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  1. RickR

    How much are Atari 2600 Basic Programming keypad overlays worth?

  2. RickR

    Don't you love those people that call all Atari controllers "paddles"?

    1. CorTat-G

      CorTat-G

      I thought all video game systems were called "Video Game".

    2. Random Terrain

      Random Terrain

      I used to sell "intendo tapes" when I worked at Toys R Us.

    3. esplonky

      esplonky

      or when people call all smartphone "iPhones"

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  3. RickR

    I got a CoCo 2 today! Unfortunately, I have no software for the CoCo 2. Ooops.

  4. RickR

    Just "foil-dotted" my 5200 buttons. Wow -- what a difference. They actually work now! Fire!

    1. jmetal88

      jmetal88

      The result seems about the same, but the implementation seems 'neater'.

    2. shadow460

      shadow460

      Now you need new rev 9 flex circuits and you'll be set for a while!

    3. RickR

      RickR

      I'll have to look those up.

       

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  5. RickR

    Ody2 - changed the RF cable so I no longer have to use the horrible OEM RF box. Crystal clear video now.

  6. RickR

    Found Intellivision game #57 today: Sub Hunt CIB. Intv rocks!

  7. RickR

    Anyone have a CIB Intellivision Horse Racing they'd like to sell? PM me!

  8. RickR

    Love love love the Virtual Boy

    1. jaybird3rd

      jaybird3rd

      That's probably what it is; I'll have to fashion a tool to open it and check.

       

      But, on a positive note ... the Virtual Boy offers some really good games! My favorites so far are Wario Land and V-Tetris.

    2. bomberpunk

      bomberpunk

      i could play Mario Tennis for hours. and i do!

    3. RickR

      RickR

      I got Virtual League Baseball last night, and it is really good.

       

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  9. RickR

    Playing Intellivision Golf -- great game. Remarkably similar to modern golf games. It's a lot of fun.

    1. BillyHW

      BillyHW

      I don't believe I've ever tried that one. I played a lot of Leaderboard Golf on C64 though.

    2. Certifiable

      Certifiable

      Golf's awesome, are you playing PGA or chip shot?

    3. RickR

      RickR

      PGA. I haven't heard of Chip Shot...is that good as well?

  10. RickR

    Intellivision collection -- slowly growing.

    1. cmart604

      cmart604

      Have you added something cool recently? :)

    2. RickR

      RickR

      No, I'm still working on the basics. PGA Golf and Tennis in CIB are the latest this week.

  11. RickR

    AE on 8‐bit. What an interesting control scheme.

    1. BillyHW

      BillyHW

      AE?

    2. jaybird3rd

      jaybird3rd

      http://www.atariprotos.com/5200/software/ae/ae.htm
    3. BillyHW

      BillyHW

      Fascinating.

  12. RickR

    Chopper Command. Very difficult. Any tips?

    1. shadow460

      shadow460

      Practice. Try to not follow the enemies. Hit a couple of 'em head on and pass the ones that want to dogfight. Pick those up on the next pass.

    2. RJ

      RJ

      Play Defender- it's better

  13. RickR

    Playing 8-bit Berzerk. Wow, what a great game. It is just as hard as the arcade version. And voice! Only flaw - the bouncing sound for Evil Otto.

    1. BillyHW

      BillyHW

      Yes, well done port.

  14. RickR

    Meh

    1. sega_SHARK

      sega_SHARK

      : /

  15. RickR

    Who wants a free (but needs a belt) 410 program recorder?

    1. Rik

      Rik

      A belt? I wish that was the case for me, all 410's I've found, the motors are shot, belts were fine.

    2. RickR

      RickR

      I'm pretty sure the motor is fine. Just pay shipping and you can put your belt in it!

  16. RickR

    Best combo ever: Harmony cart. 2600jr. amd SlikStik

    1. cncfreak

      cncfreak

      definitely my favorite joystick... (looks around) i need to start hoarding more of those...

    2. RickR

      RickR

      I have two. They are tiny, and go well with the jr. Nice tight control.

  17. RickR

    I'm gonna tempt your tummy with the taste of nuts and honey.

    1. Chuck D. Head

      Chuck D. Head

      It's a honey of an O!

    2. atari2600land

      atari2600land

      Honey Graham Oh's>Honey Nut Cheerios.

    3. RickR

      RickR

      Loved those youtube links.

       

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  18. RickR

    Fiddling in the garage, fixing joysticks in a box full of broken joysticks when I come across a weird one with springs inside. Wowza -- it's an original CX-10! I've never seen one. Cool. And it works now....button spring just needed a little expansion.

  19. RickR

    5200 Space Invaders arrived today. Can't decide if I like it. I like how it is very difficult and fast. I wish they'd stuck with aliens that looked like the originals more. The spinning ones remind me of Ralph Wiggum for some reason.

    1. jmetal88

      jmetal88

      It is pretty difficult. It's one of the three games I currently have for my 5200 (they all came with it, I just haven't bought any more yet).

    2. SoundGammon

      SoundGammon

      You'll notice that when you sometimes shoot the mother-ship and it shows 60 points...but you don't GET 60 points!!! Bug?

  20. RickR

    5200 Centipede arrived in mail today. Surprise -- it is different than the 8-bit version. Much better! Fast and really difficult.

    1. jaybird3rd

      jaybird3rd

      5200 Centipede is great, but it would be perfect if it had the two-player simultaneous option of the 7800 version. I only wish they'd given Millipede the same treatment.

    2. BydoEmpire

      BydoEmpire

      The spiders are nasty in the 5200 version. I'd love to get a trackball, though I think it would

      help.

    3. RickR

      RickR

      They made it difficult. But about the same difficulty as the arcade original I'd say.

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  21. RickR

    Cleaning an Atari 800 with dish soap and a toothbrush.

    1. Master Phruby

      Master Phruby

      A magic eraser might work better.

  22. RickR

    Bought an 800 via Craigslist today. That makes 4 8-bit computers in the collection. The 400 is still my favorite. Makes me smile every time I see it.

  23. RickR

    Just purchased a broken Sega CD with the hope that it was just a blown fuse. Well, it was! Fixed and now it works fine. Now I need to find some games.

    1. OldSchoolRetroGamer

      OldSchoolRetroGamer

      Awesome ! congrats!

    2. mtshark7

      mtshark7

      Good job fixing it!

  24. RickR

    Just made end labels for my 5200 games. Shouldn't Atari have known better?

    1. S1500

      S1500

      Same company that thought numeric keypads were a good idea...in the 90s.

  25. RickR

    Spent too much at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo. Too much good junk to buy.

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