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  2. Posted

    I have to say that I really thought the software of the Lynx was pretty good. Blue Lightining, Warbirds, Rampart, A.P.B., etc were all really good games. Sure, there were some stinkers like Kung Food, but I really think what ultimately sunk the Lynx was the initial price and marketing, not necessarily the software as there were/are plenty of good titles on it.

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    I really think the "lack of love" was marketing. Nintendo had it in spades versus late 80s, early 90s Atari. Nintendo was everywhere and the fact that the GameBoy came packed with either Super Mario Land and/or Tetris, which appealed to so many people, it made any competitor, including Sega and/or Atari, really difficult. This and the price difference ($90 versus $180) made the GameBoy a runaway success.

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    Personally, I really loved my Lynx. It was a great handheld and I really enjoyed it a lot more than the OG GameBoy, which I sold back in my playing days as I couldn't stand it. However, while it was the superior handheld (Turbo Express and/or Sega Nomad withstanding), it just didn't have the clout like Nintendo had to really sell the system. Also, the initial price tag really hurt it when it was released as well. That being said, it was a great handheld that should've/could've done lots better given better circumstances.

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    I know that you gents have spoken about various reviews by the AVGN, FigureItOut Productions, and Metal Jesus (Rocks). However, the Atari 5200 was just reviewed by Replay Retro, and gave a really good and honest review of the system (

    ). Definitely it is worth checking out if you have not already done so as the review is really well researched and produced.
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  7. Posted

    Hopefully the 85 games don't include those d-bag Bonus games, and instead include regular Genesis or Master System titles.

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    That is awesome! Definitely looking forward to hearing/seeing an interview with him soon.

    The good news keeps coming - I've been able to get in touch with Paul Russo, who worked on FRED and the 1802 at RCA, and he's open to being interviewed! My hope is that he might have a bit more insight into the arcade machine and the unreleased game systems - his name comes up in some meeting notes about the Studio IV, at least - though I'm not holding my breath too hard. I don't think he was on Weisbecker's team directly, just worked with them.

     

    Also fun: TCNJ got their Studio II up and running (I think it might actually be Weisbecker's unit, though I believe they also had another one on hand that it could be), and plans on having it set up for their exhibits. They seem pretty interested in snagging a multicart for the thing, too.

  9. Posted

    Those look pretty cool, especially at the $20 category. Definitely seeing the final production versions of all of these products will be nice to see, as well as reviews of them when they are released. I am sure that there will be plenty of viewing, that's for sure.

    I think I've found Atgames new $20 dollar category? The new Atgames BLAST! seems to be a series of controllers and HDMI dongles that allow you to play with what looks like a Genesis-style controller. Found it on the FCC website here:

     

    Looks like there will be an Activision, Atari * 3, Legends, and Namco-Bandai BLAST! systems.

     

    I'm not sure how many games will be on each one. but I assume the slection will be limited due to the various versions that can be purchased.

     

    What do you guys think? I'm not too sure about the button placements, but I suppose it's the best they could do.

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    I agree. A 'micro-console' if you will. The closest thing I have seen (and currently have) is the Nvidia Shield TV. While it has a lot of pluses, it has negatives too and could use some competition in being the "streamer for gamers". Only time will tell, but it seems to me that demand for this product type seems fairly low as Amazon with its 1st and 2nd Gen Fire TV tried this angle too, but seems to have abandoned it now.

    There's one thing I keep thinking about:

     

    Atari isn't entirely wrong (in theory- in practice is another story).

     

    Certainly there's room in the market for a computer/console hybrid that is both and neither at the same time.

     

    Or, I could be totally off base here...

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    Very cool. I look forward to see further insight in FRED and/or the Studio II. Definitely a book or some kind of documentary needs to be done about RCA and its efforts with the Studio II and the Cosmac VIP.

    I recently successfully made contact with Robert Winder, an RCA computer engineer who started working on turning FRED into the 1802 in the early 70s (and provided some support for RCA's game products, though from what he tells me he doesn't have particularly strong memories of doing much there beyond providing the processors and supporting bits). He's happy to answer some questions, so I've started corresponding with him. Not sure how much he'll be able to provide about those later machines, but I'm definitely excited about the insight into FRED!

