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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)   (8,528 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

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    • apersson850
      GCHAR equivalent in UCSD Pascal?

      By apersson850 · Posted

      You already know how to do poke and peek in Pascal, with the dual data type. Poke the VDP read address port to the VDP, then peek the VDP read data port from the VDP. If you want to write to VDP RAM or to VDP registers, you need to set the second or first bit in the address. Remember that UCSD Pascal can do bitwise logic functions by using the odd and ord functions. So you can do VDP_address := ord(odd(16384) or odd(your_address)); where both VDP_address and your_address are integers. That will set the VDP address for a write (which you don't need for GCHAR, of course). Also note that you'll need to create a swapbyte function, but there you can do a dual data type with an integer and a packed array[0..1] of byte, where byte is 0..255, to handle that.   Note that for this to work you need to manually set the code type to M_9900, since if it's M_PSEUDO then the code usually will be loaded in VDP RAM. If you then change the read address the PME will get lost about where the code is. The PME will only set the VDP read address when performing a jump. If you link in an assembly procedure into your Pascal program the linker will set the code type automatically, since assembly can't run from VDP RAM. But the compiler can't know which memory you'll access in a Pascal program, so there it's not automatic.
    • Charlie Cat
      The Official NEO-GEO Thread!

      By Charlie Cat · Posted

      Ah! Great to know Dopey. I really would like to see the end results towards it.    You're welcome brother man. Glad to have you aboard and always a pleasure to read your postings that you share with us here on the Neo-Geo thread and throughout AtariAge. Can't wait to see your need title you purchase soon for your unit for sure.    Thinking of adding a Neo Geo Pocket Color to your collection Dopy? Such an underrated handheld unit with fantastic games to play. Maybe @shane857 and our friend @Reloaded85x would like to add that handheld to the collection as well.    Anthony...
    • JB Freeware
      Question for all you Hardware Guru's

      By JB Freeware · Posted

      So many great options. I think I'm going to take my time and think about them and what my goal is regarding the TI. Since I can already play most of the cartridges on my https://batocera.org/  system, as I said this would only be for running disk or cassette based games. If Classic99 can run those then the actual TI unit with PBox becomes nothing more than a nostalgia machine and without the room to have it on permanent display, I'll need to think about spending a few hundred bucks on modding the TI.   I'm going to open up and examine the PBox and test it. Let me see how well it works and if I can find a place for the box on the floor, that cable solution might be best depending on the condition of the PBox.   You all have been so great with all this excellent info. I so hope to meet some of you at the Chicago TI Faire if you are able to make the trek up (or down LOL) here in October!
    • JasonACT
      Pi Pico[W] Peripheral Expansion Box Side Port Device

      By JasonACT · Posted

      +5.23V  but nevermind, I've tested 2 of my boards with it (my rock-solid, didn't need an R4 at all one, along with the 16MB stacked chip one - both running at 266MHz) and it passed the SAMS test on both up to 1MB where I switched off the machine.  I also ran some other SAMS tests and they all passed too.  This isn't unexpected though, there's a few things about this machine which makes me think it's only ever had limited use - so is practically in brand new condition...  These are the things I know about it:   1. It came from Texas and doesn't have the V2.2 GROMs. 2. The felt strip in the GROM port is totally clean, I even left it in, which BITD I never would have done. 3. There was a hand-written 'extra' page in the manuals, clearly written by a child (pencil & large letters) with notes about TI BASIC. 4. The power board switch was broken, which I've replaced, the small metal conductors were not inside the machine, I checked before 1st power-up. 5. I've measured the master clock speed and I get repeating values of 3.030 - 3.030 - 2.941 MHz - so it's running at almost exactly 3.0MHz average.   I'd say the early 80's kid had broken the switch early on (bad design in the beige model, using the switch itself as a stopper) and it's been in storage ever since.
    • foft
      Pokeymax v4 bring up thread

