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Count me in for the petition. But nothing you do is going to change the fact that Atari is broke. They aren't going to build the FB3. Efforts would be better spent raising awareness and booking pre-orders (try schools) for the FB3 to help Curt's team get this thing done, should Curt himself feel that would be of use. Someone can create a brochure, put it on line to a website in PDF form and get geared up for the war of launching this thing with nothing more than the fortune of Curt gaining Atari's blessing, which at this point I don't believe has even happened yet. Online petitions may make you feel good, give you that warm fuzzy feeling like your opinion matters and your needs are cared about. But the truth is its pure economics. No entity is going to sink money into a product that wont sell. And if everyone on AtariAge bought five FB3's it still wouldn't be enough for Infogrames to care, let alone afford. My suggestion: the community needs to support Curt in whatever way he asks. And until he does, sit tight but create a buzz.

Geez..

I thought it may have been a tribute to Capt'n Crunch's whistle too. (The frequency he used was 2600 to trigger the Bell phone system to accept the Blue Box) I asked Gene about that and he said that was not the case but my guess is there's a 50/50 chance they could have created that product number for that reason without him realizing it. I just want to know 1.) what determined the product number (pulled out of their ass?) and 2.) what "CX" stands for. I've been wondering this for decades.

Whoa wait you saw a CLEAR 7800 in a local game store for sale?? Um.... how bout I paypal you some money so you can go in and purchase that for me? LOL or better yet, can you send me a private message with their phone number and contact information? I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

Ya know I was just sitting here reading through the forums and playing Midnight Magic on my 2600 jr and got to thinking... why is the 2600 CALLED the 2600? Obviously we all know it was originally referred to as the VCS and later by its model number 2600 as other systems started coming out. But is there any theory behind the model number system? I understand all subsequent games for each system fall under that model number, i.e. 2677 for Dig Dug, etc. My question is - what is the genesis of the model number system? Going all the way back to the first home Pong which was model number C 100. Later on all home units started with CX. What does the CX stand for in CX 2600? I understand that the 5200 was "twice as powerful as the 2600" and therefore 2x2600=5200, as well as the 7800 being "three times as powerful as the 2600" falling under the same math. But with the original 2600 and all units leading up to it, what was the logic, if any, to the model system? I am friends with the gentleman who was tasked with launching the home consumer division and created the functional specifications for the 2600 (worked closely with Nolan and later went on to create Chuck E. Cheese for him) and he's not even sure what the logic is behind the model numbering system is, although he said he believed that all models that started with a "C" were labeled as such for being Consumer products for the home as opposed to arcade or industrial machines. Can anybody enlighten me? There has to be a story to this.

How exactly do you "beat" Asteroids? Or even portray the game as being beaten in the background of a commercial?

I wouldnt mind seeing an Action Set again with the light gun and Duck Hunt for a pack-in, in addition to the controller.

I'd like to see a picture of the cartridge.

If we're talking only the 2600, I'd have to go with Quadrun. That's a very addicting game. Most rare titles i just store away but Quadrun I play the crap out of and always have.

I'm sure they could have developed a board off of the same principals but it would likely have been a cartridge almost the size of the 7800 itself. Unless I'm completely wrong in which it wouldnt be.

In my opinion the best control for use with the TurboGrafx-16 is the standard controller that came with the system. If not that then the TurboStick. It's a pretty solid arcade stick and I find it to be most enjoyable, especially on Alien Crush. If you want PC Engine games, I'd just snag a PC Engine. It's usually less than what a converter would cost. Owning a TurboGrafx is a real pleasure, welcome to the club. : ) I don't want to spam but if you're new to TG16 you should check out my website - TurboGrafx-16.com Good luck!!

DON - KEY - KONG~! Ugh... Donkey Kong.

Yes. One was created for CES in 1984. It was essentially a three sided stand with the footprint of a triangle. The front was made of plexiglass. Towards the top was an imbedded television and beneath that was a display area for the 7800 ProSystem. I do not know how many of these were ever in existence or if they ever shipped to any retail chains. These were created under Warner and it is unlikely that it would have been something the Tramiels would have kept.

Ya know what.... the Jaguar could have had three thousand "32-Bit processors" and video game system x could have had a single 64-bit processor and the game mags would all be claiming that the Jaguar was a farce. It's crap. The bottom line is the games, and the Jaguar games never even nicked the machine's hardware. And shame on Tramiel for not throwing in an 030 chip.

It likely would have cost nearly as much as the 7800 itself had it been released.

So what is it that we are going to refer to this upcoming Wii / PS3 / X360 generation as? The 256-Bit generation? I cant even say I know how many bits these new systems really are anymore, it almost seems irrelevant at this juncture. But five or ten years from now, when we look back at this era of games, as we look back at the SNES, Genesis and TG16 and refer to it as the 16-Bit era, how do you think we will remember this next generation as?

I have three complete shrinkwrapped sets in addition to all the other crap I hang on to. I'm sure there are a few other genuinely dedicated 7800 collectors out there who are more hardcore than I am, but none of them could possibly love this system more than I do. Straight up. :-)

The Genesis/CD combo was called the Sega CD-X. I remember waiting in line for an hour to buy one the day it came out. It was basically a somewhat pricy "Sega Duo" but much more portable. In my opinion it was the epitome of the wonders that were the Genesis era. I must admit though, I think this story of finding a lone Genesis title while walking home is much more appealing than the game itself. Nice find : )

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Typically the long-time Atari retailers charge between $79.95 to $99.95 for a Lynx II core unit brand new in the box. Brand new AC Adapter tends to go for about $19.95. ...but that's brand new in the box, if you're lucky enough to secure one... If you are looking to get the most for your money and dont mind purchasing pre-owned hardware, scouring ebay for a good "buy it now" deal is the best way to go. Chances are you can find a really decent bundle, including the Lynx II base unit, possibly a Comlynx Cable or Screen Visor, A/C Adapter, maybe a case, and a small handfull of games for around $30 - $50 depending on the condition and amount of games. If you can find the right deal and snag it on "buy it now" you'd be set to go. Good luck!

Its pretty easy. - Look for slight wear around the edges of the boxes. If some of the print is worn away at the corners and along the edges, but the shrinkwrap remains perfectly intact over the worn areas, then chances are its been re-shrinked. - Look to see if there is a peg tag stuck on the back of the box. These are the little plastic hangers that would have allowed the store clerk to display the games. Many Atari games during the Tramiel era shipped with these, as did NES titles. If there is one there, its highly unlikely its been re-shrinked. - Look at the wrap itself. If it has holes in it or seems to be thin or too wrinkled then chances are its been re-shrinked.

LOL missed that part. Derr.

Galaga, hands down! But I guess that's not technically a "space invaders" type shooter sooo I voted for Galaxian. It's the next best thing :-)

Three words: Seventy Eight Hundred.

It's clear it could be done but obviously the graphics would not be very pretty. It certainly would be a better effort on the 7800. Honestly I alawys thought GTA would have been a great Apple II game title : )