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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)   (8,761 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

    • S.BAZ

      S.BAZ  »  CapitanClassic

      [message sent]
      1. CapitanClassic

        CapitanClassic

        Bot looking for trade. Only cash, Venmo, etc.
      2. S.BAZ

        S.BAZ

        Ok... I can't afford to buy it right now but possibly in a few months or something.
        Thanks!
        I've been trying to get that [Bandit Kings] since I started my collection, 2012
      3. CapitanClassic

        CapitanClassic

        Not a problem. Hit me up in a couple months. I might still have it.
          • Like 1
    • Living Room Arcade

      Living Room Arcade

      Audio Troubleshooting Story
       
      So, the sound on my laptop computer was too low.  I checked all the audio settings in Windows 11, checked for updates, checked audio drivers.  I normally use earphones, I tried another known good set of earphones.  The audio was still too low.  It was frustrating.  I just couldn't figure out why the audio on my laptop was too low.  Then I found the reason!
       
      Can you guess what it was?  Open the spoiler to see the solution!  
       
      1. r_chase

        r_chase

        Wow, I did not expect that. Eww.
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      2. Living Room Arcade

        Living Room Arcade

        Neither did I!  Eww!  
      3. x=usr(1536)

        x=usr(1536)

        I'm in a loaner car right now while my regular one is in for some body repairs.  Same manufacturer, but a different model and new.  The control layout on the steering wheel is in just the right place for my muscle memory to hit the mute button when going for the input selector, causing me to then try for where I think the volume buttons are and instead changing the input.  It's been a week since I picked up this car, and I still haven't got out of the habit of thinking that the stereo's locked up because I muted it and put it on a different input with no audio going through it when all I wanted to do was change the station and set the volume.
    • DrVenkman

      DrVenkman

      The aurora visible last night across the US was incredible. Never in my life did I think to see this in middle Tennessee.

      1. Brentarian

        Brentarian

        Wow, that is beautiful!  We could see it in Georgia, but it wasn't as bright as your experience.  That is amazing.
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      2. x=usr(1536)

        x=usr(1536)

        Very nice!  Unfortunately, we're too close in to light pollution (didn't used to be, damned inward migration from other states) to have been able to see it.  Really jealous of everyone who got a good view  
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    • dudeguy

      dudeguy

      Bam Margera is a trainwreck. There is no other way to put it.
      1. r_chase

        r_chase

        What did you expect from somebody who depends on their past fame that came from being on Jackass? Then again, idk how Steve-O is doing tbh; I remember that he had a career in stand-up for a while. That's about it.
    • Charlie Cat

      Charlie Cat

      It's Splut Saturday. Everybody get Spult. 
       

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  • Recent Posts

    • 5-11under
      IntyBASIC Tiny Contest 2024!!!

      By 5-11under · Posted

      Are you going to some massive Sheep it Up! scores? Let's see if your skills are premier, or "Premiere".
    • 5-11under
      IntyBASIC Tiny Contest 2024!!!

      By 5-11under · Posted

      Short answer: It's the same, except I added a couple of wait commands, to slow down the game. The "Best" column shows the previous best, so you can compare your current time vs previous best time. It should therefore update at the end of your second game (use "1" at start for "standard" play).   Longer answer...   First of all, there's two sets of "best" scores... one for the "standard" play, and one for any other version. I'm pretty sure this is how I set it up. For "official" high score purposes, you should always/only select "standard" play by pressing one.   At the end of your first game, your time will be shown down in the "Time" column, and the PREVIOUS best times will be in the "Best" column. The Best column will show 500 at this point, as starting/default best score. Assuming you beat the best time of 500 for the course, all your scores will be in green, showing that you beat the record for that course.   If you continue playing in the same mode, for instance by pressing one at the start (again), then after the second game, you'll once again see your current game times in the time column, and the previous best times in the best column. If you've beaten any of the records, your time will be in green (best shows the previous best, so you can compare your current vs previous).   I'm only showing one decimal place, so the score might show green or white in case of what appears to be a tie (but isn't). See course 5 in the pic above, vs course 1 and 2.   Finally, though, if you press reset or power off/on, the best times will be reset.
    • MGG
      IntyBASIC Tiny Contest 2024!!!

      By MGG · Posted

      Going live in about 45mins to show everyone how!    
    • sramirez2008
      Another ATARI Portable

      By sramirez2008 · Posted

      Looking good!
    • flashjazzcat
      800XL Blue screen with a cursor.

      By flashjazzcat · Posted

      For closure: this one turned out to be a bad 74LS138. After the 800XL motherboard arrived here, I spent twenty minutes or so swapping ICs, testing a cart, running SysCheck, etc, before cracking the schematic out and - since I'd already swapped out the MMU and found that not to be faulty - thinking 'what else could cause a ROM problem?' The answer appeared to be 74LS138, so I put a socket under it, swapped it with a spare chip, and the machine was fixed.   Of course (as my wife pointed out) it would theoretically have been possible to conduct remote troubleshooting which led to the same outcome, but sometimes there's no substitute for having the board in one's own hands and studying its behaviour. One to remember for next time, anyway.   And with that: next faulty 800XL, please.  
    • Gary from OPA
      Zoom-TI-99ers Pandemic 4A Club Online Virtual Meetup

      By Gary from OPA · Posted

      I want to see candles and cakes when I logon in a hour to the weekly ti99 zoom call in honor of my 55th birthday tomorrow...  
    • SpiceWare
      determining NTSC/PAL/SECAM from code examination

      By SpiceWare · Posted

      For those interested you can learn more about it in the Harmony/Melody Club entry found below. The routine can detect if the 2600 is NTSC, PAL, as well as SECAM.   It also covers 2600 / 7800 detection, which does not require an ARM. This is useful for implementing a pause feature that works via the 2600's TV Type Switch as well as the 7800's PAUSE button. Note: the 2600 / 7800 detect routine shown does use the CDFJ driver, you'll want to refer to @batari's original routine for pure 6502 games.    
    • Smoker Ace
      High Score Competition (May: Cubit)

      By Smoker Ace · Posted

      @KsarulYou should post a score AND get Turtles to play as well. More posts from people playing is fun to see! 😀 I feel I'm going to like this months game.
    • Gary from OPA
      Weather thread

      By Gary from OPA · Posted

    • carlsson
      Is the Ultimate-II cartridge still considered the most feature rich "flash cart" for the C64?

      By carlsson · Posted

      Sounds a bit like me. I bought my older brother's C64 in 1986. It came with a handful of floppy disks he had collected, but no drive. It took me until 1990 before I could afford a 1541-II, so for four years I could only look at the floppy disks and imagine what they may contain. Two years later I upgraded to an Amiga 500+, but could afford to keep the 8-bit setup.

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