rheffera Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 (edited) Im sure many threads like this have been created, but i wanted to convey the sheer magical feeling of buying a NEW 2600 game. I was either very young or not-yet-born when the 2600 games were on the shelves, and so never was able to buy a new cart off the shelf, and so bought 2 AA homebrews just a few minutes ago, which have that kind of professional quality..WOW. its like a christmas day feeling although christmas is gone now. But alas, i am poor after christmas ( i should have orderd sooner damn it) So all i could afford was Thrust Platnium and the Toyshop Trouble Cart. Pretty good choices for the money i had i think. I wanted more though but like a 2600 collector/gamer i am i was only stopped by the lack of funds Still, its a magical feeling, and i will be eagerly awaiting them in the mail. Edited December 28, 2006 by rheffera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I feel very honored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PressureCooker2600 Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 so has everyone's games they ordered arrived??? i still dont have mine yet........ive been drooling at the mailbox ever since the 19th (whatever day they popped up to order) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandmountainslim Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 so has everyone's games they ordered arrived??? i still dont have mine yet........ive been drooling at the mailbox ever since the 19th (whatever day they popped up to order) Nay, Alberto sent out notes today explaing that he is overwhelmed and behind but they will be here soon I am lookin forward to playin the Pirate/Phantom game. Fonzie is in it as an easter egg WP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboypacman Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Ordered mine Christmas night.Cant wait to get my hands on Ladybug,Crazy Balloon,Pac-Man Collection,Ranibow Invaders,and This planet sucks!.As well as the free copy of ToyShop Trouble my first Hoilday cart.Man am just chomping at the bit for these to arrive in my mailbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 The homebrew games are all excellent. Thrust+ Platinum on the A2600 is excellent and one of my favourite games. You'll enjoy it when it arrives. I was not too young when Atari games were sold new, but I could never afford them. The only game I ever bought new was Joust and I played it to death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PressureCooker2600 Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 i thought that the dude that programmed Phantom said the game Fonzie wasn't in it.........i guess he was trying to surprise ya...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0c7 Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 The wizard's name is Fonzalf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandmountainslim Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 i thought that the dude that programmed Phantom said the game Fonzie wasn't in it.........i guess he was trying to surprise ya...... Yeah, He was trying to lay a good surprise for me There is a hidden game in Phantom II where Fonzie is a wizard with the powers of Mork and he has to put a puzzle together in order to remain alive. Fonzie has a big beard like the Ayatollah to keep evil spirits from recognizing him. WP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandmountainslim Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 The first homebrew I ever bought was Climber 5 by Debro. Great game, Debro needs to quit work and program more games. WP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Been drooling at the mailbox myself, but I told Al I'm in no rush. I'm anxious, but Al's busier than I am anxious to play games. *pats Albert on the back* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowscore Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I ordered about a week before the sale everyone here must have been anticipating. Unfortunately I was 7 days early and two dollars short (literally!) to qualify for the bonus cart. I wish I had gotten a time machine for xmas! I love the games I got, though! Hunchy II Thrust+platinum Skeleton+ Castle Wolfenstein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboypacman Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Hunchy2 and SeaWolf for the 2600 and Spectar for the ColecoVision are great homebrews as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rheffera Posted December 29, 2006 Author Share Posted December 29, 2006 (edited) I wish i had more money as there was so much more i wanted. Ah well i again next week so ill just pay the light bill and them buy more. im thinking of buying Holiday Qb as its the last time it will be offerd, mediveal mahyem, and skeleton+ if it scrolls smoothly , and more Edited December 29, 2006 by rheffera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandmountainslim Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I wish i had more money as there was so much more i wanted. Ah well i again next week so ill just pay the light bill and them buy more. im thinking of buying Holiday Qb as its the last time it will be offerd, mediveal mahyem, and skeleton+ if it scrolls smoothly , and more Keep Lady Bug and Seawolf in mind. They are two of my most played WP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rheffera Posted December 29, 2006 Author Share Posted December 29, 2006 Keep Lady Bug and Seawolf in mind.They are two of my most played Good idea. Lol i just imformed my mother of my purchase and she didnt believe games were still bieng made for it so i showed her. sure shut her up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowscore Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 (edited) When I was a kid the only game I ever was able to spend any time playing was Venture for CV. Imagine my glee when I found out Castle Wolfenstien: Next Mission was actually Venture with Nazis! I knew nothing of the title's history as a more modern game and bought it because I like werewolves and horror junk. I am absorbed by this game now as much as I was by Venture when I was a kid! Edited December 29, 2006 by lowscore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 ...and skeleton+ if it scrolls smoothly You know that you can try 99% of the homebrews in your emulator before you buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaXpress Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 There have been many homebrews released over the years. When I joined this board one of the few available was TJ's Thrust. Even after all the cool stuff we've seen since, Thrust still totally kicks ass and is a credit to the hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rheffera Posted December 29, 2006 Author Share Posted December 29, 2006 Thrust still totally kicks ass and is a credit to the hobby. I concur, judging from the reviews and from people's opinions such as yours i decided even though i had limited money that it was definitley worth it. I remember playing thrust on the C64, i loved it, so im sure il love this iteration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxsolo2000 Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 There have been many homebrews released over the years. When I joined this board one of the few available was TJ's Thrust. Even after all the cool stuff we've seen since, Thrust still totally kicks ass and is a credit to the hobby. I second the motion. Playing Thrust took me straight back to the days of my 800XL when I got it from Firebird for a very, very reasonable price of £1.99 on tape. I always recommend the game to any 2600 players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Thag Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I agree as well. Thrust is an outstanding game, and and absolutely amazing accomplishment on the VCS. It's still one of the most impressive homebrews I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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