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Well, we'll see. I may not even write about video games anymore anyway... And I don't think people will read my release digests years after, they're not exactly articles. Also, I must precise I still have to type "PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5" if the two systems don't share the same PlayStation Store page (the whole point is providing the links to the store page).

I'm talking about the reason for why they used that font also in the TMS 9918A manual. The origin of it. And that's pretty clear. They didn't know any better since they already had it in their logotype. The logotype has changed, but seems to have been all caps all the time.

Adding Storm (Mastertronic) Air Rescue I (Microprose) Asteroids Bacterion! Bruce Lee Cavelord (2nd player is gunner) Crystal Raiders (2nd player control jumping) Cyborg Warriors Dandy Dark Chambers Diamond Mine (Roklan) (Friendly Mode) Dropzone (2nd player controls smartbomb, cloak) Gauntlet Ghost Hunter Joust Mario Bros. XE Maze War Rampage! Realm of Impossibility Rescue of Fractalus (second player is co-pilot) Robix Robotron 2084 (2nd player is gunner) Schreckenstein Scramble (2nd player for bombing) Shadow World (Synapse Software) (Not sure about this one) Storm Survivor (2nd player is gunner) The Convicts The Goonies Wizard of Wor Worm War I Zeppelin (2nd player is gunner) Zybex

All seems a bit complex. Decided to burn the 6 ROM 1.04 TOS and a few mods to the board and all going great! Thanks for everyone's advice.

Interesting. I didn't know that there was a 2nd button support launching i.e. the water flush. Unfortunately it's really only that one effect so making the 2 player co-op experience a bit limited. Anyway it would be quite a candidate for some co-op "hack"

Hi, another program of this kind (Windows or Linux). It also makes CFG files with the best config of Atari 8-bit. DOWNLOAD: https://www.sendspace.com/file/1ake7f ______________________________________ Grupa Dupa (Mono & Yerz) + Hooy-Program (Hellboj & Yerz) present: ****************** ATARI 400 MINI MAKE CONFIG ****************** Coding: Mono & Hellboj Idea and constant whining: Yerzmyey The archive contains versions for Linux and Windows. INSTRUCTION: It's kind of simple actually - put the files into the catalogue / folder You have the Atari files and run the prog. (The program doesn't read sub-catalogues, so You have to repeat the action for each folder). In return You FINALLY get the the normal Atari 8-bit configuration on The400Mini - 128Kb of RAM and full-screen resolution (here: 350x240 pixels). (C) Grupa Dupa & H-PRG 04.2024

Below is an updated version of Chippi that includes the following features and fixes: Added PiiP-8, a CHIP-8 program which computes the digits of PI (just in case people viewed my using other's CHIP-8 work as cheating) Used JoeZ's bin2wav program to add WAV files of each ECS program tape, allowing Chippi to be used on real hardware 10%-20% speed improvement (game dependent) Added (F)ull speed mode that runs the emulator as fast as possible Added the ability to pick the (dis)chord of the beeper from a choice of 8 Changed the key that adjusts sound volume to down arrow, to better match the the use of up arrow to select the chord Each game now has a default colour scheme, chord and speed that will be used if you don't tweak the configuration before loading it Errors in the documentation have been corrected Graphical bleed-through immediately after loading a new game following a M/C reset has been fixed An overflow edge case bug in the implementation of the LD [I], Vx instruction has been fixed Bit of code crunch to keep the ROM to 4K ROM: chippi-240426.zip

I do remember it being absolutely amazing, with something like 30 cars visible on the track at once, and graphics that actually beat the PS2 version. And you can *actually* play 24 hours of Le Mans on the DC version, which I think was removed on the PS2. Now, about this Infogrames thing... current Atari *is* Infogrames, so it doesn't make any sense people getting excited about "Atari bringing back" Infogrames. This is just Infogrames bringing back Infogrames, after using the Atari name as a springboard to get back into the public consciousness. I have no problem with it, but it's just weird to see the reactions, as if "Atari" is somehow resurrecting a defunct company.

I think it's great. I wonder when gamers (both modern and retro) became such whiners about every little thing...

Oh I feel the same way in regards to AI. There's a lot of unethical profiteering going on there.

That's exactly what it was. I got missile command and followed what you and crossbow said, everything works perfectly now! Thanks guys!

