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I am biased, but since we are speaking about the subject of Christmas games... what about MEAN SANTA

Hi John, I don't know of any other video modifications that can be done to the Odyssey2. For example, I do not believe there is a mod that allows an HDMI connection to a modern TV. That would be nice, but I don't think it would happen. Sure would be nice. One can dream. You never know... You can never say never with the retro gaming community... I do have a friend who did a modification for me on my O2 console that has the two wired controllers that cannot be detached: He added a 9 pin port that allows me to connect a standard ATARI 2600 compatible joystick to play the games. I guess I am lucky because both of my wired controllers are still working well after all these years. I asked him about the worn-out controllers that you have and this was his reply: " as far as fixing the original joysticks, there's really nothing to fix in them. They use a membrane for all the switch contacts, much like the 5200 and Intellivision controllers. I don't know of anybody making new membranes for them. That's why I ended up modding my system to use standard Atari controllers. " If anyone is looking to have this service done, please let me know and I will give you my friend's email address. -Tim

I have many of the Flashback models in my collection. I'd like to get this one and add it to my collection but I will wait until after the holidays. It's a hard pass for me with wards.com ( Montgomery Ward ). ... even with a $16 promo discount... still not worth paying that much in my opinion. No way. I refuse to buy it at these prices. I will wait until they are deeply discounted. $21.98 for shipping and handling... what a laugh! Select Shipping MethodView Shipping Chart Standard: $19.99 + $1.99 Surcharge (Details) (. 5-7 business days (14 maximum) .) Expedited: $32.98 + $1.99 Surcharge (Details) (. Approximately 3-4 business days .) Express: $44.98 + $1.99 Surcharge (Details) (. Approximately 2 business days .) GET 20% OFF ALL TOYS! Enter code MW5402 at checkout. Hurry—sale ends 11/23. ApplyPromo Code Applied 20% Off Remove Subtotal: $79.99 Order Discount: - $16.00 Shipping & Processing: $21.98 Estimated Tax: $4.00 Estimated Order Total: $90.97

TURKEY TROT, a new Thanksgiving themed game, is now available for sale! Price: $28 ( and $5 for shipping ) in the USA. TURKEY TROT! , a 2K-sized game for the Odyssey2 / Videopac, has been programmed by Chris Read AKA "atari2600land" here on Atari Age Game design / adaption conceived by Tim Duarte. Each game will include a 4-page color Odyssey2-style manual. Artwork for the label and manual was created and designed by Timothy Cotter. Turkey Trot! pays homage to the "endless runner" style of videogame that is similar to the Dinosaur Game. The Dinosaur Game is a browser game developed by Google and built into the Google Chrome web browser. The player guides a pixelated Tyrannosaurus rex across a side-scrolling landscape, avoiding obstacles to achieve a higher score. The game was created by members of the Chrome UX team in 2014. Gameplay is easy: You control the Timmy the turkey. Press the joystick's Action Button to make Timmy the turkey jump in the air. Timmy must jump over the rocks or it’s game over. Once Timmy successfully jumps 10 rocks, he will get a break. Press the Action button to resume gameplay. To make things harder, Frank the Farmer has spotted Timmy! He may shoot his rifle at you. These bullets must be avoided, too! Good luck! ORDER ON THE WEB SITE PAGE: https://timduarte.blogspot.com/2022/11/turkey-trot-for-odyssey2.html International shipping: to be determined, I will provide shipping quote if you send me a private message Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is celebrated on Thursday, November 24, 2022 please let me know if you have any questions, Tim "If only more people would make 2K homebrew games, then the world would be a better place." - Chris Read

You should create in any way! Did you know that TURKEY TROT is not the first "endless runner" for the O2? There was another game DINO DASH released in 2015 I believe by Revival Studios...

The ordering web site page is now up and operational: https://timduarte.blogspot.com/2022/11/turkey-trot-for-odyssey2.html thank you, HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Tim

