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    Hi,

     

    with the help of a programmer i was able to create a Macintosh Serial Number Decoder, you can read out the date of production, manufacture, model ID and more from a Mac serial number. All informations are stored in a number and letter code.

     

    But what about the Vectrex Serial Number? Is there some information that can be read out of the number, like production date, manufacture (USA, UK, Japan?) and the specific model ID ? Does anyone knows something about a hidden code in the Serial or is it just from 00000001 to 01234355 ?

     

    Please have a look to my new project at http://vectrexmuseum.com/mobile/vecapp.php

     

    The first mobile Vectrex Locator App for mobile devices!

     

    iPhone_Screens_ANIM.gifVecApp_Logo_Big.png

     

    I was just skimming this topic until I saw the graphic which, for a split second, made me hope there was actually an iOS app for the Vectrex. Not to hijack the thread, but how awesome would an icade enabled Vectrex ios app be? :-). (yes, I do have the real thing, it just doesn't happen to be as 'couch-side' friendly as an iPad)

  6. Posted · Edited by mckafka99

    Loving all the new control schemes, especially the translucent overlaid controls in landscape mode! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

     

    One question, in Red Baron, is there a way to re-calibrate the 'vertical center'? When I hold my ipod straight up/down/level it appears to assume a full 'pull back' on the stick and my view points up as high as it can go. I have to tilt quite a ways forward to find the 'zero'/level position.

     

    One thing I have noticed on my ipod touch 2G 16GB is that I will get occasional 'stutters' in game play, not too bad but it is there. I presume this is just my fault for still using an older device.

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    I hope my feelings are a bit over reactive, but I get a sinking feeling from all of this that this could be the end of an era for the Atari community that has been keeping the spirit alive on the Internet for so many years. I can still recall the first time I ever accessed the Internet (over a decade ago) and one of the first things I looked up was 'Atari' and how exciting it was to see so many sites dedicated to all things Atari. The Internet has brought together Atari fans from all over the world. It would be a shame to see the Atari community splintered because of this. One can only hope that at least this site stays around.

  13. Posted · Edited by mckafka99

    I think some of the main draws are:

     

    1)Cost ($25-$35 - doesnt beat a 'free' already existing computer but still very affordable)

    2)Form factor

    3)Power Consumption (low - "Target power consumption is <1W")

    4)HDMI/Composite Output

     

    What are some of the other existing devices that are similar in price/form factor/capabilities?

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    At the top of the thread/topic you want to watch, click on the 'watch topic' button. You will be taken to a page where you will be asked 'how' you would like to 'watch' (by getting an email notification or not). After you have chosen, on the main forums page, right hand side toward the bottom, find 'Watched Content', click on 'topics', toggle 'topic with no new' to see topics you are watching.

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  20. Posted · Edited by mckafka99

    There is an indoor Flea Market in Scarborough, ME that has a bunch of used video games, although not 'real-old-school-stuff'. Their Facebook page is here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southern-Maine-Indoor-Flea-Market/159155227430889

     

    There is also the Cascade Flea Market which is on Rt 1 in Saco. There is one booth there which carries quite a bit used video game items, but again, it's usually not the old school stuff. Admittedly though, in the last 3 years, I have picked up a decent 4-switch 2600, quite a few 2600 carts (not the best shape but working)and also found my Sears Video Pinball unit there as well. At another booth, I also found an original xbox for $20.

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    Demon Attack should be high on the list.

     

    A 5200 version of Demon Attack can be found in post #3 of this thread: http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/180007-atari-5200-ultimate-sd-cartridge-roms-project/

    Thanks.

    I should have added "on an actual 5200 cart" to my previous entry. It is the only way I will play them.

     

    How about these:

    http://www.8bitclassics.com/Shop/vmchk/Atari/5200/Homebrew/amax-demonattack-Demon-Attack.html?pop=0

     

    (not sure about this one, but you can always reach out and see if they are still available)

    http://www.atarimax.com/freeshippingsale/

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