TomBrazil Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Hello Guys, Its been a long time I don't post or read anything here due to lack of time, I used to visit mainly Atari 2600, Marketplace and Auctions forums. However, I've found this topic quite interesting. On November 18th, 2008, I've visited Rick Weis and we went to Ground Kontrol, Portland, to play some old arcades and forcely watch Guitar Hero/ Rock Band doubtful presentations - hehe. I was luck, however, on having a chance to see - AND PLAY - Rick's new acquisition, COMPUTER SPACE for 2 players. I understand this is tremendously rare, as I researched on KLOV: http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=10558 Well, Rick's collection deserves such a rare and interesting arcade, and Rick is surely a hell of a nice guy. That's it for now... I have some videos, but I didn't have the time to edit them yet. Additionally, I'm posting some pictures of us playing at Ground Kontrol. Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar302b Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I was there 2 weeks ago and somehow I did not see it. And by looking at the picture it is within 15 feet of the game I always go there to play (Skate or Die). I think I will go there tomorrow and try Computer Space. Great Post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I was there 2 weeks ago and somehow I did not see it. And by looking at the picture it is within 15 feet of the game I always go there to play (Skate or Die). I think I will go there tomorrow and try Computer Space. Great Post! That Computer Space is sitting in Rick's game room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar302b Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 (edited) I was there 2 weeks ago and somehow I did not see it. And by looking at the picture it is within 15 feet of the game I always go there to play (Skate or Die). I think I will go there tomorrow and try Computer Space. Great Post! That Computer Space is sitting in Rick's game room. Yeah, you are right. It looked like it was right in front of the games for sale and to the side of the bar at first glance. Guess I should have looked a little harder. Edited December 7, 2008 by cougar302b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBrazil Posted December 7, 2008 Author Share Posted December 7, 2008 Sorry guys, my post was indeed confusing. I visited Rick Weis' Game Room, where I had the chance to play Computer Space, then we went to Ground Kontrol. hehe Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassidy Nolen Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 That Computer Space is sitting in Rick's game room. Yup....sure looks nice in there..sniff sniff Seriously, Rick. Looks great and I am really glad to see folks playing it. They were made to be played. CN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 That Computer Space is sitting in Rick's game room. Yup....sure looks nice in there..sniff sniff Seriously, Rick. Looks great and I am really glad to see folks playing it. They were made to be played. CN Ah, that was your unit once, wasn´t it Cassidy? It stood in your game room! Oh man, for me the Computer Space is the best looking Arcade machine ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerSpaceFan Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 By the way, if anyone is interested in Computer Space, I have a website devoted to the subject. I recently did a big update to it as well and would enjoy any feedback you all have to offer. www.computerspacefan.com (And if this 2 player unit is Cassidy's, I have his detailed on my site. Thanks again to Cassidy!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I'd love to see Rick's collection in person some day. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I really debated buying a Blue that was in my area a few years ago, when it comes down to it I just didn't want to deal with having to repair it (you know these games must need constant repairs) When I see pictures of them I kind of regret it. Would be a great work of art for my gameroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I really debated buying a Blue that was in my area a few years ago, when it comes down to it I just didn't want to deal with having to repair it (you know these games must need constant repairs) When I see pictures of them I kind of regret it. Would be a great work of art for my gameroom A blue one....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I really debated buying a Blue that was in my area a few years ago, when it comes down to it I just didn't want to deal with having to repair it (you know these games must need constant repairs) When I see pictures of them I kind of regret it. Would be a great work of art for my gameroom A blue one....... Here is the original link, looks like the pic is gone though http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?s...=Computer+Space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I really debated buying a Blue that was in my area a few years ago, when it comes down to it I just didn't want to deal with having to repair it (you know these games must need constant repairs) When I see pictures of them I kind of regret it. Would be a great work of art for my gameroom A blue one....... Here is the original link, looks like the pic is gone though http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?s...=Computer+Space That was careless not to pick it up........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I really debated buying a Blue that was in my area a few years ago, when it comes down to it I just didn't want to deal with having to repair it (you know these games must need constant repairs) When I see pictures of them I kind of regret it. Would be a great work of art for my gameroom A blue one....... Here is the original link, looks like the pic is gone though http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?s...=Computer+Space That was careless not to pick it up........ If I remember I think it was only $1000, now I am getting mad thinking about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I really debated buying a Blue that was in my area a few years ago, when it comes down to it I just didn't want to deal with having to repair it (you know these games must need constant repairs) When I see pictures of them I kind of regret it. Would be a great work of art for my gameroom A blue one....... Here is the original link, looks like the pic is gone though http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?s...=Computer+Space That was careless not to pick it up........ If I remember I think it was only $1000, now I am getting mad thinking about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastRobPlus Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 (edited) Wow! I'd love to visit those machines. The last time I saw two connected Computer Space was back in 1986 at the Atari Arcade in the Vancouver World's Fair in 1986. Most of the crowd was gathered around this new game called Gauntlet but towards the very back of the long building was a roped off area for receiving and servicing. They had two computer space cabinets connected and powered off. I think they must have intended to put them on display but decided against it for some reason. Perhaps it's because the game is too hard to understand, or because the monitors were very dim. I plugged them in and put a coin in and something happened, and I could tell the game was a slow moving SpaceWar of some kind, but I didn't get the hang of it before time ran out. Still a cool experience and I was kind of secretly hoping I might get kicked out of the arcade. I think going to the world's fair and getting kicked out of the Atari arcade would have been a good nerdy story. Edited December 9, 2008 by FastRobPlus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassidy Nolen Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 They are fairly robust machines, believe it or not. Considering they are the first of their kind (I don't count the Galaxy terminals at Stanford as arcades) they share much of the architecture the industry still follows to this day. The monitor has its own power supply/transformer, the power supply, harness, marquee lighting, speaker and control panel, coin cutter, etc. Granted the coin collection has changed a bit....the original terpentine can that collects coins in Ricks machine (still there) could not hold what Pac Man would see in a week by the early 80's (Ms. Pacs were bolted into the cabinet because at about 400 in quarters Pac Man buckets would rip out and short the bottom of the game). ComputerSpaceFan's site is great, lots of super tips on there about keeping one running. I posted a how to swap flybacks out on the tv's here not too long ago. Man Rick, I really do need to get down your way next I am out in Seattle. That collection is to die for! CN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Weis Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 I'd love to see Rick's collection in person some day. ..Al my door is always open for you (and a bunch of others from here). how about September 20th 2009 Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Weis Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Man Rick, I really do need to get down your way next I am out in Seattle. CN just LMK, i'll come down and get you. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBrazil Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 Hey Guys, wanna check a video? Just edit and published this one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar302b Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I was there 2 weeks ago and somehow I did not see it. And by looking at the picture it is within 15 feet of the game I always go there to play (Skate or Die). I think I will go there tomorrow and try Computer Space. Great Post! OOPS!!! I meant 720. I always say that because that is the most memorable part of one of my favorite games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmel_andrews Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Man Rick, I really do need to get down your way next I am out in Seattle. CN just LMK, i'll come down and get you. Rick Ever thought about opening a branch in London....I wouldn't mind getting my mits on some of that hardware....makes your eyes water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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