Overrated games. EXPOSED!
It pains me to say this, but recently I bought a game I was so excited to play and enjoy but could not get into it. That game, was Outlaw. I'm dissapointed with it to be honest, I expcted a shooting...
View ArticlePAL woody sixer av mods composite video mods
Hi, I brought one of these composite mods on eBay which work on both PAL/NTSC systems. eBay Auction -- Item Number: 300592126324 I've assembled the mod chip there are 3 wires one end for the composte...
View ArticleConfused by a broken 800 space bar!
Hi all! I've just taken delivery of a second 800, which I'm trying to repair. The very first thinhg that happened is the space bar fell off - and left me confused. I've attached a picture of it - it...
View ArticleContest - Win a Donkey Kong XM Box
Hey everyone, I havn't had much feedback on the release candidate I posted but I see it's being downloaded.  Hopefully you are all trying it out. I really need everyones help playing this to flush out...
View ArticleClassic game artwork
Some may have already seen this, but I thought it was quite fun and nostalgic... http://www.visualnew...0s-game-design/
View ArticleRemoving tape marks on Boulder Dash 2600 box
I have received a Boulder Dash 2600 box that is in very nice condition, except it has a tape mark on the front of the box from where someone taped bubble-wrap to it. I'm very happy to finally own this...
View ArticleStunt Cycle (sc-450) manual
Does anyone have a pdf of this manual? I am sure it must be out there somewhere but my search skills are failing me at the moment. Thanks
View ArticleNew to the (virtual) ST - emulator advice?
(Apologies if this is a FAQ, but I didn't see any pinned or recent threads...) I did a lot of Atari 8-bit development, but unfortunately never had an ST.  Now, with the power of emulation, I'd like to...
View ArticleDo 800 Mitsumi keyboards fail like their 1200XL keyboards?
You are always reading about 1200XLs that have to have their mylar carbon traces repaired (conductive pen) to get 100% reliable function, but what about the late production 800's that also had similar...
View ArticleWisdom of using COMMAND line in SIO
Here's a question to the hardware gurus. Does anybody know why a one-way handshaking (SIO7) was used in SIO implementation? By design SIO mandates that all action must be initiated from the computer...
View ArticleAtari+ethernet?
I wonder, if there is any mod that allows Atari to connect into Ethernet network. I mean, no one use dial-up anymore and besides it's quite costly. Of course I have no delusions that I will be able to...
View ArticleThe Wall v 2.0 - Tetris using ICE CIN mode
About 1994, an Atari programmer named Itay Chamiel did a Tetris game called The Wall.  It used the ColorView mode in Antic 4 to make a Tetris game that uses 64 colors.  This was a triple-interlace swim...
View ArticleThe Wall v 2.0 - Tetris using ICE CIN mode
Please delete this ... the forum accidentally posted my topic three times
View ArticleThe Wall v 2.0 - Tetris using ICE CIN mode
please delete this ... the forum messed up and posted this three times.
View ArticleAtari SM 124 Monitors
Hi There, We currently have 3 boxed SM 124 Monitors for sale. Each Monitor includes its original box and Instruction booklet. Please see the pictures below to see what they look like. We are located in...
View ArticleAtari 130XE dead function keys
I hooked up my new 130XE today and while the case is nice without noticeable yellowing the row of function keys simply does not work. I disassembled the keyboard but couldn't find any obvious breaks in...
View ArticleAtari 8-bit upgrade overview
When I got my first Atari 800 the most exciting upgrades were an Axlon RAMDISK (far too expensive) and a Newell Fastchip (not really required for gaming). Now that I have "returned" I find that there...
View ArticleDarklib ACTION! library development thread
For some time, I am making library for use with my Action code. It simplifies most of tasks and will help all new ACTION! users. Most of it is general use library, but I've also started to develop...
View ArticleSwitchStix!
My newest addition to the Lynx Collection - Switchstix! I finally found one, after a long search via Ebay. Thought it might improve my helicopter skills in "Desert Strike" Anybody ever used it? I am...
View ArticleRare word processor on ebay UK
If Anyone's inetersted, there's a word processor on EBay right now I'd never heard of before called Team Mate on a dual C64/Atari 800 diskette...
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