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  12. Posted

    Agreed, AtGames definitely has a golden opportunity to really separate themselves from the pack with this year's products, especially if the HD units offer SD card support and can support everything. Time will tell to see if that is true or not, though.

    Wow, this is good info and great news! Looking at the game list now, its an ambitious undertaking that they are adding Pitfall II to the console. This must mean they are using a higher version of Stella than the Retron 77! Whatever is missing from the game list, hopefully the SD card slot will handle...

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  16. Posted

    No problem, just that things seem to be devolving a little and just concurred with another member's statement that there are other matters to be arguing over. However, I have been following all 400+ pages of the Atari VCS thread, so I am cool with whatever.

     

    It's a video game forum and we're discussing video games, what's the problem? And that doesn't preclude people from discussing other topics.

     

    ..Al

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    Nope, not what I was saying at all. Everybody has the given right to voice one's opinion in the good 'ole U.S. of A. However, there are a lot of other matters that we should be actively voicing our opinion on. Just my thought. Nothing more than that.

     

    So it's okay if you give your opinions, but not others? No, that's not how it works here.

     

    ..Al

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    Throwing my two cents into the pile, we all need to be thankful that there is another ColecoVision system for newbs and/or die-hard fans to enjoy. If you agree with and like what Colectorvision is doing, check them out and/or buy their product. If you don't like what Collectorvision is doing, don't check them and/or buy their product. That's it. Plain and simple. Please refrain from preaching and long diatribes. Like xybot67 said, there are more important issues in this world (to fight over) than ColecoVision.

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    It's still is a CollectorVision system, using the CV logo, simple as that

     

    You hate Coleco Holdings/Cardillo? I'm fine with that, as I also HATE what they did in the past

    But remember, it's a CollectorVision product with a license from them so we can use the CV logo

    The CV logo doesn't represent Coleco Holdings, it just represent our past!

    That's the ONLY reason why I wanted to use the logo

    It is said that looking further into the past can help one see more into the future. I can dig wanting to use the CV logo to recognize the past while moving forward into future. Definitely I am looking forward to seeing this project come further along and into a full production.

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    Not sure how "licensing" anything from "Coleco" would have anything to do with making their new console "kosher" in any way, shape or form.

     

    Wasn't the CV built with off the shelf parts also? (like the 2600)

     

    So I am at a loss as to what was gained from a technical standpoint.

     

    Personally, I would have preferred a "CollectorVision" game system, to me, it sounds way cooler and reflects what they've done for the CV and retro community all these years.

    Personally, I am not privy to any decision making Collectorvision has done, but obviously they had the opportunity to formally use the ColecoVision name and chose to do so. I can't really fault them for that. Also, I don't believe there is anything to be gained from a technical standpoint, but if you can formally use the ColecoVision name in order to distinguish yourself from others, why not.

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  22. Posted

    We all know that the owners of the Colecovision brand have been douches to various people. However, if getting their blessing/license helps Colectorvision games make their upcoming console as kosher as possible with all interested parties, that can't be bad thing. I agree that it raises their profile and standing a tad, but at least this isn't an Retro VGS / Atari VCS type of situation, so I am cool with it. I look forward to seeing what they have in store as having new hardware to replace a depleting pool of pre-existing consoles is much welcomed.

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  24. Posted

    I, for one, was pretty stoked for the Atari Jaguar. However, for one reason or another, I never did get one. In hindsight, considering the lack of games on it, it was a smart move. I could have gone with a PS1 as I played and liked the games on it, but never did get one of those either. However, I now have a fat PS3 with full (emulated) backwards compatibility, so I guess I am covered in the end ;)

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  25. Posted

    Personally I think this console has a chance, especially when you are talking about something that will be in the $150 to $175 range that will come preloaded with (mostly) old and (some) new games with the new games being $7 or thereabouts. Honestly, if "budget" titles are considered to be around $30 or so, it makes buy games for less than $10 a no brainer. Hopefully this console comes out sooner rather than (much) later.

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