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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)   (8,745 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

    • ballistik

      ballistik

      Any rare Atari 800 computer games on cartridge that are hidden gems? i'd love to hear what your favorites are! I just discovered Mr Cool and am loving it
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    • Tickled_Pink

      Tickled_Pink

      Seems that an episode of Black Mirror was being filmed locally this week. Same place as used for MK Annihilation and Doctor Who.
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    • Danny G

      Danny G

      Recently unboxed my old Atari 130XE, floppy & cassette drives, modem (lol) and games.  I also found my even older Atari 400.  Had to order a power supply off eBay for the 130 as well as video cables.  waiting on shipping...
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    • x=usr(1536)

      x=usr(1536)

      Woke up this morning with the Dead Kennedys' 'Holiday in Cambodia' stuck in my head.  It's setting a certain tone for the day.
       
       
      1. Trinity

        Trinity

        Chicken farm is a good one too.
          • Like 1
    • Atarian7

      Atarian7

      Why were the forums down last night?  I was able to get to other parts of the site, but not the forums.
      1. OldSchoolRetroGamer

        OldSchoolRetroGamer

        😂 it happens. It was down for a very short time, sometimes it's maintenance, sometimes the host has issues, no big deal. As someone who drops in several times a day since 2006 I can say a few minutes of downtime is literally nothing. You've been a member here even longer than me, you should know this. 
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      2. carlsson

        carlsson

        If I'm not mistaken, the forum is hosted by other servers/systems than the main AtariAge site. Thus it could happen that one system temporarily is down while the other still are working.
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  • Recent Posts

    • baktra
      Turgen System 8.8.x Adventures

      By baktra · Posted

      For release 9.2.22, I am preparing the following innovations: For the AST plugin, there will be one new option for the Unerring Master (UM) turbo. When selected, TURGEN will restructure the input binary file so that no data block will be longer than 42 KB. The restructuring will be performed in-memory, so that the original binary file is not changed. UM is prone to extremely long data blocks (more than 64 KB). These long blocks then do not fit in .CAS files (.CAS files are restricted to 64 KB per chunk), and mainly TSFX. To limit the block size, TURGEN "injects" INIT segments and small DATA segments with just one RTS instruction. As expected, the restructuring might not work for some binary files. There will be three TSFX creation styles instead of two. 1. Standalone TSFX. This works as before 2. One TSFX per project item. This is new. This will create one TSFX for each project item. TURGEN will automatically determine if a standalone or composite TSFX is to be created for the item. The output TSFX file name and screen title will be generated automatically, like for the standalone TSFXes. 3. From all project items, create one single composite TSFX. This works as before. The innovation for the TSFXes has a lot of potential, because in the future, you will be able to create a TSFX that records a cassette boot file with Turbo Blizzard loader followed by Turbo Blizzard records. Of course, you can accomplish the same even now, by creating two separate project items, but it is clumsy. Also, it will be possible (with some limitations) to create a TSFX from a .CAS file that holds both standard and turbo records.  
    • YannAros
      Apple IIc (PAL) RGB adapter

      By YannAros · Posted

      Hallo,   Ich habe noch genug Material zum 15 A2cRGB zu machen. Ich brauche nur ein bisschen Zeit. Ich kontaktiere dich privat.  
    • nick3092
      New JagGD firmware v1.13 - can't seem to get Vid Grid or World Tour Racing to work

      By nick3092 · Posted

      I've launched both those games with no issues multiple times on a 32gb Sandisk Ultra, which is U1.  My JCD's were converted from multi BIN/CUE images that were verified by Redump.
    • big_guitar
      Custom firmware for Atari Gamestation Pro

      By big_guitar · Posted

      Well that could be cool to experiment with.. Can minimally rename the categories and change music.    At least some of the existing built in games are probably best left with their defined existing class and game types especially for paddle scenarios.  There does seem to be some logic outside of the database record values alone in play.  
    • Wayler
      Interesting Super Famicom prototype on Yahoo Japan auctions

      By Wayler · Posted

      Ah, I see. The ID-number is the same as those original links, so it was the same page all along. I just thought relisting would have given it a new number. I never saw it open so it must have come and gone a few times.    Whatever the case, I hope this ends up in place where it's properly opened up and documented but that is perhaps wishful thinking. 
    • Tifany
      Custom firmware for Atari Gamestation Pro

      By Tifany · Posted

      I am in awe of what you guys can do with these devices! I don't understand half of what you post, but it is all super interesting and intriguing! Has anyone done a video to walk through the steps of getting this to work on the GSP? I'm fairly competent in setting up Botocera or retropie, and I got the Nexus for the legends and flashbacks working, but I will admit to using what other folks posted for that, but the GSP stuff seems a bit out of my league 🙂   A detailed tutorial would be amazing!   Thanks for all that you guys do!    
    • TPAU65
      Atari Falcon - factory bodge?

      By TPAU65 · Posted

      For what I see in the pictures in OP (especially the total of the PCB) there are the typical changes in the audio section, incl. new filter coils near the audio jacks, additional ceramic caps (e.g. the flat brown one near the SCSI port). So I presume it is an original MK-I.
    • big_guitar
      Custom firmware for Atari Gamestation Pro

      By big_guitar · Posted

      In this case it's a bit of a custom job with the paddle added.  They make other controllers that will report under the same name that do not have the paddle.  The evtest app exists on the GSP, we've run that before to report on how any controllers are seen.
    • remowilliams
      The Official NEO-GEO Thread!

      By remowilliams · Posted

      Luckily there was no trace damage, even with the shoddy work..   I know right.  Had the inside of that been visible at the time of sales, well.. that would have done it for the 'premium' image.  And consider that image above is after I had already picked off quite a bit of hot glue for testing.   Thanks!  She's back up and running properly now.   Backup RAM replacement was a success, solving those issues.  I also replaced the original badly bodged in battery with a nice new holder.     Next problem was the battery draining at a rate where it'd maybe make it a day or so.  So on to the charging area which is luckily a simple circuit...   Don't have the SMT diodes on hand so used some small through hole.  That made it better, but still not good.     Last check was C3 and surprise - that little bugger is bad and parasitically draining the battery.  
    • Spanner
      Custom firmware for Atari Gamestation Pro

      By Spanner · Posted

      Once I put it into PCUAE you should be able to change the images in the GUI so change the way it looks if you want so be able to work on it more, its files will be in the PCUAE Mode folder(Modes\PCUAE_Mode\agsp_files) under the Modes folder, I plan to put all its files in there, most of them are in there now...  just need to work out a way of using a USB Stick or the SD Card so you can pick it by a setting, PCUAE can be use in other models too so like THE400 Mini and Atari2600 Plus too, you can take out its PCUAE USB Drive and put into a different model and run it, you will not be able to do that if its used in the SD card(PCUAE can run on a sd card too, I run it on one) because it use exFAT, all the others mini's use FAT32, but I will work it out...

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