Controller test cartridge rom for 2600
I am just getting back into the 2600. I ordered a Harmony cart and would love to have a controller test cartridge rom for it, even though testing them with a game pretty much does the job.
View ArticleArkanoid style games
I always enjoy the Arkanoid style games on the ST. They always seem to be very well done. I was wondering what others may be out there that I do not know of. So far I've played these: Araknoid Arkanoid...
View ArticleArtifacting - isn't it weird?
I was reading flashjazzcat's thread about his GUI project and saw his screenshots, and it got me thinking about artifacting (again). Artifacting, for those who aren't familiar with the term, is the...
View ArticleWhat would make a good twin stick/twin pad solution for Robotron?
In terms of mod fodder, what controllers would make a good 2 player twin pad for Robotron? I get tired of holding two seperate pads at once to play my favorite game and saw a pic of a Virtual Boy pad...
View Article2600 Promotional system
I just purchased a 4 switch 2600 promotional system I have a question about it. It works great but the "Game Select" switch doesn't seem to work. Did they bypass the switch for store useage or it just...
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HSC9 Round 16: Tiger Attack
Just beating the excellent Gumball in the vote it's... Tiger Attack another relatively new game, again one not played before in the HSC (or by me) so a chance to get your name in the record books!...
View ArticleSelling up
Hi all, I have not been on here for a while, I sold all my Atari gear a while back to a friend but then I ended up getting it back, Long story, Anyway it's all up for sale again if anyone is...
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What 5200 cart should I get?
So I 'm thinking of getting a homebrew from the store. What cart should I get I want a game thats have got a lot of playing time to it, and where I will not become frustrated with the controllers to...
View ArticleNeed advice: fuzzy/blurry/snowy/static picture on recently purchased 7800
Hi! I recently purchased an Atari 7800 on Ebay. Unit came with an existing RCA cable. Had to purchase a power supply separately. I purchased 1 of these to connect the unit to my LCD TV:...
View ArticleThe NEW HSC 1.6 - Dark Chambers
This week's game is Dark Chambers, chosen by oyamafamily. Settings are standard, which are default. I'll have more information up tomorrow.
View ArticleJaguar A/V Cable Question
Is there an exsisting RGB componite cable for the Jaguar? If not has anyone attempted to make one? youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/thevgcollector?feature=guide website: www.thevideogamecollector.com
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E.T. commercial promo box found!
Talking about a piece of video game history. Check out scan 7 and 8: http://www.atarimani...trial_7300.html Was used as a prop for the famous E.T. commercial. The back of the box is just plain silver...
View ArticleMaking Atari VCS games, The Frob (1982)
Found this in Byte magazine Vol 7 issue 12 1982, page 504: ------------------------------------------------------------ GAME DESIGNER HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE FROB The Game Development System for the...
View ArticleSequel to Donkey Kong arcade?
I hope someone can make the "unofficial" sequel for the XM, didn't even know this existed! Would this even be possible for 7800 XM? Link:
View ArticleNew DK for VCS?
With the excellent recent releases for all the classic consoles, I got to thinking about the various DK arcade releases for INTV, CV, and 7800, but no one has attempted it for the VCS. Looking at games...
View ArticleNeeding a storage solution
Back in the day my family had ten of these cases that would hold 30 games each. They had smoke colored lids that lifted open on hinges and long compartments on each side to hold instructions or big...
View ArticleAtari Logo Sticker
Being a diehard Atari VCS/2600 fan, I just had to do it. Bye bye Apple, hello Atari. Enjoy. =) http://www.leftylimbo.com/2012/10/atari-logo-sticker/
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One Big Game is Coming to the 5200
Take your guess , or ask Al Starts with V (NOTHING TO DO WITH TRUEBLOOD)
View ArticleStrange curiosity found with Gauntlet (regarding 4-Players)
So, was playing Gauntlet in Steam Engine and was selecting which character to go for (Wizard, as he's been my staple since the NES days). I noticed something interesting when pressing left/right on...
View ArticleStar Raiders..anyone still playing it?
After hooking up my video key pad and getting Star Raiders plugged into my old VCS...I'm enjoying it immensely! Anyone else still playing this game? And what do you think of the video key pad...
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