[CXSTICK note from Atari]

Quite late feedback. I have since sent my Mini back to Amazon. For this proud price (most mini consoles are significantly cheaper), the system simply offers too little. Too little testing (-> poor hardware that should never have passed QA), loveless presentation (the interface is rather mediocre, no manuals etc.), very mediocre games (and again disastrous QA -> partly wrong or hacked files) and generally an input lag that I found annoying (which didn't improve even with various tricks). The great case and the beautiful packaging alone are simply not enough.
I will follow closely how Atari addresses the problems with the manufacturer and how the buyers are compensated (i.e. -> better software, replacement of the controllers, etc.), maybe I will then get the system again. If not, I'll eventually buy a used system cheaply on eBay to put on the shelf with the other mini consoles. Too bad.

[Not so happy with the mini]

There are not many complains regarding input lag. For me almost all action games are barley playable (most prominent Millipede for me). Is it just me or is there something I can do to reduce the lag?

[Serial Number]

18334 Amazon Germany

[THE400 Mini]

I only played 1 turn.

[THE400 Mini]

Ok, I have now played various games for about 1 hour (only the pre-installed ones, PAL) and my first impression is rather sobering. 

- MULE doesn't seem to have been tested very well. 2 crashes, display errors in the store, Wumpus hunt success screen shredded 
- Missile Command very imprecise controls or the stick feels bad
- M49 input lag and imprecise controls
- Millipede not playable. Controls are a disaster.
- Berzerk is also difficult (lag)

As I said, this is my first impression. I haven't tested the optional input options yet and I'll have to take another look at the games in Altirra. Maybe I have the wrong memories. I'll connect my 130XE battleship later and check that out again.

The front end makes a good impression. But the lags are really bad, I'm very sensitive to that. But as I said, I'll have to take a bit more time and compare.

[THE400 Mini]

Wumpus Hunt...

[Sega 5 Games Remakes TGA Trailer | The Game Awards 2023]

Well, many doesn't belong here by 100%. What do you think should get a brush up as well?

 

 

[Sega 5 Games Remakes TGA Trailer | The Game Awards 2023]

 

[Hardware considerations.]

Wouldn't it be possible to use a Orange Pi Zero2? It's cheaper the the Pi3 & Pi4, and should have enough power to run Stella.

 

General MAME Emulator Benchmark comparing several microcomputers. 

[Name this Thing!]

Stella CCG (Community-Charged Gaming)

[FS: Some Rare 2600 Hardware]

Absolutely, the cartridge selectors are really obscure. I guess they are all inspired by the shop displays and thought it's a good idea to bring it to home for whatever reasons. As for the Unimex: It uses the power supply of your 2600 so it should be 100% compatible with 110v. The cards themselves work for NTSC & PAL, depending on the ROM you copy. 

[FS: Some Rare 2600 Hardware]

Hi everyone,

 

I have some rather rare 2600 items on offer:

 

* CVC Gameline *

The box isn't the best, but it is complete and beside the box everything else is in excellent condition and it works (just tested it a few minutes ago).

EURO 280.00

 

* Unimex Duplikator SP280 + 4 copy cartridges (1 x 8kb and 3 x 4kb Unimex copy carts) *

The box is ok, it is complete and beside the box everything else is in excellent condition.

EURO 250.00

 

* Dynamics Videoplexer *

EURO Release - box good - complete - tested

EURO 125.00

 

* Marjac RomScanner *

US Release - box ok - complete - tested

EURO 300.00

 

* RGA International Video Game Brain RGA-1360 *

US Release - box ok - complete - tested

EURO 150.00

 

* Starplex Game SeleX *

US Release, 9 slots - box rough - manual on box - tested

EURO 300.00

 

Shipping to EU, Canada & USA. Shipping to Germany is EURO 5.00, within Europe is 17.00, Canada EURO 37.00, USA EURO 55.00 (Corona extra costs ?). Payment by Paypal.

[FS: Large Atari 2600 Hardware Collection]

Hi everyone,

 

I am going to sell off my Atari 2600 hardware collection:

-        19 x boxed systems (13 x PAL, 3 x PAL Brazil, 3 x NTSC)

-        4 x boxed game selectors

-        38 x boxed joysticks

-        3 x CompuMates (2 x PAL, 1 x NTSC)

-        2 x boxed game copiers

-        Several random items

 

Detailed pictures are here:

https://atariage.com/forums/gallery/album/2514-atari-2600-systems-hardware/

https://atariage.com/forums/gallery/album/2519-atari-2600-joysticks-hardware/

https://atariage.com/forums/gallery/album/2518-atari-2600-misc-hardware/

 

Please check the enclosed PDF for a complete list.

I am asking for EURO 2.750 + shipping. I won’t split up the set. I offer worldwide shipping.

If you have a question please drop me a PM.

 

Best,

Marc.

Atari_2600_Hardware_Sale_3.pdf

[Curt Vendel has passed away. :(]

Oh my good god, how plain terrible.  Spoke to him just a few weeks ago... What a loss for his family and friends. What a loss for the Atari community... So sad... 

[New Atari Console that Ataribox?]

13 hours ago, Bill Loguidice said:

That's is an insane public declaration. They really truly still do not have a target audience in mind with a statement like that.

I am not sure it's the right phrase, but that's a complete affidavit of means. It's beyond belief...

[FS: Items for 2600, Atari 8bit, C64, DOS, TeleMatch Mags + Posters, Patches etc.]

7 hours ago, sramirez2008 said:

Are the three Starplex ads still available? 

