Jump to content
Have You Played Atari Today?
2600|5200|7800|Lynx|Jaguar|Forums|Store  

Lodmot

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Content Count

    979

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    1

Posts posted by Lodmot

  1. Posted

    On 9/16/2020 at 9:32 PM, nLad said:

    So, the bin file can be played like a regular Atari game, given the right tech/programs, am I correct?

    Sorry for the late response. Yes, it can. :)

  2. Posted

    On 12/2/2020 at 6:04 PM, Ignaciosan said:

    Ey, im a bit late I know... did you finally got it working? I have almost the same problem...

     

    in my case, i got the “sega licenced “ mensaje and then black screen.

    and mega cd has not image, but sound good.

    Hey there, no worries! 

    Unfortunately, no-- I never got the Genesis Model 2 to work again. I never got rid of the console though, because it's from my childhood (plus it's also signed by James Rolfe, lol).

    But yeah, your issue is probably different because I don't even get the license screen text. All mine does is a black screen. It's concerning because no matter whether it's a cartridge or the Sega CD add-on it does the same exact thing... I have my suspicions that the CPU fried or something...

  3. Posted

    Just for fun, I had my 66-year old dad actually try out the Atari VCS. He's not really a gamer at all, but he played Pong a few times back in the day and Donkey Kong in the arcades. He tried out the new VCS joystick in Pong and noticed that the paddle control had some "give" to it when it shouldn't. It was difficult for him to describe, but he said it made playing the games a lot harder/less enjoyable.

     

    I think I know what he means, because it isn't very smooth when you turn the handle. I would expect the paddle functionality to feel like adjusting the volume control on a stereo receiver (if that makes sense xD).

    • Like 2

  7. Posted

    Just now, CPUWIZ said:

     

    Small TV?  Extension cable fetish? :P

    Ehh… I just find it annoying to have to sync my controllers up with my PC all the time. Then you gotta charge them when the battery is low, and after a while the built-in rechargeable battery actually gets permanently weaker. :P I'd rather just stick with a USB controller if I'm given the option to.

     

     

    • Like 3
    • Thanks 1

  10. Posted

    The part of the letter I find funny is that Feargal Mac didn't want to have his name associated with the VCS because it "might hurt his reputation". And back when I was an avid supporter for the VCS, I foresighted that people like Rob Wyatt, etc. wouldn't work on this project and damage their reputation if it was going to turn into a huge shitshow.... Well, now, here we are. The unimaginable became a reality. Lol...

     

    You can call the backers stupid (including me), but it really just goes to show you how f---ing retarded companies will actually be. 

     

     

    • Like 8
    • Haha 2

  13. Posted · Edited by Lodmot

    8 hours ago, MrBeefy said:

    Wow Atari is hitting the gaming world today. They must be feeling the pressure. See their newest announcement!

     

    ------

    Today is an exciting day in gaming! Atari VCS has a special edition preorder for their new Ataribox Architech Edition! This special edition will be limited to 1010 copies!

    Polish_20200124_200459976.thumb.jpg.09a6a03beb90b7e960e9fa52d0d04503.jpg

    This is a great opportunity for our loyal fans to get in on this great deal! The bottom half of the Architect Edition is made of a special wood finish giving it the perfect heat distribution!

     

    Hear at Atari we know that many are concerned with what is in our Ataribox shells. In our continued efforts of transparency you do not have to be concerned anymore! As you can see our shells are empty but ready for you to create your own. The possibilities are endless now that you have the tools to fill our shells!

     

    Speaking of shells, you may notice that our Architect Edition has special colors! For those who do not want the boring white corn shells should be excited! You will get the special edition Atomic Blue, and Ferrari Red shells at a price you won't beat if you don't get this edition.

     

    But wait there's more! The Architect Edition will come with a special taco seasoning packet guaranteed to season at least 50 tacos! In addition to the awesome gift of seasoning is the posters we will be including. We have the famous Wyatt hands in the pants poster guaranteed to warm up you little work shed. The second poster is a special lenticular picture of Wyatt's famous sky diving landing. With this poster you will be able to relive his graceful landing over and over again!

     

    So you can only get this special limited edition by preordering for the small preorder fee of Mex$1876! As a thank you to our loyal fans who get the Architect Edition they will receive their Ataribox earlier than everyone else on May 5th!

     

    Don't forget this special Architect Edition is only limited to 1010 units. I think you will agree with is that much like Wyatt and his landings we have totally NAILED IT with this one!

     

    The Bomb-diggitiest,

    Atari

    ----

    I know you were just fucking around here, but sadly that was actually better-written and easier to comprehend than some of the actual updates Atari puts out on medium.com. LOL. Most of the time when they post an update, the first and only thing I jump straight to is any new pictures/videos they put up.

     

    Also, this guy below is classic. Some people on the IGG Comments section should really hang out with us here:

     

     

    Screenshot_20200125-061348~2.png

    • Like 1
    • Haha 12

  16. Posted

    25 minutes ago, frankodragon said:

    I'd like to see Artz intoxicated while doing an interview.

    Omg, dude.... that interview was painful. XDDD

     

    I think the VCS is a real thing they'll deliver to us, but holy shit-- I can't blame The Register for being as skeptical and critical as they were.

    If you're going to deliver something as major as a game console, you better make damn certain your public speaker is confident, professional and sounds like he knows what he's talking about (without getting too technical either).

    • Haha 5

  20. Posted

    21 minutes ago, TankedThomas said:

    I agree, and that's why I'm assuming they've made about as much progress as they have for the rest of the 2 1/2 years they've been stringing people along. 😉

    Yeah, I understand. > u <

     

    I have a weird gut feeling that the new footage is legit, but I'll be the first to point out that it's only just a feeling-- not actual evidence. :P

  21. Posted

    4 minutes ago, Agillig said:

    Are they stupid with communication or just intentionally vague?  Hard to say, really.   Why only 2 minutes of video?  If they've got a good product, they should show it off.

     

    Unfortunately comments are turned off, because I wanted to ask if the video was recorded by a drunk using a flip phone.   

    Lol. XD

     

    But yeah. Seeing them actually power the unit on in the back, and also actually launch games was re-assuring. Hopefully Atari will be able to at least fulfill peoples' orders. That's the best thing they can do at this point.

    • Like 2

  22. Posted

    5 minutes ago, 5x7 said:

    I wonder if it crashed there at the end.

    Eh... There isn't really enough footage to go by to judge. 

    I have to admit though, when I see this thing in action-- it makes me want to play it/play with the hardware. It's kinda sad...

    I just wish Atari wasn't stupid with their communication. 

  24. Posted

    28 minutes ago, PlaysWithWolves said:

    Could've sworn I saw a news item a few years ago that a certain version of Windows 10 would be made free for smaller electronics.  Not sure if that's true or if AVCS would qualify.

     

     

    [deleted unnecessary Win10 stuff.]

    Yeah, but if the footage we recently saw is to go by, it looks like the full-blown Windows 10 is running on there.

  25. Posted

    14 minutes ago, TwentySixHundred said:

    AFAIK they are tied to the hardware (motherboad by memory) with win10 especially. As for transferring to another rig there is write ups of ways people get around it or you can go the simple route like playswithwolves mention and ring Microsoft. When i worked in a repair shop they usually just reactivate the fresh install without too many questions asked. By memory they ask for a serial number and they give an activation code (well they used to anyway IIRC).

    Lately I think Microsoft has switched to tying the serial key to your hotmail account (which is actually more convenient for going from machine to machine). 

AtariAge
Forums
Store
General
Follow AtariAge

Copyright ©1998-2021 AtariAge

×
×
  • Create New...