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  1. Atari Systems

    1. Atari General

      A general discussion for Atari-related topics that aren't covered by a specific Atari console or computer forum.

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    2. Atari 2600

      The Atari 2600 is the system that started it all for Atari, and is by far the most popular classic gaming console. This forum covers all 2600 systems produced by Atari, as well as 2600-compatible consoles produced by third-parties.

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    3. Atari 5200

      The Atari 5200 was Atari's second cartridge-based game console. Based on the Atari 8-bit computer line and labeled the "SuperSystem", the 5200 was Atari's answer to growing competition in a market they were losing control over.

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    4. Atari 7800

      The Atari 7800 ProSystem is a contemporary of the Nintendo Entertainment System and the Sega Master System. Based on extensive feedback from Atari customers, the 7800 features a streamlined design, backward compatibility with the 2600, a powerful graphics processor, and simplified controllers.

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    5. Atari Lynx

      Lynx was Atari's first portable game system, and world's first color handheld. It was designed by Epyx and the engineers who created the Amiga. Ahead of its time, the Lynx sported a backlit color screen, stereo sound (in model 2) and an impressive range of games. Check out our rarity guide or explore many games listed on Atari Gamer.

       

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    6. Atari Jaguar

      Atari's last game console, the Atari Jaguar represented a huge leap in technology from previous offerings. Featuring a 64-bit architecture, the Jaguar had great potential, but its power was difficult to tap. Even then, many great games were released and the Jaguar has an avid fan base today.

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    7. Atari VCS

      Discussion forum for the new Atari VCS console.

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    8. Dedicated Systems

      Before Atari produced the famous 2600, they created many standalone consoles such as Pong, Speedway, and Stunt Cycle. Recently, Atari has been creating new dedicated consoles, such as the Atari Flashback.

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    9. Atari 8-Bit Computers

      Atari's original 8-bit computer line, featuring the Atari 400, 800, XL, and XE series of computers. Powerful and well-engineered, the Atari 8-bit computers are still popular with fans today!

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    10. Atari ST/TT/Falcon Computers

      Atari's next generation computer line, the Atari ST computers were based on the Motorola 68000 series chips, the same as the Macintosh at the time. The ST would also be followed by the TT and Falcon.

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    11. Atari Portfolio

      The Atari Portfolio is a palmtop, IBM PC-compatible portable computer released by Atari in 1989, the world's first palmtop computer!

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  2. Classic Consoles

    1. Classic Console Discussion

      Discussion of classic gaming consoles outside the Atari realm.

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    2. ColecoVision / Adam

      Coleco launched the ColecoVision in 1982, with the console quickly becoming popular due to its library of arcade ports. The ColecoVision has a large homebrew following today.

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    3. Intellivision / Aquarius

      This forum is for discussion of the Mattel Intellivision, Atari's primary competitor against the 2600, as well as the Mattel Aquarius computer. Intellivision systems include the original Intellivision, Intellivision II, INTV III, and the Sears Super Video Arcade.

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    4. Bally Arcade/Astrocade

      Discussion forum for the Bally Arcade/Astrocade console.

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    5. Odyssey 2 / Videopac

      Discussion revolving around the Odyssey 2 / Videopac G7000/G7400

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    6. Vectrex

      Discuss the world's only vector-based video game console here!

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    7. Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) / Famicom

      Discuss Nintendo's first cartridge-based system, the NES, here!

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    8. Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) / Super Famicom

      Discuss Nintendo's second cartridge based system here!

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    9. Sega Genesis

      Sega's popular fourth-generation 16-bit system, would ultimately compete head-to-head with the Super Nintendo.

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    10. 3DO Interactive Multiplayer

      Discussion forum for the 3DO console and the unreleased Panasonic M2

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    11. Dreamcast

      Discussion for the SEGA Dreamcast console.

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    12. SMS High Score Club

      Join the Sega Master System High Score Club today!

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    13. TG-16/PC Engine High Score Club

      Compete for high scores on the TurboGrafx-16 and PC Engine!

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  3. Classic Computing

    1. Classic Computing Discussion

      Use this forum to discuss the plethora of classic computers outside of Atari 8-bit offerings. These include the Apple II, Commodore 64/128, Amiga, TI 99/4a, MSX, TRS-80 and others.

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    2. Apple II Computers

      Discussion for Apple's 8-bit computer line.

