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Its in the MAIL! What Are You Waiting For!
tz101 replied to A2600's topic in Classic Console Discussion
Got a response from the seller today that he/she was laid up in the hospital. Supposedly, the game shipped yesterday. -
ColecoVision & ADAM Computer System & Cartridges
tz101 replied to NIAD's topic in Buy, Sell, and Trade
PM'd and money sent your way... -
I bought an Intellivision I through Craigslist that had the black screen problem. After thoroughly cleaning the console pins with fine grain sandpaper and alcohol, it still had the black screen. On a whim, I sprayed electronics parts cleaner generously into the power switch and moved it back and forth repeatedly, multiple times. Presto, problem solved. That Intellivision has worked fine since.
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Name a couple of good SNES Golf titles
tz101 replied to SegaShooters's topic in Classic Console Discussion
Two that I have are Waialae and Jack Nicklaus. Have not played either to vouch for how good (or not) they are though. -
The device could, for all intents and purposes, be jazzed up to appeal to modern tastes. What if it not only played games, but also allowed for wi-fi texting via an on-screen interface built into the system? What if it had a built in camera for video messaging? MP3 player built in with a flash drive port in the side of the console? I know that all the naysayers will automatically shoot these down based on costs, but making it updated and modern, looking nothing like the woodgrain design of the 70's, might go a long way toward gaining widespread acceptance. Also, consider that maybe all do not want to have to invest hours into playing modern three dimensional RPG's and FPS. Some like the quick pick up and play ability that was the core of the VCS games. Marketed in the right way, it would have a good chance to succeed.
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Its in the MAIL! What Are You Waiting For!
tz101 replied to A2600's topic in Classic Console Discussion
I am patiently waiting on Piece o' Cake game cartridge for VCS. The auction says I should have received it 4 days ago, so I contacted the seller tonight. Have not heard back yet. -
Just a question: When did randomness become the measure of a good game? I memorized the patterns to SMB back in the 80's but still enjoy playing it from time to time.
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Call me crazy, but Space Invaders never intrigued me in the slightest back then. The biggest reason I got my Sears Video Arcade system was because of the Activision games and a few M Network titles. Space Invaders bored me, and I do not remember it even being the pack-in game (even the Atari branded systems had Pac Man or Combat as the pack-in by then) when I shopped for mine in 1980. I never associated Space Invaders with the VCS. Only remembering seeing it at this laundromat we used to go to. They had some pinball machines along with Space Invaders, Battlezone, and Venture. I played the tar out of Venture and Battlezone at that laundromat, but only tried Space Invaders once or twice, long enough to get bored by it.
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This thread should have had a poll.
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It's looking more and more like vaporware. Just you shut your mouth!
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People don't have to divulge how they voted. There is no way for others to automatically know that, so what's the harm?
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Like it says, How much would you value your current classic game collection at for insurance purposes?
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Pac Man, as poor of a port as it was, really says Atari VCS from the early 80's to me.
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Is there anyway to minimize the bad RF on an NES toploader?
tz101 replied to AtariLeaf's topic in Classic Console Discussion
Easy and cheap fix: Wrap the RF cable in aluminum foil over its entire length. Problem solved. -
I think the view that the only one's interested would be Atari Age members is more than a little self-agrandizing in itself. Guess what, there are many Atari enthusiasts who have never glanced at this website. Also, I have to believe in the lower-end economic market. There are many families without internet (so no Atari Age, imagine that) that are looking for a little family-friendly entertainment. They cannot afford to spend $200 on Xbox 360, nor $50-$60 for new games. No, these people live in a tight economic situation but would be more than glad to have good video games available at an affordable price. New game releases would fuel the market, and re-releases would draw the enthusiasts.
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Did any company ever release a GB/GBA CONSOLE?
tz101 replied to Pixelboy's topic in Classic Console Discussion
Not necessarily. I picked up one at GW without the boot disc. I also saw one at a yard sale this past weekend that was missing the boot disc. I asked about it, and the people having the yard sale acted ignorant of the need for it. -
Y, but everything is manufactured for cheap in a certain Asian nation...
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They sold the Flashback 2 systems.
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This is where slightly off the beaten path ( as far as video games, or just hurting to build business) retailers come in. K Mart, Menards, Kohls, Tuesday Morning, Kroger, etc. Retailers who are willing to take a little "gamble".
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The new games are being sold at $30-$50 a piece. Not exactly the $10 price point I am talking about.
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So much negativity. While it won't play with the PS3 and 360 crowds, it most likely would have some appeal at a certain price point (i.e. $40-$50 range for the system, $10 for the games). The Flashback 1 and 2 systems were limited in the number of games. This would allow for new releases, along with hundreds of re-released older games. You have to think outside the bun for a moment...
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I got to thinking what if the company now hiding behind the Atari logo were to somehow see some profitability in relaunching the VCS, along with a good assortment of the original Atari-branded game cartridges. You now, games like Centipede, Missile Command, Crystal Castles, Battlezone, and maybe even some new releases. Who knows, maybe Activision would even be a little kind-hearted and allow re-release of many of their original VCS game library along with the Imagic titles. Do you think something like this could sell? What if a somewhat down-and-out retailer like say, K Mart in the US, could be persuaded that nostalgic gamers and lower budget game buyers might show some interest in a relaunched Atari game console? Maybe this could work?
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Why not possible as we know it?
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Let the pictures begin...
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Yes. Kaching! You hit the jackpot.