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The 2600+ seemed to stimulate quite some interest here on AA. The threads prior to launch and after launch are some of most-viewed that I’ve seen in my time being here. It’s threads following its Firmware updates gets regular visitations. The GameStation seemed to stir up interest and enthusiasm. The Atari 400Mini seems to get quite some attention, and we’re still pre-launch. In industry, - from what I hear -, from inception to release, it can take from 6 month to a year or more for things to finally happen. My simple questions - again to get gamer-interest up in the light and transparently revealed to Atari (and cooperating producers): 1) Are you interested in a Atari ST/Atari 16-bit Mini or ‘Plus or ‘Station? 2) What should it have as to hardware for you to buy it? Should it more like 400Mini, More like GameStation, more like 2600+, - or some combination of these features? What should be backwards-compatible with original hardware etc, what should be updated to 2024 standards? Mention anything that comes to your mind. 3) What games should it include, made by Atari or under license or from deals with the homebrew-community? 4) What should it cost for you to buy it? 5) Whatever things I didn’t think about, but came to your mind, which you’d like to voice.
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Since Atari is releasing the 2600+, which will read and play many 2600 carts and many 7800 carts, with plans to update it for broad compatibility, my opinion is that Atari need the collaboration with PolyMega to be a much more all-encompassing thing than its set for right now. This is the time for Atari to cut through, and provide the atari-core fans opportunity to play all Atari-console-games of the past. Yes, in my opinion, that must, or should include flawless or close-to flawless backward-compatibility of these systems: - 2600 - 5200 - 400/800-Family-cartridges (not tape/disc) - 7800 - Lynx - Jaguar As problems have been discovered, and are being mapped and attempted solved for the 2600+, such a product (perhaps products, like 2 modules) should be firmly tested to play hardware carts in ways as similar to original systems as technically possible, including ability to read, run and play homebrews and advanced cartridges and cards. Cartridge- and Card-dumpers should be checked, emulation software the latest and best, or new emulation software developed. Beta-versions of hardware should be sent to key-persons for testing prior to release. Atari should (again; in my opinion) also with such releases, update the VCS-App continually. Moreover, to games for these systems that Atari holds the IPs for, they should do reasonably priced re-runs in appropiate numbers of such titles in order to secure availability of core-titles for the system, and uphold the Atari-heritage. Atari should also try to secure IPs of more fameous games for their systems, that is: games that show-off what made the systems special in their time and that provide the best gaming experience on Ataris systems. They could also try to find a partner-company specializing in doing licensed reruns of older games and/or obtaining older IPs, and produce re-runs of the best games made for these systems to the extent possible. The economical model here, would just have to worked out in meetings. Atari is dependent on being remembered for the best games made for their line-up of console-systems, since what matters for gamers is the quality of the game/game-experience relative to the system and time the system was active in. For most gamers, the quality of the game is (much) more important than ownership as such. How long time such a project would take would be something the production-companies would have to try to assess. Since the GameStation and the Atari 2600+ already are up for doing their runs, the PolyMega-project must take things much, much further than originally planned. How far production have come there is not something the public knows. If its under design to be produced, it should immediately be expanded for 5200, 400/800, Lynx and Jaguar full compatibility. Full compatibility; not just backward compatibility, but actual full compatibility, is very important What I believe this would achieve, is for Atari’s entire console history to come more than full force back into focus among all retro-gamers and everyone that could become interested in retro-gaming, as well as appeal to everyone out there from the 2600 up to the Jaguar, who may hold fond memories of doing gaming on any of these systems. If quality is secured, it could bring some breakthrough attention to Atari in gamer-media, and make Atari-game-collecting much more widespread. And given full capacity to read cartridges and carts, old and new Atari-gamers would suddenly get the additional bonus of every homebrew available on AtariAge (and whatever else the device will play), making those who would be little-to-moderatly interested in collecting Atari retro games, perhaps come full-in to experience systems they liked, but found unfulfilled as to potential, suddenly become much more interesting through the many quality homebrews now added. If the VCS and the PolyMega would be connected by apps, in userfriendly ways, such fullfledged hardware(s) to enable Atari-console fans from all generations of the classic era, to play their personal favourite games, independent of ownership of IPs and licenses would get Atari much, much closer to be of universal interest among retro-gamers in their products, not just one generation. All of these things together, I believe, would help put Atari much firmer back on the map of all retro-gamers out there. This would create renewed interest in Atari, the brand, Atari official, and everything they sell and produce, everything from hats and t-shirts, to games, to home-Arcades, to the VCS, and make people more attentative to whatever Atari announces or releases next.
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So, Atari released their 50th anniversary compilation on multiple platforms. Mayhap a great introduction to those less aquainted with a larger part of Atari’s later releases. Perhaps for other, a bit lacking in precisely those areas where one had fond memories… And as to the future and as to personal wishes, …what’s your personal wish for future Atari gaming…?
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When I was an Atari kid in the early 80s - I was shocked when my neighbor showed me his ColecoVision Expansion Module. It was a challenge to the concept of console-exclusive games. And as we all know, several other clones and adapters would follow, even Atari's own and the 7800 backwards compatibility, not to mention Atari's own redesigns like the Video Arcade II and Jr. I put together a video trying to tell that story more comprehensively, including a debunking of the myth that Coleco won their lawsuit against Atari, due to the VCS being "made from off the shelf parts" - a myth that's still a common misconception today.
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======================== EDIT: These items are no longer available. ======================== I recently came into possession of a decent sized collection of Atari gear. I grew up playing games and computing on similar Atari hardware so I'm somewhat familiar with the gear. Despite most of the gear being in excellent condition, it was destined for a trip to the electronics recycler. Recognizing the historical significance of the gear, I snatched it up to ensure that it can live on. I'm looking to sell and redistribute the gear to the community of enthusiasts here to ensure that it can be preserved and enjoyed for many more years. I spent many hours cataloging, testing hardware, photographing everything, and uploading photos. I've done my best to test and verify the functionality of most of the gear in this listing. You can see a list of everything that I have here: https://bit.ly/2qeRtAA Each item includes link to an imgur.com posting with photos. Most items also include a note about the condition of the item. Sorry, it's not the most convenient way to view everything in one shot but it works for me. I didn't include prices on my spreadsheet as I don't really have the time to determine the value of each item. In many ways, the value is really determined by the community here anyway. I would simply ask, if you would like to make an offer for anything on the list, make it a reasonable offer. Also, keep in mind there are shipping costs. Some of the larger items may incur significant shipping costs. I can certainly offer local pickup for anyone in my area. I'm located in south central Pennsylvania (York, PA area). https://goo.gl/maps/bWMy8WTxebmbAu54A Contact me via email or PM if you're interested.