+sramirez2008 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I don't believe the Look Inside is activated until closer to the release date. I'm probably not allowed to share anything, but here's the Asteroids entry (four pages) from an early version of the book anyway: Sweet! You just happened to pick my favorite game (arcade/home console). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swami Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I don't believe the Look Inside is activated until closer to the release date. I'm probably not allowed to share anything, but here's the Asteroids entry (four pages) from an early version of the book anyway: That look pretty awesome. Hopefully it will attract enough interest for more editions with more games. My favorite up to this point has been the Classic Home Video Games series by Weiss. Although, it is more enclyclopedia-like with less pictures and details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Ordered! You had me at Asteroids. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Thanks for the peek inside. This has got to be the first Atari-focused "strategy guide" from a big publisher in this millennium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Thanks for the peek inside. This has got to be the first Atari-focused "strategy guide" from a big publisher in this millennium. Thanks, but I do want to stress this is more manual than anything else. Strategy and the other stuff is just a small part of the book. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Hence my quotes. Most "strategy" guides are map books and statistical tables. I think a compendium of manuals for ancient Atari games is still pretty remarkable in 2017. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebottle Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I was in Walgreen's last night and they had an "on sale" tag at 49.99. Still too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Atari_Warlord Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Received the Activision Gold Edition yesterday from Walmart. Unfortunately won't be able to play until the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarifan88 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I don't believe the Look Inside is activated until closer to the release date. I'm probably not allowed to share anything, but here's the Asteroids entry (four pages) from an early version of the book anyway: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+evg2000 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 The SD has a deluxe version, but the regular FB8 apparently has one too. I could have sworn that Sam's has this version, but I am not sure. If this is real, it would be pretty cool to have. I believe you can get a one day pass, here is a link to the PDF. You pay 10% extra. https://help.samsclub.com/ci/fattach/get/211498/0/filename/Guest_Membership_Pass_2017.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwlngmad Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I believe you can get a one day pass, here is a link to the PDF. You pay 10% extra. https://help.samsclub.com/ci/fattach/get/211498/0/filename/Guest_Membership_Pass_2017.pdf Cool! I will have to check that out. Thanks for sharing the info. I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroSamurai Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Just ordered one. Down to $13.74 at the moment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Just ordered one. Down to $13.74 at the moment. The book? Cool -- looks like us "early adopters" will get that price, too. Pre-order Price Guarantee! Order now and if the Amazon.com price decreases between your order time and the end of the day of the release date, you'll receive the lowest price. Here's how(restrictions apply) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 The book? Cool -- looks like us "early adopters" will get that price, too. As an author, I'm really pleased at the price being so low right out of the gate. I've never had a book come out at less than $20, and maybe not even less than $25 or $30, that I can recall, let alone sub-$15. It must relate to the production volume of this book versus my past books (probably hundreds of thousands versus thousands), even though all of the past books have been with similarly large publishers. Too bad I get no royalties on this sucker and my name is not listed prominently (all credits are in the back of the book!). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Tarzilla Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Bed Bath and Beyond Canada has no Flashback listed Visions has older models Bestbuy Canada is showing the 8 the the new version portable 84.99- online only https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/Search/SearchResults.aspx?query=flashback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I saw the standard definition Atari Flashback 7 and 8 at Target yesterday, plus both portables and some random Atari-branded crap including a stand-alone joystick with 10 games. There was a price card for the Atari 8 Gold (for $20 more than the standard, as expected) but no unit. It's fun to see this stuff out on display for the holidays. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TF14 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 (edited) As an author, I'm really pleased at the price being so low right out of the gate. I've never had a book come out at less than $20, and maybe not even less than $25 or $30, that I can recall, let alone sub-$15. It must relate to the production volume of this book versus my past books (probably hundreds of thousands versus thousands), even though all of the past books have been with similarly large publishers. Too bad I get no royalties on this sucker and my name is not listed prominently (all credits are in the back of the book!). I had to get a copy at the $13.74 price. Also noticed another book and picked Bill's Vintage Games as well Edited November 9, 2017 by TF14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Huh - that's interesting, the vintage games book has a Kindle version (for $31) and the option to rent it for two weeks for $13. Odd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmadgames Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Looks like QVC has the Gold Deluxe version now http://www.qvc.com/Atari-Flashback-8-Gold-Deluxe-HD-Console-with-120-Games-and-Accessories.product.E231059.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarifan88 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Looks like QVC has the Gold Deluxe version now http://www.qvc.com/Atari-Flashback-8-Gold-Deluxe-HD-Console-with-120-Games-and-Accessories.product.E231059.html Interesting that it includes an HD cable. I wonder if any of the other HD Flashbacks include one? Also the box looks like the regular Gold version, but I'm glad to see a version with paddles! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Huh - that's interesting, the vintage games book has a Kindle version (for $31) and the option to rent it for two weeks for $13. Odd Believe me, I've come to expect "odd" from every publisher. They all work differently and serve different markets, so there's very little consistency. One day I'll likely explore self publishing something and I'm sure that will have its own set of "odd." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Interesting that it includes an HD cable. I wonder if any of the other HD Flashbacks include one? Also the box looks like the regular Gold version, but I'm glad to see a version with paddles! They all come with HDMI cables. That was one thing that I definitely fought for early on (more of a one-time exchange than a fight, but you get the point). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 They all come with HDMI cables. That was one thing that I definitely fought for early on (more of a one-time exchange than a fight, but you get the point). That was a fight worth fighting. These are going to be holiday gifts, and there's nothing worse than not having a $5 part you need when you want to play but all the stores are closed. I noticed a bunch of reviews of the Sega Genesis Flashback bitching about the presence of a screw keeping the battery door closed. Have they never bought a toy before? This has been a fact of life for a very long time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 I noticed a bunch of reviews of the Sega Genesis Flashback bitching about the presence of a screw keeping the battery door closed. Have they never bought a toy before? This has been a fact of life for a very long time. Yes, this is an understandable beef since it's not a commonly known regulation. That's why AtGames wants to move to rechargeable controllers, so they can do away with the screw issue. Personally, I prefer sticking batteries in my controllers (a la the Xbox One), but I know I'm in the minority there. I just really hate having to manage charging on so many things. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydro Thunder Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Toys R Us has the newest ( I believe) FB Portable for $37.49. https://www.toysrus.com/product?productId=126158146&_br_psugg_q=atari%20flashback I bought mine a few days ago in store, didn't realize it was on sale, was charged $49.99, went back & got my $13 refund after showing them their own website. I like it, it's a neat device. But yes indeed, the 2.8" screen is small for 47 year old eyes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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