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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)   (8,723 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

    • Tickled_Pink

      Tickled_Pink

      When applying to be a mod around here, it might help to demonstrate that you know what an apostrophe's for. 🙃
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      2. bent_pin

        bent_pin

        *catastrophies 
      3. Wayler

        Wayler

        Looks like one was just averted as that plane flew way past you
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      4. bent_pin

        bent_pin

        I teach geometry, amongst other subjects, I'm constantly dealing with planes.
          • Like 1
      5. John Stamos Mullet

        John Stamos Mullet

        Talking about apostrophies all over the board would definitely violate the "No Politics" rules.
      6. Master Phruby

        Master Phruby

        Remember that guy that only used commas and no periods in his posts?
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    • Charlie Cat

      Charlie Cat

      For our pal @NeonPeon You gave me a great idea for Garfield this week.  . 
       
           
       
       
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    • OLD CS1

      OLD CS1

      FFS... any more it is just easier to tell people I like "Star Wars" just so I can move on and avoid the onslaught of "omg!?  what don't you like about it?  why?  really??  what about the mandalorian?!  omg!!"
      1. cvga

        cvga

        You don't like it? OMG, what don't you like about it?
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      2. GoldLeader

        GoldLeader

        But you at least like The Mandalorian right?   I mean it's like a Western,  but it's Star Wars!
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      3. GoldLeader

        GoldLeader

        Serious question:  What do you like?     (No judgement)
      4. OLD CS1

        OLD CS1

        @GoldLeader Less and less.  But, the original trilogy, when Star Wars was new wave, not neo-scifi.  My buddy and I were thrilled about Episode I, but he had to just about tackle me back into my seat when the whole "mediclorian" thing came up.
    • GoldLeader

      GoldLeader

      Stuff.  Volume Pi. 
      -Atari 5200s are big!
      -All my seat belts seems like they need to be flipped over
      -the Best Animes are Cowboy Bebop,  Death Note, FLCL, and Happīhappī tanoshī jikan sekkusu kōi burokkorībiggumamarobotto
      -I may have made up that last one
      -Google Translate is fun
      -mar sin do mhàthair
      -Iced Tea is Great... and usually needs no sugar,  but U can put some in yours
      -Dark Cavern is Great.
      -AI is a blast!
      -Life's too short to Like and Subscribe,...I mean maybe one or the other if ya make it fast
      -TRON is Great!  As a Movie,  an Arcade game, and an Atari Game...Plus probably for Intellivision, but I don't have one
      -Socks are only comfortable on the foot part if ya get the Big & Tall ones,  But then they come up over your kneecaps like you're 70+ years old
      -Socks:  Stop trying to strangle my legs!  I just want socks that don't fall down,  In fact,  you can fall down all you want if quit strangling my GD legs!
      -When someone asks what's your favorite homebrew? and U answer with a beer,  and then they explain they meant video game,  You can answer Why not Both?
      -Some Corvettes are as cool as Dodge Vipers...(C7s and C8s)
      -Q-Doba:  Your nachos are Awesome!  But your chips suck!  They're saltier than the Devil's balls!  How 'bout offering a No Salt or Low Salt variant?  Tired of going to Q-Doba and then having to make sure I can supply my own chips **grumble grumble***
       
      CHEERS!
       
       
      1. GoldLeader

        GoldLeader

        Special THX to anyone who clicks Status Updates and then Read more!  Feel free to comment on any part of this madness!
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      2. thanatos

        thanatos

        My responses to a few:
         
        - My mother is a saint! (Yes, I translated)
        - I have never liked or subscribed to any Youtube channel.  I browse not logged in. I have the ones I like bookmarked.  Previews with a guy doing "O" face is an instant not watch.
        - Tron Arcade is one of my favorite games.  I miss the one I used to own.  I sold it knowing it would eventually not work - someone else's problem.  The movie is also great.  I love Tron Legacy and occasionally still watch it on my still working 3DTV with glasses.
        - I would take a '63 split window Corvette over a Viper.  But not the new ones, I would take a base '92 Viper.
        - Chipotle's steak is way better than Qdoba's.  Never had a complaint about the chips from either side.
          • Haha 1
    • atari2600land

      atari2600land

      FedEx is stupid. They think my correct address is incorrect.
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  • Recent Posts

