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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)   (8,554 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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    2. Forum Questions and Answers

      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 Status Updates

    • Northcoastgamer

      Northcoastgamer

      Now playing at the Colecovision HSC: Q*Berts Qubes, Sky Jaguar & War Games. Join in on some CV fun, it's finger blisterin' good!
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    • dudeguy

      dudeguy

      I feel like anyone who claims to work more than two in jobs is full of it. At your primary job, there's times where you are expected to come in early or stay late. Or come in on a day you're normally not scheduled. There's no way you can satisfy the demands of three different companies. The second job will be somewhat lenient with your scheduling if they understand you have a primary job but it's nearly impossible to keep a third job going for any length time where you have to show up at a certain place at a certain time (and still manage to have a life)
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    • Charlie Cat

      Charlie Cat

      Wow! That is terrifying Garfield. 
       

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    • SlidellMan

      SlidellMan

      Egyptian Shrimp Pasta:
      Some Lebanese Garlic Sauce:
      and Egyptian Phyllo Meat pies:
      Enjoy!
      1. SlidellMan

        SlidellMan

        If those weren't enough:
         
    • Reaperman

      Reaperman

      Can anybody link me to how the heck crazy climber controls? I have a stick for it, but I'm garbage, and attract mode is zero help.
      1. ZippyOasys

        ZippyOasys

        It's a twin-stick arcade game akin to Robotron, one joystick controls the left arm & leg of the climber. Another joystick controls the climber's right arm & leg. Here's a gameplay video from Phosphor Dot Fossils, he explains how the game is controlled as he plays the game.
         
         
      2. Reaperman

        Reaperman

        That video doesn't explain any of the rules about how movement works. Either everybody sucks at that game, or it's just hard to teach. ...wait.. @Crazy Climber Help?

  • Recent Posts

    • Morpheus
      Stupus Intellivision Homebrew Scene Timeline Release List Including Variants!

      By Morpheus · Posted

      So that I can also understand if the sealed copy has two overlays!🤣
    • Intellivision Master
      Collecting for the 2600+

      By Intellivision Master · Posted

      Fun fact: The green label version doesn't have an intro scene.  While the blue one does.
    • 82-T/A
      Tempest 2000 dos version

      By 82-T/A · Posted

      This is super lame... but I installed one in my 8088 KayPro PC-10. It has an NEC V20 8088 processor, and originally came with a Seagate ST-225 RLL hard drive. The "sound" was every bit what made the computer what I remember it. I saved my original one, but put in a non-working one (hardrive spins, but tons and tons of bad sectors). Removed the old RLL controller, and installed the PC-XT card with a 128mb DOM, and then I still plugged in the Seagate RLL drive... just with power, so it turns on with the power. You hear it running, it doesn't give the beep/boop sounds of loading files, but you still get that disk spinning sound, even though I'm using the DOM. hahah...
    • Tonyscouter
      Best Electronics Composite Mod for 7800

      By Tonyscouter · Posted

      I purchased an NTSC 7800 recently and added a Best Electronics composite mod.  When I plugged it in I was not happy with the picture quality.  It had jail bars and a blurry output.  I adjusted the red coil and that minimized the jail bars but the picture still has a grid pattern to it.  Would old capacitors have something to do with it?  Any suggestions would be appreciated.
    • TGB1718
      Using xBios to load data from floppy

      By TGB1718 · Posted

      Not sure how the XBIOS routines work, but usually in Atari OS, strings all end with $9B I would have thought that XBIOS would use the same terminator. e.g. hello2 .byte "VOIR EXAMINER PRENDRE PARLER ATTENDRE ",$9b .byte "ALLER UTILISER DONNER INV ACTIONNER ",$9b
    • Eisengrim
      Games that currently don't seem to work on the 400 mini

      By Eisengrim · Posted

      Is there a trick to getting the .rom files to play? The .xex versions work although sometimes I have to change to 800XL or 130XE to get them to run right. However, the rom for Fast Food goes to Memo Pad if machine type is 400, but goes to a Self Test screen if set to 130XE. I also tried changing the .rom to .c02, with the same result (I have no idea if this is a cartridge image that needs a change like this).
    • OLD CS1
      Off-Topic / Dumping Thread

