mimo Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 I'm confused as to what model to go for, needed for gaming on a TV what is the difference between the models? any pointers greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 You'll need something with a FM - like 1040STFM, 520STFM - not sure the STE's have this by default. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christos Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 It has.. but since he is in the UK he can also use a SCART cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 It has.. but since he is in the UK he can also use a SCART cable. Grrr - sure, keep rubbing it in!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krupkaj Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 I think the 1040 STE is the best gaming machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted April 23, 2007 Author Share Posted April 23, 2007 ok, thanks now looking for a 1040 STE at reasonable cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math You Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 (edited) *deleted* Edited May 25, 2007 by MRB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soob Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 (edited) What does a 1040STE actually offer over a 1040STFM in terms of retro gaming, just out of interest? Also - is this for real? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Atari-4160-STe-Compu...3QQcmdZViewItem A 4160STE? If so, how would that stand with playing ST games? I might have a punt at it if it'll be ok for gaming. Edited April 27, 2007 by soob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VW Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 a 1040STE has a newer TOS version, helped my Bard's Tale game play much better plus mine at least had a TV output as well (North American version). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soob Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 I was just curious as there's one of each on eBay atm, but the STE is suffering from a nasty case of yellowing. I wondered whether it was still worth taking over the STFM which is in better condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjlazer Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 The STE is nice and can be upgraded to 4MB very easily, just install four 1MB 30-pin SIMMs. I have a 4160STE and it runs a lot of the games fine. I can also TOS back to 1.0 with a TOS boot disk for older games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soob Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 I'll have a go at the STFM and the 4160 in that case - they're in nicer condition than the 1040STE. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted April 29, 2007 Author Share Posted April 29, 2007 can a 1040STF be used on a TV? the machine is from Germany. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 well, don't quote me on that, but if it was STF*m* it would have the *m*odulator, so you could hook it up to any RF input of a TV or a VCR. However, I think that you can take an RGB signal out of the monitor connector of the STF and hook it to a SCART input of any TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krupkaj Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 STF has not modulator, so it is not possible to connect it via RF. But it also lack composite output. So the RGB is only way how to connect it to TV. You need a TV with SCART to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soob Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Quick question re. STE joysticks. If I do pick up a 1040 STE, can I use a standard joystick on it(I know they have enhanced ports, but I'm unsure whether or not they take a normal joystick too), or am I better off getting a couple of Jag pads to use on it? If the latter is the case, I take it they function ok with any games, yeah? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Moss Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Quick question re. STE joysticks. If I do pick up a 1040 STE, can I use a standard joystick on it(I know they have enhanced ports, but I'm unsure whether or not they take a normal joystick too), or am I better off getting a couple of Jag pads to use on it? If the latter is the case, I take it they function ok with any games, yeah? Cheers. The STE and Falcon both have the normal 9 pin D digital mouse/joystick ports under the front right side of the case as per the ST so if your joystick works on an ST it will work with those. The enhcanced joystick ports on the right side are wired identically to the Jaguar including the analogue inputs, however they need to be read the same way as on a Jaguar and so the game has to support them and to my Knoweledge most games and certainly those written for the ST do not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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