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  1. Atari Systems

    1. Atari General

      A general discussion for Atari-related topics that aren't covered by a specific Atari console or computer forum.

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    2. Atari 2600

      The Atari 2600 is the system that started it all for Atari, and is by far the most popular classic gaming console. This forum covers all 2600 systems produced by Atari, as well as 2600-compatible consoles produced by third-parties.

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    3. Atari 5200

      The Atari 5200 was Atari's second cartridge-based game console. Based on the Atari 8-bit computer line and labeled the "SuperSystem", the 5200 was Atari's answer to growing competition in a market they were losing control over.

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    4. Atari 7800

      The Atari 7800 ProSystem is a contemporary of the Nintendo Entertainment System and the Sega Master System. Based on extensive feedback from Atari customers, the 7800 features a streamlined design, backward compatibility with the 2600, a powerful graphics processor, and simplified controllers.

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    5. Atari Lynx

      Lynx was Atari's first portable game system, and world's first color handheld. It was designed by Epyx and the engineers who created the Amiga. Ahead of its time, the Lynx sported a backlit color screen, stereo sound (in model 2) and an impressive range of games. Check out our rarity guide or explore many games listed on Atari Gamer.

       

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    6. Atari Jaguar

      Atari's last game console, the Atari Jaguar represented a huge leap in technology from previous offerings. Featuring a 64-bit architecture, the Jaguar had great potential, but its power was difficult to tap. Even then, many great games were released and the Jaguar has an avid fan base today.

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    7. Atari VCS

      Discussion forum for the new Atari VCS console.

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    8. Dedicated Systems

      Before Atari produced the famous 2600, they created many standalone consoles such as Pong, Speedway, and Stunt Cycle. Recently, Atari has been creating new dedicated consoles, such as the Atari Flashback.

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    9. Atari 8-Bit Computers

      Atari's original 8-bit computer line, featuring the Atari 400, 800, XL, and XE series of computers. Powerful and well-engineered, the Atari 8-bit computers are still popular with fans today!

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    10. Atari ST/TT/Falcon Computers

      Atari's next generation computer line, the Atari ST computers were based on the Motorola 68000 series chips, the same as the Macintosh at the time. The ST would also be followed by the TT and Falcon.

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    11. Atari Portfolio

      The Atari Portfolio is a palmtop, IBM PC-compatible portable computer released by Atari in 1989, the world's first palmtop computer!

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  2. Classic Consoles

    1. Classic Console Discussion

      Discussion of classic gaming consoles outside the Atari realm.

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    2. ColecoVision / Adam

      Coleco launched the ColecoVision in 1982, with the console quickly becoming popular due to its library of arcade ports. The ColecoVision has a large homebrew following today.

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    3. Intellivision / Aquarius

      This forum is for discussion of the Mattel Intellivision, Atari's primary competitor against the 2600, as well as the Mattel Aquarius computer. Intellivision systems include the original Intellivision, Intellivision II, INTV III, and the Sears Super Video Arcade.

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    4. Bally Arcade/Astrocade

      Discussion forum for the Bally Arcade/Astrocade console.

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    5. Odyssey 2 / Videopac

      Discussion revolving around the Odyssey 2 / Videopac G7000/G7400

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    6. Vectrex

      Discuss the world's only vector-based video game console here!

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    7. Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) / Famicom

      Discuss Nintendo's first cartridge-based system, the NES, here!

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    8. Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) / Super Famicom

      Discuss Nintendo's second cartridge based system here!

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    9. Sega Genesis

      Sega's popular fourth-generation 16-bit system, would ultimately compete head-to-head with the Super Nintendo.

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    10. 3DO Interactive Multiplayer

      Discussion forum for the 3DO console and the unreleased Panasonic M2

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    11. Dreamcast

      Discussion for the SEGA Dreamcast console.

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    12. SMS High Score Club

      Join the Sega Master System High Score Club today!

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    13. TG-16/PC Engine High Score Club

      Compete for high scores on the TurboGrafx-16 and PC Engine!