    • MrChickenz
      Collecting for the 2600+

      By MrChickenz · Posted

      So this is funny I feel it’s a tad slower but I can control my character better. I could be wrong on the speed but it’s not enough to make any difference to me. I haven’t played enough to be sure. But I like it!   Good idea with tv zoom!
    • swiller
      Experimental 2600+ Firmware

      By swiller · Posted

      Good to hear. I have a PC but I am sure there are Mac users who do not.   I did not see anything on the official Atari site saying an update is on the way or if it is a feature of the 2600+. Only the passionate and curious can find the info here.    I am just thankful an update is being worked on to support my paddle and paddle game investments, support for my Pitfall 2 cart, and the ability to buy all the great homebrews out there.
    • Ben from Plaion
      New(ish) 7800 Games and Accessories Giveaway

      By Ben from Plaion · Posted

      I do agree with you but then reality hits you when you are in charge.   Re-issues are easy and sell well enough to warrant bringing to market. I think though it looks like further 2600 re-issues will be multi game carts. With single game carts being for 2600 new games or ports and 7800 games   1942 would only be possible due to a generous offer from the devs and IF Capcom were interested and IF they asked for a reasonable MG. Ghouls and Ghosts may well have a proof of concept, but there are no current plans to finish the game and what are we talking here... 1000 hours to finish on a per hour rate - no chance its financially feasible with the current forecasted game unit sales.   Rikki and Vikki is a no brainer, but we havent even got the game running on the 2600+ for me to even think about approaching this.   Bottom line for me is that homebrew 2600 and 7800 scene is amazing and one filled with people that are full of passion, they while the hours away mostly as a hobby. I dont think anyone if driving off in a Lambo and thats the rub, the amount of hours needed to make a game with the quality of the titles you mentioned at the moment just costs too much vs the return on investment....this could all change though.   Arcade ports are interesting and have been talked about a lot. Maybe one or two are being worked on at the moment.  
    • Crazy Climber
      New(ish) 7800 Games and Accessories Giveaway

      By Crazy Climber · Posted

      "Decades later Atari has decided to fix E.T"   You might be on to something....
    • Crazy Climber
      New(ish) 7800 Games and Accessories Giveaway

      By Crazy Climber · Posted

      I will add it doesn't have to be A list arcade ports, obscure lesser know ones are super fun too
    • CharlieChaplin
      ABBUC software contest 2023

      By CharlieChaplin · Posted

      Well,   member HighKali who had just one post (back in April) here at AA wrote me a pm in italian language: "CharlieChaplin perché non mi rispondi? Sei l'unica persona ancora viva che può parlarmi di mio papà"   Since I do not speak nor understand italian language I had to use Google  translate or DeepL to translate it into german: "Charlie Chaplin, warum antwortest du mir nicht? Du bist die einzige noch lebende Person, die mir von meinem Vater erzählen kann" or in english: "CharlieChaplin, why don't you reply to me ? You are the only living person who could tell me something about my father."   This had nothing to do at all with the Abbuc software contest and I thought its some kind of spam, password fishing or something in that direction, so I did not reply. Writing to me in a foreign language that I do not understand (and have to translate first) and then wanting me to tell something about his/her father without mentioning his father's name or his own real name - would you reply to this ?   I did not reply and I still wonder what this all has to do with the Abbuc Software Contest.  I am sorry, but I don't want t be an emperor, errm, I am sorry, but I need more details or background information before I want to reply to such a pm. Furthermore this pm was repeated three times, thus I was sure it is just spam and if AA had a spam filter, I would have set it on that pm.   So, to make a long story short, if there is some serious interest in a) the Abbuc Software contest, then let me know or b) you seriously want me to tell you something about your father, then please first of all, tell me who you are (your REAL NAME) and who your father was (again REAL NAME) !            
    • tradyblix
      Experimental 2600+ Firmware