      By foft · Posted

      Version Sub-version Analog audio outputs Audio output method Audio output coupling caps Digital audio output (spdif) Keyboard method Paddle method Audio input Spare IO Board Changes Issues 1 Compo 4 Sigma delta + rc (3.3v) FALSE FALSE io expander lm339 comparator   1 2 side, 2 layer, regulator sticks out, pin header on right   Very quiet, paddles incorrect, keyboard issue with tkii 1 Final 4 Sigma delta + rc (3.3v) FALSE FALSE io expander lm339 comparator   1 2 side, 2 layer, regulator sticks out, pin header on right Make louder (rc values), fixed paddles(remove parts) Still fairly quiet, not enough io, keyboard issue with tkii 2   4 Sigma delta + rc (5v via buffer) FALSE FALSE io expander lm339 comparator   3 2 side, 2 layer, close to pokey size, pin header on right Added io, buffer chip for output, smaller Could still use more spare io, keyboard issue with tkii 2 b 4 Sigma delta + rc (5v via buffer) TRUE FALSE io expander lm339 comparator   3 2 side, 2 layer, close to pokey size, pin header on right Added ac coupling caps Could still use more spare io, keyboard issue with tkii 3   4 Sigma delta + rc + op-amp scaled TRUE TRUE io expander lm339 comparator Analog mixing via op-amp 11 2 side, 4 layer, close to pokey size, pin header on right. Parts on both sides! Op-amp audio output, analog mixing, lots of io Expensive to produce, keyboard issue with tkii 4   3 Sigma delta + rc + op-amp scaled TRUE TRUE FPGA direct FPGA LVDS build-in comparators Digital mixing 10 2 side, 2 layer, close to pokey size, inland headers Remove io expander, small smaller and cheaper   pokeymax_features matrix.xlsx
    • tonma
      MazezaM 8ko version

      By tonma · Posted

      Thanks, I always be trapped by this sort of things.  
    • DavidMil2
      Clear plastic case for the Atari 800

      By DavidMil2 · Posted

      While it wouldn't be easy to make an acrylic 1090XL case, it wouldn't be that hard either.  You can buy acrylic rod that is concave/convex.  You would just have to 'glue' the top piece and side pieces to them. All told, it would only require six large pieces for the top, sides, front, back, and bottom, and the two 'rolled' pieces for the top edges.  You'd also need some smaller pieces for support and alignment. Plus a great deal of measuring and patience.  While I do have an acrylic case for my 1088XEL, I don't think the 1090XL would look right without the brown front/top/sides and the big 'ATARI' written on the front. DavidMil2     
    • foft
      Pokeymax v4 bring up thread

      By foft · Posted

      Well the pokeymax project, as entered to abbuc, was intended to provide a low cost simple pokey replacement that supports all features in close to the original chip footprint.   Nowadays there is more spare IO exposed from the FPGA allowing various modules to be enabled at core synthesis time, mostly mapped in a standard software discoverable way. The modules available are: i) Pokey! ii) SID including decent filter for 6581 and 8580 as used in the C64. iii) YM2149 (PSG) as used in the ST iv) Covox v) Covox extension that can play samples from internal fpga ram, compressed using adpcm. Like Paula on the Amiga but uses its own memory due to system memory constraints. vi) PS2 keyboard support with fixed Atari key positional mapping (like the EclaireXL) vii) SPDIF output viii) Analog output ix) Flash support (needed for data for some of the above, otherwise used to store settings) There all take space, so you can decide what to enable based on the size of the FPGA you fit. The 'full' setup I used on the largest 10M16 (recommended) ones is quad pokey, dual sid, dual psg, covox with sample, spdif, analog, ps2   As to what v1-v4 bring, I'll post a small table shortly.      
    • Stephen Moss
      Gold contact keypad kit for CX21 Video Touch Pad (Star Raiders keypad)

      By Stephen Moss · Posted

      Depending on how much room there is inside the touch pad, you could try and find membrane keypad the rich size and use that instead sitting it between the PCB and original membrane. Alternatively it may be possible to create a new PCB with surface mounted membrane switches that would replace the original PCB.
    • phoenixdownita
      Atari 1040 STe & Mega ST 4 for sale!

      By phoenixdownita · Posted

      PM sent for the 1040 STe.

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