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  13. Posted

    Hey Jibbajaba,

     

    I really want this or the powerpak, what I can't figure out (dense, I guess) is if either of them come fully loaded w/ all the games? Any help would be appreciated, and sorry to de-rail your topic A2600.

  19. Posted

    Well too late :P Got a Junior with 25 games (Pengo also which seems a bit rarer) 2 sticks and 2 paddles for $35 seems pretty good for an fleabay find, no one bidded so if it dies I won't be out to much, unit is tested though (at least claims to be).

    Will mod in a s-video. Still might be on the lookout for a 7800 and any game suggestions you all might have.

     

    Got these with the lot:

     

    Pengo

    Freeway

    Laser Blast

    Pitfall

    Robot Tank

    Stampede

    Circus

    Football

    Phoenix

    Pole Position

    Qbert

    Frogger

    Bowling

    Speedway II

    Codebreaker

    Berzerk

    Defender

    Asteroids

    Bowling

    PacMan

    Video Checkers

    Super Challenge Football

    Lock n' Chase

     

    Familiar with most of them

     

    Picked up a Yars Revenge (love that game) and might get a copy of Solaris and Atlantis also.

    I did not see that lot come up. Got a link?

  20. Posted

    How can it be me if I never registered and never posted? All I’m saying is that I heard about that site somewhere a few years ago when I became interested in arcade games, thought it sounded like a cool forum, and promptly headed over there to check it out. After lurking for a few days, all I saw were pissing matches over trivial things, sarcastic/dismissive treatment of newcomers, obvious cliquey circles of “know-it-alls”, etc.. It’s like, there was this palpable and ubiquitous “code of ethics”—or dogma if you will—looming over the forum on how one must collect, treat, play, sell and talk about arcade games. If you do everything by that book, you’re golden; if not, look out.

     

    Maybe I just happened to drop by at a bad time, but KLOV isn’t the only arcade-related site where I’ve seen such things.

     

    It’s worth noting that I have three major hobbies in my life currently with others in my past, and I have frequented at least one internet forum for each of those hobbies, sometimes more, and the only forums I have ever felt the inclination to “walk away” from were related somehow to arcade stuff. Coincidence? Maybe, but I’m inclined to doubt it.

     

    I admit my comment might have been a bit harsh and might have unfairly painted a large community with a broad brush, but as with most communities, the bad apples are always the ones that leave an impression. I apologize if you were personally offended by what I said, but I’m not just making things up for the good of my health; I’m giving you a candid outsider’s impression of the vibe I got there and elsewhere.

     

    I can’t believe you would even compare AtariAge to KLOV in this way. Of all the forums I have frequented in the last 10 years, this one is hands down the most laid back, welcoming, and affable of them all.

    I have seen a few pissing matches, but Maclemore (however you spell it) keeps a pretty good forum as far as I can tell. The comparing of the 2 forums is just my opinion, they are both great and serve to fuel my 2 hobbies (arcade machines and the 2600). Anyway, give it another chance if you are still interested in the hobby. I will vouch for you if you need it.

  21. Posted · Edited by Mxyzptlk

    Why am I not surprised you need to be "vouched for" at that forum...

     

    Seriously, what is it with arcade collectors? A few years ago I made the mistake of lurking a bit over at KLOV, naively thinking it might be a cool place to just talk about old arcade games with fellow affable nerd-types. Needless to say, I was disappointed to find that the community comes across as a bunch of dogmatic assholes in the worst good-ol-boys club the internet has ever seen. I never thought I'd actually feel a sense of relief that arcade collecting doesn't interest me, but my lasting impression of KLOV is exactly that.

    Where the hell did that come from? I have been a member there for years and have no clue why you would post that. Give me an example of where we come off as "dogmatic assholes" or "the worst good-ol-boys club the internet has ever seen". Maybe it's just you???? I have seen harsher treatment here than on KLOV. Even new guys get straight forward no-B.S. answers to their questions no matter how silly the question is.

     

    EDIT: I have vouched for 3 members here and they are as far as I can tell, are doing well on KLOV.

  23. Posted

    Well, I am trading my Liberator for this:

     

    http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9787

     

    I loved this game after playing it at Keith's (Kmitchie24 - KLOV) and now it looks like I am going to own it! This is going to look nice next to my Video Pinball

     

    Here is a video showing the gameplay too. Cool light up buttons. Great party game ! Getting it tomorrow. Can't wait.

     

    http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...33559683671677

     

    All of Keith's games are like new and this one is no exception. A near pristine version of this old Atari black and white.

    I still want that Video Pinball!!!!

  24. Posted · Edited by Mxyzptlk

    Have you guys ever seen one of these?

     

    This is in the back of the Pinball Hall of Fame. It's a beautiful cabinet.

     

     

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    LasVegas-20130414-00038_zps6720e6f7.jpg

     

    BCD4937A-2631-4D29-BCB6-33F1542058CB-137

    Never seen this one before, probably some sort of late model licensing bought by Sega.

    *EDIT* the fire buttons array looks like a nightmare. I will stick to my 'ol U.S. version.

  25. Posted

     

    No. This was several months ago on the Goodwill site. I was fortunate Guardian was mixed with multiple other boxed games and not specifically mentioned in the listing. If it weren't for one other person I would have snagged it for probably $50.

    Does the Goodwill site have an alert system? For example, if I want Air Raid, is it possible to get them to e-mail you when Air Raid appears on their website? Any input would be great.

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