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Using the X-Arcade Tankstick to play games on the 2600
groundtrooper replied to ave1's topic in Atari 2600
I asked this question here last year. I don't have the X-Arcade Tank Stick, but I do have the non trak-ball Dual Stick model. I assume it would work also with the same set up for a 7800. I really would like to get it working for Robotron for the 7800 since I have the X-Arcade Dual Stick I just need to purchase and sort out all the adapters. -----EDIT----- So is this the correct Tototek Converter? http://www.tototek.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=23&products_id=54 -
I am not an expert on this cab by any means. I wonder if the 4 rectangular pattern holes were to mount some sort of "light kit". While not authentic these days I would get a couple of LED strips to replace the lighting in the marquee. It will provide a more consistent light (no hot spots) little to no temperature problems, and you will never have to change a bulb in your lifetime. Just my suggestion. I am sure others here have answers of a more authentic nature.
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I am very late to the party on these. Do you happen to have a "Lite Version" still available? If so I would like a copy. And details on how to buy it. Thanks.
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I am a late comer to this and have already posted in previous pages that I would love an XM if your health improves and these become a reality. Hang in there Curt. I think I can safely say we are all pulling for a speedy and successful recovery. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Does having a cartridge signed devalue it?
groundtrooper replied to Gregory DG's topic in Atari 2600
That's really cool Scott! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Does having a cartridge signed devalue it?
groundtrooper replied to Gregory DG's topic in Atari 2600
There you go bringing up Tara Reid. LOL -
Does having a cartridge signed devalue it?
groundtrooper replied to Gregory DG's topic in Atari 2600
I just picked up a 7800 Jr. Pac-Man from a member here. When I tested the cart it didn't work. I cleaned it twice, still nothing. I contacted the seller, he said send it back and he would refund me and shipping. I commented that I didn't know that I was getting an Autographed copy. He said 'WHAAAT?" "I sold you an autographed copy below retail?" I sent him a pic with Bob's Auto right on the cart. He didn't know it was Autographed. He then said send it back for a full refund and he would sell it for more as it was working fine in his 7800 before he sent it out. Ultimately I said I would keep it just for the auto. He then offered me a credit for the defective cart so I ended up buying about 15 more CIB's from him and he made even more money off of me. I consider Bob D. to be a rock star and an Atari Celebrity. I would say that in most cases it would raise the value for some people or most people depending on who signed it. I would have loved to have a Tara Reid autographed Sharknado Cartridge. Even though she is a total train wreck I think it would be a very novel and unique item to have. Instead I will just have to live with my plain old loose Shark cart. But if she ever shows up at Phoenix Comicon I will get her to sign it. -
I am with Ed. I had Combat as the Pack-in. I don't remember what my first cart actually was. But looking at some of my childhood carts and knowing what was important to me when we first got the VCS it was probably Homerun, Football, Golf or Outlaw. Those are my oldest text label carts.
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Man I kinda derailed your feed back thread with my feedback. LOL Sorry Dauber!
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2018 Atari 2600 sell off wttf tranfors g1 or classic
groundtrooper replied to Chris Leach's topic in Buy, Sell, and Trade
Thanks Chris. My "latest" batch of games arrived today. - And a bump for you up to the top. -
I was just able to acquire the Bob Decrescenzo 30th Anniversary multi-cart from the very generous and talented CPUWIZ. I thought since I needed to send feedback for Space Invaders it would be a great opportunity to test it out with that cart. Unfortunately the game totally froze up on me about halfway through the first wave of invaders. I have read that there we issues with a couple of games on this cart. Luckily for me one the first three 7800 Home Brews I purchased from the AA Store was Bob's Space Invaders. Taito's Space Invaders was one of the first video games that I ever saw or played at a bowling alley in the small AZ town that I grew up in. Color option 1 (B/W) takes me right back to my first experience with Space Invaders. Especially playing with my Edladdin Supreme 78: All-Play 4/8. Like others have shared in their reviews there are many great options and variations that make the simple play of Space Invaders different, fun and very challenging like the 2600 version. Speaking of the 2600 version the "Easter Egg" is a great nod to the original home version of Space Invaders that we all had to have. I don't regret this purchase. My main reason for getting a 7800 last year was to finally acquire the console that I wanted to have back in the "ferg" to replace my 2600. I could never convince my parents to make that jump. I wanted a 7800 because of all the great arcade ports that were offered. While the 7800 arcade library is not as vast as the 2600, home brew authors like Bob and Ken have made my 7800 purchase very worth while with the great arcade ports that they have created. This post is brought to you by: Edladdin Controllers, PacMan Plus and the Atari Age Store.
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I hope the stamps don't hold more value than maybe a Pac-Man or E.T. cart that might find it's way in the box. LOL.
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new batch of 7800 games coming to the AA store
groundtrooper replied to RevEng's topic in Atari 7800
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OK I am am game also. No pun intended!
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Galaxian Kangaroo Atari 2600 Silver Label Question
groundtrooper replied to Mats90245's topic in Atari 2600
Yep, here you were told that they were Taiwanese Bootlegs and you are trying to pass them off as originals with a label variation. #lamesauce -
Galaxian Kangaroo Atari 2600 Silver Label Question
groundtrooper replied to Mats90245's topic in Atari 2600
Hmm. Very interesting. I have never seen this variation. I haven't been around as long as some people here. But checking a couple of sources I don't see this full red stripe version anywhere. -
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I am definitely out. It's now double what my bid was!! How high will it go?[emoji857][emoji857][emoji857] Nice work guys!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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2018 Atari 2600 sell off wttf tranfors g1 or classic
groundtrooper replied to Chris Leach's topic in Buy, Sell, and Trade
Back for a few more. PM Sent and a bump to the top for you Chris. -
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new batch of 7800 games coming to the AA store
groundtrooper replied to RevEng's topic in Atari 7800
There will copies. But the initial Box and Manual versions may be a limited all around. They usually are. But cart and manual versions always live on and are available. -
new batch of 7800 games coming to the AA store
groundtrooper replied to RevEng's topic in Atari 7800
Depends on what games you want to try to get early. I am pretty sure that Bentley Bear sold all 25 copies for subscribers. There was only one left when I ordered my others. And I was on the late side of the notice. The 2600 & 5200 offerings should be know problems but the 7800 titles pre-sold very well on the subscriber allocation. BB is pretty much gone or probably is gone the the other 2 were in single digits. a week ago. Albert has not really updated how many are left. I hope like tep392 said offering this info doesn't get me booted from the club. -
new batch of 7800 games coming to the AA store
groundtrooper replied to RevEng's topic in Atari 7800
I see you mis-spelled something there. Or did I? (We need a Ninja emoji)