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    3. TI-99/4A Computers

      Discussion for TI-99/4A Computers

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    4. Commodore 8-bit Computers

      Discussion for Commodore PET, Vic-20, Commodore 64, Commodore 128, and other 8-bit Commodore systems.

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    5. Commodore Amiga

      Discussion for Amiga Computers, CDTV, and CD32

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    6. Tandy Computers

      Discussion for Tandy computers, including the TRS-80 Models I, II, III, and 4, Color Computers, and Model 100.

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  4. Modern Consoles

    1. Modern Gaming Discussion

      This forum is for discussion of all modern game systems, including gaming on consoles and computers.

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    2. Sony Playstation 5

      Discuss Sony's Playstation 5 console here!

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    3. Xbox Series S/X

      Discuss Microsoft's latest Xbox Series S and X consoles here!

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    4. Atari VCS (Redirect)   (8,532 visits to this link)

      Discussion forum for the new Atari VCS console.

    5. Nintendo Switch

      Discussion about Nintendo's latest game console and games.

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    6. Microsoft Xbox One

      Discussion forum for the Xbox One.

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    7. Sony PlayStation 4

      Talk about the Sony Playstation 4 here.

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    8. Microsoft Xbox 360

      Discussion about the Microsoft Xbox 360 (not including the original Xbox).

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    9. Sony Playstation 3

      Please discuss the Sony Playstation 3 and games here.

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    10. Nintendo Wii / Wii U

      Discussion forum for the Nintendo Wii and Wii U consoles and games.

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  5. Gaming General

    1. Gaming General Discussion

      Gaming discussion not covered by other specific gaming forums.

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    2. Arcade and Pinball

      Many of us grew up pumping quarters into arcade games, and here's where you can discuss all your favorites. From Pong to Pinball to the latest arcade games, if it has a coin slot, then you're at the right place!

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    3. Emulation

      Emulators allow you to experience classic games on modern PCs (and other devices!) Discuss the latest emulator developments and ask questions about emulation here!

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    4. Hardware

      This forum is for discussion of hardware at a more technical level than you'll find in the other forums. If you have a hardware question you'd like to ask or have some interesting knowledge you'd like to share with others, post it here!

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    5. Prototypes

      Ever wondered about all those games that were announced but never released? Or games that have been discovered over the years that no one even knew existed? Or have you discovered a new prototype that no one's seen yet? Here's the place to talk about prototype games, led by Tempest of AtariProtos.com.

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    6. Gaming Publications and Websites

      This forum is for discussion of gaming related magazines, books, websites, and other publications.

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    7. International

      Internacional - Internazionale - Internationaal - Internasjonal - This forum is for discussion of classic and modern gaming in languages other than English.

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  6. Marketplace

    1. Buy, Sell, and Trade

      Please use this forum as a tool to buy, sell, and trade games and hardware.

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    2. Auction Central

      Use this forum to discuss auctions on eBay. Have something up for auction you'd like to share? Post it here! You can also highlight amusing, off-the-wall, or interesting auctions that others may want to hear about!

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    3. Wanted

      Use this forum to post a list of the gaming hardware and software you're looking for!

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    4. Free Games and More

      Spreading the Love with Free Games and other items.

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    5. User Feedback Forum

      Please use this forum to leave feedback about other users on AtariAge that you've had good and/or bad experiences with. Please read the sticky at the top of this forum before posting!

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  7. Community

    1. Events

      Use this forum to discuss gaming events of all types, including expos revolving around classic gaming, events catering to modern systems, arcade expos, and local gatherings of collectors getting together or a day of gaming.

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    2. Show Us Your Collection!

      If you're a repeat visitor to AtariAge, it's likely you also collect classic games and systems. Here's your chance to show off to the rest of the community your collection!

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    3. Member Blogs

      As members update their Blogs, messages will be posted in this forum so you can more easily keep tabs on who's writing what!

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    4. High Score Clubs

      Participate in high score contests for your favorite systems!

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    5. Poll Forum

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    6. Contests

      These forums are for discussing and participating in contests started by AtariAge, contests run by forum members, and of course, the weekly High Score Contests!

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    7. User Groups

      This forum and its subforums are for classic gaming and computing user groups. Find people in your area who share your love of this hobby!

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    8. AtariAge News Discussion

      Discuss news posted on the front page of AtariAge!

