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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)   (8,716 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

    • 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?
          • Haha 1
      2. GoldLeader

        GoldLeader

        But you at least like The Mandalorian right?   I mean it's like a Western,  but it's Star Wars!
    • 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.
    • atari2600land

      atari2600land

      FedEx is stupid. They think my correct address is incorrect.
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Charlie Cat

      Charlie Cat

      The Kickstarter campaign for Gladmort on the Neo-Geo is now active. Feel free to stop by the Neo-Geo thread to find out more. 
       
      https://forums.atariage.com/topic/223548-the-official-neo-geo-thread/?do=findComment&comment=5461653
       
      1. GoldLeader

        GoldLeader

        I like that it's coming out for Dreamcast too!
    • atari2600land

      atari2600land

      "Steve's name is Johnny."
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  • Recent Posts

    • Tursi
      AI Based TI-99 Development is a thing!

      By Tursi · Posted

      haha... we'd get better results.   I can run several of the large language models locally and they come off pretty similar to the online ones, so I don't think the chatbots are fooling us - at least not the older ones. And any human to create code in a language as old as TI BASIC as quickly as they do -- even someone from here -- feels unlikely.  
    • DaveM
      Frazzled - WIP Homebrew

      By DaveM · Posted

      **** UNICORN DANCE PARTY! ****   The game's bonus round is now partially implemented and fully playable (and without using any extra RAM)!  Welcome to the Unicorn Dance Party!  You'll trigger a Unicorn Dance Party in Arcade Mode after successfully completing two levels, and then every three successful level completions thereafter.   The object is to hop around the grid, trying to land on the lit square.  Each time you do, you'll earn 1000 points, and you'll have 2 penalty points deducted.  So if your penalty count gets high, here's a chance to bring it back down again!   Joining Snuggy in the Unicorn Dance Party are his little sisters, Snowy and Rosey.  One's a bit faster than the other (I'm too lazy right now to look at the code and see which one I made a tad quicker), but other than that and their color, there's no difference.  Snuggy's a bit of a clumsy dancer, so you need to avoid bumping into your sisters.  If you do, the music will speed up, and they'll turn red and run off.  Be careful, as Snowy and Rosey aren't quite like the other enemies.  Sometimes, they'll randomly reverse directions, making it a bit tougher to dodge them!   The Dance Party ends when the music has cycled through 3 times, or you have bumped into your sisters 3 times, whichever comes first.   You'll notice the top grid disappears during the bonus round.  That's because something else will be going there once I'm done with it.  But for now, the game is completely playable without it.   I've made some other minor changes, and it looks like I've solved the problem with the Game Over tune not playing that I mentioned in an earlier post.  I hope to have this game complete by early next week, then get it into the hands of my playtesters.  If you'd like to be a playtester for this game, message me and let me know!  I'll have to have a quick turnaround time though, and I need to get this thing all wrapped up by June so Al can get it ready in time for for PRGE! Frazzled_20240506.a Frazzled_20240506.bin
    • Jess Ragan
      Colecovision SN76489 SFX library

      By Jess Ragan · Posted

      I saved 34 VGM files from that site, and none of them want to play on VGM players. Help!
    • The Intellivision Gamer
      IntyBASIC Tiny Contest 2024!!!

      By The Intellivision Gamer · Posted

      Now I have to stay up until I get 31 😂😂
    • CapitanClassic
      The Next Steam Game Code Giveaway - Sharing the love with AA

      By CapitanClassic · Posted

      Put me in for Chivalry too.
    • DavidD
      Antic - Cancelled Book of Games? (Referenced in interview with Monolith developer Brian Goble)