I am happy to announce TURKEY TROT, a new Thanksgiving themed game, is now available for sale! TURKEY TROT! , a 2K-sized game for the Odyssey2 / Videopac, has been programmed by Chris Read. Game design / adaption conceived by Tim Duarte. Each game will include a 4-page color Odyssey2-style manual. Artwork for the label and manual was created and designed by Timothy Cotter. Turkey Trot! pays homage to the "endless runner" style of videogame that is similar to the Dinosaur Game. The Dinosaur Game is a browser game developed by Google and built into the Google Chrome web browser. The player guides a pixelated Tyrannosaurus rex across a side-scrolling landscape, avoiding obstacles to achieve a higher score. The game was created by members of the Chrome UX team in 2014. Gameplay is easy: You control the Timmy the turkey. Press the joystick's Action Button to make Timmy the turkey jump in the air. Timmy must jump over the rocks or it’s game over. Once Timmy successfully jumps 10 rocks, he will get a break. Press the Action button to resume gameplay. To make things harder, Frank the Farmer has spotted Timmy! He may shoot his rifle at you. These bullets must be avoided, too! Good luck! Send me a private message and I will send you the details on how to order. Price will be $28 plus $5 for shipping in the USA. International shipping: to be determined, I will provide shipping quote Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is celebrated on Thursday, November 24, 2022 "If only more people would make 2K homebrew games, then the world would be a better place." - Chris Read

Under the "Home Media" section, Wikipedia states it is in the public domain. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus_Conquers_the_Martians

I am happy to report that PETER THE PEA for the Mattel Intellivision is now available for sale ( loose game cartridge and a 4-page color printed instruction manual only ) Being a pea isn't easy. Your day starts out normal, but that all changes quickly. Play as PETER THE PEA and guide him through all the dangers he encounters. There are CRAZY CARROTS chasing you and they must be avoided! Gobble up the small peas that appear in each maze. There are 15 different mazes to explore! PETER THE PEA was programmed by Chris Read AKA atari2600land here on atariage He has created many games for the Mattel Intellivision, including GOSUB, UPMONSTERS, THE SECRET GOVERNMENT WAFFLE PROJECT, and many more. Intellivision Revolotion and 2600 Connection will co-publish this game. We did this same type of thing with GOSUB back in 2016. We also co-published FRANKENSTEIN'S MONSTER last year. 2600 Connection will be selling the loose game cartridge and the manual for $35 plus shipping. Later in the year, Intellivision Revolotion will offer the game Complete-In-Box... featuring a professional box and 2 overlays. If you would like to order the loose game cartridge and manual, please visit the web site ordering page at: https://timduarte.blogspot.com/2022/10/peter-pea-for-mattel-intellivision.html please let me know if you have any questions... Here are some pictures of the game cartridge and manual and 2 screen shots ENJOY! Tim

In an android-based colecovision emulator software package, I recently acquired a ROM of a game for the Colecovision called MR. DO'S WILD RIDE. I have never heard anything about this game. I didn't know it even existed for the Colecovision I am assuming that it was never released on cartridge, but I could be wrong. It does not show up on the list of games on cvaddict.com I believe it is a conversion of the MSX console game but I am not 100% sure. https://www.video-games-museum.com/en/game/Mr-Dos-Wild-Ride/49/3/14971 The game screen states the year "2004 Colecovision conversion by Steve Begin" and it states "COLPAX" Perhaps that is the programmer's nickname Does anyone know anything about this? Does anyone own the game on cartridge? I would like to know if an instruction manual exists for it? maybe for the MSX console? I also found a youtube video about the gameplay from a number of years ago: https://youtu.be/DPdNpgD2G9w I have attached the ROM of the file. Check it out! Is it 100% complete? mr_do_wildride.rom

I don't own one but I have heard good things about the COL-USB Stone Age Gamer sells them for $37.49 and just for kicks I checked out the shipping and because it is so small and light, the shipping is only $3.81 via U.S. MAIL https://stoneagegamer.com/colusb-power-supply-adapter-for-the-colecovision-usb-c.html Willie C. does a nice youtube review of it at: https://youtu.be/42VR7sJQKh0 As he stated, you do need to supply a USB C charger and cable Stone Age Gamer sells the cable for an additional $2.99 Hope this helps, Tim

I got a message from Rev and he stated that he has an ECS that I can try out , but I will keep your offer in mind. thanks, Tim

Does anyone have an ECS for sale? Used is fine. I will even accept one ( a bare ECS Entertainment Computer System ) without the keyboard. Please send me a PM ( Private Message ) if you have one. TY ( Thank You ) Tim

I would like to buy one of those 3 music synthesizer keyboards for the ECS, if still available and are for sale. Sending you a PM. Tim

Tapper was being developed for the Intellivision by Intellivision Brasil. Not sure what happened with that. Perhaps development stopped. I found an old picture of it from 2020:

It's not a requirement. I just mentioned that in case anyone had any questions. You can order right from the web site, as you did! Thank you! As of today, Sunday July 31, 2022), I have 12 of these remanining.

