AtariLeaf Posted November 9, 2002 Share Posted November 9, 2002 I don't know too much about the computers that Atari made except for a bit about the 400/800 series, but I saw a computer at a thrift store for 10 bucks and wondered if its worth picking up. Its called a 130XE. I know nothing about it so if anyone can provide a link to some info and let me know if its worth 10 bucks. I'm not even sure if it works but I thought I'd come here for some expert advice. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted November 9, 2002 Share Posted November 9, 2002 If it's working and has the power supply then it is definitely worth $10. Mitch http://atari7800.atari.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted November 9, 2002 Author Share Posted November 9, 2002 Do the Atari 800 games work on this system? They had a box of those ugly brown 800 carts. They've got the 800 puters with drives and I think some tape players too. As well as some 2600 jrs and another 7800 or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted November 9, 2002 Share Posted November 9, 2002 Yes, nearly all 800 games will work on a 130XE. The XE series systems were basically just later models of the 400/800 line with more memory. Mitch http://atari7800.atari.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted November 9, 2002 Author Share Posted November 9, 2002 Nearly all games work? Which ones don't so I can keep an eye on which ones I pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nukey Shay Posted November 9, 2002 Share Posted November 9, 2002 That is correct. IIRC virtually all cartridges work, but a lot of disks made before 1982 may need the Translator disk to work. BTW nice find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted November 9, 2002 Author Share Posted November 9, 2002 That is correct. IIRC virtually all cartridges work, but a lot of disks made before 1982 may need the Translator disk to work. BTW nice find! Well there looked to be a cardboard box with a few hundred floppies in it with the computers so maybe that translator disk is in there. I'll be heading back Monday to take a closer look again since I want to pick up another 7800. By the way, what does IIRC mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nukey Shay Posted November 9, 2002 Share Posted November 9, 2002 If I Recall Correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted November 9, 2002 Share Posted November 9, 2002 There's a list of incompatible games in the Atari 8-bit FAQ. But since the games probably got donated with the system I would think that they should all work with it. Mitch http://atari7800.atari.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 ilove...- scoop that sucker up & hope that it works! You got yourself a great find there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulsie Posted November 24, 2002 Share Posted November 24, 2002 A 130xe plus power supply plus a bunch of carts plus 200 floppies???!?!? DO NOT WAIT ANY LONGER! BUY THAT SUCKER NOW!!! I'd probably faint if I found a lot like that for ten bucks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted November 24, 2002 Author Share Posted November 24, 2002 Well I bought the lot a little over a week ago and it turns out the floppies were all just a bunch of blanks but I'm going back soon. I saw 3 boxed Vic-20's and I might pick one up and also, with the lot I received was a Colecovision power supply. It could mean nothing but it could also mean a Colecovision hiding in their backroom somewhere perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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