Asteroids and Power-Ups

[Asteroids and Power-Ups]

My favorite too.

 

I stick with Hyperspace.

[Games that need reboots/remakes?]

None. Make new games.

[What was YOUR very first computer?]

TI-99/4A

[Strange Red Label Variations !?]

There's a list of red label variants in the first post of this thread. The list hasn't been updated in forever, but I reckon it still contains some useful information.

[2600 Defender - awesome alternative or heretical hackjob?]

I like it.

[Atari 2600 3rd Party Games: Imagic or M-Network?]

Good question. I can easily pick a favorite in every other matchup of VCS publishers, but this one gives me pause.

[How often do you play your 2600?]

Haven't played it in over a year.

[Software to manage your collection?]

This question comes up all the time. My answer is always the same: I keep it all in my head. Works better than anything else I've tried.

[Opinion on Video Game Manuals]

When it comes to disc-based games, having a manual is essential, unless the game never included a manual to begin with (a disappointing modern development).

 

I'm more flexible (or should I say, "pragmatic") when it comes to cartridge-based games. For some systems, such as the VCS, I've tracked down manuals for nearly every game I have. For other systems, such as the SNES, I couldn't care less about having manuals.

[Which version of Pacman do you like most?]

Ms. Pac-Man. If I'm in the mood for a game, I usually reach for the VCS version.

[What Is Your Favorite Atari Home Console?]

VCS

[Do you spend more money on vintage or modern games?]

Modern.

[Games Beaten In 2016!]

Dust: An Elysian Tale (Mac)

 

Solid gameplay, just not very deep. I was't wild about the anthropomorphic character designs, but, overall, the art direction was superb. The music was excellent as well. I didn't care for the story or voice acting, however. Just too much angsty-pathos for my tastes. There's a great deal of backtracking in the game, but little incentive to undertake much of it. A few tweaks to the game's layout would remedy that and greatly improve the flow of the game. (7/10)

[What Do You Do with a Console Once You're Done with It?]

Sell it.

[The great thrift store famine]

Haven't had a good gaming find in a thrift for nearly a decade. I don't even bother going into them anymore.

 

Like someone already said, it's not just games; there's really isn't anything good to be found at the thrifts anymore.

[Gemstik by Gemini]

Has anyone ever used the paddle controllers made by this company (Gemini)? I may not be wild about their Gemstick controller, but their paddle controller is the best I've ever used; zero jitter.

[What Are Some of the Best Indie Games?]

Bastion is the best "indie" game I've played.

[Gemstik by Gemini]

I have a few of these. Never really liked them.

 

Actually, I've never really liked any third-party 2600 stick.

[Favorite Video Game Remakes?]

N/M.

[Games That Make You Lose Track Of Time]

All of them.

[How Many 2600's Do You Own]

7

[Games Beaten In 2016!]

Costume Quest (Mac)

 

Moderately charming, but not enough to look past the brief, shallow, and repetitive gameplay. 5/10

[fujiskunk]

Did a deal for a couple of XBOX games. Great communication. Items as described. Smooth transaction.

[*SOLD FS: 5200 4-Port Console Only]

^No.

[Interest Check: Vintage Macintosh Magazines]

I've got a number of MacUser and Macworld magazines from the early to mid 90's.

 

Would anyone here be interested in these?

 

For example, would anyone be interested in 11 issues of MacUser from 1992 for 50¢ an issue, shipped in a Medium Priority Flat Rate box costing $11.95, making the total $17.45?