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Heh....I was trying to do that all morning yesterday; glad it can be done. I gave it a 3-star review....mainly because of the playability. Specifically, I don't like that if you don't use the D-pad option, you're forced to use a left-handed controller. When these games came out first, they were all right-handed, and that's how I learned 'em, and that's how I've been playing video games ever since. (And undoubtedly this is why I always sucked at the arcade versions of Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr., and Popeye -- I couldn't get used to the left-handed controls!) Hopefully an update will offer a right-handed option. Crystal Castles (arcade, at least) was especially tough with this...and pretty unresponsive to the fire button, too... I was also disappointed by the non-inclusion of Food Fight!... But overall, though, it is a neat little thing....and yeah, $15 for almost 100 games is NOT an unreasonable price. But my REAL dilemma: I have two directories on my iPhone for games -- one simply labeled "Games," and another labeled "Arcade," where I have things like Pac-Man, Dig Dug, etc. Where should I put Atari's Greatest Hits??? BTW -- I'm actually happy that some of the more questionable ones -- like Math Gran Prix -- are included.....because I never owned them, so now I can check 'em out. (Yeah, I know, the ROMs are there for emulation, but still....) I definitely agree that the 2600 games need right-handed controls. And that goes for the paddle games as well as the joystick games. It just doesn't feel right. One game I've been meaning to ask about, i.e. where is it??? is Solaris. I wondered if maybe Atari didn't own the rights to it anymore (since the original game said copyright Doug Neubauer), but didn't he do Radar Lock (which was essentially a hack of Solaris, and is included) too? I've long believed that Solaris was the highest quality game Atari ever released for the 2600, and it would be nice to see it included here. I'm also realizing how many of the great Atari 2600 games were licensed arcade titles. I knew most of the early ones like Space Invaders and Pac-Man wouldn't be included... but for some reason I have a mental disconnect when you get to the silver label era. I knew most of those games were licensed arcade adaptations but it's easy (for me) to forget that Atari didn't own the rights to games like Dig Dug, Moon Patrol, Galaxian, Phoenix, etc. In other words, most of the games I actually enjoyed playing on the Atari 2600 as a kid. Sky Diver? Human Cannonball? Slot Machine? Star Ship? Night Driver? Rubbish. I don't think I ever even saw a lot of those pre-1982 games for sale, and no one I knew owned any of them. I'm not complaining that they're in there. I'd be disappointed if they weren't. It's just... hmm. Due to licensing issues, we're left with a not-very-flattering portrait of the original Atari 2600 experience. I'd be happy if Activision would finally release an iOS collection of their Atari 2600 games. Maybe if Atari's Greatest Hits has success they'll consider it. I still remember my excitement about the Activision Anthology for Game Boy Advance a few years ago, and that was nowhere near what's possible with iOS. What is the deal with Solaris? Does Atari not have the rights to it? It was also left off the Flashback 2 and off the PC/X-Box/PS2 Collections. Strangely enough, Radar Lock is sometimes included in Atari compilations. Does anyone know about Solaris' copyright/ownership?

I have the Atlantis for the 8-bit computers and it's great. It's very similar to the 2600 version. So, hopefully the conversion to the 5200 would be equally great.

I missed that too. Post number 2. Sorry I missed that, and then I posted the same link much later. How do you post a link with a word, and not the actual internet address/link?

Atari 800 Centipede-25 minutes, not fast enough for my taste Beef Drop-15 minutes, quite difficult but fun Atari 2600 Power Lords-15 minutes, strange, goofy, fun in small doses Centipede-15 minutes, fast and furious, really good Linux Burgerspace-20 minutes, great Burgertime clone. A lot like Beef Drop.

Here it is on this site http://www.atariage.com/software_page.html?SoftwareLabelID=1153

The disk version has been available for years. Ported by Dennis Debro. You can find it in the A8 forums if you search. Do you mean as a cartridge? I was thinking the same thing. Would you consider putting Koffi out there as a cartridge for the 8-bit computers as well? Both your games are excellent and would be a lot of fun to have for the computers.

Here's a link to one of the threads about this game. http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/177363-another-adventure-yep/

What's the name of the Linux version?

It's days of 5200 exclusivity are numbered. I hope that's true. I'd love for him to port his other game as well. But I'd be really excited to see Adventure 2 on the 8-bits. Really excited.

Centipede 23,122 screenshot included, without a glowing red ball from Tron or the flash

Centipede 16,851 Played the original 400/800 version. I don't have the 5200 conversion version, but hope to one day buy it when I have the cash. I've heard it plays much better than the one I have.

