[Syndicate]

If you guys become Syndicate nuts try to track down (emulate or...) purchase an Acorn Archimedes computer (UK) and play Syndicate on that. It received the absolute best Syndicate port.

[Would anyone mind comparing 5200 M.U.L.E. to the NES version?]

I didn't buy a M.U.L.E. when I should have (5200.) Is the NES version close? If not, whats the 5200 version run?

[Any good puzzle or tetris games for the 800?]

inquiring minds want to know!

[Ever just kick yourself for making a stupid purchase (or sale)?]

I had mint copies of Killer Bees, Turtles, and - oh yes - Power Lords for the Odyssey 2.... Gave them away because I was bored with them....

 

Could have gotten atleast $100 for the Power Lords

[WTB: 2600 console w/ s-video, "starter kit"]

Topic says all. Looking to get back into the 2600. Would like a 2600 w/ S-Video / RCA Audio mod. And I have a list of games that I would want. I would prefer to buy locally here in Illinois but if not possible, I will deal with shipping.

[Could you carry 2600 consoles (preferably with S-Video) in the store?]

I'm all about one stop shopping. I'd like to pick up a 2600 w/ S-Video and a bunch of homebrews. Any chance you could stock these?

[Raffle to Attend Midwest Gaming Classic?]

Is Atari Age planning on attending the Midwest Gaming show? I'm interested in purchasing homebrews however I'd like to try the games out first before plunking down hard cash.

 

Also - I'd post this if I could - I can't start a post in this forum. Any chance that the AtariAge store could stock 2600's w/ S-Video? One stop shopping = A+

[serious heart felt question to those that are ONLY involved with the 2600]

I would be interested to hear from individuals who ONLY collect/play 2600 systems games. Why only the 2600? What is wrong / or what makes you less interested in other consoles?

 

I don't mean to turn this into "2600 rules, you suck!" thread. I am simply interested in hearing why some people are only interested in the 2600 and disenchanted - uninterested in others.

[Will AtariAge be at the midwest gaming classic in Wisconsin in '07?]

inquiring minds want to know!

[Can any of you recommend an art program to do comic strips like this?]

See: http://www.sabrina-online.com/thismonth.html

 

Is there anything available to do these types of comics?

[pac-man clones - can you name some decent ones?]

I've been digging maze games lately and don't want to miss any gems.

[pac-man clones - can you name some decent ones?]

topic says all. doesn't matter which console/computer they are from.

[Is a Sega Game Gear worth owning?]

Take the SMS adaptor out of the equation and rely only on the Game Gears library. Are there any games on this platform that are good enough to hold onto one?

[How do you replace batteries in game boy / advance / ds cartridges?]

Once the battery gives up the ghost, how is it replaced? Or is it even possible to replace?

[A way to use a 1200XL keyboard on a 800?]

The 800 is also the only one with s-video output, which looks so good it almost makes my eyes hurt (but in a nice way).

 

How are you getting s-video output on the 800? I thought it only had composite video output?

[A way to use a 1200XL keyboard on a 800?]

I know some people have put the 1200XL (regarded as the best keyboard) in 800XL's. But I've read that while the 800XL was designed to be fully compatible with the 800 - it wasn't the case. So I'm asking if there is a way to put this keyboard in the 800 instead.

[Games done better on the Atari 8-bit than Apple ][, C64?]

inquiring minds want to know!

[Because Battlesphere uses EPROMS, will bit-rot be a problem?]

I would like to thank everyone who responded to my question. I didn't mean for this to turn into a piracy debate!

 

After spending some serious time thinking about it - I think instead of buying Battlesphere I am going to pick up a copy of Star Raiders and a Atari 800 computer instead. I will take the extra money saved and invest it in my kids college fund.

 

Thanks again!

[Atari 2600 Phaser Patrol vs. Atari 800 Star Raiders, who reigns supreme?]

Pah. Have you actually played both? Sorry, Phazor Patrol doesn't hold a candle to the 8-bit'er. The 2600 has some great games, but there's nothing that's in the same realm as Star Raider(s).

 

I haven't played either. I've played a port of Elite (non Atari version) and while I enjoy it - I think I prefer space combat more than trading / commerce.

 

I've heard that Phaser Patrol is the best "Star Raiders"-esque game on the 2600. I just don't know how it stacks up to Star Raiders on the 8 bit computer.

[Atari 2600 Phaser Patrol vs. Atari 800 Star Raiders, who reigns supreme?]

Topic says all.

[Top 5 homebrews?]

There are a ton of homebrews available in the store and while I like supporting the authors - I can't afford to buy crappy games. So can you give me an idea on whats hot and whats not?

[Because Battlesphere uses EPROMS, will bit-rot be a problem?]

Reading over the documentation on the Battlesphere Homepage a big "WHOA" occured when I read that BS uses eprom chips. If I am right, these will suffer a greater risk of bit-rot rather than plain old ROMs, no?

No.

They use OTP roms.

They are not windowed eproms.

 

 

Great thanks!

 

I was not looking to cause any trouble. For the price I am going to pay it would be nice to know that it will last long enough for my grand children to try it.

[Because Battlesphere uses EPROMS, will bit-rot be a problem?]

Yes, but the only way to really do it. Rom chips are expensive, you need to produce a lot of them before economies of scale make it practical.

 

Jesus... I know I am opening a can of worms... But would it be possible to read the contents off the chips, burn new ROMs, then destroy the original EPROMs?

 

It just seems like a hell of a lot of money to risk the cartridge failing on you.

[Because Battlesphere uses EPROMS, will bit-rot be a problem?]

Reading over the documentation on the Battlesphere Homepage a big "WHOA" occured when I read that BS uses eprom chips. If I am right, these will suffer a greater risk of bit-rot rather than plain old ROMs, no?

[Cybermorph 1 meg or 2 how to tell?]

less skylar in the 1mb version? It sounds like the superior port