FOR SALE Frankenstein's Monster for the Mattel Intellivision. A game by Nanochess. Cartridge and manual only. Intellivision Revolution and 2600 Connection are co-publishing this release. IntellivisionRevolution has released the FULL complete-in-box version. This is the cartridge-only version. NOTICE: This cartridge-only version is aimed toward people that want a cheaper option to play the game on a real cartridge. This should not be considered a "rare variation." The game cartridge and sticker, game rom, and manual are exactly the same. Also note that a box/overlays will not be sold separate by IntellivisionRevolution nor 2600 Connection nor any third party as an upgrade. For the loose game cartridge and manual sale: As of today, (Wednesday June 27, 2022), I have 16 of these for sale. http://timduarte.blogspot.com/2021/08/frankensteins-monster-for-mattel.html Again, We are just trying to gauge how much interest there would be in a "cartridge and manual only" option. It has been sort of an experiment. Please send me a private message if you are interested. Price: $35 (USD) for loose game cartridge and manual only. No overlays. Price does not include shipping. FRANKENSTEIN'S MONSTER was programmed by Óscar Toledo Gutiérrez. He has created many games for the Mattel Intellivision, including SPACE RAID, PUMPKIN MASTER, ZOMBIE MADNESS and many more. please let me know if you have any questions thank you, Tim

J.G. MUNCHKIN for the Odyssey2 / Videopac Price: $29 plus shipping J.G. MUNCHKIN is a remake / hack of the game ATTACK OF THE TIMELORD. In the game, J.G. MUNCHKIN is furious and wants to get back at K.C. MUNCHKIN for stealing all the glory! - If you use the game with THE VOICE module, J.G. cusses at you. ( the game still plays without THE VOICE module... but you will not have the speech feature ) - the player has 3 lives in the game ( instead of one ) includes: a game cartridge with a printed color label a printed 4-page color game manual a black plastic Disney-style VHS size game storage box with printed color insert please send me a private message if interested

FOR SALE: AMOK! ( with Rack Test ) edition for the Odyssey2 / Videopac Price: $29 plus shipping For those who are unfamiliar, AMOK! was the very first homebrew game created for the Odyssey2 It was programmed by John Dondzila and it pays homage to BERZERK. This version, called RACK TEST, allows the player to advance and begin the game at any selected level! Includes a black plastic Disney VHS videotape-style storage box, 4-page color manual, and game cartridge with "rocker switch" please send me a private message if interested thanks, timdu

I spoke with @atari2600land and I believe he stated @bah is going to publish this Basketball game. And He publishes them with the option of a case. i.e. PIPE DOWN I also have been working with @atari2600land on a project for a November 1 release of a newly designed game that is... THANKSGIVING holiday-themed! more to come! Tim

I have a question: Could the Atari 2600 Paddle Controllers be used on the Colecovision? Perhaps they would have to modified?

For sale: SOLD 6/29/22 HAPPY BIRD! for the Odyssey2 / Videopac Price: $29 plus shipping This is HAPPY BIRD! , an Odyssey2 / Videopac game, programmed by Rafael Cardoso. It is based on the FLAPPY BIRD game. A limited run of 100 serial-numbered cartridges of HAPPY BIRD! will be produced that are compatible with both the Odyssey2 and Videopac systems. This is for cartridge serial #89 of 100. includes: a game cartridge with a printed color label a printed 8-page color game manual a black plastic Disney-style VHS size storage box with printed color insert IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY! FLY THROUGH THE PASSAGES IN THE PIPES. HOW FAR CAN YOU GO? please send me a private message if interested. thank you, Tim

As an alternative, there is a very nice program called THE LTO Flash! User Interface Software , which was created by Steve Orth of the intvfinhouse.com I have been using this software and it is pretty cool. It has the jzINTV emulator built-in And like the author says: "Even if you do not yet own a LTO Flash! cartridge, the LTO Flash! User Interface Software (LUI) still offers useful tools to keep track of your ROMs and run them in the jzIntv emulator. Because it is expandable, LUI's capabilities will grow. At this time, the high-level features provided by LUI include: ROM library management Full support for LTO Flash! Intellicart! download support Integration with the jzIntv emulator - it's never been easier to use!" It's a free download at: http://www.intvfunhouse.com/intvfunhouse/ltoflash/ -Tim

The sale of the Ultimate Flashback Interface board ( UFBI) is now PENDING