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Any idea as to who is the closest to (or has already) actually done that?

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Harry: the advantage with this site is if you find someone's posts pointless or irritating you just hit 'ignore' and *poof* - the irritant is gone.

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I'll second the Epyx 500XJ - I have the version with an autofire switch on it. Wico bats may be great for durability but I don't reach for them for playability.

Looking back on the posts, what is so funny is how how sometimes its just so hard to see something for what it is when you REALLY want to believe otherwise. Just to give credit where credit is due to the skeptics: Inky first suspected a hoax; and Moycon first suspected Thomas.

!! I went to bed yesterday after reading the thread thinking a new proto had been found - all I can say is 'BRILLIANT'. This was harmless and will go down as one of the funnier hoaxes of all Atari-time - let it be a lesson that didn't cost you a cent. Suffice it to say, there are people on this board with WAY too much time on their hands!! (you know who you are)

last chance! new and improved! get 'em while they're hot! limited time offer! send your PM offering to send me rare carts incredibly cheap now!

I just got one too, and get this: its brand new! (complete with 90 day warranty card) and I must say it is dee-luxe + thanks go to Rick Weis for this great unit.

I've had good results with: bcprs1 CPUWIZ Lee Kreuger PackratVG Rick Weis Starscream Voltman Tifany tyranthraxus Lost Monkey

best: Ikari Warriors Xevious Ballblazer Joust Commando worst: Karateka

I am looking for the following games so if you have an extra copy (box not required) that you can part with private mail me - thanks! Alien Brigade Kung-Fu Master Mean 18 Ultimate Golf Planet Smashers Sentinel Summer Games Tank Command Title Match Pro Wrestling I have a complete in box Mat Mania available to trade.

A big shout-out THANKS to Lee, Rick and the rest for orgainizing the weekend events, which we came down from Vancouver for and which were a lot of fun. Although we didn't win (next year maybe?) I trust you will post the results from the championship as we had to leave early. Hope to see everyone again in Vegas this summer. Joe

I'm going to try to make it this year. What is the difference between CGE and Philly, and if you could only go to one, which one would you pick?

Same problem with this seller, who tries to force positive feedback from buyers - read all his neg feedback and you will see a theme. Also he always leaves retalitory neg feedback too: http://cgi2.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?...=zathras_eleven

I clearly recall arguing with other kids in 82/83 about Atari vs. Intv. You have to think back to those days, as it was definitely an 'either you are with us or against us' mentality (sound familar?). Parents could generally afford only one system (my brother and I had to buy our own with paper route money!) and we really wanted to believe our system was the best. I remember feeling sick when Atari's early games (Slot Racers etc.) were compared against the new Intv games. Just when I saw hope with the 5200 I got news it was not going to be distributed in Canada (not a good sign). Then it got worse, Colecovision arrived and a friend got one - I seriously thought it would crush Atari and Intellivision, it seemed so good. Then my friend brought a 5200 back from the U.S. - joy of joys it was the ultimate! The the Coleco Adam came out and we kept saying what the hell is Atari doing - where is our 2600 Graduate keyboard? In the end Coleco and Intv seemed to die off suddenly - I recall the shock. Then I saw the NES and instead bought the 7800 - I am almost over my NES sentiments... time heals all wounds they say.

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Hey if you are coming all the way from Texas, at the very least all AA members within half that distance should try to make it too! I expect to be able to make it down, but would REALLY like to know what games are to be in the competition so as to have a bit of practice time to brush up.

Actually I haven't tried Thrust and was not aware it was similar to Gravitar. Hopefully I can pick up a copy this year. Having rediscovered the joy (and pain) of Gravitar, this brings me to a more troubling aspect of Gravitar in a general sense. It is this: I was a youngster when Pong came out, and have been playing games ever since. In earlier days, I felt I could easily master any game I came across, and I could. However, I am finding that the skill level required to advance at Gravitar is truly enormous, and it has actually crossed my mind that perhaps I just don't 'have it' anymore (neurons slowing?). I am at least half serious about this, and wonder what other game players have noticed about their abilities. I am only in my 30s and have far less time to play games than I used to, but I suggest that you play your games often or you will all find yourselves in a reverse skills progression.

Mine has the end label

I just rediscovered this game on the 2600, and it occurred to me it is truly brilliant, not to mention very difficult. I was astonished with the 'realistic' and precise gameplay action. In addition, it has very good graphics. Are there any Gravitar 'veterans' out there who can give some tips as I am (even with all my many years of gaming experience) finding the game quite tough to advance in levels.

Hmm funny you should mention this game as I just found one at a thrift and I was pleased with its less-than-common status - also my first MB game. I haven't really played it much but the reviews sound promising.

clean them? huh? I just try not to play in the dirt with them and that way they don't get too messy.

Good points all - I started this more as a rhetorical inquiry - that our interest in these games may not be duplicated by the next generation (they will appreciate them later on). On a practical note, has anyone had any experience with what games are most enjoyable to the 4 and under age group? I have a tiny powerstick joystick that is just waiting to be used.

OK to me Atari is still cool. But my kid is only 2 1/2. When I try to teach him Atari will it just be like your parents showing off their cool 78 records or 8 tracks?