problems with skunkboard/jcp/skunkgui/jiffi on WIN7
I've recently upgraded to windows 7 from XP, but I am having difficulties getting the skunk and jcp/dkunkgui/jiffi working with windows 7. I've already downloaded and installed the microsoft visual...
View ArticleHas anyone got a jpg or gif of the Pool Disk sleeve
Would be grateful if someone could provide one, seem to remember it having a nice sleeve when mine arrived but it seems to have vanished since. Thanks.
View ArticleAnyone seen an Imagic patch or button?
Lots of folks collect Activision patches, but does anyone collect Imagic patches? Imagic was supposed to have a patch/sticker/button reward program of some kind, and while I've read about them, I've...
View ArticleIncognito Installation Tips/Questions
I received my very cool Incognito and have begun the installation into a fully working 48K stock 800.As I am going along, I'm encountering a series of questions that I going through with trial/error...
View ArticleSold my 810's and kept a 1010 ? (What?)
I just sold my two nice minty 810's and of all things I've decided to keep was a 1010 recorder I bought at a retro-gaming shop because I wanted the SIO cable. Sounds crazy, but it makes sense to me....
View ArticleAtari 400 PAL Version
Hi Everyone, I am looking for an Atari 400 PAL version.If anyone has one they want to sell or know where I might be able to find one can you let me know. I have searchedall over the place but have...
View ArticleWhere can I download ST and Falcon graphic pics?
I'm looking for graphics/pictures in Atari graphic modes and formats from the ST low-res 16 colors/spectrum 512, to Falcon resolutions with maximum colors like 256/65k. I want graphics in ST and Falcon...
View ArticleDesktop Missing Icons
I took my 1040 out of storage last night and fired it up with the hopes of playing around with my (new) STOS disks. My desktop seems to be devoid of any icons now, no drives and no trashcan....
View ArticleBuilding a new retro gaming computer -- Atari 2600 question
Hi there, I am in the process of building a computer for retro gaming. The computer will be using Maximus Arcade for the frontend, will have HDMI out and will emulate the following systems -- Atari...
View ArticleKABOOM
KABOOM...now that's as catchy a title as anyone can make. It seems it's been 8 years since anyone's commented interest in this game. Am I the only one still playing this wildly hilarious game...
View ArticleController Support - Quick Question
Hi guys, just wondering, are these 7800 controllers compatible with Atari 2600 consoles and games? Just thinking it's a better alternative to a joystick.
View Article7800 Asteroids Cart w/2600-style spring cover?
I finally got around to picking up a copy of 7800 Asteroids this weekend on eBay. Been putting this off for months for no good reason, especially as it's one of the games I used to play the heck out...
View ArticleProject Z - Coming Friday 13th!
Hello, Ive been working on my first 2600 Program called Project Z, Its a fast pased Shoot em up with waves of Zombies and Skeletons alike. There are three main Levels, Each with its own challenges,...
View ArticleIron soldier controller overlay?
Does the overlay that comes with the first game work the same with iron soldier 2?
View Article3/4 Isometric on the 2600
I've said it before and I'll say it again. Just who got the bright idea to put games on the Atari 2600 that use a three-quarter isometric perspective? Experience has taught us that the 2600 CANNOT...
View Article5200 start function not working
I've recent lost the start function on my 4 port 5200. My first suspect was the usual controller problems, but after rebuilding my "Old Faithful" controller, trying 5 other controllers and my...
View ArticleLarge lot of ST parts for sale or trade
I have put a long list of ST parts that I do not want of need over at atari-forum.com See the link below. You see an item you like, PM me a reasonable price and it's yours....
View ArticleThree Gfxs Modes 'GTIA Bug' on the same scanline(s) an idea...
The called 'GTIA Bug' like we have here on this screen in the Middle scanlines:http://a8.fandal.cz/detail.php?files_id=6111 If I have an idea for a game that would have something around 192 scanlines...
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