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  3. Classic Computing

    1. Classic Computing Discussion

      Use this forum to discuss the plethora of classic computers outside of Atari 8-bit offerings. These include the Apple II, Commodore 64/128, Amiga, TI 99/4a, MSX, TRS-80 and others.

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    2. Apple II Computers

      Discussion for Apple's 8-bit computer line.

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    3. TI-99/4A Computers

      Discussion for TI-99/4A Computers

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    4. Commodore 8-bit Computers

      Discussion for Commodore PET, Vic-20, Commodore 64, Commodore 128, and other 8-bit Commodore systems.

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    5. Commodore Amiga

      Discussion for Amiga Computers, CDTV, and CD32

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    6. Tandy Computers

      Discussion for Tandy computers, including the TRS-80 Models I, II, III, and 4, Color Computers, and Model 100.

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  4. Modern Consoles

    1. Modern Gaming Discussion

      This forum is for discussion of all modern game systems, including gaming on consoles and computers.

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    2. Sony Playstation 5

      Discuss Sony's Playstation 5 console here!

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    3. Xbox Series S/X

      Discuss Microsoft's latest Xbox Series S and X consoles here!

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    4. Atari VCS (Redirect)   (8,732 visits to this link)

      Discussion forum for the new Atari VCS console.

    5. Nintendo Switch

      Discussion about Nintendo's latest game console and games.

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    6. Microsoft Xbox One

      Discussion forum for the Xbox One.

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    7. Sony PlayStation 4

      Talk about the Sony Playstation 4 here.

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    8. Microsoft Xbox 360

      Discussion about the Microsoft Xbox 360 (not including the original Xbox).

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    9. Sony Playstation 3

      Please discuss the Sony Playstation 3 and games here.

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    10. Nintendo Wii / Wii U

      Discussion forum for the Nintendo Wii and Wii U consoles and games.

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  5. Gaming General

    1. Gaming General Discussion

      Gaming discussion not covered by other specific gaming forums.

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    2. Arcade and Pinball

      Many of us grew up pumping quarters into arcade games, and here's where you can discuss all your favorites. From Pong to Pinball to the latest arcade games, if it has a coin slot, then you're at the right place!

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    3. Emulation

      Emulators allow you to experience classic games on modern PCs (and other devices!) Discuss the latest emulator developments and ask questions about emulation here!

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    4. Hardware

      This forum is for discussion of hardware at a more technical level than you'll find in the other forums. If you have a hardware question you'd like to ask or have some interesting knowledge you'd like to share with others, post it here!

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    5. Prototypes

      Ever wondered about all those games that were announced but never released? Or games that have been discovered over the years that no one even knew existed? Or have you discovered a new prototype that no one's seen yet? Here's the place to talk about prototype games, led by Tempest of AtariProtos.com.

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    6. Gaming Publications and Websites

      This forum is for discussion of gaming related magazines, books, websites, and other publications.

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    7. International

      Internacional - Internazionale - Internationaal - Internasjonal - This forum is for discussion of classic and modern gaming in languages other than English.

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  6. Marketplace

    1. Buy, Sell, and Trade

      Please use this forum as a tool to buy, sell, and trade games and hardware.

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    2. Auction Central

      Use this forum to discuss auctions on eBay. Have something up for auction you'd like to share? Post it here! You can also highlight amusing, off-the-wall, or interesting auctions that others may want to hear about!

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    3. Wanted

      Use this forum to post a list of the gaming hardware and software you're looking for!

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    4. Free Games and More

      Spreading the Love with Free Games and other items.

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    5. User Feedback Forum

      Please use this forum to leave feedback about other users on AtariAge that you've had good and/or bad experiences with. Please read the sticky at the top of this forum before posting!

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  7. Community

    1. Events

      Use this forum to discuss gaming events of all types, including expos revolving around classic gaming, events catering to modern systems, arcade expos, and local gatherings of collectors getting together or a day of gaming.

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    2. Show Us Your Collection!

      If you're a repeat visitor to AtariAge, it's likely you also collect classic games and systems. Here's your chance to show off to the rest of the community your collection!

