Should someone remake E.T.?

[Should someone remake E.T.?]

There's a parody that Hozer Video sells, though I've never played it. There are mixed reviews on here as far as service goes, so use your own discretion there.

[Best attachments]

Regarding controllers, it's a question of personal choice. The most vocal folks about there preferences more than likely have had them for many, many years. I prefer the Wico's, but have always had them, and nothing else feels right to me. The Suncoms are pretty precision, and don't use microswitches or conventional blade contacts, so with a good cleaning they are pretty robust. In my opinion, the best controller is the one that fits your hands, even if you have to build it. Some of the quirkiest things you can get for an Atari are the games themselves. Then, there's also the Arcadia/Starpath Supercharger, which is quirky as hell, but works very,very well. Everyone needs to own at least one of the Mystique games, though you'll probably never play it, it's fun to show your friends on poker night. I also like the game manuals, some of them are funny as hell regarding the backstory of the games. The main thing is enjoy everything you score......get out there and join the hunt!

[What is the hardest 2600 game?]

I always had problems with Enduro.

[2600 port to arcade machine project]

Here's a link to the website, though you're not going to find a lot of the stuff that's on the regular paper catalog on here. http://best-electronics-ca.com/text.htm

[AtariLeaf]

AtariLeaf sent me EXACTLY what I asked for, went out of his way to check it out, and shipped it PROMPTLY. I have no regrets.

[Atari 2600 dome switches]

Most folks (not all), use the replacement pcb's from "best". It is generally thought that they last a very long time. Having said that, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-2600-Dome-switch-lot-50-joystick-repair-/281402961516?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4184ec6e6c

[SOLD: LHE Modded S-Video 4 Switch 2600 with Pause Mod]

Gonna bump this for you. Someone that doesn't solder needs this.

[SOLD: LHE Modded S-Video 4 Switch 2600 with Pause Mod]

Pretty cool stuff there.

[My First Pinball]

I've never owned a home pinball, but my first commercial one was a Gottlieb Sky Jump conversion. In the old days if a unit got stagnant and wasn't making money, they would replace the playfield, marquee, and repaint stencils. And poof, you had a new machine. You can get an old Gottlieb, Williams, or even Bally cheap, but the old electromechanicals seem to be constantly tweeked . I've rebuilt and owned several, and to be honest if you're handy , it's no big deal.

[What 2600 originals owned before restarting collection?]

A light 6er.

[2014 Classic Game Fest August 16, 17 in Austin, TX]

Gonna try to make it. Look for me, I'll probably be the only one wearin a black Stetson.

[Whats your Dragster best time?]

6.27

[How rare is Spiderman for Atari 2600?]

I've owned several of these, though I've never seen one in a sealed box.

[What is the hardest 2600 game?]

Jr is a pain to the point that it isn't even fun sometimes. It's shame, because it's a well made game

[Anyone know about Atari LP Records?]

Pac-man Fever maybe

[2014 Classic Game Fest August 16, 17 in Austin, TX]

Does anyone know how big the vendor area is? I mean is it a swap meet, and are there several vendors. On the website it just listed Game Over, and I would like some parts.

[Atari 2600 joysticks: repair or replace?]

I did a couple of the cx40 conversions really similar to the video, and can tell you a couple of things. I haven't done the tactile switch conversion in a while, but it worked very good when I was the only one using them. Having said that, a couple of youngsters broke the rings on both of my controllers. IF I ever do it again, I had thought that if I was able to lower the circuit board, that it would retain the stock stick and ring, though I haven't tried that method. The "best" brand upgrade boards are very well made in my opinion, and are generally thought (though not always) that they would be a replacement that would last a long time. There is a post where a feller didn't have good luck with the "best" replacements, but that is the only complaint I've read about them.

[Looking for 2600 non-working controllers]

Still in the market for a tac 2, slik stik, a couple of cs40's, and a couple of the pong type paddles. I don't care if the controls work or not, but want them to be in good shape externally.

[2600 games that should exist.]

_{You would get bonus points by running over the fanatics......and lose points on cartridges that got away... Could maybe even have a second level where you played as the fanatic, and tried to sneak as many cartridges as possible.}

[2600 games that should exist.]

What we were talking about last night.....A timed game where you are operating a bulldozer and have a limited amount of time to bury as many ET carts as possible.

[Wico deluxe controller 2600]

_{And actually, that one does use leaf switches, but it is MUCH larger than standard Wicos.}

[Wico deluxe controller 2600]

This is the one I've been looking for...

[Wico deluxe controller 2600]

I'm looking for one of the oddball Wico,s. The one with the odd bottom that uses micro switches instead of leaf switches. It was called the deluxe. Hit me up if you have one for sale, working or not.

[2600 port to arcade machine project]

I don't know how big you want your label, but in best electronics revision 10 catalog, on page 155, they are selling prototype metal labels from the Atari 2700 run that never happened. They are only a buck for two, and they have self adhesive backing on them. Best does have a minimum order, but it's hard to look in that thing and NOT spend 20 bucks. I would like a dozen of everything.... Anyhow, since you're doing a one off cabinet, why not use a one off label?

[2600 remote start and select]

Although, as you stated quite brilliantly, a clever individual could make use of a separate button and reuse one of the inputs already available. But, you know, a programmer type could maybe make it work without adding anymore external wiring/switches. There are games that you can still control with the controller after a game ends (think space invaders), but it's not like it has reason to HAVE to be that way. Hmmm.... something that could determine an end of game event and control a switch (I may say switch, whether or not the switch is a mechanical type or a transistor, but you know what I mean), that would switch the controller inputs to a different function.... Gonna have to think on that one...