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    The problems that the Jaguar faced were a horrible launch line-up -- Cybermorph was excellent as a pack-in, but after you got Cybermorph what stuck out as a true "next generation" game immediately? Nothing. Raiden, Dino Dudes and so on simply didn't look any different than a SNES or Geni did.

     

    Exactly. I remember buying the Jag, Trevor McFur and Raiden when the system first came out. I was so unimpressed I almost returned it that weekend (and I was a console fanatic and avid "early adopter" back then).

     

    Had the launch line-up been Cybermorph, Iron Soldier, Alien Vs. Predator and Tempest 2000, I think that this conversation would be dramatically different.

     

    Agreed. But that list highlights another big problem witb the system - overall lack of "A" quality titles. Games such as tempest, AvP, Iron Solder, Power DRive Rally and Defender were the exception. Being released regurarly was stuff such as Bruce Lee.

     

    There is nothing that post-NES history has shown us if not the fact that it takes a strong financial foundation, lots of advertising and strong third party support to be successful. The Jaguar had none of that.

     

    Yes. I think Atari could barely support the system financially. Does anyone else remember the release of titles such as Aliens v Preditor or Tempest. I live in a suburb of PHiladelphia. There is a mall nearby which is the absolute biggest one in the area. An Electronics Boutique was in that mall. No question this would be an "A" store for distribution. Yet when AvP was finally recieved, that EB recieved three (3 !!!) copies of the game. They didn't get anymore for weeks. Why? I don't think Atari could afford to make enough copies to distribute.

     

    So, when they did get an "A" title, it wasn't available in enough quantities to move many systems. (never mind satisfy the demand of those with systems).

     

    With those problems, out comes the Playstation and Saturn. Good night Jaguar.

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    As I posted above, you CAN buy the orginal ICD release of Aircars from Telegames UK. Cost is 99 GBP - which is about $183 US.

     

    I ordered from the US. Could not order on line. Had to call. No problems, had the game 1 week latter.

     

    What I recieved looks identical to the picture in that ebay auction. It's the cart and manual. They came in the packing liner found in boxed releases.

     

    For anyone who wants it, it's on this telegames uk page:

     

    http://www.telegames.co.uk/teleg_16.html

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    They're still around, actually better than the older ones. The old ones were made by Sean Kelly.

     

    That's the one I have. It has dip switches to change games. He did come out with a different one with software switching.

     

    He stopped making them (I assume) because of copyright issues. Specificially Activision who, yes is apparently concerned you might buy the multicart rather than the goofy handheld plug into the TV games you can buy now from any store.

     

    I can understand that yes, a copyright is a copyright, with protections. If activision came out with a plug in unit that featured some of their 5200 games I can theoretically see where activision could believe it may impact sales. But at some point I would think there is no value to the property being defended. The game roms (including activision's) are so easy to find on the web. (Which doesn't mean it is right.)

     

    They're still around, actually better than the older ones.

     

    How are the new ones better?

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    I was fortunate enough to get a 5200 multicart 2 years ago. Saw one on ebay recently going for almost $300. That made no sense, so I went to the site where I got mine.

     

    Guess what, not available anymore. For "personal use only" notes the site.

     

    What gives? Did some organization complain? Is there really a company bothered by distribution of games from 1983 - 1985? I thought the person who created the multicart deserved what they asked for it. It took time and them money to make them.

     

    Does anyone know what happened to the multicarts? Are they going to make a comeback some day?

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    I'd really like to get Air Cars. Do you know if there's ANY WAY in hell that I'll be able to get my hands on one?

     

    If you want a copy of Air Cars Just order one from www.myatari.com they have it in stock.

     

    The original release by ICD can still be bought from telegames uk. I bought it about 1 year ago - it's the original cart and manual. There was no box or overlay. It's the original ICD release, unlike myatari.com

     

    Link to get it is:

     

    http://www.telegames.co.uk/teleg_16.html

     

    I'm in the US and it was no probable buying it from the UK. I did have to call and order with a credit card. Recieved about 1 week after ordering.

     

    The game is okay. I got it more for the joy of collecting than playing the game.

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