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Ah, so it was you! Congratulations, it was a very impressive lot. Went for way less than what I was expecting too.

I watch these INTV threads from the Aquarius side of things and I’m just astounded by the quantity of variants for this system. Aquarius software generally just has 2-3 variants per item.

Great! Just remember there is a size difference between the large box games. Logo/Extended Basic are the same, but slightly larger than FinForm/FileForm/Modem.

Are there still any plans to make box protectors for Aquarius large box software, and hardware? I have the box protectors for the standard size games, and I’m very satisfied with them. My big box Aquarius software and hardware is missing protectors though.

The long awaited Aquarius Collecting list v3.0 is here! If you have new information to add, discuss here or at the Aquarius Computer Discord Server (https://discord.gg/TjCZZZ8HZQ) Current Version: v3.0 The list now consists of 81 cassette tapes, 35 cartridges (incl. variants), 17 hardware (incl. variants), 16 literature items, and 5 bundles. Changelog: v3.0 (1/27/22) -Added Doomsday Defender (Cassette) from Cronosoft/Roy Templeman -Added Turmoil 2022 (Cartridge/Cassette) from 8-Bit Milli Games -Added Games Pack 3 and 4 (Cassette) from Processor Software -Added the Radofin variant of Biorhythms (Cartridge) -Added a US variant of the 4-Color Printer and changed the original to reflect the European version -Added Thinking About [TLC] Logo for Mattel Aquarius (Literature) -Added Kronos Europea Bundle (Bundle) Aquarius Computer Collecting List v3.0.xlsx

I’ll buy one if you can build it! I’m not sure what a fair price for, I think they sold for about $35 in the past, so I’d probably do $45 or so + shipping.

Bump it up. Another link in case the old one has expired: https://discord.gg/TjCZZZ8HZQ

Thanks, but I’ve already got Issue 1 physically. Still good to see though. If I remember correctly, there’s 6 (?) issues? Not much information on them, really.

Yeah, I was expecting it to go much higher. I’d also like to know who got it, still interested in some of those variants.

Hi, just wondering if anyone has created scans of Aquarius User Magazine. I only have Issue #1 right now, physically. Also willing to buy issues if offered.

Good luck to both of you! Thanks for the message!

https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/54571891-17-mattel-aquarius-console-with-games-8-in-original-box I don’t know anything about this site but looks like they ship to US. Lot has a CIB Aquarius Chess, extended basic, and 32K. If anyone here wins it, please let me know. There’s a couple variants in there I would be interested in buying.

Hi, I don’t know if you intend to contact him again but if you do I would very much appreciate some information about some Aquarius items that haven’t been seen. Specifically, I would be very interested in hearing about the release status of some Aquarius titles such as Lock N Chase, Reversi, Bump N Jump, and Sea Battle. It’s my guess that they were never released given that we haven’t seen them in all of the Aquarius’ 40 years, but some confirmation would be very appreciated. Any other info about the Aquarius in it’s end-of-life state that he is aware of would also be nice. Thanks!

That’s why I’m looking for a QD. I currently own an original n-gage. Misspoke, my bad. Ideally I would like one boxed as well, but that seems easier said than done.

The Tapwave Zodiac certainly is a neat little system. I've only got Doom II for it, but I wouldn't mind getting some more games for it. It's library is quite small. Apart from 1 or 2 of it's games, it's not all that hard a task to acquire a full set for. Unfortunately though, my unit's battery is dead and the triggers aren't all that great. Eventually I've got to get around to replacing the battery. I'm also looking for an N-Gage QD, as I wouldn't mind checking out some software for the platform but it is such a pain in the ass to remove the battery every single time i want to switch games.

Looking back on the N-Gage. I really regret not collecting this system more. The games have gotten so much more expensive. Years ago it would’ve been fairly easy to obtain a complete set… now they’ll have you paying $550 for Civilization or $300 for Elder Scrolls. I think I’ll have to place slightly more focus on this system before things get even more ridiculous.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Aquarius-32K-Memory-boxed-Mini-Expander-16K-Memory-Night-Stalker-/284552577660?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=707-127634-2357-0 Annnd… finally a 32K Aquarius module on eBay instead of Marktplaats. CIB.

Unfortunately part of a much larger lot, but there's a boxed Aquarius 32K Memory module in here: https://www.marktplaats.nl/v/computers-en-software/vintage-computers/m1779393626-partij-commodore-sinclair-bbc-acorn-atari-msx-aquarius-enz

As a matter of fact, although in my opinion the cartridges are more ‘charming’, almost all Aquarius software was released on cassette. There are currently about 60-70 unique cassettes known to exist, but only about 20 unique cartridges. I’ll absolutely be ordering a copy of Doomsday Defender when it becomes available from Cronosoft. It’ll also be added to the next version of the Aquarius Collecting List, which is now long overdue.

https://www.marktplaats.nl/v/computers-en-software/vintage-computers/m1759481365-aquarius-computer CIB Aquarius Chess and loose 32K Memory. If anyone here ends up with it, I'm interested in the dutch manual and magazine, as well as the printer.

Yep! Still need to get one of those. I have to wonder how many different language variants there are. English, Italian, French, German, probably Arabic, anything else?

https://www.ebay.fr/itm/334140873547?hash=item4dcc591b4b:g:FIYAAOSwx6Zgs~1a French Aquarius, instructions in full French. Has this been seen before?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Working-Vintage-Mattel-Aquarius-computer-serial-number-087-/234208748919?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 Aquarius with a sub-100 serial no. (087). A bit pricey in my opinion, but neat to see.

Hi, I’ll see about opening them both up this weekend. I’ll post pictures of the boards in this thread. In regards to scanning the manual, I believe the PDF you’d be referring to is the one I made of my first unit’s manual, as I don’t believe anyone else made a scan. I wasn’t aware it had pages out of order and/or missing. Fortunately, this new unit has a new manual that seems to be in much better shape. I’ll scan it again, but it’s quite long so it may take me a while.

Hello everyone! It’s been quite some time since I’ve published a new revision of the spreadsheet, but unfortunately it’s not quite ready. In the meantime, I have some interesting, and possibly unfortunate to some, new additions. https://imgur.com/a/o91ajuf First, the 4-Color Printer. In an incredible turn of events I’ve acquired two of these units. The unexpected part however, is that I’ve uncovered a new variant. This makes me wonder just how many of these units were produced and what Radofin’s stance on the Aquarius was. Notice the difference in plugs. The two units have completely different power sources, and were clearly manufactured for seperate regions. One has a standard US plug, the other has a European plug. The US plug unit was acquired from a US auction, the European plug was acquired from a UK auction. These aren’t adaptors, they’re built into the unit. So, two 4-Color Printer variants are now known. There are no noticeable differences between the two other than power. https://imgur.com/a/uxQ9MNh Secondly, two new variants for software. A Radofin variant of Biorythms, which I don’t believe has been seen before (let me know if it has). Additionally a new Zero-In variant. A blank box variant, and a variant with a front label. https://imgur.com/a/1mDAuf0 Lastly, I wanted to give a new look at the Aquarius Store Demonstration Cart. The box matches that of what Radofin used for later releases, such as Chess and Zero-In, suggesting this cart may have been made by Radofin. However, the cart shell used was branded Mattel Electronics, so it’s anyone’s guess who actually produced this. I’m guessing Mattel also used similar boxes to Radofin’s, and that they produced it. Thanks for reading. As always if anyone has new info to share please post! A new revision of the spreadsheet will be released soon.