      By OLD CS1 · Posted

      At least they did not name it "Colossus."  But, it is Intel, which means it will likely be less efficient than a competitor's and full of security holes.
    • MrBeefy
      Intellivision Amico’s trademark changed to ‘abandoned’

      By MrBeefy · Posted

      John is stressed at being asked for an ETA of a game that should have been ready for release 4 years ago. If he wasn't being an incompetent boob with his friend @Tommy Tallarico and company he wouldn't need to stress over it.   Don't forget to get those FCC certs for your controllers John! You are going to need them if you want to start manufacturing soon!   Maybe he should waste time making videos talking about his stupid mustache while showing they stole assets? I hear that's productive.
    • jgkspsx
      I'm starting to understand why the Lynx failed

      By jgkspsx · Posted

      This was true later on but it's important to note that when the Game Gear launched in early 1991 Sega was only starting to catch fire with the Genesis. In Japan Sega was repeatedly unsuccessful until the Saturn - all of its consoles were flops at home. The SMS was a flop everywhere but Europe. The Genesis managed to establish a solid lead in 1989 and 1990 but the TG-16 was surprisingly competitive despite a much smaller developer pool and budget.   The Game Gear first year library is even more lacking in recognizable titles than the Lynx library up to that point: https://segaretro.org/Category:1991_Game_Gear_games The only recognizable Sega games to Sega fans would have been Space Harrier and Shinobi. Pac-Man was the sole prominent non-Sega game. Sega didn't even bother releasing the excellent Out Run or Rastan ports in the US! (Note that some games listed there, like Ax Battler and Ninja Gaiden, came out in 1992 in the West.) In fact, Sega had an almost bloody-minded resistance to revisiting past glories on the Game Gear: many existing Mark III games never even made the jump, and lots of obvious arcade favorites either never got ported (like Zaxxon or Turbo) or released in the US (like Pengo).   Instead Sega put their money into developing amazing original games with two powerful licenses: Disney (Mickey Mouse in Castle of Illusion and Donald Duck in the Lucky Dime Caper) and MVP quarterback Joe Montana (Joe Montana Football). These games sold well on the basis of popular licenses and then word of mouth of the fantastic portable gameplay spread like wildfire among kids on playgrounds.   But it's what happened at Christmas 1991 that really lifted the Game Gear to a respectable but distant second place behind the Game Boy: Sonic the Hedgehog launched. The game had launched on the Genesis in the summer and turned the system into a sensation, and a fantastic portable version that in some ways surpasses the home console version absolutely blew people away at department store demo kiosks that Christmas.   Of course the Game Gear's later library is more connected to the more modern console game experience of the 90s (with RPGs and action adventure games) than the Lynx was, but they didn't start out so different. Atari's cheapness with big name non-video game licenses, lack of a vision for a game as fresh and exciting as Sonic, and Jack Tramiel's characteristic cheapness is what put the Lynx in third, more than any pre-existing structural advantage that Sega had.   As far as Japanese third parties, Atari had Namco, Tecmo, and Taito from the get go. Sega didn't have that many early on either because everyone was afraid of Nintendo. Atari also had Atari Games, Midway, Williams, and Atari's own games. The ports were awesome, it was the original games that were lacking.
    • playvectrex
      Vectrex HSC - Apr 2024 - Scramble

      By playvectrex · Posted

      Sounds like something shorted out upon powering it up... a surge taking out an old worn component.  A good section to check would be the -13VDC section which is a few caps and diodes.  I've heard of one of those caps shorting out taking out the -13VDC rail.  Easy to power up and measure the voltages on the large 4 pin connector and see if you have -13V and the other ones.  Obviously don't touch the neck PCB while it's on.   https://retrorepairbear.co.uk/services/ comes up a lot in the facebook group for UK repairs.  Good luck and looking forward to seeing you come back  

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