      By tradyblix · Posted

      Just ignore it, it's all nonsense from terminally online, "holier than thou" luminaries on this forum. I guess some people have gotten so big their britches have bust.    There's a reason the ignore lists are really long lol 
    • TheBF
      Machine Forth OMG

      By TheBF · Posted

      I have been cleaning up the sieve benchmark code written in ASMForth. I am beginning to think I am onto something with ASMForth, which is a "Machine Forth" written specifically for TSM9900 versus trying to shoe-horn Chuck Moore's CPU architecture onto the 9900.    I expanded the translation table at the top of the source code so here is a syntax side-by-side comparison.  \ TI Assembler ASMForth Equivalent \ ------------------- ------------------------- \ MOV R1,R4 R1 R4 ! \ MOV *R1,R4 R1 @ R4 ! \ MOV *R1+,R4 R1 @+ R4 ! \ data \ * n/a HEX \ MEAT EQU >BEEF BEEF CONSTANT MEAT \ LABEL DATA 0000 VARIABLE LABEL \ LABL2 DATA >DEAD CREATE LABL2 DEAD , \ TABL BSS >100 CREATE TABL 100 ALLOT \ LI R0,MEAT MEAT R0 #! \ AI R0,7 7 R0 #+! \ MOV @LABEL,R4 LABEL @ R4 ! \ MOV R3,@LABEL R3 LABEL ! ( store is smart and compiles symbolic if needed) \ MOV @LABL2,@LABEL LABL2 @ LABEL !   And here are some Forth "primitives" written in ASMForth to show something real.  The definer called NATIVE: creates sub-routine "objects" that compile code at compile time but at runtime they compile themselves into your code.    \ Hi-level Forth word compiled as native sub-routines ASMFORTH NATIVE: 0= TOS 0 CI, EQ ;NATIVE NATIVE: COUNT ( Caddr -- addr len ) DUP NOS 1+ *TOS TOS C! TOS 8 RSHIFT ;NATIVE NATIVE: BOUNDS ( adr len -- adr2 adr1) NOS R1 ! TOS NOS + R1 TOS ! ;NATIVE NATIVE: ?TERMINAL ( -- ?) 0020 @@ BL, NOT \ calls ROM code to test BREAK key ;NATIVE NATIVE: /STRING ( addr len n -- addr' len' ) TOS NOS - TOS 3RD + DROP ;NATIVE NATIVE: * ( n n -- n') \ multiply operator NOS^ R3 ! TOS R3 MPY, ;NATIVE NATIVE: UM* ( n n -- d) \ unsigned mixed multiply NOS TOS MPY, R5 NOS ! ;NATIVE NATIVE: * ( n n -- n) NOS^ R3 ! TOS R3 MPY, \ cool trick ! result goes to R4 ie: TOS ;NATIVE NATIVE: UM/MOD ( d n -- n n) TOS R0 ! NOS^ TOS ! NOS R5 ! R0 TOS DIV, R5 NOS ! ;NATIVE NATIVE: U*/ ( n n n -- n ) TOS R0 ! \ move TOS cache register R0 (divisor) NOS^ R1 ! \ POP multiplier to R1 NOS^ TOS ! \ multiplicand -> TOS R1 MPY, \ 32 bit multiply R5 R3 ! \ low order word to R3 R0 TOS DIV, \ unsigned division ;NATIVE NATIVE: U/ ( n n -- n ) \ unsigned divide. FAST but be careful TOS R0 ! \ divisor->R0 TOS OFF NOS^ R5 ! \ MOVE low word to r5 R0 TOS DIV, \ perform unsigned division ;NATIVE  
    • MrChickenz
      What Atari 2600/7800 game have you been playing the most today?

      By MrChickenz · Posted

      Have You Played Atari Today!   Today’s game is Skate Boardin’ for Atari 2600. Earlier in the thread I posted about Super Skateboardin’ for the 7800. I wasn’t aware of the 2600 version until recently. Two different stories and objectives. This is a PAL version I’m playing. But it is available in NTSC also.   I really like both the 2600 version and the 7800 version! 🛹    
    • Tanooki
      SNES Box Art thread

      By Tanooki · Posted

      So you mean you acted like a normal consumer.

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