Atari 8 Bit Computer Museum Site
I want to present to everyone ( even though this is in the infant stage) my new Atari 8-bit computer website.  http://www.a8museum.com  Right now its fully functioning as a nice little thumbnail image...
View ArticleAtari on the auction block in July
Well, I guess Atari couldn't find a bidder it liked. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that they're going to sell its intellectual properties off in pieces in July. Time to buy that game franchise...
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Space Robot info required
Hi all, a friend of mine came across this cart the other day and we wondered a bit about it, especially the "Multi video systems" tag, anyone know more about that or what this cart is worth? Attached...
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Found a good Genesis style controller
I just wanted to let people know about a controller I found. The controller is listed on the box as Mega Power for your Mega Drive. I wanted a new Sega controller but all the clone units are six button...
View ArticleDark Mage (clear Packrat version) info needed
I found this by random chance on Yahoo http://www.packratvg.com/darkmage.html Can someone tell me where the clear cartridges come from? I saw a Star Castle kickstarter that I missed and it also used...
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NEW RETRO BOOK FOR THE ATARI VCS
This book contains an enhanced version of the online tutorial Learning Assembly in 8 hours with clearer images and formatting plus exclusive bonus chapters for retro players and Video Game fans: AN...
View ArticleBad POKEY Causes Which Problems?
I have an Atari 800 that I'm using for parts because it has no sound and acted as though the space bar was always pressed down.  I needed a POKEY for my Cuttle Cart 2, so I harvested the one from the...
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The NEW High Score Club S2 ~ Week 3 ~ Space Invaders (Game 6 B/B)
WEEK 3 ~ Space Invaders - Game 6: Diff B/B (Anyone can join at any time. Just post your score and have fun) CLARIFICATION: No use of CHEATS, emulation advantages, bugs, cart frying or other variables...
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Swap CPU Daughtercard between Atari 800 Motherboards?
I have a CTIA Atari 800 that is in great cosmetic condition.  I also have a later 800 that I'm using for parts, and I was wondering whether "upgrading" the CTIA on the original 800 would be as simple...
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Picture Issue
Hi All, I'm having an issue with my Atari Jaguar which I dug out the loft the other day. I have had a search around the internet and I can't find any solution so I'm not sure if it's a common issue....
View ArticleOriginal SIDE cart hardware fixes.
Im starting this thread to figure out how to fix CF card stability issues on the original "zaxxon built" SIDE cart. So far, at Flashjazzcat's suggestion, I have installed additional supply/ground paths...
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2600 set up question
Hello, I recently purchased an atari 2600 junior and i have one of these: And was wondering if i could use this for hooking my atari up. Thanks, Â Â Â Â Â Â Archedhydra
View ArticleFormatting problem with Atari 1050
Hi guys, I am having a strange problem. I have a Happy modified 1050 drive and it will no longer read/format dual density disks. I can still read disks that were formatted in single density, but that's...
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HSC Round 9 Poll
JumpMan & JumpMan Jr Falling off the platform fun Berzerk Fun for Chickens (don't mention ULF) Panther Diagonnal scrolling shooting fun - quality multi-stage budget game Juice Pipe laying jumping...
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ProSystem or Long-Rainbow-nameplate?
It took my PAL-motherboard into a NTSC ProSystem chase (the silver nameplate is very scratched). My system has the green PAL power-LED. I also own my PAL long rainbow-chase (very good condition) Should...
View ArticlePAL-power-adapter on NTSC-system
What happens if I put the PAL power adapter into a 7800 NTSC system. Would I destroy one or both parts - or does it works on a PAL-TV? Thanks for help!
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Updated List of Digital 5200 Releases
Updated List of 5200 games: * Falcon 5200 * Pinhead 5200 * Hyperblast! * Juno First * Pitstop 5200 * Missile Command Arcade Edition * Night Mission pinball pokey version * Night Mission Pinball Gtia...
View ArticleHigh-resolution scan of 2600's wood ?
Hello, I'm looking for a high-resolution flatbed-scanned image of the 2600's wood. Even Google failed to find one. Thanks. (Aim is to print it and then stick it on a black 2600)
View ArticleWhat happened to 8bit-guy?
Did his account get deleted? I saw a message earlier here on AA (maybe from within the Messenger?) stating his account was no longer active. Also, did he do all these 5200 conversions or were these...
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