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    9. User Submitted News

      Please submit classic gaming news here!

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  8. Game Programming

    1. Homebrew Discussion

      Here you can talk about homebrew games that don't have their own forums allocated (which will be most of them). Have an idea for a game that you'd like to see someone program? Are you programming a game and want some feedback? Discuss it here!

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    2. Programming

      The programming forums are technical discussions of programming various classic gaming consoles. The more popular consoles have their own dedicated programing forums, so please only use this forum for topics that fall outside of those forums.

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    3. Hacks

      A hack is an existing game that has somehow been modifed in terms of graphics, colors, sounds, and/or gameplay. If you've modified a game and would like to share it with others, or have an idea for a modification you'd like to see done to an existing game, you can discuss it here.

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  9. Site

    1. Announcements

      Important site or forum-related announcements will be posted here. If you see a new announcement, please stop by to read it!

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    2. Forum Questions and Answers

      Have a question about how to use the forum?  Ask here and others can answer (including admins and mods!)  

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    3. AtariAge Store Discussion

      We'll post announcements about the AtariAge Store here, and you can also post your questions and comments about the store in this forum as well.

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    4. Site and Forum Feedback

      Do you have suggestions for how AtariAge can be improved? Please post them here, as well as criticisms, and kudos about the web site!

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    5. Rarity Guide

      The AtariAge Rarity Guide is a living, breathing document! If you have feedback regarding rarity guide values and the database in general, please discuss it here!

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    6. Archived Forums

      Resting place for forums that have have run their course and are archived here for reference.

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  • Recent Status Updates

    • dudeguy

      dudeguy

      I was up late but I managed to come up with a formula for determining how much I need to sell a game for on eBay to walk away, breaking even, adjusted for inflation. I kept track of a lot of the games prices of what I originally paid for. Many of them I will have to just ballpark it. I'll come out either ahead or break even on a good chunk of my games, and lose my shirt on a handful of them. it's sad but unfortunately, life happens and bills need to get paid. I haven't touched a video game in months, it's just money sitting around collecting dust at this point. gonna take a long time to go through all of it
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    • Charlie Cat

      Charlie Cat

      Jon trying to get a date Garfield? 
       

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    • 7800Knight

      7800Knight

      Little Chocolate Donuts!
       
       
      1. RB5200

        RB5200

        Prefer little powdered donuts
      2. Hwlngmad

        Hwlngmad

        The greatest advertisement for donuts ever.
    • x=usr(1536)

      x=usr(1536)

      The way that people talk about not being able to unsee something or require eyebleach is really amusing.  Right up to the point where you view something for yourself that nobody should ever have to.
       
      Evil is real and the people who practice it do not deserve breath.
      1. doctorclu

        doctorclu

        Wow, whatever you saw, I'm sorry with you.
         
        There is some evil in this world.  Realized a different type tonight and in that I understand.
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    • Living Room Arcade

      Living Room Arcade

      HOMEBREW ALERT! 🎉  Guys, you'd better check this out, you're NOT GONNA BELEIVE THIS...
      Ninja Kombat wip v03.1 DEMO
              
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  • Recent Posts

    • trufun101
      MORTAL KOMBAT Atari Jaguar Pre-Alpha AVAILABLE NOW!

      By trufun101 · Posted

      The sprite sizes vary slightly, based on the character, but in general the arcade sprites are 80x144 and the DOS sprites are 64x112.  Now that I've converted everything over to the DOS sprites, I actually prefer them.  It leaves more room for the fighters on-screen.
    • Shawn
      Turret Turmoil: Dreadnought Assault

      By Shawn · Posted

      That game is pretty bad ass. And it's only a WIP? Crazy.
    • MrChickenz
      What Atari 2600/7800 game have you been playing the most today?

