two things: - No cartridge slot - Too many homebrews and hacked games The homebrews and improved hacks are great and also better games, but I prefer originals. Just a personal preference. I also want to play my own carts. Things for them to think about for a Flashback 3. The joysticks feel a little different but I can say that they are even better than the originals. Great job overall and like I said, no problems with the unit from Atari Age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 So #1) Does your Quadrun have voice? and #2) What Millipede did you get? The Atari or the GCC version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 (edited) So #1) Does your Quadrun have voice? and #2) What Millipede did you get? The Atari or the GCC version? 923282[/snapback] #1) No #2) Atari Is there another Flashback 2 that has voice and has the GCC copy? Was I swindled? Oh....I saw the other thread, I guess it varies to a degree. Edited September 1, 2005 by cimerians Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Yeah I was just wondering if the ones AA was selling were any different from the first-run batches that we all bought at the stores. Apparently, the bugs get ironed in later production runs. Well, I guess we'll see.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I just got mine, and the Quadrun is the non-talking type, and the Millipede is the Atari version... But there's also a bug with Missile Command...the screen rolls like a PAL game would . Has anyone else sen this? Even when I hit reset the game doesnt start anyway, it just continues to roll. I've tried it on 2 TV's and both the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 My Missile Command works fine except for a grey dotted line right underneath your base and just above your missile supply which is not in the original. What the heck is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARIeric Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I just got mine, and the Quadrun is the non-talking type, and the Millipede is the Atari version...But there's also a bug with Missile Command...the screen rolls like a PAL game would . Has anyone else sen this? Even when I hit reset the game doesnt start anyway, it just continues to roll. I've tried it on 2 TV's and both the same. 923315[/snapback] Did you get yours from AA or locally ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I just got mine, and the Quadrun is the non-talking type, and the Millipede is the Atari version...But there's also a bug with Missile Command...the screen rolls like a PAL game would . Has anyone else sen this? Even when I hit reset the game doesnt start anyway, it just continues to roll. I've tried it on 2 TV's and both the same. 923315[/snapback] Did you get yours from AA or locally ? 923436[/snapback] Atariage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARIeric Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I just got mine, and the Quadrun is the non-talking type, and the Millipede is the Atari version...But there's also a bug with Missile Command...the screen rolls like a PAL game would . Has anyone else sen this? Even when I hit reset the game doesnt start anyway, it just continues to roll. I've tried it on 2 TV's and both the same. 923315[/snapback] Did you get yours from AA or locally ? 923436[/snapback] Atariage. 923473[/snapback] Dont have a sad face, you are supporting AA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I just got mine, and the Quadrun is the non-talking type, and the Millipede is the Atari version...But there's also a bug with Missile Command...the screen rolls like a PAL game would . Has anyone else sen this? Even when I hit reset the game doesnt start anyway, it just continues to roll. I've tried it on 2 TV's and both the same. 923315[/snapback] Did you get yours from AA or locally ? 923436[/snapback] Atariage. 923473[/snapback] Dont have a sad face, you are supporting AA 923476[/snapback] Its a sad face because it has a bug. I'm hoping someone might have an idea for a fix. No point in sending it back to AA, but maybe when someone here locally FINALLY does carry it, I'll just buy another and then stick the defective one in the new box and take it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laner Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 That's not cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercat Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 What the heck is that? 923329[/snapback] On a real 2600, the first copy of the ball following RESBL will be displayed, but the first copy of a player or missile following RESPx or RESMx will not. On the FB2, the first copy following any of those things will be displayed. Not having the first copy displayed is often a nuisance, and only occasionally advantageous, but if code is set up to expect that behavior, such non-display is obligatory. In most games, GRPx or ENAMx will be zero when a sprite is reset, so it doesn't matter whether the first copy is displayed or not. In Missle Command, however, the player sprite holds its shape from the last row of the right hand city when it's reset to the middle of the screen. Note that you'll see the glitch change shape if you achieve a score of zero points on level 13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 What the heck is that? 923329[/snapback] On a real 2600, the first copy of the ball following RESBL will be displayed, but the first copy of a player or missile following RESPx or RESMx will not. On the FB2, the first copy following any of those things will be displayed. Not having the first copy displayed is often a nuisance, and only occasionally advantageous, but if code is set up to expect that behavior, such non-display is obligatory. In most games, GRPx or ENAMx will be zero when a sprite is reset, so it doesn't matter whether the first copy is displayed or not. In Missle Command, however, the player sprite holds its shape from the last row of the right hand city when it's reset to the middle of the screen. Note that you'll see the glitch change shape if you achieve a score of zero points on level 13. 924013[/snapback] In order to check for the glitch changing shape in level 13, I must score zero, that is....do nothing on that specific level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercat Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 In order to check for the glitch changing shape in level 13, I must score zero, that is....do nothing on that specific level? Sorry, I meant 'game' 13. And doing nothing won't be sufficient if you end up with any ABMs left over; you should fire off as many as you can being careful not to hit anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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