gamer1682 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Put your name here if you would like the FB3 to come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamer1682 Posted May 31, 2006 Author Share Posted May 31, 2006 Well, I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy2600 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 And so do I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanallan Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 I'd love to see an FB3! Mark me down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 I'd love to see an FB3! Mark me down. I definately want one. Confirm for me, the FB3 was 5200/8-bit based right? If you can confirm that for me, I might be able to get others in on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 (edited) Yep, confirmed: Flashback III would have been ( better: will be ) an Atari 8-Bit Computer in a 5200-like case. @ Atari/Infogrames: Count me in for at least 3 units ! Beetle Edited May 31, 2006 by Beetle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari-Jess Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 online petitions are lame, sure I like things, but online petitions are lame. A company isn't going to release a product just because one website and say at best 1000 "signatures" claim they want a product. They are taking a look at their current financial situation, taking into account the sales of the FB2, and a petition, as good hearted as one may be isn't going to do much to influence it. If you want the product, I believe writing a letter, WRITING with a signature, and mailing it off to their headquarters would have more impact than any corny online petition. And that goes for everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8littlefield Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Atari-Jess is exactly right. Online petitions mean next to nothing to companies. If you really want to see the FB3 released, you need to snail mail a letter to Atari. Emails and petitions carry very little weight (and rarely make it to anyone in corporate). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarilovesyou Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Yep, confirmed: Flashback III would have been ( better: will be ) an Atari 8-Bit Computer in a 5200-like case. @ Atari/Infogrames: Count me in for at least 3 units ! Beetle ...umm, where did you get 'confirmation' that was going to be the prototype? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Count me OUT. Online petitions are stupid, and the FB3, if it ever comes out, would likely be a lot cooler if it were released through fan channels as has been previously discussed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feralstorm Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 How about a Flashback2 RevC petition? Or just getting those "fixed" games to the community somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 (edited) Yep, confirmed: Flashback III would have been ( better: will be ) an Atari 8-Bit Computer in a 5200-like case. @ Atari/Infogrames: Count me in for at least 3 units ! Beetle ...umm, where did you get 'confirmation' that was going to be the prototype? Curt Vendel himself (The one who did the FB2 and was working on the FB3 before ATARI actually stopped the project) gave the specs in the "FB3" thread. 800 computer in a 5200 case function keys/buttons along under the silver strip for pause, select, keypad, etc... FB2 joystick usage Front SD card slot acting as D1: edge connector inside on board to solder an 800 cart connector to for legacy cartridge usage. Built in SIO2PC connection port for transferring to/from console footprint for SIO connector to be added footprint for ps/2 keyboard connector footprint for vga out Composite out Look here, too. Posting #425 Greets, Beetle Edited June 1, 2006 by Beetle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 (edited) Count me in for the petition. But nothing you do is going to change the fact that Atari is broke. They aren't going to build the FB3. Efforts would be better spent raising awareness and booking pre-orders (try schools) for the FB3 to help Curt's team get this thing done, should Curt himself feel that would be of use. Someone can create a brochure, put it on line to a website in PDF form and get geared up for the war of launching this thing with nothing more than the fortune of Curt gaining Atari's blessing, which at this point I don't believe has even happened yet. Online petitions may make you feel good, give you that warm fuzzy feeling like your opinion matters and your needs are cared about. But the truth is its pure economics. No entity is going to sink money into a product that wont sell. And if everyone on AtariAge bought five FB3's it still wouldn't be enough for Infogrames to care, let alone afford. My suggestion: the community needs to support Curt in whatever way he asks. And until he does, sit tight but create a buzz. Edited June 3, 2006 by Ferris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaXpress Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Online petitions may make you feel good, give you that warm fuzzy feeling like your opinion matters and your needs are cared about. But the truth is its pure economics. No entity is going to sink money into a product that wont sell. And if everyone on AtariAge bought five FB3's it still wouldn't be enough for Infogrames to care, let alone afford. Bingo, stop whining to Atari (they don't care) and look for new avenues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Keep up the good work guys... Atari is listening it seems, I will be going in for a meeting shortly and if allowed, I will post an update on the FB3 status... Curt Online petitions may make you feel good, give you that warm fuzzy feeling like your opinion matters and your needs are cared about. But the truth is its pure economics. No entity is going to sink money into a product that wont sell. And if everyone on AtariAge bought five FB3's it still wouldn't be enough for Infogrames to care, let alone afford. Bingo, stop whining to Atari (they don't care) and look for new avenues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Yes, Atari, we really want an Flashback III. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 I Want The FB3 Too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Guitarman Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Sign me up for at least 3+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybird3rd Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Sign me up for at least 3+Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbanes Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Keep up the good work guys... Atari is listening it seems, I will be going in for a meeting shortly and if allowed, I will post an update on the FB3 status... I was going to side with AtariJess on this one, but I guess it's working. Sign me up for a unit! Oh, and sending snail-mail letters is still a good idea. This page has a list of international and domestic addresses which you can mail. If you do send them a snail mail, make sure you apply at least high-school writing skills and common courtesy. A polite, well-worded letter will always have more impact than an angry letter that's difficult to understand. Also, there's an Investor webcast on Wednesday, June 14. They will be discussing the Q4 earnings and general status of the business. Archives of the previous quarters can be found here. I know that many of you already know this information, but I hope that posting it will help get even more readers involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 I will absolutely be picking up a couple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP Atari King of Michigan Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Add my signature, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightSprinter Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Ditto here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 (edited) Man, I was really hoping to get a FB3. I'll definitely get one if they are released (by Atari or other means.) As for this as an "Online Petition that won't work, send snail mail instead..." How about printing and mailing this thread to Atari (once it gets big enough)? Edited June 2, 2006 by Gregory DG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tifany Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 If it will help, Definatly count me in! :-) for at least 2 of em! (gotta have a spare!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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