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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)   (8,605 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

    • GameGirl420

      GameGirl420

      Playing my VCS on live radio tomorrow night! What games/sounds shall I unleash this time around on the FM airwaves?!  Also getting HSW back on..
      1. PlaidMouse

        PlaidMouse

        That's awesome! Two of my favorite things together: Atari & radio! Since you are soliciting requests, here are my recommendations:

        1. Space Invaders (lots of recognizable sounds from that game).
        2. Secret Quest (if you have it; it's got a lot of fun background sounds)
        3. Dragon's Descent (fantastic homebrew by @Revontuli with lots of great music and sound, perfect for FM)
        4. Dig Dug (Taizo Hori's shoes make music when you walk. Should be a lot of fun for the radio!)
        5. Solaris (Lot's of trippy sounds in that game)

        What FM station will you be on and at what time? Would love to listen live.

        Edit: Just looked to the side and saw that you broadcast on KXSF 102.5FM and KPCR 101.9FM. I'll try to be more observant next time.
          • Like 1
    • Charlie Cat

      Charlie Cat  »  frankodragon

      Hahaha. Nice picture you done Frank. I approve it.  
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    • Charlie Cat

      Charlie Cat

      Say, a new electric scale Garfield. 
       

      1. r_chase

        r_chase

        Garfield be like "I swear these scales are just gather more things against me."
          • Haha 1
    • dudeguy

      dudeguy

      Every time you start to get ahead in life, someone comes along and kicks you in the nuts as hard as they can
      1. Chris+++

        Chris+++

        And yet they're made of steel, so you'll overcome this, whatever it is, while he's nursing his broken toes.
          • Like 4
      2. moycon

        moycon

        You're preaching to the crowd dude. Your synopsis is shared by millions and millions. Suck it up, it isn't all about you. LOL J/K Hope you get over whatever hurtle in front of you. If it makes you feel any better, there are bigger hurtles you probably and hopefully won't ever have to jump, so there is that. 
      3. MantaNZ

        MantaNZ

        Do what I do - just fall further and further behind in life. I never let myself down.
      4. Random Terrain

        Random Terrain

        Keep waxin', keep maxin'. Knowing balls will always bounce for free, for sure. That's what balls are for. For good times and bad times. They'll stick to your leg forever more. That's what balls are for.
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    • shane857

      shane857

      Fate pulls you in different directions...
      1. MantaNZ

        MantaNZ

        Does she? That must hurt...
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  • Recent Posts

    • tradyblix
      Atari 2600+ Beta Update 1.1 REV2

      By tradyblix · Posted

      Really ?   Wow, that's great. I was also under the assumption the arm chip made it impossible to run. Well, I'll have a copy of Turbo Arcade ready just in case.... y'all need any beta testers 😄
    • astroguy
      7800: what to check.

      By astroguy · Posted

      I did swap to the DC-DC switching regulator.  I can certainly try another cap.  When you say to put a cap on the 'input' do you mean the 9V Input (pin 1) or the 5V to the system (Pin 3). 
    • phoenixdownita
      The Official Sega Saturn Thread!

      By phoenixdownita · Posted

      I read that https://burn-osx.sourceforge.io/Pages/English/home.html can be still used. You should be able to just open the .cue files with it (many dumps are in cue/bin format).   For the DC you need to burn dreamshell4 (same as above) and that allows you access to the SDreader, that you attach to the serial port.  I can’t remember if “teh romz” have to be in a specific format for the sd … way back when you were able to find many DC games downgraded to fit a MIL-CD usually by removing or heavily compress any and all animations, so that’s another way too (make sure your DC can boot MIL-CD … if it can boot dreamshell you are good,  va0/va1 mb can do it while va2 not so much [sticker bottom of DC tells you that]).
    • zzip
      Lunar Lander Beyond (by Atari) - (in VCS Store)