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    3. Member Blogs

      As members update their Blogs, messages will be posted in this forum so you can more easily keep tabs on who's writing what!

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    4. High Score Clubs

      Participate in high score contests for your favorite systems!

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    5. Poll Forum

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    6. Contests

      These forums are for discussing and participating in contests started by AtariAge, contests run by forum members, and of course, the weekly High Score Contests!

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    7. User Groups

      This forum and its subforums are for classic gaming and computing user groups. Find people in your area who share your love of this hobby!

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    8. AtariAge News Discussion

      Discuss news posted on the front page of AtariAge!

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    9. User Submitted News

      Please submit classic gaming news here!

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  8. Game Programming

    1. Homebrew Discussion

      Here you can talk about homebrew games that don't have their own forums allocated (which will be most of them). Have an idea for a game that you'd like to see someone program? Are you programming a game and want some feedback? Discuss it here!

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    2. Programming

      The programming forums are technical discussions of programming various classic gaming consoles. The more popular consoles have their own dedicated programing forums, so please only use this forum for topics that fall outside of those forums.

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    3. Hacks

      A hack is an existing game that has somehow been modifed in terms of graphics, colors, sounds, and/or gameplay. If you've modified a game and would like to share it with others, or have an idea for a modification you'd like to see done to an existing game, you can discuss it here.

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  9. Site

    1. Announcements

      Important site or forum-related announcements will be posted here. If you see a new announcement, please stop by to read it!

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      Have a question about how to use the forum?  Ask here and others can answer (including admins and mods!)  

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    3. AtariAge Store Discussion

      We'll post announcements about the AtariAge Store here, and you can also post your questions and comments about the store in this forum as well.

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    4. Site and Forum Feedback

      Do you have suggestions for how AtariAge can be improved? Please post them here, as well as criticisms, and kudos about the web site!

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    5. Rarity Guide

      The AtariAge Rarity Guide is a living, breathing document! If you have feedback regarding rarity guide values and the database in general, please discuss it here!

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    6. Archived Forums

      Resting place for forums that have have run their course and are archived here for reference.

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  • Recent Posts

    • DZ-Jay
      IntyBasic: Clear "new" row/column during an "8 pixel scrolling" ?

      By DZ-Jay · Posted

      I suppose that if you are filling the top row with empty cards that are the same colour as the border, you wouldn't need to extend the border to cover the shift.  In that case, you still need to print the top row as soon as possible after the WAIT, like @nanochess mentioned, in order to "beat" the STIC buffering of the BACKTAB data.  (See below for an explanation of why this is important.)   A few key points to keep in mind: The fine-grain scroll mechanism actually shifts the screen display downwards (or in whichever direction you are scrolling).  It literally delays the output of the top row by a number of raster lines.  The end result is that the border itself (i.e., the nothingness surrounding the actual visible screen display area) is extended:  The raster beam will continue rendering the same line of pixels until the delay is fulfilled.   Smoothly scrolling a full row involves shifting the screen one pixel at a time 7 times, then resetting it back to the top on the 8th while copying all screen rows downwards.  This needs to happen fast and following the WAIT closely, so that the full screen is shifted before the STIC completes the buffering of the frame.   If you hide the top row with a border extension, you can focus on doing the screen copy first (which is time-critical), while leaving the top row as is.  Because it is hidden, nobody will see that it is now a duplicate of the 2nd row.  After the screen copy completes, you can print the top row, so that it is ready to appear one pixel at a time when you start shifting the screen again on the next frame.  This is the typical way to scroll and what the SCROLL command expects:  The third argument lets it copy the full screen one row or column as soon as possible, as fast as possible.   If you do not hide the border extension, you are forced to print the top row first -- there may not be time to do it after the full screen copy is done; that is, if you want to make it in the same frame.  This not only makes your timing more critical, it gives less time for the actual screen copy to occur.  It also means that the SCROLL command automatic screen copy will not help you, which means that you will have to copy the full screen yourself (e.g., using SCREEN or something like that), which will add delay and potentially result in screen shearing or tearing.   After the vertical-blanking (VBLANK) interrupt (which is what the WAIT command is, er, waiting for), there is a brief period in which the CPU has access to the STIC registers to update MOBs and SCROLL information, and to GRAM to update graphics.  Right after this period (VBLANK Period), the STIC starts copying data from the BACKTAB one row at a time, from top to bottom.  For smooth screen animation and scrolling, where the goal is to update all background elements within the same frame, you must make sure that anything that you PRINT or SCREEN to the BACKTAB is done before the STIC gets to read it.  You do not have to beat the STIC's full screen buffering -- all you need to do is beat it to each row.  This is why it is so crucial to start copying data from the top early on after a new frame starts:  As long as you beat it to the first row, you can stay ahead of it.  This is also the reason why it may not work to shift the full screen and then cycle back to PRINT the top row -- by then it may already be too late for it, and your screen will "tear."   I hope the above offers some insight into how the graphics sub-system works in the Intellivision.  I know that understanding what is going on under the hood helps me write games that take advantage of the strengths of the platform while working around its limitations.   Ask any questions!        -dZ.
    • drludos
      IntyBASIC Tiny Contest 2024!!!

