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Hi. Yes, holding option each time. I believe some of issues I have had with Fujinet potentially related to network stability, and thus due to dropped packets / lag, the timing of holding option was off (not long enough). I'll be revisiting this, but spent a long time during and after that video investigating and there is something definately wrong. My wifi is solid for all other devices, and AP is close by. It's Ubiquiti / Unifi equipment. I eventually found the fujinet when conencted was dropping a lot of packets, and at times would not connect at all after making the video. I'll investigate further , and likely stand up a simpler wifi network to see how this goes, and heard roumours of a new unofficial firmware (though did update to what I thought was latest before).

Thanks for the spot. You are correct, I am referring to the SIO2PC-USB device. I noted from a little googling there seemed to be more than one device people were calling SIO2USB, at least one of which was a similar cable to PC as opposed to the flash solutions you mention, which I saw referred to as SIO2SD. I certainly don't want to add to any confusion, so have updated description of video and edited contents to reflect my error.

Totally agree with you here, and yes, video intended with target audience being a newby simply wanting to load games on an old Atari. In that scenario, perhaps connecting to a TV that isn't near a PC, thus multicart / S Drive Max and Fujinet would have portability as a plus. Having an SIO2USB however indeed cuts out a step of loading software to an SD card for numerous purposes you mention, and is a great solution. I' not sure I went into much detail in the video, but I have been using SIO2USB / RespecQT for archiving a collection of 5 1/4 disks I received with an Atari from ebay where there were some interesting multi-game menus. I was able to preserve some images using RespecQT, however others have been challenging, I believe potentionally related to Happy mod emulation issues. I'll press on with that in due course, as imaging to multi-carts seems mostly unsuccessful with unusual disk formats / protection.

I think connection stability was my main issue, perhaps marring my experiences with Fujinet. I was using earlier today and had a multitude of issues, including refusing to rejoin my wifi network with an unknown error, and seeing lots of dropped pings when it did connect. I tried later outside the case, and did have some better stability, so I wonder if I have an issue with my particular unit. My wifi access point is very close by.

This is likely old ground for many here, though for any new or returning to Atari, you may be interested i've made a video about my experiences with various modern disk / rom image loading methods on my Youtube channel. Opinions in this video are my own, and would be great to hear from others on their thoughts and view in comments on the video. In my other videos I look at various Atari 8 bit and ST games I remember from my childhood. https://www.youtube.com/@TJGames-Atari Thanks for watching if you do and have a great day all.

Wow, I can't believe this thread only just started. I happen to have just recorded a video on Miner 2049er on the 800XL on my Youtube Channel. Hope you enjoy

I've just uploaded a new Atari video on Miner 2049er. Hope you enjoy!

Just pinging this thread re new content uploaded. I'll try to upload more frequently, and also try to keep the videos shorter and less obsessivly long than my Ninja walkthrough / failed completion attempts. Appreciate comments here, however also great if anyone interested could engage via comments on the Channel, as I believe it helps more people see my video's via the Youtube algorithm if I understand right. Thanks for watching if you do. https://www.youtube.com/@TJGames-Atari-Fortnite

Some new content uploaded last night. Detailed look and play through to completion of Ninja by Steve Coleman. Yes, I know it got a little long, I became somewhat obsessed with multiple attempts to complete the game again after succeeding relatively quickly, only to find my recording failed. Typical it took another day or two and at least a dozen more attempts to do it. I give comments and tips re the way I play the game throughout, however I added chapters, so feel free to skip the multiple attempts and just watch the start and final attempt if you wish, I won't be offended! Hope some of you enjoy this one.

Yes, agreed. I started remembering the tune fondly, then later.....not so much 😀

That's not my website, I just used it as had a good chronology and order of released Atari hardware. I'll have a further review if I have time, but it's not really main focus of my video, just used to set the scene. Though AFAIK the 600xl and 800xl WERE released after the 1200XL as low end and high end machines and 800xl became much more popular. If says replaces 800XL you are correct, but that is clearly just a typo / cut and paste issue, so we can let the author know......FYI, I tried to comment on the page in question, and the comment didn't appear, so I'm not sure if comments are turned off for that post now, or if they need review before publishing. The author seems active on that site, so will take another look later.

I uploaded more gameplay videos last night. More to come.

Thank you 😃 I have a few more games I recorded lined up to post about that need video editing over next day or so before I can have some more fun playing.

Good evening all, I'm an occasional lurker and even more occasional poster on this forum, which I was delighted to find was a thriving hub for Atari related activity when I first discovered it during lockdown. Following information and advice from numerous experts frequenting Atari-Age, and on other websites dedicated to specific projects, I was able to learn much and receive an immence ammount of enjoyment from my Atari and a new found interest in retro electronics and upgrades. For some time, i've wanted to create something to record my efforts and perhaps inspire others, so i've put together this video on my Youtube channel, and hope to go on to record more Atari gaming and hardware content in the future. So thanks to everyone in the community for everything you do, and hope some of you enjoy this (and please like the video and subscribe to my channel if you do ) Goodnight, TJH

I think I have confirmed the Hokey to be the issue here. I was able to switch with a Pokey from a socketted 800XL I have, and the audio issues went away. So have a bad Hokey I guess?