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  1. Posted

    Pharaoh's Curse had some great things going for it, though, that lifted it above Montezuma's Revenge and later games.

     

    The mummy and pharaoh chasing you around were funny, the screen designs looked fantastic and exotic with bright colors and patterns, you could jump into the walls of some boards and walk around thus paving new paths through the rooms that were not obvious, there were secret spots in some walls that would transport you to other screens, the character really moved quite fast, and it had elevators like Donkey Kong and a bird/feather which was like the bat in Adventure.

  3. Posted

    It was my first console.

    It is sturdy and looks cool.

    The joysticks (8 directions and one button: simplicity is awesome).

    The games are fun.

    The games load instantly, and respond instantly.

    The colors and blockiness just look good, no nonsense.

    Homebrews are still coming out, and most older games are affordable.

    There's always another game to discover that you didn't know about in the 80's.

  5. Posted

    Fellow Chattanoogan Hibachi Penguins,

     

    I'm using a Mattel power suply with mine. It says on the side: rated 12.8W max, INPUT:120V 60HZ 19W, OUTPUT: 16.2V AC 955MA.

     

    So, I think that makes it a 16 volt power supply? My other 2600s have 9 volt power supplies. I don't know what to tell you. So far my Video Arcade II hasn't fried yet. Maybe try a 9 volt first and the move slowly up to 16 if lesser voltages don't work? Radio Shack has power supply plugs of many different voltages, I've had to pick up strange ones for recorders and clocks over the past few years.

  6. Posted

    I apologize for the Bosconian remark (although I'd love to see it). I just realized you are leaving arcade conversions out, and trying computer game conversions instead only.

     

    Pinhead, Preppie II, or Pathfinder from the 800 would also be great to see on the 2600. Other games that start with letters other than P would be welcome too :).

  7. Posted

    More SeaWolf praise!

     

    I got a blue cart back when it came out, and it is still one of my 2600 favorites to this day. I even got my 60 year old father hooked on it when he came to visit. It easily stands up to any homebrew or old release. And it looks great through a 7800 too. That's where I usually play it, a lot.

     

    I'd recommend picking it up in the Christmas Sale.

     

    There are so many good choices this year. But that would be a very good one if you don't yet have it. It's addictive and has great colors.

     

    By the way, does the company that made the blue carts have any chance of making more custom shells like that one in the future?

  8. Posted

    Pharaoh's Curse could very very good. I think it stands on its own against Montezuma's Revenge, which is also excellent. They both make good games.

     

    Choplifter could be fun as well.

     

    And more platformers are welcome. Jumpman Jr. could be great. Hunchy II, Climber 5 (it's 5 isn't it? oh it's late), and Donkey Kong are three of my most played games on the 2600.

     

    And may I add, a version of Bosconian would be most welcome. I love that game, and playing it on a Game Cube or PS2 in Namco Museum 50th Anniv. Ed. just doesn't satisfy.

  12. Posted

    I am trying to revive my 800 collection and have found that all the disks are no longer working, due to being in my mom's garage in Miami for many years. So my disk copy of Midnight Magic is dead, and I've noticed that the cartridge version is said to only work on XL/XE/64K.

     

    Video 61 has several cartridge pinball games for sale. Does anyone have a suggestion for another good pinball title that will work on a 48K 800, disk or cartridge? Thanks.

  14. Posted

    The 2600 games I've played on my two 7800s have all looked much, much clearer and better on the 7800.

     

    The biggest difference has been on the homebrew games and Donkey Kong (Coleco version). Seawolf and, the hack, Venture II especially look crisp on the 7800, but have tons of backround lines and shapes on the 2600s.

     

    It may be that my 2600s are all getting worn out and the video chips are dying, or it may be that the 7800s are just newer, or better shielded. But I have noticed a big difference. I bought a Sears Video Arcade II and hoped it would be as clear as the 7800 because it looks like a 7800, but it wasn't any clearer than the regular 2600s (a Vader and a 4 switch woodie). So maybe it's not shielded as well, or maybe it's all in the cord, as several earlier posts have suggested.

  15. Posted

    Hello, I just happily joined the forums after reading along as a guest for awhile and have a question for the community. Does anyone know how rare it is to find Sears Video Arcade II? I just picked one up locally and have been enjoying it. I just wondered how rare they are, whether it was a lucky find, or just a common 2600 clone? Thanks for any replies!

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