high voltage

March 4

On 10/13/2020 at 9:45 PM, youxia said:

For me "homebrew" will always represent the non-commercially oriented content from the console hacking/coding scene which arose somewhere around PSP era and continues since then. It has started earlier, perhaps with SNES, or maybe even some earlier consoles, but I suppose PSP was its peak time (see this interesting poll on GBAtemp.).

Wikipedia has a definition, and I largerly agree with it - as they say amateur programs written for micro- and "normal" computers have other names, be it "hobbyist" as they say, my favourite "bedroom coded', or modern "indie".

I know of course there are commercial homebrew programs as well, but for me this term associates best with the free ones.

Thanks for the links.

Very interesting, so the term originated from the early computer industry:

In 1995 – three years after Atari's withdrawal of the 2600 from the marketplace – independent developer Ed Federmeyer released another Atari 2600 homebrew project, titled SoundX, a cartridge that demonstrated the sound capabilities of the Atari 2600. Federmeyer used the term "homebrew" to describe this type of hobbyist-driven development, inspired by the California Homebrew Computer Club of early computer enthusiasts that included Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Originally designing the cartridge for his own use, Federmeyer decided to gauge interest among fellow retro game enthusiasts; like Dodgson, Federmeyer advertised his creation on Usenet, ultimately receiving over 50 responses. Following SoundX, Federmeyer created an unlicensed port of the game Tetris, titled Edtris 2600.

March 2

No more 7800 cartridges in stock.

I will contact Telegames if he get's a re-stock, but I don't think so.

7800 carts are getting rare.

February 28

This thread is drug-related, isn't it?

February 25

From birth (1981) to now.

Is that even possible to guess?

February 23

Excellent great story. Thanks for sharing. It's not often you get an inside of the 'whats going on' within gaming companies.

Maybe because you and the old ladies tested the Parker games we have a great ratio of good games within the Parker range.

Did you know any programmers like Ed Temple or Mark Lesser or Laura Nikolich?

February 21

Wikipedia wrong about lots.

February 21

Being a Kylie fan at the time, I had to play Street Fighter The Movie (Street Fighter Real Battle on Film) over and over.

Actually, lots of time was spent playing the Street Fighter series.

Street Fighter The Movie

February 19

I once send a heavy gaming load from Germany to Norway, it was very, very expensive for the buyer. Norway is not in the EU, so it was to be expected.

February 18

On 2/8/2021 at 6:52 AM, jgkspsx said:

I am interested in the Portfolio, but I have to ask... why are all of the Portfolio threads in the “Dedicated Systems” subforum? Isn’t it for hardwired TV games? Isn’t the Portfolio a classic computer?

Very true. I think Portfolio is all over the place.

February 17

I'm for it.

Playstation 1, my most favourite awesome console of the 90s. So many good games, I'll try to find the best I like.

SONY PLAYSTATION CONSOLE (PSone) - Video Game Photos from the Room of Doom (digitpress.com)

[parasite eve], loved this game, me and my gaming friend played it throughout the night, one's narrating the other controlling.

Same with Final Fantasy VII, playing, shouting.....go there, that way, no, get him.....awesome times

February 16

Try the Digital Press/Library

February 16

Also, 83/84, in USA the C64 /fdd sold oodles, games were like, 'wow the next level' when compared to VCS....And computer games are copyable (bonus).

Apple ][ was gaining more sales as well.

Atari 800XL came along, the same Activision games looked and played better on computer than VCS, EA had a fantastic line-up of games.

And more games came for the IBM, the Juggernaut

February 15

4 hours ago, jahfish said:

then the only thing missing will be the Bomb DC-2 pack. aaaaah, there's always something .....

Atari VCS games/ stuff is never ending. Mind you I would love the Atari holder behind

February 10

There's two ET homebrews on Good Deal Games for sale, they could be ET II, ET III

January 30

Castlevania?

January 30

Yep, he's legit, German company.

Ordered from him many of times, quick and fast delivery. Through him I managed to complete my Atari Lynx collection (some items Telegames UK didn't have).

His 7800 collection is rapidly getting less, so once they are gone, they won't be refilled.

So, never had any problems with this seller.

January 28

One of my favourites from the Parker stable.

January 27

Dark Castle?

January 26

Somebody should print a Dual Control Module for Spy Hunter.

January 24

1 hour ago, doctorclu said:

I remember the Ms. Pac-Man display! That is awesome. But what I want to see a better picture of the Stargate display.

Can't remember where I've got it from. but it seen better days.

The MS Pac Man mobile is from Best Electronics, way back he came to London, UK, selling stuff at an PC exhibition

January 23

These?

Prom Blaster 8K Eprom Cart from Control Technology

Personal Game Prorammeing System (PGP-1) from Answer Software Corp.

January 23

And, if I may, the Bridge patch is available from 2600 Connection here on AA. Also well worth getting:

2600 Connection

January 23

On 1/21/2021 at 11:10 PM, Machine said:

Just send me a PM when you are ready to order.

Thanks!

Thank you

January 22

During Super Bowl XVIII, Apple Computer introduced the Macintosh, the first successful personal computer to use a graphical user interface, with the television commercial "1984".

I loved my Mac, good memories.

January 21

I still want to get my 2-a-month, if possible, please

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