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7800 Serial Number List (updated 06/30/2017)
electronicsibley replied to toymailman's topic in Atari 7800
Just resurfacing my 7800 from the thread to add to the list. It’s still unmodded, and FWIW it’s from a run of 7800s that have issues with cartridge-fit (*even 7800 carts*). I’d love to eventually isolate serial numbers where others can expect to find this problem, assuming it’s no already common knowledge. Oh, and any help is needed maintaining the list, I can pitch in, or even take the lead as well! -
Thanks! Gonna’ give it a shot now.
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I’m actually stuck at the 3rd or 4th guy. The one where the bird flies out at you. That said, I’ve only been playing it on-and-off for about a month. My thought is once you understand the controls, you can work with it. It’s basically predictable, although I wouldn’t have programmed it the same way. Maybe an enterprising programmer can mod a Karateka.01?
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That’s fascinating. I’ve been learning a bit about Ram Dass, mostly through Pete Holmes’ podcast. I never would’ve expected that world to intersect with the 7800 via an obscure note in the code for Karateka! BTW, I’m actually a fan of the port, and possibly a bit of a sadist. Thanks for highlighting!
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I’ll cast my vote for Moon Cresta. I just got it, and I’ve been trying to give it a fair shake, but DAMN it’s hard. Like, part of me feels like there’s a reason it hasn’t been ported a ton. Don’t get me wrong. I appreciate it for what it is, but I’d love to hear someone else’s take.
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I’ll second that. I was thinking recently about how great it would be to work through some basic programming exercises to better understand the fundamentals of the platform. I’m not a programmer by trade, but I have a bit of experience and exposure from coursework years ago, and even programming simple games on a TRS-80 from magazines as a kid.
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Something else I didn’t know. I had no idea Tengen got involved with marketing hardware. Very cool!
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Bravo sir. Amazing.
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7800 Serial Number List (updated 06/30/2017)
electronicsibley replied to toymailman's topic in Atari 7800
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Yup, I’ll be ordering one as well. I’ll keep an eye out!
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I’ve read every article, and enjoyed them all. I’m even using your reviews to prioritize what games I plan to add to my collection next. Keep it up!
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Uh, yes to this. Make this the box/cartridge art, and fit it into the “classic” 7800 template - color, of course!.
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You’re really doing Gods work, as they say, Bob. The 7800 is becoming the platform of choice for obscure arcade space shooters thanks to you! BTW, I have Moon Cresta on order, and can’t wait to play it!
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Somehow that’s more reassuring than Atari releasing botched hardware, but not by much. Sounds like at least a few games in the 7800 light-gun collection are ripe for hacking to (at least) correct for accuracy.