fmctm1sw Posted June 23, 2002 Share Posted June 23, 2002 This atari 8 bit stuff: Atari 800 computer boxed with power supply Koala Pad Atari 1010 program recorder 5 1/4" disk drive 10 misc 400/800 carts A bunch of other cassette tpae games and disk games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelen Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callipygous Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 You got a great gift! "The Atari 8-bit, its the gift that keeps on giving." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 Very sweet! Is that floppy drive the matching 810 drive, or the XL matching 1050, or the XE matching XF551? Or, is it an after market drive like Rana or "The One" or an Astra? Not that it REALLY matters anyway, but I know if I was given an 800, I'd prefer the matching 810 drive, even if it is slower and holds less per disk. I really wish I had an 810 to go with my 800 and an XF551 to go with my 130XE. Then I just want a 1200XL or 1400XL to go with my 1050 drives...right now my two 8-bits share the 1050's and my PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmctm1sw Posted June 24, 2002 Author Share Posted June 24, 2002 Very sweet! Is that floppy drive the matching 810 drive, or the XL matching 1050, or the XE matching XF551? Or, is it an after market drive like Rana or "The One" or an Astra? Actually it is a: Percom AT88-S1 PD SS SD/DD, printer port, master I had to look the stuff up on the 8 bit faq since I'm unfamiliar with atari 8 bits. I also got a "Sound and Graphics" guide that goes through programming steps. I just hope I can find time to mess with it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Asmo Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 What carts did ya get? I'd be interesting in makin' some trades if you have some games you're not too interested in. KA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmctm1sw Posted June 24, 2002 Author Share Posted June 24, 2002 What carts did ya get? I'd be interesting in makin' some trades if you have some games you're not too interested in. KA Oh boy... Give me a bit while I eat........ I'll post them..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmctm1sw Posted June 24, 2002 Author Share Posted June 24, 2002 Here it is: 400/800 carts (most have instructions) Popeye Soccer Logic Levels Centipede Pac-Man Star Raiders Frogger Kickback Basic Computing Language Did Dug Cassettes (loose) Reversi Kingdom Blackjack Video Math Flashcards (APX) Spelling Genie (APX) States and Capitals Owari Bull and Cow Pilot Programs for Children European Countries and Capitals Tournament and 8 ball Pool Graph It Cassettes (box and instructions at least) Stocks and Bonds Acquire Legionairre (with box only) Scram Crush Crumble and Chomp 5 1/4 " Disks (box and instructions at least) Crypt of the Undead (box and instructions only, no disk) The Home Accountant (never opened) Flight Simulator 2 The Nightmare Koala Ware Microillustrator Silent Service [/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 I forgot about Percom! That's a pretty cool drive. Better than an unmodified 1050. Also forgot about Indus, they made the "Ferrari" of disk drives as they self-proclaimed, for the Atari 8-bit, it always looked cool with led track read-out and such...always wanted one of those. Well, you've got a LOT of great exploring to enjoy in the world of the Atari 800, if you've never had one before...Although, while some of the games you have are good, they are just the tip of the iceburg, and mostly the older titles. If your planning on using it for mainly gaming, there are a few titles you should look for right away. Most Datasoft stuff was top notch and of course the LucasFilm games are a must (Ballblaser, Rescue on Fractalus, Koronis Rift); although one of the best Lucasfilm titles, The Eidelon, requires 64k and the 800's limit is 48k (without modification). You'll want to make sure games and files only require 48k. If you don't know how, and don't have the recorder or computer manuals, those tape games require you to hold down the [sTART] button when powering up, then pressing play on the 1010 after the "beep."(IIRC) it may have been press down play first, then power-up the 800 with [start] pressed... The disk based stuff will load automatically at power up, as long as the disk drive is on and connected. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmctm1sw Posted June 25, 2002 Author Share Posted June 25, 2002 although one of the best Lucasfilm titles, The Eidelon, requires 64k and the 800's limit is 48k (without modification). You'll want to make sure games and files only require 48k. Yeah, I apparantly got a "late" model, it says 48K on the box. If you don't know how, and don't have the recorder or computer manuals, those tape games require you to hold down the [sTART] button when powering up, then pressing play on the 1010 after the "beep."(IIRC) it may have been press down play first, then power-up the 800 with [start] pressed... Yeah, I got the 1010 recorder. The disk based stuff will load automatically at power up, as long as the disk drive is on and connected. Have fun! Thanks for the info, I hope I get to use it soon..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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