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http://www.atarimuseum.com/computers/8BITS/XE/xe_protos/65xem.html
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Any Atari style controllers using USB, for emulators?
ratwell replied to atarialoha's topic in Atari 8-Bit Computers
This joystick adapter is configurable from PC application to work on a variety of emulators: https://www.retronicdesign.com/en/ I also like this dual joystick adapter (store is currently closed due to COVID): http://blog.tynemouthsoftware.co.uk/ Archive of product page: http://web.archive.org/web/20200721213325/https://www.tindie.com/products/tynemouthsw/9-way-d-usb-joystick-adapter/ -
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Another basement find uploaded to archive.org: https://archive.org/details/games-computers-play-inc-flyer
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Another recent basement find: a document from Happy Computers (circa 1986) about cutting caps on the 130XE. I couldn't find it on archive.org so I uploaded it: https://archive.org/details/happy-computers-130-xe-notice
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It was and after a little trimming of the case here and there it’s now fitting properly. The trouble areas were the four corners where the PCB was not clearing the holes that secure the case halves:
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I find some photos at Best’s website showing how the factory alignment is supposed to look like across models: https://www.best-electronics-ca.com/images/Atari CV E2 cable.htm
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Are there any Atari centred documentaries to watch?
ratwell replied to macgoo's topic in Atari 8-Bit Computers
Here’s another one just for the 3 part ACE series: -
When Alan Alda was the Face of Atari
ratwell replied to ValkerieSilk's topic in Atari 8-Bit Computers
There a good playlist of those commercials here: -
The website is back.
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Can anyone reach their site? http://www.best-electronics-ca.com
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http://web.archive.org/web/20131202135121/http://www.ataripreservation.org/websites/freddy.offenga/atari_dev.htm
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I bought one on recommendation from AtariAge members and it has worked great. No audio passes through unless there is a video signal is the only shortcoming I’ve noticed so far.