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  1. Posted

    Just now, Hwlngmad said:

    Cool!  Will check this out for sure.  However, will this also be coming to Google Podcasts?  Just wondering as that is what I normally use.  Regardless, take care and best of luck going forward.

    Yes, it should. The distribution of the show to other services is very slow, however. So far it’s only made it to Spotify and PocketCasts aside from Anchor.

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    Hey, AtariAge!

     

    I've decided to start my very own podcast on the RCA Studio II. Not many have played this system, unfortunately, and I hope you can learn something new from this show when it comes out.

     

    My cohost and I plan on releasing episode 1, covering the built-in game Freeway, in early April. 

     

    We are accepting listener feedback for the show! If you have any thoughts about Freeway, please send them to [email protected]! You can send either a text or audio submission. However, since not many have played the Studio II, we are broadening our horizons and allowing feedback for similar games on competing systems, in this case Street Racer on Atari 2600, Speedway on Odyssey 2, etc. etc. We'd love to hear from you!

     

    In the future, we plan to cover homebrews, overseas titles, and do bonus episodes based on the FRED prototypes, the COSMAC Coin Arcade, and more. We also will do non-RCA themed bonus episodes. However, first we'll be covering the built-in games followed by the US cartridge releases by catalog number order.

     

    Our next game we'll be covering will be Bowling!

     

    Hope you enjoy the podcast once it's out. I'll keep you posted on it!

     

    Take care and best wishes,

     

    Harry

     

     

     

    Links:

    Our site:https://sites.google.com/view/rcastudiopodcast

    Game by Game Podcast site:http://studio2.gamebygamepodcast.com/

    Email: [email protected]

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  7. Posted

    Just now, Giles N said:

    Whaddya think of the titles you got?

    Most of them are a big thumbs up! Thanks again, @cjherr.

    Some of my favorites include:

    • Commando is very fun! The only version of Commando I have played previously is the 2600 one, which is horrible! This is a great game!
    • Choplifter is one I wasn't expecting to like as much as I did. This game is a blast! I will have to try the Master System port of the Arcade remake sometime. This is a real hidden gem on the console, and one I was pleasently surprised by. I'm lucky to not encounter the dreaded glitch on this cartridge. I haven't seen any sprite shrinking yet!
    • Centipede is a very good port. I like how this game controls with the ProLine joysticks. Centipede is a game I prefer with a Trackball, but it isn't necessary. You actually need one for games like Crystal Castles, which suck without it.
    • Donkey Kong is a good port as well, though I wish they tried porting the arcade version instead of the NES version. Still, it is unique among DK ports and was well-done with the TIA audio.
    • Hat Trick is a very good Pong-style game. Best played with another person.
    • Robotron: 2084 sucks with a single joystick. I made a custom controller holder, and though it's really ugly, it gets the job done and works well.
    • Crossbow reminds me a lot of Missile Command. Great fun.
    • Ms. Pac-Man is a really good port! I don't have many good ways of playing Ms. Pac-Man, but this has become my main version to play!

  8. Posted

    56 minutes ago, Giles N said:

    I’m not saying other games are bad; I just wanted to mention those I find best (which you don’t own).

    Thanks for the recommendations! Though since originally posting here, I have gotten a few more games, some of which you just mentioned. I should update that list.

  9. Posted

    I was listening to the 7800 homebrew podcast episode on Baby Pac-Man. Looks to be worth a pick-up sometime.

     

    I don't think I have posted this here before, but here's the pick-up video I did on my games from @cjherr. I know I sent him the video. Seriously, dude. I can't thank you enough! This was INCREDIBLY nice of you! In this video, you can see what games he sent me. I can't express how thankful and lucky I am! I know I sound like a broken record, but THANK YOU!

     

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  10. Posted

    23 hours ago, Lord Thag said:

    1. Pac Man Collection: Pac Man, Ms Pac, Hangly Man, Pac Man Plus etc all on one cart plus a mode with random mazes, and tons of settings to tweak it to your liking. It's fantastic, and the most bang for your buck you will find. Buy it.

    Here's the deal:

    I'm a big Ms. Pac-Man fan.

    Of all the other Pac-Man games where you eat dots (Not Super and Pac n Pal), Ms. Pac-Man is my favorite.

    The only reason I play the other games is if Ms. Pac-Man isn't an option.

    I just got Ms. Pac-Man from @cjherr.