 

Long gone ?

[FS: Items for 2600, Atari 8bit, C64, DOS, TeleMatch Mags + Posters, Patches etc.]

*** BUMP ***

[New Atari Console that Ataribox?]

On 2/17/2020 at 6:16 PM, Paul Slocum said:

Spectrum ZX Next is delivering to backers literally right now in spite of the virus and previous delays.

Mine

[FS: Items for 2600, Atari 8bit, C64, DOS, TeleMatch Mags + Posters, Patches etc.]

2 hours ago, chavert said:

I would like to know if board games are sold ?

Yep, they are gone.

[FS: Items for 2600, Atari 8bit, C64, DOS, TeleMatch Mags + Posters, Patches etc.]

2 hours ago, gamecomposer said:

Id be interested in that NeoGeo Pocket lot possibly! What is the cost of ship to USA?

EURO 37.00 - The system box and adaptor are just too big to fit in the airmail letter option.

[FS: Items for 2600, Atari 8bit, C64, DOS, TeleMatch Mags + Posters, Patches etc.]

New Items:

 

Boardgames
EURO 10.00 Berzerk (MB Spiele) German release, complete, good condition
EURO 20.00 Centipede (MB Spiele) German release, complete, good condition
EURO 5.00 Frogger (1) (MB Spiele) German release, complete, box has mold and is damaged, gameeboard and parts are fine though
EURO 5.00 Frogger (2) (MB Spiele) German release, complete, box has a bit mold and is damaged, gameeboard and parts are fine though
EURO 5.00 Pac-Man (MB Spiele) German release, complete, box has mold and is damaged, gameeboard and parts are fine though
EURO 15.00 Popeye (Parker) European release, complete, good condition
EURO 25.00 Q*bert (Parker) European release, complete, good condition
EURO 10.00 Turbo (MB Spiele) German release, complete, good condition
EURO 5.00 Turbo (MB Spiele) German release, complete, complete, box has mold and is damaged, gameeboard and parts are fine though

EURO 80.00 Complete Lot

 

Atari 8bit Disk Games
EURO 50.00 Brian Clough's Fußball-Manager (CDS Software) German release, complete, like new
EURO 20.00 Combat Leader (SSI) US release, complete, box rough
EURO 5.00 Family Finances (Atari) US release, complete
EURO 50.00 OGRE (Origin) US release, complete
EURO 25.00 Prisoner 2 (Interactive Fantasies) US release, complete
EURO 15.00 Racing Destruction Set (Electronic Arts/Ariolasoft) German release, complete
EURO 10.00 Racing Destruction Set (Electronic Arts/Ariolasoft) German release, complete, box damaged
EURO 5.00 The Pond (HesWare), US Release, shrinkwrapped, box crushed
EURO 15.00 Wargame Construction Set (SSI) US release, complete, box damaged

 

Atari 8bit Cassettes Games
EURO 15.00 Richard Petty's Rennzirkus (Cosmi/Ariolasoft) German release, complete
EURO 5.00 Zaxxon 16k Version (Datasoft) US release, no manual

 

Atari 8bit Cartridge Games
EURO 10.00 Millipede (Atari) US release, complete
EURO 45.00 Springer (Tigervision) US release, complete

 

Commodore 64
EURO 100.00 Deep Space (Sir-Tech) complete, good condition

 

PC Games
EURO 25.00 Star Trek: A Final Unity Collector's Edition Serie 1 (MicroProse) shrinkwrapped, very good condition

 

Memorabilia
EURO 50.00 Activision River Raid German Poster (about 60cm  x 42cm) very good condition

EURO 45.00 Atari Bag (about 30cm x 45cm)
EURO 15.00 Atari Coin Connection Newsletter Vol. 8, Issue 1
EURO 20.00 Coleco Flyer Looping 2600
EURO 20.00 Coleco Flyer Tarzan 2600
EURO 20.00 Coleco Flyer TimePilot 2600
EURO 20.00 Coleco Flyer Wild Western 2600
EURO 20.00 Coleco Flyer Zaxxon 2600
EURO 20.00 Starplex Flyers Deluxe Video Game Controller

 

Hardware
EURO 45.00 Funvision (Atari 2600 Clone)
Tested, good condition, no P/S, no video cable, compatible with Atari p/s and video cable

 

PS4 Games
EURO 115.00 The Last Guardian Collector's Edition (German release complete, very good condition, miniatures never out of the box)
 

[FS: Items for 2600, Atari 8bit, C64, DOS, TeleMatch Mags + Posters, Patches etc.]

NEW ITEMS

 

EURO 75.00 Set of 4 Atari Games Audio Records

- Yars' Revenge - LP (record looks ok)

- Yars' Revenge - Single (shrinkwrapped, shrink a bit damaged)

- Breakout - Single (shrinkwrapped, shrink a bit damaged)

- Missile Command - Single (shrinkwrapped, shrink a bit damaged)

*** Attention: The Yars' Revenge LP is too large to ship as a letter and has to be sent as parcel! ***

[Special Offer: Complete Intellivision Trading Cards Set: 250+ Cards, Folders & Big Boxes * 1 Bundle available *]

***Bump***

 

•  

[SOLD: Atari 800XE + XF551 Setup]

***Bump***

[Baby Pac-Man]

On 1/27/2020 at 4:36 PM, Albert said:

The orientation of spines is something I've started paying attention to more recently to try and make them more consistent.  But depending on the designer and if I'm not paying attention, one will slip through.. 

 

 ..Al

I really have no idea why I messed up the left spine... :/