[Your Jaguar system seller]

I bought my first Jag while working after school at a local video game retailer in '94. We had a system hooked up and I really loved Raiden, Wolfenstein 3D and T2K.

[The Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast]

Hey Shinto,

 

I'm looking forward to this. I had considered a Jaguar podcast ever since I first heard Ferg but the timing is not right. I'll definitely be listening and hope to contribute some anecdotes. Best of luck!

[another 7800 arcade stick help question]

Where are your lines from Pin 6 coming to your fire buttons? Do they come in above or below the diodes?

[Battlezone reboot]

One of the first products to come out of Atari's IP fire sale: BATTLEZONE by Rebellion. Unveiled at this year's E3, the game purports to stay true to its roots while taking the concept into modern VR. Its set to be an early title for Sony's Morpheus headset on PS4. Video, screens and press kit at http://www.battlezone.com.

[The Most Over-Hyped Jaguar Games]

there are several Jaguar games that I would consider to be rather good and no more overhyped than any game of any other system of the time (Iron Soldier, Tempest 2000, Rayman, Battlemorph)... some that don't get the credit they deserve (namely Zero 5).

Zero 5 is the jam!

[The Most Over-Hyped Jaguar Games]

This is an interesting question because the Atari marketing campaign for Jaguar first focused first on the hardware ("64 Bits!") and then switched to a value proposition ($149). They never truly focused on the games. Sure AVP, Tempest, Rayman and Doom got some ad play and decent press but by and large Atari spent their energy hyping the machine. When they did have the ear of the press, they would talk about Jaguar 2, Mortal Kombat 3, Jaguar VR and Black Ice White Noise, none of which came to fruition.

 

If you're talking about overhyped by users, AVP comes to mind. It was great in its time but I rarely have gone back to it over the years. Hell, I think I've played Attack of the Mutant Penguins more in the last 10 years.

[The Jag Bar]

I've really appreciated these videos so far. I also appreciate that you used MIDI versions of the music as a workaround to YouTube filters. Bravo!

[Best Saturn to buy?]

I always thought these Saturn's were neat: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturn_Sky

 

 

Seriously though, I had a Model 1 for years with no issues.

[Should Atari have attempted more updates of classic games on the Jaguar?]

I think that they should have updated some other classics. Classic IP is classic IP. Every iteration of a Nintendo console gets a new Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Mario Kart, etc. Variations on a theme. Tempest 2000. Defender 2000, MC3D and Breakout 2000 are four of the better Jaguar titles. Atari definitely had other IP to mine and update.

 

Personally, I always wanted them to work with Atari Games to update some of the later arcade titles that were brought to the Lynx. Roadblasters, XYBOTS, Stun Runner come to mind. Also, updates of Asteroids, Centipede and Yars Revenge could have been cool. The challenge with updates to very old games is adding depth to a game while staying true to the original spirit. Tempest 2000 and MC3D did a fantastic job of this.

[JHL 15 : Physical Release]

Im in too please. I have the B&C version but would love a more complete version with updated teams, manual, label and box.

 

BTW - do the Columbus Bluejackets make an appearance?

[Translucent Jaguar Console Pre-Orders]

Does anyone know if the post issue from the Imagin modifications to the console mold was corrected?

[most cartridges work, a few don't?]

I won this light sixer from Xucaen on eBay.

 

I had a cosmetically rough Sears heavy sixer in the garage and thought That I might try to salvage this modded console with some of it's parts. I pulled the 6507 and TIA from the heavy and voila, she's alive. The chips were socketed so it was an easy enough fix. I tested Kaboom on a real cart and Astroblast and Secret Quest via Harmony. I wanted to share in case some other folks have the same issue.

[DIY 7800 Arcade Stick Help]

A couple of questions:

- Did you use a project box for the enclosure or is it home built?

- Are you using an extension cable to connect the joystick to the console?

A:

 

1) I built the boxes.

2) Yes, I'm using extension cables to connect to my console. It makes it easier for me to store/display the sticks and I didn't have to scrap a proline.

[Last 3 games you played?]

K.C. Munchkin! (7800)

Astro Blaster (7800)

Dragon Age Inquisition (PS3)

[KC Munchkin]

Tried this game a couple times lasted 15 seconds. What do the ????? at the bottom of the screen do????? I am totally ????? any ????? ideas?????

If you have the high score, you can enter your name over the "?????????" by using the joystick. It will stay there until (1) someone gets a higher score and enters over it, or (2) you turn the game off.

[Translucent Jaguar Console Pre-Orders]

I'm interested in a jaguar case if the post issue is addressed. I'd also love a jag cd case when you're ready.

[KC Munchkin]

Ordered both, thanks!

I've added Astro Blaster and K.C. Munchkin back to the store for those who weren't able to get them in the first round. ..Al

Thanks! Ordered both!

[Fighter pilots needed in sector wars...]

Dammit. I missed this and K.C. I knew I shouldn't have waited till payday.

[Atari's Jaguar marketing viewed as a failure...]

IMHO the problem with Atari's marketing for the Jaguar was that the games didn't match up with the numbers and image they were promoting. If the earliest launch titles had the "next gen" quality of the later games, it may have worked. You can't tout 4 times the power and launch with Raiden, Dino Dudes and Trevor McFur. Other games like Checkered Flag and Club Drive were horribly implemented and didn't look or play nearly as good as Road Rash or Need for Speed on the 32 bit 3DO. The good games came (that's why we're all here) but if you are going to market by numbers, you have to back it up. Because they talked about the power of the system so much, Atari made the Jaguar an easy target for gaming mags when the half assed games were pushed out the door.

[The Sega Saturn appreciation topic]

I loved the Saturn. One of the great underdog systems in the history of gaming. I got rid of mine in 1998 and have regretted it ever since. Some of my favorites off of the top of my head:

 

Shining the Holy Ark

Iron Storm

Virtual Fighter Kids

Sonic Fighters

Virtual Fighter 2

Fighting Vipers

Virtual Cop

Virtual Cop 2

Sega Rally Championship

House of the Dead

Panzer Dragoon

Panzer Dragoon 2

Panzer Dragoon Saga

Bug!

Tomb Raider

Croc

Virtual On

Nights

[Best Home Version of Joust?]

It's 7800 all the way for me!

[Best Home Version of Mario Bros.?]

I have a soft spot for the 7800 version. Sure it suffers from the same wonky sound as 7800 DK and DK Jr. But it's very playable and looks good.

 

Does anyone else think that the Mario sprite in the 7800 version looks like the "small" Mario from NES SMB?

[Jaguar HSC Revamped, SEASON 7, ROUND 1]

37,400 after five rounds. I don't know if I'll get another shot tonight but I wanted to participate anyway.

 

Also, Commander Williams is lucky at the abundance of spare spacecraft parts on these planets!

[Dollar General - Black Friday (thursday) ALL Flashbacks $28.00]

We don't have a Dollar General in my area but I went to their site and picked up the Intellivision and Colecovision FBs. $61 with tax. Not bad.

[ColecoVision Flashback System]

Thanksgiving Day only, Dollar General has all Flashbacks on sale for $28. Thursday only. Just thought I'd let people know.

I just ordered the Intellivision and Colecovision FBs from their site. $61 after tax. Not bad.