      By MrChickenz · Posted

      HAVE YOU PLAYED ATARI TODAY!   The game today is FANTASTIC VOYAGE.   THE OBJECTIVE: You and your submarine are to be injected into the bloodstream of a  critically ill patient.  Your mission is to blast your way through  several phases of artery obstacles and destroy a life threatening Blood Clot.   Although I didn’t own this one back in the day my brother in law did. I remember I liked the game then it wasn’t until last year I picked this one up. I’m glad I did, this is a good but challenging game!      
    • Shawn
      Dreadnought Assault (WIP)

      By Shawn · Posted

      Holy Shit! That is an amazing game you have programmed there, good Sir! 🤯 👍
    • Cynicaster
      17 years late, but I'm enjoying Wii

      By Cynicaster · Posted

      Back at it again last night.     Spyborgs - a decent beat-em-up type action game.  You deploy in teams of 2 - either with another player or a computer controlled partner - and basically beat the shit out of hordes of enemies like it's 1991.  The game plays primarily with the nunchuk stick and buttons, but you have this weird ability to "discover" items using the Wiimote pointer and a swipe gesture.  You have the ability to "upgrade" your abilities as you go, which I hope eventually brings some new attacks and tricks to the table, otherwise the game will probably run out of steam.    TV Show King Party - who comes up with these names?  Anyway, it's a bog standard trivia/quiz game set up to play like a "game show" with a host, etc.  Trivia doesn't necessarily need to be dressed up to be entertaining, so I can see this one being fun in groups.  The "You Don't Know Jack" games have been a favorite in my family for many years, but that series can be tricky for newcomers because the weird ways that the questions get phrased tends to confuse people who may otherwise have the knowledge to answer the question, but just get thrown off by the phrasing.  A game like this Wii title is just vanilla Trivia, which there is definitely a place for.     Carnival Games - hands down the shittiest "mini games" compilation I've tried so far.  Hot garbage.    Mario Strikers Charged - apparently a sequel to a Gamecube game that I've never heard of.  It's basically soccer with some typical Marioverse touches added (power ups, special shots/attacks, etc.)  You pick a Marioverse "main" character as team captain (i.e., Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Wario, etc.) and then have 3 other more "generic" players on your team (shy guys, hammer bros, etc.) This setup makes it kind of reminiscent of Ice Hockey on NES where you pick between skinny/medium/fat based on your preference.  I've never played a soccer game that I have much cared for but this one is very charming and approachable, and seems like it could be a blast to play with other people.    Top Spin Golf 4 - I only played for about 10 minutes to do the tutorial and see how the controls work, and then work through an actual hole or 2 to see how it plays.  First impression is that this is pretty cool.  The motion controls work more or less as you'd expect, and the game itself reminds me a bit of the Hot Shots series, which is a good thing.  On the scale of "simple/arcade" on one end and "complex simulation" on the other, this game looks like it might be in the goldilocks zone.  Will definitely bring this out when friends are over and put it to the test.                   
    • DEANJIMMY
      Collecting for the 2600+

      By DEANJIMMY · Posted

      How do you like it? It is NTSC only but now I could buy it for the 2600+ but the reviews were not so promising🤔
    • Shawn
      Atari 2600 games with FEMALE lead characters

      By Shawn · Posted

      I think it's ok to assume it's Ripley.
    • Hwlngmad
      What have you PLAYED weekly tracker 2024 (ALL GENERATIONS)

      By Hwlngmad · Posted

      Yesterday's (4/17) totals:   Android 1) Retro Bowl - 20 minutes 2) Retro Bowl College - 30 minutes
    • Spanner
      I just got the hidden games to show by plugging in the Atari2600 Plus(Dumper Mode) into THE400 Mini with Atari Paddles... :)

      By Spanner · Posted

      If the button in the Paddles worked then you probably be able to use them, the first fire button on the first Atari Paddle does nothing and the second fire button on the second Atari Paddle is the sort button, if they they were fixed so were setup to use the right buttons in the game then the paddles might work, you need the button to work of it to use that Paddle, if you press fire on the CXSTICK then you can play the game with it, this is why you need to be able to set the buttons in the built in games yourself, only another way round it is change the buttons in the `gamecontollerdb.txt` file, I just realised something, the built in games have a file that it makes in the /tmp folder when the games is run, its called `ctrldb.txt` so is the games `gamecontollerdb.txt`file so maybe that can be changed, not sure. Here is the file from Airball, I try and get the one for Super Breakout too. ctrldb.txt
    • -^CrossBow^-
      Genesis audio buzz/hum issue?

      By -^CrossBow^- · Posted

      Well, I did a video of the process where I sped it up and it actually took me about 1 and a half hours to do it there. But I know I've managed to do it in less time since.   You might have to crack it open first so you know exactly which revision of the system you have. Va2, va3, va46, va7 etc. to make sure you have the right ones on hand or order the correct kit.

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