You wouldn't have been playing with an 800 in 1978, the 400/800 weren't released until late 1979. True, we were playing Atari on our friend's and cousin's 2600s in 1978. We got the 800 in late 1979 (December to be exact). It didn't come with 48k at that time. We had to upgrade it later. I remember getting the upgrades and plugging them in the top. And eventually we got an 810, a small interface box (can't remember the name/number) and a printer. I still play Atari by playing 2600, 5200, 7800, 800, 400, and through emulation. When I say "play Atari", I mean any Atari games, excluding arcade machines. Sorry for the confusion.

The graphics and castle room design look excellent. Nice work.

Just saw this thread. I'm 41 and have been playing Atari since 1978. Got my first 800 the year they came out. As someone else said, I wanted a 2600 but my parents would not go for a video game machine. I thought they would get me a 400, but they surprised my brother and I with an 800. Eventually it did replace the typewriter for school papers, but we mostly used it for games late at night once our parents were asleep. Good times then and now. I took a break from games for awhile in the 90s, but got back into the Atari in 2002. Happy to have this web site and community.

Shamus.

I think of Superman for the 2600. I thought it was great when it came out, but don't ever play it today because it hasn't held up well for me.

As acousticguitar said in the post after yours, there's Nukey Shay's hacks. You can get CPUWIZ to put them on cart, and also there are some Adventure hack sequels in the store here at Atari Age once it reopens. And there's Wolfenstein VCS in the store as well. And a few other homebrews that are adventures as well in the store. And there's Evil Magician Returns available from its author here on the forums. See this thread: http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/160491-evil-magician-returns/page__st__25__p__2246526__fromsearch__1#entry2246526 And there are some adventures like H.E.R.O. and Montezuma's Revenge for the VCS that are excellent from back in the day. Maybe some of these will catch your fancy? Or already have? I hope this helps.

Yes! I agree. I think Centipede is one of those. The graphics are crude, but the game plays great. It feels like an arcade game, and is a lot of fun. For me at least.

This is all very important in this time of lent, where you never get anything back. AX And you have to wait, and wait, and wait . . .

AtariLeaf, I think I understand what you meant. I know the 2600 lacks much of what the later consoles provided, but I still really enjoy many of the 2600 arcade titles. As someone said above, the 2600 ports weren't close to the arcade versions, but they captured the feeling or essence much of the time. And I like that experience, even with the simplicity of some of the 2600 versions. But onto the topic you were hinting at: some of the 7800 ports and 8-bit computer ports were near perfect. Donkey Kong, Joust, Defender, and Pac-Man for the 8-bits are excellent, and the 7800 Centipede, Joust, Beef Drop (Burgertime), and Pac-Man Collection are great. And Robotron for both the 7800 and 8-bits is excellent. What are some of your favorites for the 8-bit computers and the 7800?

Another vote for Solaris. And Seawolf. And Crossbow. And one for SeaQuest. I like underwater graphics.

I really like a bunch of the ones you seem to have given up on. I love 2600 Centipede (much more arcade feel than the 8-bit), Millipede (fast and furious), Joust (unique), and Moon Patrol (colorful and challenging). I never liked Dig Dug or Mario Bros. in any form, and Pole Position on the Atari 800 put the 2600 version to rest for me. As for Donkey Kong, I love the Atari 800 version, but loathe the 7800 version (Mario's too fat and slow, and the sounds are unbearable). I would never choose the 7800 version of Donkey Kong for any reason. And I actually like the 2600 version. But what this all gets back to is this: different strokes for different folks. The great thing is that there are a bunch of Atari systems and many other retro consoles to fit each taste. For the most part, the 2600 and 8-bit computers fit my taste. And I do love some of the 7800 arcade titles.

Don't worry Zero the moderator, probably hasn't forgotten. Its just his last high score updates left off on page (3) Your score is on page (4), with Pis and Vocellis', score improvements (not yet counted). Late tonight should be the final totals. Thanks!

This is a good one. I'm glad to see there's more being made.

I don't know, their ebay disclaimer page gives me the impression that B&C doesn't want to stay on ebay and made it sound like they rather do business from the store. I had no problem ordering Galahad along with an ebay item, though. They (B & C) do seem to make it known that they have another shop (their site). But on the other hand, they often sell their items cheaper on ebay. So I can't figure out if they like selling on ebay better or selling from their own site better. I've also called them and ordered over the phone. I've always had a good experience with them. I like calling them, and Video 61, and ordering over the phone, on a land line even. I'm a bit old fashioned I guess.