tz101 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 OK, why did Atari release Galaxian for 5200 at a time when Galaga was already ruling the arcades? Was there any valid logic in that decision? This begs the question: Is Galaga possible on the 5200 system, and why has no one tried to do it to date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I'm going to guess because it was done on the 7800, it could be done just as well on the 5200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent X Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 OK, why did Atari release Galaxian for 5200 at a time when Galaga was already ruling the arcades? Was there any valid logic in that decision? This begs the question: Is Galaga possible on the 5200 system, and why has no one tried to do it to date? At the time of the 5200's release, Galaga was still a relatively new game. I don't believe they would have had enough time to prepare a port of Galaga in time for the system's launch. Meanwhile, they already had Galaxian for their 8-bit computers, and could quickly and easily rework that into a 5200 version. Is Galaga possible on the 5200? I think it could be done. If the 5200 had stuck around in the market longer, then Atari probably would've attempted a conversion at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Remember, this is the company that included Super Breakout as the pack in game. There was little logic in many of their decisions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I'm going to guess because it was done on the 7800, it could be done just as well on the 5200. Well, hmmm... The 7800 can do a lot more sprites than the 5200 and Galaga needs them when the bugs are flying (not in formation). Those sprites would have to be done in software and at a lower color depth. So I'm sure it could be done, but I'm doubtful it could be done as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8th lutz Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 (edited) Galaga was planned for the Atari 5200 and it a rumor mill game matter of fact. Atari planned to have Galaga as a multi platform game with it being on the 2600, 5200, and the 7800. Galaga was on Atari's Master part Number listing for the Atari 2600, 5200, and 7800. The CX part number for the 5200 rumor version of Atari 5200 is #CX5228. Edited August 11, 2011 by 8th lutz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I think there is a homebrew that is pretty much Galaga, isn't there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I think there is a homebrew that is pretty much Galaga, isn't there? Answering my own question.... There is a homebrew called "galactic chase" that is a Galaga clone for the 5200. The rom should be in the "other" collection here: http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/180007-atari-5200-ultimate-sd-cartridge-roms-project/page__view__findpost__p__2251958 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I think there is a homebrew that is pretty much Galaga, isn't there? Answering my own question.... There is a homebrew called "galactic chase" that is a Galaga clone for the 5200. The rom should be in the "other" collection here: http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/180007-atari-5200-ultimate-sd-cartridge-roms-project/page__view__findpost__p__2251958 I don't think that was ever converted to the 5200. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiliteZoner Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 (edited) I think there is a homebrew that is pretty much Galaga, isn't there? Answering my own question.... There is a homebrew called "galactic chase" that is a Galaga clone for the 5200. The rom should be in the "other" collection here: http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/180007-atari-5200-ultimate-sd-cartridge-roms-project/page__view__findpost__p__2251958 There was a conversion of the spectrum game galactic chase for the 400/800, but its a galaxian clone not galaga. Edited August 11, 2011 by TwiliteZoner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 There was a conversion of the spectrum game galactic chase for the 400/800, but its a galaxian clone not galaga. I think somebody was trying to convert it but never finished it. I don't think it would even start on a real 5200. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I think there is a homebrew that is pretty much Galaga, isn't there? Answering my own question.... There is a homebrew called "galactic chase" that is a Galaga clone for the 5200. The rom should be in the "other" collection here: http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/180007-atari-5200-ultimate-sd-cartridge-roms-project/page__view__findpost__p__2251958 There was a conversion of the spectrum game galactic chase for the 400/800, but its a galaxian clone not galaga. Your right. My mistake. It is a Galaxian clone, not Galaga. It has been converted to the 5200, I played it this morning.... It would be a better game if the controls were not too sensitive. There is not enough "dead zone". Makes using the analog controller a pain. If you grab the roms in the link I posted above and have a USB or SD Atarimax cart you can play it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I take that back. It does work. Just tried it on USB cart and it works fine. I don't know if there are any bugs but it seemed OK for the five minutes I just played it. I wished the PAUSE button worked but it's nice to have another game. I should make a label for it. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I take that back. It does work. Just tried it on USB cart and it works fine. I don't know if there are any bugs but it seemed OK for the five minutes I just played it. I wished the PAUSE button worked but it's nice to have another game. I should make a label for it. Allan Cool. I haven't tried to play it with the masterplay yet, but I think I'll enjoy it more when using it. I always liked Galaxian better than Galaga. I do like Galaga 90 for the Turbgrafx though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I take that back. It does work. Just tried it on USB cart and it works fine. I don't know if there are any bugs but it seemed OK for the five minutes I just played it. I wished the PAUSE button worked but it's nice to have another game. I should make a label for it. Allan Cool. I haven't tried to play it with the masterplay yet, but I think I'll enjoy it more when using it. I always liked Galaxian better than Galaga. I do like Galaga 90 for the Turbgrafx though. Works great with the Atariage adapter. I'll try it later with the Analog stick. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrathchild Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Fandal did the port, I helped with some checking and it was his work that inspired me to take the route of attempting the A8 to 5200 conversions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tron Unit Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Galaga is my favorite coin-op classics. I would love to see a fully working homebrew of this and maybe get Albert to release a fully boxed cart of it for sale on the AA store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohoki Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 cause they already had it programmed for the 400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE5200 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Wishing for this year theses 5 Galaga Bowling Checkers Pinball Battlezone that works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Battlezone that works! 5200 Battlezone works, it's just rough. It definitely needed some fine tuning still before release. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tron Unit Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Hmm, I was gonna buy Battlezone. It uses both controllers like Robotron and Space Dungeon right? Is it really that bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Hmm, I was gonna buy Battlezone. It uses both controllers like Robotron and Space Dungeon right? Is it really that bad? Yes it does, or you can play with one controller. It's not bad at all, it just needs a little polish. I think the proto is like 95% complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE5200 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 5200 Battlezone works, it's just rough. It definitely needed some fine tuning still before release. Wonder why it doesn't play on USB Flash cart? Its does come up but doesn't play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Works on my 128-in-1 USB Flash Cart. You may have a bad rom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoFan1981 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Oh, how I wish Atari would have went ahead and released Galaga for the 5200 console (CX5228) and the XL computers. ~Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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