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[evg2000]

Last week at CGE2k12 I spotted a 5-in-1 special version 1.0 MHS cart at the atari2600.com booth. I had never heard of it, and they wanted $30 for it so I picked it up.  Searching atariage I was able to gather a little information, but does anyone have any idea how rare this is or how many were made?  Best guess from searching is between 6-10 copies.  Any info would be appreciated.

thanks,
Charles
evg2000

[phaxda]

Fun little cart, I know it was a limited release for sure. Not sure as little as 10 though... I enjoy playing mine.

[evg2000]

phaxda, on Sun Aug 19, 2012 6:42 PM, said:

Fun little cart, I know it was a limited release for sure. Not sure as little as 10 though... I enjoy playing mine.

I was trying to guess based on this post:
http://www.atariage....ge/#entry975437
seemed like on a few more mentioned order one after this post.

there was also this post that made it sound very rare:
http://www.atariage....00#entry1474746

Edited by evg2000, Sun Aug 19, 2012 6:49 PM.

[CPUWIZ]

Just ask Ziggystar.

[evg2000]

CPUWIZ, on Sun Aug 19, 2012 6:48 PM, said:

Just ask Ziggystar.

Is that mean hamster? or David Bowie?

[CPUWIZ]

LOL

http://www.atariage....1650-ziggystar/

[evg2000]

thanks, PM sent to mr ZS

[Mitch]

CPUWIZ, on Sun Aug 19, 2012 6:48 PM, said:

Just ask Ziggystar.

Or AtariMax.

Also, did anyone else find the hidden proto on the multicart?

Mitch

[evg2000]

why Atarimax?

[Mitch]

evg2000, on Sun Aug 19, 2012 10:00 PM, said:

why Atarimax?

He designed the cart board and I believe built them as well.

Mitch

[evg2000]

thanks

[phaxda]

Wow, thanks for the flashback!

I guess they are kinda rare, not a bad thing...

Also found this thread: http://www.atariage....s-new-cart-run/

Forgot all about AtariTris but just had a game, not bad at all. Not the greatest looking label art though. I wonder how many of these are out there too.

evg2000, on Sun Aug 19, 2012 6:48 PM, said:

there was also this post that made it sound very rare:
http://www.atariage....00#entry1474746

[CPUWIZ]

Mitch, on Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:58 PM, said:

CPUWIZ, on Sun Aug 19, 2012 6:48 PM, said:

Just ask Ziggystar.

Or AtariMax.

Also, did anyone else find the hidden proto on the multicart?

Mitch

I did, it's a WIP of Bryan's Castle Crisis.  If it's on a regular chip, it can be found.

[phaxda]

That's pretty cool. Does it need to be disassembled, etc. or can a newb like me find it somehow? ↑↑↓↓←→←→BA ?

[Mitch]

CPUWIZ, on Mon Aug 20, 2012 1:56 AM, said:

Mitch, on Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:58 PM, said:

CPUWIZ, on Sun Aug 19, 2012 6:48 PM, said:

Just ask Ziggystar.

Or AtariMax.

Also, did anyone else find the hidden proto on the multicart?

Mitch

I did, it's a WIP of Bryan's Castle Crisis.  If it's on a regular chip, it can be found.

Actually it's not Bryan's version but the original Atari version proto...

Mitch

[Mitch]

phaxda, on Mon Aug 20, 2012 9:59 AM, said:

That's pretty cool. Does it need to be disassembled, etc. or can a newb like me find it somehow? ↑↑↓↓←→←→BA ?

Yes, there is a way to unlock it from the menu. I won't say anymore to spoil it for you.

Mitch

[y-bot]

evg2000, on Sun Aug 19, 2012 5:29 PM, said:

Last week at CGE2k12 I spotted a 5-in-1 special version 1.0 MHS cart at the atari2600.com booth. I had never heard of it, and they wanted $30 for it so I picked it up.  Searching atariage I was able to gather a little information, but does anyone have any idea how rare this is or how many were made?  Best guess from searching is between 6-10 copies.  Any info would be appreciated.

thanks,
Charles
evg2000

I can't belive that thing was almost within arms reach all day and I didn't get it!  I looked at several games in that pile.  If anyone is selling one of these please let me know.  Congrats Charles.

[evg2000]

BTW, confirmed 10 made.

[AtariMagic!]

wow , never new they existed

[Atari Dogs]

2005 was a great time to be into the 5200.  There were a lot of conversions and new games like these being made.

I haven't played mine in about three years.  I might have to drag it out.