    I don't need the speed mode or anything as I feel the original cart is a fantastic port by itself.

    I would rather get a more different Pac-Man game, like Super or Baby.

     

    Sorry if I sounded a bit rude there. I'm just trying to get my point across. Thanks for the recommendations.

    23 hours ago, Lord Thag said:

    4. Frenzy: Berzerk and it's underrated sequel on one cart? Yessir. It's damn near arcade perfect too. With the voices. 

    I really want that game! I wanted to get a ColecoVison for Frenzy as it looks really cool, but this version looks even better. Plus, it has the voices, which is really cool. Berzerk being there only sweetens the pot.

  12. Posted

    15 hours ago, Alectmc said:

    Check on eBay for this one, Ballblazer, IMO, is an underrated game. I have easily put most of my time on my 7800 playing Ballblazer, very good game and it has a POKEY chip which makes the sound effects and music awesome!

    Ballblazer and Mario Brothers are next on my list!

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  13. Posted

    I will need to pick that trackball version up someday as well as a trackball! Centipede is amazing with an actual trackball controller, though it isn't 100% necessary to enjoy it like some other games are. For instance, if I played the arcade ROM of Centipede using the stick on an XBOX controller, it won't be as good as a trackball, but it'll still be good. But if I played the arcade version of Crystal Castles using the same controller, YEESH! I'll pass.

    So getting a trackball for use on the 7800 and those trackball-specific games seems worth it. I was actually thinking of getting a 5200 someday for the trackball games on that, though I wouldn't get the SuperSystem anytime soon.

    I assume trackball controllers like the Sega Sports Pad and the Atari ProLine Trackball would work with that game? Not that I have them in my collection, but it's nice to know.

    And yes, Centipede is in the box already for anyone who's wondering.

     

  17. Posted

    1 hour ago, gilsaluki said:

    Big Congrats on finding a 7800 in the 'wild', at a game store.  Fairly rare these days.  

    It's a great retro game store. It's about a half hour drive from where I live. The prices are fair I believe and they have a great selection. The people there are very friendly.

    Here's a thread about the store I posted on the Atari I/O:

    https://forums.atari.io/topic/5061-my-last-trip-to-game-trade-for-the-time-being/

    You can see some pictures of the store there and some of the things they have.

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  19. Posted

    You have some very good recommendations, @Jaden (JRH)! Mario Brothers and BallBlazer are on the top of my wanted list! I hope that I might get them for Christmas this year.

    14 minutes ago, Jaden (JRH) said:

    Xenophobe

    I have never played any version of this game before. If I remember correctly the 7800 is the only one of the three main ports on home consoles (7800, 2600, NES) that has simultaneous multiplayer? Maybe that was the NES port, but I am pretty sure it was the 7800 version.

    17 minutes ago, Jaden (JRH) said:

    If you got the money for homebrew games, there's plenty of great arcade ports that you can get here on AtariAge. May I recommend Froggie and Pac-Man Collection?

    Homebrew is definitely something I'm looking to get into someday, however probably not those two. Pac-Man Collection is all fine and good, though I would rather just play Ms. Pac-Man (as it's the best one!). I am not a terribly big fan of Frogger either. However, I am looking to get Frenzy sometime as I have never played any version of it and I really like Berzerk. KC Munchkin as well.

  21. Posted

    Hello, all. On August 31st of this year, I purchased a 7800 that came in my local game store. I also bought a few more games for it with the last of my Christmas money I got from relatives last year. Since I don't have a job yet (I'm 15; was going to get one this year but COVID happened), I can't buy any more video games until Christmas and my birthday. I was wondering if anyone here at AtariAge had any recommendations for me to get for the system! I would love for some folks to point me in the right direction and recommend some great games that you think I will enjoy playing! I really like golden age arcade games and am always looking to expand my arcade cartridge collection. I also like other styles of games, too, and am open to almost any recommendations.

     

    Since I'm new to this site, I will tell you all what games I currently own for my Atari 7800 ProSystem:

    • Pole Position II
    • Food Fight
    • Galaga
    • Xevious
    • One-on-One Basketball
    • Karateka

     

    Thank you all for helping me out!

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  23. Posted

    I wouldn't say it was worth it. The boxed games are very close price-wise to loose ones I've found. My local game store sells 'em for the same price most of the time. And it's only a four-switch woody inside the box I am pretty sure.

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