I would like to know what new stuff programmers have learned about the Jaguar after 30 years. Has it been determined how close the Jag can get to PS1's 3D capabilities yet? I know the Jag can do absolutely stunningly beautiful 2D graphics, there is no denying that!

Make sure you check the output of the voltage regulators prior to installing any cards. I've had bad, brand new, voltage regulators.

I’d be game for a 2600 and 7800 when they’re both ready if you’re still building a list.

That’s absolutely true. The end of the cable that connects to the controller can be removed and opened up, exposing the wires. And you can remove the entire cable from the console and the controller pretty easily as well. But if your goal is to REPLACE the original coiled cable with a straight / longer cable (and re-use the connectors at both ends of the original coiled cable), you should be OK with the controller end, although it takes patience and some ability with tools, and wire cutters / strippers if you are planning to thread all 9 wires of a new cable into the connector and reassemble it. But yes, no soldering is required. The end of the cable with the motherboard SIP connector will be more of a challenge. In my experience, there are a few variations of that connector. Some can be pulled apart, but some are sealed / molded plastic. You will likely destroy those when attempting to get them apart. Some can’t be taken apart at all, you would have to cut the wires, then try to push the pins out with an extractor tool. If you’re lucky, you might even be able to reuse those pins. Most likely you’ll need new ones, which will also require a crimping tool and a pin insertion tool. But yes, no soldering required.

It's been almost a month. Any updates on this?

Call of Duty Ghoost Colors: 23 plus src * Rastaconverter beta10 * output.xex

This is one of my favorite games on the Atari 8-bit computer.

Ver shows Win 95 as version 4.00.1111 - so I guess the first release. Power on time to DOS 7.10 is 2-3 secs, depending on your configuration. Win 95 takes a further 10-12 secs from DOS, again, depending on your system configuration. Operating system can be what you want because the “hard drive” is a Compact Flash Card (CF card) which uses IDE pin outs. If you buy a CF card and reader you can burn your own format. CF cards should be 2GB or less for Win 95, less for earlier DOS versions. Ive seen a Pocket 386 with same specs but MS-DOS 6.22 and Windows 3.11 for around $210 US ($335 Aud). Here in Australia E-Bay is selling original 386 machines for $500-$1,500 Aud. At these prices the Pocket 386 represents good value, to me. I found my old PS/2 bus mouse (Microsoft roller ball), cleaned it up and it works very well. I also bought a PS/2 cable keyboard and laser mouse and these work fine - better than the built in items. One niggle is that by activating the bus mouse in BIOS Win 95 halts with a “Mouse not found…” error if you leave it off when trying to use it in portable mode. Also my VGA LCD monitor doesn’t display a good picture. The Poecket 386 screen is OK, but external VGA on one screen is poor. I’ll have to try some more screens and other cables. I'm limiting mods to the OS and CF card at present while I wait for delivery of a couple of 2GB CF cards & a reader. And, it’s surprising how much I’ve forgotten about DOS and Windows 2, 3, 95 and 98. I found some good magazines on Archive Org and I’m brushing up. Finally, the Pocket 386 (P386 ?) sits nicely with my mini retro replica set of Recreated ZX Spectrum (average), The C64 Mini (nice!), A500 Mini (nicer!) and Atari 400 Mini (nice) and Raspberry Pi replica cases. Would I buy another. Most assuredly. However, I did some research on the Book 8088 and Hand 386 first. LGR reviewed both on his YouTube Channel and the Pocket 386 seems to be his Wishlist for combining the Hand 386 hardware with the Book 8088 format. As an aside, I don’t know LGR, but follow his reviews and believe him to be very honest about what he’s testing. Subscribe if you like his channel. cheers for now, Ian

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Yea, I searched a few days ago without finding anything, that is why I am going this route.

I thought I would share another one of my favorite SMS OSTs: I wonder how many Master System/Mark III games had parallax scrolling? (Sagaia was one of them.)

@ColecoGamer Were you inspired by the latest episode of Neo Geo Generation to pick it back up?

Thank you very much for mentioning this!! It is great that we can finally buy a replacement 7800 power supply. 😀

Got my old vbxe working in my 1088xld ntsc. Game looks great! Wish my trackball worked better. Need to see if I can find my ps2 mouse, or perhaps try my wireless mouse with the unijoystickle.