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  1. Here you are. They came to the party in a bunch of four, so almost entire RM crew showed up at the event. Here's what they said (note: words in brackets are from me). They will keep the (computer) release plan in 2024, now they are creating the (computer) design from scratch. They do not post too much on Twitter - it's company policy, they will post something when they have (any new) piece of information (if they can announce a significant progress in certain area). But we will finish this (project, assured one of them). We'll just do it, he said. Andrzej (Andrew, one of those guys) is working on a search engine (a menu for quickly launching programs); finding and running the software will be pleasant and fast. The bloke in the navy blue shirt is responsible for the PCB (motherboard) schematic, by the end of the month (Aug 2023) they will send the board to the fab, the prototype is to be tested next month. Lawyers are unnecessary for now, as they do not violate the IP's of other people or companies. They know some legal eagles just in case, but they keep them at bay. The platform (RM800XL) is based on FPGA, it will not be an emulator but a hardware representation of an Atari (800XL); the CPU will perform unstable (undocumented) opcodes, they are all to be included. There will be a second Pokey, but not a real one, as there won't be any vintage Atari IC's onboard RM800XL. There will be an HDMI and composite output, therefore it will be possible to hook up two monitors (simultaneously?). For developers, they are working on a built-in debugger with stepping through code. Also their goal is to maintain full hardware compatibility, all peripherials for the Atari 8-bit line of computers should work properly if connected (to the RM800XL). They are going to release a proto for selected people (beta testers): if any software won't perform (as on a real Atari), they will work to improve it (compatibility). Some idea popped up at the party: a contest for graphic artists to design a "splash screen" for booting (a computer in game selector mode), they are to announce (such) a contest in the future (probably on Twitter), and they will reward good works (it is not yet known how, but) not only with fame. Larek said that next year will be (a computer, physical product), although probably you shouldn't expect it in Q1 (wink ;). You can set up (the computer, Larek said) to boot in two ways: either to the browser (modern UI, e.g. a carousel type game selector), or (an option for diehard fans) to the Basic interpreter like a genuine 800XL does. And that was basically all. They encouraged the audience to ask questions, but there were hardly any.
  2. It's been announced that @larek (informal RM spokesperson) will have a speech onstage, on this very subject, at the upcoming sillyventure.eu event. So presumably the project is still alive, and if Larek gets there, he may be willing to share some updates with us.
  3. Excuse-me asking, but you could use the opportunity to take a good scan of the sticker before you glue it back on. Then post it here, please. This might be a small step forward to get a replacement decals for XG-1 someday.
  4. 1. Spancho 2. Philsan 3. Atari8guy 4. GGN 5. ndary 6. Dinadan67 7. Tigerduck 8. martinez
  5. A reasonably priced Atari Trakball https://www.ebay.com/itm/284450553462 Hmm, is it really new? Take a closer look at first pic https://i.ebayimg.com/d/w1600/pict/284450553462_/Atari-2600-TRAK-BALL-Video-Game-Controller-Complete.jpg ...or better don't ?
  6. 1. Beeblebrox 2. invisible kid 3. Philsan 4. Sub(Function(:)) 5. Spancho 6. CAVOKER 7. 8bitguy1 8. Roydea6 9. pps 10. CharlieChaplin 11. Lord Thag 12. Wilheim 13. Dinadan67 14. TrekMD 15. martinez 16.
  7. OMG this is devastating ? The game was such a milestone for PC's, everyone knows it! I would be so proud, as an Atari owner, to have a boxed copy for my system, on my shelf ? But if you rename it to "Duke of Iran", then maybe?
  8. Well, the infamous Taco Thread is now closed for replies. You can post in the new Atari VCS subforum instead.
  9. @santosp, Can confirm my interest in one Freezer. PM me with details, please.
  10. Oh! Almost ordered this 8-Bit Classics cable, based on your recommendation in another thread: The issue with Lotharek's cable must be thinner wires then? If someone could dismantle its plug to confirm, that would be nice
  11. This little floppy drive I purchased recently. You may notice the seller shot pictures with dirty stockings, so bidding on this item was like gambling. It has been delivered yesterday and well... I'm a happy owner so far The unit itself is very clean, no yellowing or scratches. Sold as "untested", and I have to fix the PSU first. The power cord was obviously replaced as it's grey, and the wall plug has been cut off. Then I have to dig my stuff for SIO-SIO cable. And a diskette, definitely I'm gonna need one.
  12. Tell me about it... I’m looking forward to get one of these Competition Pro-likes from China. The price is cheap, but they didn’t start shipping so far ?
  13. Almost. Antonia is Simius’s granddaughter ?
  14. In 130XE it’s „Harry Fat” for 130 and „Harry Obese” for the XE.
  15. Another batch of freezers, finally! Have been waiting for this since 2016 ? I’m definitely in for one.
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