"Original" German PAL games (Not re-titled NTSC ports)?
So I just recently won an ebay auction for Katastrophen-Einsatz and my interest in German 2600 games was sparked. call it weird or whatever, but I think it's really cool to have old german things.....
View ArticleUnboxing of My First ST
This is me unboxing my Atari 1040STfm that I bought back in December of 2012. I bought it brand new from B&C Computervisions. Best $320 I ever spent.
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Got a Swordquest: Waterworld without box
Hi everyone. I want to share that I've got my first R9 cartridge , a Swordquest: Waterworld with manual, comic and guide. I got it here at Mexico for $94 USD in total, reasonable because the guy...
View ArticleImmediate help please with 810 with prototype on disk!
I have acquired an old disk from the '80s for the Atari 810 disk drive. First of all, my setup is a single 810 connected to a 130XE. I turn on the drive, wait for the chatter to stop, insert the...
View ArticleWAS THE EXPANSION PORT ON THE 130XE EVER USED FOR ANYTHING USEFUL?
HELLO ALL. I JUST GOT MY 130XE AND WAS WONDERING WHAT AND IF ANYTHING USEFUL EVER CAME OUT FOR THE EXPANSION PORT.( CURRENTLY RUNNING A INDUS GT WITH SPARTADOS 3.3C ON CART )
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Recently acquired some sealed 5200 games...
Hey Guys: Here was my plan: The reason I bumped this thread: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/185369-compact-5200-system/page__st__75 was because I was coming in to some sealed 5200 games: and I wanted...
View ArticleGlenn (the 5200 Man)
We've all heard of him, but how did he do it? How was a guy in the 80s able to port Atari 5200 games to A8 without some crazy expensive hardware? Does/did anybody know him or know how he achieved this?
View ArticleAtari 2600 cake with Air Raid cart in it(part of cake)
Rick wanted me to share the fantastic cake that he had at his birthday party(tasted good too). I knew that Atariage would like how the cake looked. Enjoy the pics!...
View ArticlePlus/4 emulator for atari st ?
Hi i just wanted to know if there is a commodore Plus/4 emulator for atari st ? because i know there is one for amiga but i have no way of transfering it to my amiga i do own a atari 1040 ste model...
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Your Favorite Pong Consoles
Just as the title states, what are your favorite/top pong consoles? I ask this, for I have been ever increasingly interested in purchasing a pong console- and while an Atari branded one is nice in...
View Article800 RAM voltages
If I'm not mistaken, the RAM for the 800 uses three different voltages much like the ColecoVision does, with 5V, 12V and -5V. Is there any way to change out the RAM for 5V-only chips and eliminate the...
View ArticleAtari 800 cartridge cover foam replacement?
I hauled my Atari 800 from its basement storage today to test it with a new Acer LCD (mixed results with Composite, have to try S-Video) and found the foam holding the cartrige cover shielding in place...
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When was the Atari 800 available in Europe?
I got my 800 for Christmas in 1982 and always thought that was the first year it was available in Europe (probably because I can't imagine not wanting and getting one had it been available for...
View Article4-bit 65XE RAM upgrade
I got a PAL 65XE with a 130XE motherboard with 4-bit-RAM, i.e. two empty RAM positions. Sorry if this has already been posted here but I can't seem to find instructions on how to upgrade this to 130XE...
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HSC10 Round 9: Berzerk
Berzerk is back! We had a lot of fun with last time... I'll throw in a couple of different bonus games for those wanting some extra blasting - If you don't just play Berzerk Usual scoring and bonus...
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Thought: Homebrew with Screen Overlay
After thinking about the Magnavox Odyssey, the thought of using a screen overlay with the Atari 2600 sprung about. Particularly one that would involve Night Driver. Would it be feasible by any chance...
View ArticleWhich console to buy: VCS, 2600 "Dark Vader", or 2600 Jr. ?
On the offbeat notion that I might rekindle my childhood atari collection, I've dug out my old atari games and decided that since my last Atari 2600 died 25 years ago, I would purchase a new one (even...
View ArticleRapidus Accelerator (rev.1c) for Atari XL/XE
I just noticed this video this morning. Does anyone have any further details?
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