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Mouse support is finally fixed. No more stuttering or pausing of the game every time you press a mouse key. I'm now blowing through Breakout Recharged, something I was unable to do with a controller.

I haven't tested all the games on this cartridge yet (received it today), but one of the games is busted. "Take the Money and Run" is unplayable . The controls don't work correctly. You cannot move up to begin exploring the maze. At first I thought it was just my cart, but upon viewing a couple YouTube demonstrations of this cartridge, I noticed that both of them also could not move their character up into the maze.

I'm unable to connect my two devices too. Moto G phone and Chromebook.

I am strongly considering purchasing a Retron 77 just so I can enjoy Mr Run and Jump. I saw a review that said the game is nearly impossible to finish, and just not very fun without some type of save system, and he completed it using the save state option in the Retron 77. It would be a benefit with other 2600 titles too in my opinion, like Dragon Stomper and Mindmaster.

I was watching a review for Mr. Run and Jump for the Atari 2600. According to the review, the game is extremely frustrating and nearly impossible to finish without state saving. He mentioned that the Retron 77 allows you to state save with Mr. Run and Jump. I have both the game and the 2600+ on pre order, but might also consider a Retron 77 just for the option to save anytime. Might also come in handy for DragonStomper and Mindmaster, to name a few.

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This is very aggravating. I'm unable to get the controller app on my phone to pair with the Amico Home app on my tablet. The controller app just keeps "searching for Amico" (with the running guy in the background) even though they are both on the same network. I even tried different matching networks for both, just in case - same results. Tried running the Amico Home app on another device and all I constantly get is the message "Amico Home Keeps Stopping".😠

The Amico Club app is requiring me to confirm my Amico console pre order to qualify for "additional benefits such as early access to games on Amico Home that are slated to be bundled with the Amico console". But they want my "4 to 6 digit number that was included in your order confirmation". My order confirmation has no order number anywhere on it. Has anyone successfully confirmed their pre order?

Speaking of controls, is mouse support on the VCS ever going to get fixed (game(s) pausing every time you shoot with the mouse)? It's been years now since it got busted. It worked great the first year, or whatever it was, of the VCSs life. I loved using it on the original Missile Command Recharged and would love to use it on Breakout Recharged, and a couple others too. Someone here or on Discord mentioned that he uses a mouse without any issues, but when I press him on what mouse he is using I never get an answer. None of the mice I've tried (wired and wireless) work without the pausing/stuttering. I'd gladly purchase a compatible mouse if one even exists.

Like Aragorn, I had also brute forced my way through those wheel puzzles. It took around 15 minutes.

Are we getting any more Intellivision games? Or is Dynoblaster the only one? Shark! Shark! is already released on other platforms and Astrosmash is due later this month. But no mention of Atari VCS versions.

It's a decent Bomberman game, no doubt. Looks nice and plays well. Too bad I had to purchase it and Tommy didn't send me a code for a free download, for I own the physical copy for Amico! Anyway, I spent quite a bit of time with the game today and I find it EXTREMELY difficult. I can't even complete the full tutorial, and that seems to be against only a single opponent!

I hear you. Ends Reach was so good it makes most of the VCS games seem like shovelware now. I still purchase the Recharged games just to own them on the VCS, but they are all just games I play for 5 or 10 minutes here and there. Ends Reach I kept coming back until I finished it. It's the greatest exclusive on the console, no doubt.

Something like this might help. I found it in a stash I picked up a few years ago, complete with it's original receipt:

If this thing doesn't play homebrews and SD carts I'll be disappointed. I'm already feeling a little buyer's remorse.

I ordered one, but I really wish there was some way to play 5200 carts on this thing too, even if they sell an adapter to do so.

What's the model number of the mouse you are using? I've tried a half dozen mice and they are all stuttering/freezing during gameplay on Missile Command: Recharged (and other titles with mouse support, like Breakout Recharged).

Is crossing the lake pictured below possible? It has a bunch of electrical conduits. I can freeze the lake to walk across but cannot jump high enough to reach the ledge. Also I'm missing two discs pictured below (one half green/one half red). Any ideas where they are located?

The flower boss? You need to destroy the 4 seeds by making a bridge with your swords power. I did find the controls problematic during this section. Seems a bridge wouldn't always form, or I'd fall off while trying to form the bridge. Accurately jumping from a destroyed seed to one of those warp globes was an issue too.

You'll need the Fire Axe to get past those red doors. The developer mentioned that the VCS owners of End's Reach is in a unique situation with the game because they are playing blindly, without any walkthrough (Unlike Steam users, for example, who will probably have a walkthrough of some kind by the time they get to play it). I was thinking of starting an End's Reach help topic for those of us having trouble. I'm about 10 hours in, recently beat the 2nd boss (use the Ice Shield, it protects you while damaging the boss) and have been aimlessly walking around, lost. I have no idea where to go or what to do.

Considering the description states "Over 30 hours of gameplay" does anyone know if the Atari 2600 cartridge version will have saves or passwords?

Thanks for letting me know. I've been stuck in that room all day!😡

Has anyone here made it to the ice stage pictured below? If you recognize the location (Forbidden Gate Temple?), how did you open the door up ahead? I went through the door opposite this one and picked up a key (I think) and pressed a button right next to it (last picture). There is no way out of this area so I'm wondering if saving and quitting after getting the key and pressing the button has glitched the game. Also, I received the heat resistant boots earlier and can't cross those "hard lava platforms" leading to other areas. I can walk on hard lava no problem, but not the hard lava platforms. Is there another upgrade or is this also a possible glitch?

End's Reach is available in the VCS store. Was able to successfully purchase, but having issues actually starting the download. It goes to download and then quickly ends.