Game Druid flashes on NTSC machines. Is a fix available?
Thread title says it all. The status window of the game flashes violently on my NTSC 800XL but the game seems to play otherwise. It's a shame. Seems to be a nice Gauntlet type game. Druid XEX is...
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Mystery Port
I bought a 130XE on ebay - it hasn't arrived yet. I just wanted a 130XE - so to me the port might be a bonus - I can't think of a reason for this port to be there though - anyone have a guess?
View ArticleNew to U1MB/Side2 Osb
HI Just got and installed the great combo on my XEGS ! just one question: can i flash osb instead of diagnostics? was not able to maybe because its 10k and not 16 as expected... used ultimate rom...
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How many Zong issues in English?
I have 1 Zong issue in English (and 1 in German too), were there any more in English language? And what does Zong mean anyway?
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Origin of "2600 compatible" Taiwan illustrations (3 MB of images)
Hello everybody, I'd like to identify the origin of the illustrations on the Taiwan pirate cartridges. Below is the list of Atari and Activision illustrations I could identify, but there are many more....
View ArticleWhy/How Did Atari Screw Up 800XL Video So Bad?
My first Atari computer was an 800XL and I noticed early on that the video wasn't as good as my friends' 800's. I always blam3ed it on cost reductions... I used the 800XL mostly on RF, obviously...
View ArticleCan Someone Make A Custer's Revenge Hack?
Hack Custer's Revenge to have ET as the character you control and maybe a cow or telephone being the object of satisfaction?
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S-Video display problems (8bitdomain)
Hi, I have a 7800 with an 8bitdomain S-Video modification installed. If connected directly to the big TV, the top right portion of the screen is dark or discolored. I used to get around this by...
View ArticleThe two versions of Zaxxon for A8 (16k and 32/48k A800 version)
I don't own either yet but when I do search for it I seem to only find the 16k version on tape or cart. Can anyone tell me what the differences are between the low and high memory versions are as...
View ArticleWhy is the 2600 the coolest of all consoles?
Lately I've been going through my collection and have recently set up my 2600 permanently and getting awesome vibes playing through the classics (especially those ones missing from Flashback 3 I bought...
View ArticleHeavy Sixer color problems ?
OK fist i wasnt sure if this was the correct forum :S sorry if not Second i got a Heavy sixer recently it came with 58 cart only games paid 25$ claimed it worked well.. Cleaned it.... Hooked it up......
View ArticleConverter / Scaler for S-Video to Component or HDMI?
Hi, Has anyone tried a Converter / Scaler for S-Video to Component or HDMI? My current system does not display S-video properly, so I am looking for a solution. There seem to be a lot of converters,...
View ArticleRGB to VGA scan doubler converter / scaler?
Hi, I would like to get the best possible image from the Jaguar onto my television, and S-Video from game systems or computers is not working properly with my current equipment. Has anyone tried...
View ArticleAtari Mega STE Manual
Hi everyboday!! Anybody got one for sale? Or trade...I've got a Mega ST manual! Thanks!
View ArticleStuff I found today
Wasn't sure where to put this, as it includes a 7800, a 400 computer and five 2600 games. Been a while since I found a haul like this, especially finding 2600 games I didn't already have. For $40 I...
View ArticleSIO2PC Project
I have found three different circuit diagrams for a USB SIO2PC device on the internet. There are probably more to find. The oldest seem to date to around 1996-1997, so the components might be hard to...
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Just got a Mega STE...now what?
I bought a big lot of vintage computer software and hardware today with the crown jewel being this Mega STE. I've used STs and 400/800s before but never this fellow. I haven't even turned it on yet....
View Article1050 for trade..
hi I have a 1050 id like to trade I need an Expess! cartridge, primarily and I could also used a cassette based Forth (w/docs) im unsure of the 1050s functional status however any offers/suggestions?...
View Articlespecific game won't work?
I have an old Atari 2600 "Vader" model, and it plays all of my games perfectly. Like seriously, perfectly. But, for some reason, it won't play space invaders. I have purchased several copies of this...
View ArticleA second 400
Had a haul today that included a boxed 400, a 7800 with expansion interface and 5 2600 carts I didn't already have in my 200+ collection. $40 total. A few weeks ago I got my first 400 off eBay - for...
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