      By drludos · Posted

      Oh my god, this is incredible! Congrats on setting the new world record! I'm genuinely impressed, this is a very high score!   I'm very happy to see several players enjoying the game and taking on its challenge, it's really motivating to keep working on this game. Thanks to all of you for your feedback and highscore attempts
    • jgkspsx
      Evercade?!

      By jgkspsx · Posted

      Codemasters in stock at Amazon US for $20! International shipping available! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092BPTTRM
    • Beeblebrox
      Dude Story - physical edition of the game

      By Beeblebrox · Posted

      great, I am up for a copy  - UK x 1 thanks
    • karri
      Another ATARI Portable

      By karri · Posted

      In another thread there is a new cart connector for the 2600+ that has been created just for the 7800. I believe we could ask @Ben from Plaion to get us enough of these cart connectors for these new handheld 7800's.
    • Spanner
      Custom firmware for Atari Gamestation Pro

      By Spanner · Posted

      This is the joystick, I think it has 2 modes, one for the joystick and one for the paddle.   Starting logging: [ 2.761255] input: ShanWan Twin USB Joystick as /devices/platform/10180000.usb/usb1/1-1/1-1.3/1-1.3:1.1/0003:20BC:5500.0002/input/input2 It looks like it does something to it here when it runs a paddle game maybe it activates input 3 on it, the paddle... It looks like the joystick has 2 devices on it, input2 - joystick and input3 - paddle. buf remove@/devices/platform/10180000.usb/usb1/1-1/1-1.2/1-1.2:1.0/0003:20BC:5500.0004/input/input4/event3 need_reinit_input 0 My WIFI dongle is a WU71RL USB WIFI Dongle  It uses these ko's:   mac80211.ko rt2x00lib.ko rt2800lib.ko rt2x00usb.ko rt2800usb.ko it works in PCUAE.
    • CPUWIZ
      Paddle filtering. Hysteresis, limiting changes or smoothing?

      By CPUWIZ · Posted

      There are obviously a few catch cases, for instance, if you move right and all of a sudden receive a huge negative delta, you'll have to detect that and apply the previous positive value as negative and slightly decreased (braking).   Also, I would suggest using fixed point values, easiest is obviously 8:8 and it will make it more tweakable and smoother.
    • Emu74
      Dude Story - physical edition of the game

      By Emu74 · Posted

      Emu - 1 PC
    • Crazy Climber
      FS/T: Activision, Parker and Atari Promo Standees - mint and rare

      By Crazy Climber · Posted

      Oh wow... this is probably the most I've ever seen from the same owner. I'm impressed! 
    • Trebor
      DREAMM A Little DREAMM

      By Trebor · Posted

      *UPDATE* Current Release: 3.0b10 Below please find links to download the latest beta release, for Windows, MacOS, and Linux platforms. Windows Installer (EXE) x64 Package (ZIP) ARM64 Package (ZIP) MacOS DMG Image (requires MacOS X 10.15/Catalina or later) Linux x64 Binary (TGZ, requires SDL2)

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