      By DavidD · Posted

      So I was busy looking for information on old Win 3.1 games, and came across a reference to a cancelled "Text Adventure Maker" for Antic from 1982, by a 15 year old Brian Goble.   A little more research found this interview ( https://blood-wiki.org/index.php/User:Tchernobog/archive/boodint/goble )  in which Brian says:   "I eventually got an Atari 800 computer and played a lot of games on it and also programmed a lot of games (and I could actually save them-but don't ask about the battles between me and my cassette recorder).  At one point, I had written a "Text Adventure Maker" program that let you make text adventure games. It was fairly cool so I submitted it to an Atari magazine called Antic. Then, I received the letter that would change my life forever. Antic replied saying that they had accepted my program for publication in their upcoming book of games and that I would get a small percentage of royalties from the book sales. This was very exciting for a 15-year-old and I was bouncing off the walls. Now that I knew I could make money from programming, I had found my destiny and from that day forward, I only focused on writing programs that I felt had a chance to make money.  (the book of Atari games eventually got cancelled and all I really got was a free T-shirt...but, the course of history had already been changed)"   Do we know what this proposed Antic book of games was?  Is there any chance any of the content is preserved somewhere?  It could be, and I'm just unaware of it, but this was interesting...
    • astroguy
      Composite to HDMI

      By astroguy · Posted

      I wasn't able to find anything related to using a modded GBS8200 with a composite modded 7800, so I figured I'd provide a description of my experience.    Originally I was using one of those AV2HDMI converters but I was really dissatisfied with the processing of 280p as 480i.  Purchasing something like a RetroTink is just too expensive.  After Canadian customs, shipping and exchange rates the 2X Pro is more that $200 CAD.  So after a bit of shopping around I found an 'OSSC Add-on board' on Amazon that transcodes composite to component with the option of line-doubling to 480p for about $35CAD with next-day shipping.  This solution alone worked great for my Television which as component in.  However, I want to use the 7800 with my desktop monitor, so I picked up a GBS8200 for about $30 CAD and modded it following the GBS-Control guide.  I did not bother with the external clock.  This gives a nice solution to output resolutions that work with my monitor: 720x480 or 1920x1080.  My monitor is 1440p, so I'm using 720x480 with the scaler on the GBS-C tuned to give an integer scaled 6x image.  I gotta, say for composite the picture looks very nice and I enjoying the composite blending with games like Rikki&Vikki.  The whole package costs me less than $70CAD, which is significantly less than the cheapest RetroTink and is giving me a better picture than the 2x Pro.    I've only run into 2 games that gives me trouble: Asteroids for the 2600 and the cut scenes for PacMan 8K.  Asteroids will very briefly lose sync semi-periodically which is annoying and it's only the title and cut-scene from 8K that are lost, so I think I can live with the results.    That's my experience so far, and maybe someone else will find this useful.
    • Gary from OPA
      Assembly on the 99/4A

      By Gary from OPA · Posted

      It is kind common in many cases of using blwp routines to have a data statement right after which is used to pass the parameters to the routine from the main code. In this case the vdp screen address for the input line, the cpu version of what you want displayed and edited, then finally the length with if you want a starting offset useful for path entries. For example:   ....... example BLWP @KB DATA 5x40,path,>0520 ...... path TEXT 'DSK3. '   So above would display path string on line 5 of the screen if 40 column mode and have the cursor blinking after the period . With a maximum input length of 32 characters. For allowing you to input a filename, etc. and if you want backspace to change the dsk3 part. And his routine handles all the various fctn keys for insert, delete, etc.
    • OLD CS1
      TI-74 RAM Cartridges

      By OLD CS1 · Posted

      I, for one, would be happy to have a RAM card for my 74 and 95.  It seems impossible to find an original one these days.
    • TheBF
      Assembly on the 99/4A

      By TheBF · Posted

      Something that I notice with Jim's code that I never realized before, is that pulling multiple parameters from another workspace is the same amount of code you would use if you made a stack.  MOV *R14+,R0 RETURN = R0 contains length MOV *R14+,R1 of input MOVB *R14+,R3 MOVB *R14+,R2   I have a POP macro in my assembler that emits this same code with: R0 POP, R1 POP, R2 POP, R3 POP,  

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