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http://www.atarimuseum.com/computers/8BITS/XE/xe_protos/65xem.html

I bought one Feb 3, 2021 on eBay for $100. I looked for years but was always outbid up into the $150 to $250 range. My favorite game of all time.

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/

Another basement find uploaded to archive.org: https://archive.org/details/games-computers-play-inc-flyer

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

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:

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

Here’s another one just for the 3 part ACE series:

There a good playlist of those commercials here:

The website is back.

Can anyone reach their site? http://www.best-electronics-ca.com

http://web.archive.org/web/20131202135121/http://www.ataripreservation.org/websites/freddy.offenga/atari_dev.htm

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.