AtariKid81

Try contacting Rob at: [email protected] I received copy #289 in mid September.

Sorry - duplicate post. I haven't finished my coffee yet!

The great thing about being an adult(with a real job) is I can buy pretty much any Atari item I want, whenever I want! I remember, as a kid, it took me 3 to 4 months to save up for a new Atari game. Anyway, I attempt, to offset a good portion of what I spend, with the money I make, selling items on eBay.

Thank you for the info/pics! Awesome!!

I am relating my experience with the 3 types that I own. I never suggested anything beyond this.✌

Pure awesomeness!!

Please, keep me informed - I would enjoy knowing if my advice was any good!

No. Again, from my experience, if you find a console with an expansion port, you should have better luck with cartridges fitting properly. The early consoles appear better built - they feel heavier and more solid.

I would like to add my experience with this particular problem. I own three Atari 7800's: 1. An Atari Inc. model with expansion port 2. An early Atari Corp model with expansion port 3. A late model Atari 7800 without expansion port Here are my observations: With the Atari Inc. made Atari 7800, all 7800 cartridges slide in and out effortlessly, and "lock-in" with the same feel of a 2600 console. Imagic and Activision games also insert perfectly too. The Atari Corp 7800 with expansion port, requires some effort to insert 7800 cartridges, but not too bad. Now Imagic and Activision cartridges, are another story. They definitely give me some trouble - not terrible though. Sometimes I can get them to work, sometimes not. Finally, with the Atari 7800, without expansion port....God help you! Better break out the rubber mallet in order to insert 7800 cartridges. Activision and Imagic cartridges - not happening! I do not disagree with Al's expertise a bit, but I figure the 7800 was drastically cheapened over the years and this contributes to the problem.

I would also like a better explanation of how this "drops in". I am very interested. Thank you.

Thanks for the info. Funny I've never seen one til now.

I recently acquired several Atari games in an eBay auction. To my surprise, one of the 7800 games(Dig Dug) has a spring-loaded dust cover! The label dates the game at 1986. Is this news to anyone else? I never knew Atari used dust covers in any of the 7800 games they produced. Is this an early Warner, Atari Inc. release that was relabeled when Atari Corp took over? How common are these? I once owned a 2600 "Track and Field" cartridge with the same type of dust cover - two coil springs positioned at each end of the dust cover. I will try to include a pic in a few - I can't get my phone to co-operate.

Sean - you are the luckiest kid on Earth!! Great story!!

Man, this really takes the cake!! About a year ago, I bought a "new-old-stock" Atari 5200, where the Buyer did pretty much the same thing. I at least got a layer of thin plastic covering my box! Didn't help any - the box got beat to shit. I contacted the Seller and let her know that I was none too happy. She replied, "Sorry about that(referring to the damage)but I've never had a problem shipping this way". Adding insult to injury, I paid a hefty amount to ship - the Seller could've easily afforded a box and bubble wrap. I think I paid $35.00 or more. What really gets me, is the fact that this stuff(New-in-box Atari items)) is getting hard to come by - most of it is over 30 years old. But people don't care - all they care about is saving pennies.

I am very happy with what Best has accomplished. I can't say that everyone will agree with me. Something else I would like to note; the joystick I received looks brand-spanking new - not a scuff anywhere. In addition, the protective plastic wrap is present on the metal plate. Best wishes!

No doubt you can add microswitches - I've seen it done on YouTube. Honestly though, I don't figure you can get better results by using microswitches - the new dome contacts, used with the Best Gold CX24 upgrade, are really that good. If I hadn't read the Best website and learned what improvements were made, I would have immediately suspected microswitches. I am so happy with this joystick, that I am going to pick up a second one.

The new "Best Gold" upgrade definitely improves reliability and responsiveness. From the scientific data, that I've painstakingly gathered, I calculate a 40% improvement over a stock CX-24🤓. Ms.Pacman will still give you some trouble, especially when the action heats up.

I played 2 constantly - Crazy Brix and Frenzy! Astro Blaster was also impressive and fun. I am speaking about these games in past tense because, with the exception of Frenzy, I sold off most of my 7800 collection and returned to the greatest of all classic consoles - COLECOVISION! Sorry Atari!🙃

Due to the above endorsements, I ordered this game last night, from Good Deal Games. I can't wait to try it out. I faintly remember seeing this game as a kid - am I wrong? If I remember correctly, this was an arcade game that came at the end of the "Golden Age" - '84? '85?

I've finally taken the time to check out your Kickstarter. I am considering "donating" as your controllers appear well engineered. I am not crazy about the artwork on the top surface of the controller console - it's kind of "loud", BUT, you NAILED the design on the side portion! I am referring to the magic lamp with the vapor drifting toward the T.V. set - absolutely fantastic! This style of art is identical to 1970's pinball and video game cabinet artwork. You ought to try depicting your "Edladdin" genie utilizing the same style of art - it's really fitting! Anyway, good luck!

For me, the controllers suck the life out of great games. The cheaply made, inaccurate, analog sticks, don't make the games harder - just incredibly frustrating! Using them, remind me of an '82 Dodge Ram Charger, I once owned. The steering linkage was completely worn out, thus I had to make constant correction to the steering wheel. After 10 miles or so, I was worn out. The 5200 controller requires the same effort, in order to keep your "player" moving in the correct direction. This is unfortunate, because most 5200 games feel like they could be prototype versions of the actual arcade game. They are challenging, vibrant and exciting. Honestly, Atari 7800 games fall flat in comparison.

I can't wait! I'm really thrilled with all you've done thus far! Grazi is a remarkable Gal - I can tell.

Hi, If I could pick one game to "port" over to the Colecovision, it would be Intellivision's "Night Stalker" - one of the best video games ever made - period! O.k. I lied; here's two Atari entries: "Missile Command" and "Qix". One more for the road: "Satan of Saturn". Yes, I figure most of you think I am off my rocker for this choice!

I purchased "Brik" from the Atariage store as a Christmas gift to myself. I absolutely love it!! You really captured the magic of Atari! I'll also mention, how much I like the cartridge label style and artwork. It's a natural evolution of the mid-80's red label. Thank you for all your hard work Repixel8! I will be on the lookout for any future releases!

Sign me up for a "third run" SGM! I prefer a boxed edition, but will gladly take an unboxed SGM, if that's all that is available!