Cartridges pop out of console. Need help.
Hey everyone, I just got an Atari 2600 (specifically 2600A). When I try to put a cartridge in it won't "lock" into place and then it pops up a bit when I let go. Is anyone familiar with the...
View ArticleAtari UK Computers Owners Club Monitor Mag Scans
I'm planning on sending a full set PDF scans of all Monitor mags to Atarimania FTP server tomorrow if anyone needs them Each magazine will have its own PDF file
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UN Squadron 7800 graphics... Any advice/feedback is welcome
Not sure what my target width/height should be per sprite. This is my starting point for a four color sprite for the 7800. UN is one of my favorite arcade games of all time so I thought I'd noodle...
View Articlethe E.T. hype
We all know that E.T. is not the "worst game ever". In my opinion, it's an average game with some ambitious goals. The visual style isn't bad. It's just not intuitive in the least. There are shitty,...
View ArticleCoffe and the Vader didn't mix
Well, I got some coffee spilled in a Vader unit this morning. When it happened, I pulled the power plug instantly and pulled the Dragster cart out. I cleaned up the case and fired the unit back up, but...
View ArticleDesert Falcon (High Score Proto vs Final Release)
Other than the prototype having the High Score Cartridge saving feature, what other differences are there, if any, between it and the final version? Does the proto have bugs that were fixed in the...
View ArticleAsteriods deluxe Easter egg
Does anyone know how to unlock the oringal asteriods from the asteriods deluxe homebrew ?
View ArticleAsteriods deluxe Easter egg
Does anyone know how to unlock the oringal asteriods from the asteriods deluxe homebrew ?
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Finally completed my collection :)
Hi Guys I finally completed my 7800 collection.Last game i got,was HES Baseball in the clamshell So,i own now all 7800 games.... Especially some PAL titles from HES/SALU were hard to find.Which one do...
View ArticleUpgrading 1200xl with Ultimate1MB / removing APE Warp OS 32-in-1
Hi everyone, Ultimate1MB from Lotharek just arrived, so I decided to ruin my Sunday by giving it to my 1200xl. These two things makes the installation more difficult for me: - I have never done...
View ArticleIs there a public domain BASIC programming book?
I've been Googling, but I must be using the wrong words. I'm looking for a public domain BASIC programming book that teaches the basics about BASIC and programming in general that I can adapt for use...
View Articlethat game would be great on 2600
Le Baroudeur for french computer HEctor would be great on 2600..... I think
View ArticleWhich Heavy Sixer System would you keep?
Hi all. So, currently, I have a '77 chess piece boxed 2600. System is clean, runs great, with 'F' serial number. Even has the grey power supply working perfectly. The two issues that I'm having in...
View ArticleNeed help with SpaceVision Games and others
The games below came into the Salvo's where I volunteer. The Spacevision games have three buttons , 2 on the top and one on the front. They each have 8 games on them as you can see in the pics. Plus...
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X68000 Galaga 88 ported to the Atari Falcon030
Hello guys, I have ported Galaga 88 from the X68000 to the Atari Falcon030. Here's an actual Hatari emulator screenshot: Please note: it has no sound and needs a lot of RAM (14 MB) but will run quite...
View ArticleRemembering our best Christmas ever: 1993, the year of the Jaguar
1993 was the best Christmas ever for my brothers and I. With the help of an uncle in California, my folks managed to get a Jaguar for us. I wrote up a little blog post about it here:...
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Numen Demo - first version
not sure but likely that it is included in the Numen source code archive but today I found an folder called "numen old" where there is an alternative version of the Numen demo and what makes me wonder...
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I Need A New 8-Bit! ( Portland area )
For some people that have not followed the posts about the problems with my 800..All of my carts play, except for Venture ( labeled #1 ) from Lance at video 61. Yes! I tested it on another 800 with...
View ArticleMaking sure the serial sticker stays on
I have an old light sixer from 1980 that I just put Longhorn's mod and a pause kit in. It had a pretty rough video to begin with and some of the switches were squeaky. I replaced all caps, 2 selector...
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