      By zzip · Posted

      The main issue for me is it looks like a game that has very little to do with classic Lunar Landar at all- it just uses the name.   And whatever the game is, I can't tell from the trailers whether I'd enjoy it at all.   So $30 is too much for a game that is a complete risk for me.
    • Tanooki
      unknown famicom games? SOLD

      By Tanooki · Posted

      Well you're in the middle of being wrong and right.  There are plenty of boots that aren't worth much, but also because maybe that game even when legit isn't either, but he's also right there are a great number that command some serious money from $50-500+ but you need to know what you're going after in that case.  But well you lose all credibility and I'd say there's not much mind in your mindset if you feel that way about these old bootlegs.  A pretty shallow pool there if you think these at this rate are contributing to piracy or cheating any legal copyright holders in a vast majority of the titles.   They're no longer sold, you can't buy them from the makers, so whether it's a $5 boot of a game or a $15 legit copy fo the game, they're still used, the seller isn't going to grow a conscience and mail a check or paypal Nintendo or whoever a few bucks one each sale either -- they don't get crap for it.  There is no cheated revenue outside of the slim amount that are still sold on some store front or included in a streaming service and that's really that.   Authorized 100% is NOT garbage, what is wrong with you?  Maybe when they were being made/sold when the games were on the market at the same time you would most definitely have a truthful case, but now it's just being petty and short sighted.   Also arguing with fcgamer there probably isn't best, both because he doesn't know when to quit, but also he probably(I think does) has the worlds largest collection of bootleg famicom stuff and has been writing books about it for some time now too.  it's rare to come across something related to the subject he hasn't seen before or can confuse him.
    • WOPRpwJOSHUA
      8bitdo Retro Sega BT + 800XL controller issues

      By WOPRpwJOSHUA · Posted

      I've done this via a simple rewire mod cable and I get no response from buttons nor stick. I've tried both pigtail wire (leaving wire 5 connected) and wiring pin7 to pin5 and abandoning their mates at the pins. Both power it up and the (3 different) controllers pair, but no response to any controls.
    • Editorb
      Neo Geo v.s Atari jaguar

      By Editorb · Posted

      I misquoted Mr. Drover:   “I hate asparagus, but I don't talk about it on the Asparagus.com message board."
    • Tanooki
      Anyone ever played Baulder's Gate 3?

      By Tanooki · Posted

      I'm confused, the center paragraph above.  Does that mean if you play as a guy, the game is constantly subtley if not outright having men hit on you?  And if that's the case, and you know it and don't want it, so you basically in nice or less nice ways say piss off, you end up being punished for not being some digital glory hole by getting a disability roll??  That's, if I'm reading it right, complete crap and some social engineering bs being shoved down gamers throats in that case (pun intended.)   I had a passing interest in this one, but was worried about a time commit on it vs just how crazy slow the movement and battles were in past decades entries.  But even if this did move at a more brisk pace to keep it going (like BG Dark Alliance console did) punishing people for not playing into the trap is just despicable.
    • BassGuitari
      2600 Sprintmaster Cart Too Big For Slot

      By BassGuitari · Posted

      That's a known idiosyncrasy of Atari Corp. cartridges. They produced thicker cartridge shells than Atari Inc. did, and they used the same one for both 2600 and 7800 games. The Red Label titles and 1986-88 reprints are right at home in 2600jr. and 7800 systems, but a little snug in the previous woodgrain/vader consoles.
    • RollOut
      Lunar Lander Beyond (by Atari) - (in VCS Store)

      By RollOut · Posted

      I'm in the same boat missing the classic controller support. I agree that it's probably the limited number of buttons, but it's still a little disappointing because the gameplay seems perfectly suited for the classic controller.   That said, I had a good first impression of the game. So far, I've only played for a little bit (damn life getting in the way of more Atari time), but I like the graphics and I'm a fan of the general aesthetics (it's got a cool look to it). It also looks like their's a bit of depth to the game, and I see myself playing a lot of this in the future. Taking the good with the bad, I'm really glad Atari came through and ported this to the VCS.

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