Bored with my Atari systems...any suggestions?

[Atari5200]

in the HSCs that I run, emulators are allowed.

[aftermac]

I'm thinking Dig Dug should be the next 7800 HSC game.

 

I agree, since I actually own that one.

[so_tough!]

I'm thinking Dig Dug should be the next 7800 HSC game.

 

I agree, since I actually own that one.

 

I'm up for some 7800 dig dug:)

Edited July 25, 2008 by so_tough!

[deathtrappomegranate]

I suggest getting an Atari 8-bit computer. Or two.

 

The variety and complexity of games available are both much greater than for the 2600, and most of the games are cheap to collect. You can also play most of the for free if you have SIO2PC hardware or similar.

[Rik]

Bored?Put EVERYTHING Atari related,games,consoles,etc, away deep in a closet or something,or anywhwere you cannot get to them easily.Then after a good year or more,your interest will come back.Thats what i do with my old pc games,i put them away for a good 1-3 years.Doing that makes me forget about 60-70 % of the games,so they seem like new again.

[segasaturn]

Maybe you should play some "NEWER" ones. Like for the playstation.

[Ryanw]

Yeah I don't really play Atari much either. When I was a kid I'd use to make up stories in my head about the games I was playing and was able to be stuck for hours with games like Asteroids, Missile Command and Yar's Revenge. Now when I play that aspect is totally gone so I never really play those type of games much anymore. To be honest my Atari gets hooked up maybe once or twice a year.

[Atari2008]

I think I'm going to try a few things. Definitely going to look into participating in one of the high score clubs, I think the competition will keep me focused.

Probably going to put away the 2600, keep the 7800 handy just because I did get games for it recently, and keep my 5200 hooked up since it's the latest Atari system I've acquired and it feels "newest" to me so I'll focus in on that one for now.

 

I'm not really interested in consoles beyond the 16-bit era, at least not right now, so now PS1 for me. Since I just got a 5200 I don't want to get another console right now (I like to space out my console purchases) but I'll look into Intellivision, NES, SNES, and Atari 8-bits through emulation to see what they all have to offer.

 

Thank you everyone for your input, I think I'm also learning that a certain degree of patience and perspective is required to play classic games since they're a completely different animal from new ones.

[littleman jack]

Two suggestions:

 

1-go with RedBeard's idea, play games with a friend. They're usually more fun that way if you're playing together or at least talking about the game together.

 

2-have you tried some of the more complex games like Montezuma's Revenge, Solaris, Gravitar, Star Master? They're difficult, but they will keep you busy for awhile.

[Atarifever]

2-have you tried some of the more complex games like Montezuma's Revenge, Solaris, Gravitar, Star Master? They're difficult, but they will keep you busy for awhile.

I suggest giving Secret Quest a real good try. It's my addiction right now. Here's a hint: don't play it like it's Zelda. Play it like it's a 2D Doom. Heck, call the sword a chainsaw if it helps.

[so_tough!]

I know you said that you're not interested in consoles after the 16 bit era (pretty much the same here..), but you could get a Jaguar. It is Atari after all

[Atari2008]

I know you said that you're not interested in consoles after the 16 bit era (pretty much the same here..), but you could get a Jaguar. It is Atari after all

 

You know the thought did cross my mind. I used to own a Jag when it was on its last hind legs since I was an Atari fan, and thought it was cool that Atari had a "new" system on the market.

 

I think I may have solved my boredom for now, I've started rotating my Atari systems and that's been helping. At some point I'll probably add another console, and the variety should keep me coming back for more. Right now I'm finding Dig Dug on the 7800 pretty addicting...

[so_tough!]

I know you said that you're not interested in consoles after the 16 bit era (pretty much the same here..), but you could get a Jaguar. It is Atari after all

 

You know the thought did cross my mind. I used to own a Jag when it was on its last hind legs since I was an Atari fan, and thought it was cool that Atari had a "new" system on the market.

 

I think I may have solved my boredom for now, I've started rotating my Atari systems and that's been helping. At some point I'll probably add another console, and the variety should keep me coming back for more. Right now I'm finding Dig Dug on the 7800 pretty addicting...

 

cool Glad to hear it!

[Atari2008]

I know you said that you're not interested in consoles after the 16 bit era (pretty much the same here..), but you could get a Jaguar. It is Atari after all

 

You know the thought did cross my mind. I used to own a Jag when it was on its last hind legs since I was an Atari fan, and thought it was cool that Atari had a "new" system on the market.

 

I think I may have solved my boredom for now, I've started rotating my Atari systems and that's been helping. At some point I'll probably add another console, and the variety should keep me coming back for more. Right now I'm finding Dig Dug on the 7800 pretty addicting...

 

cool Glad to hear it!

 

Yep, I'm just learning to be more patient with my 7800 and keep an open mind toward it. I think my view of it has been tarred by its poor performance in the marketplace, especially when facing the NES. But I've realized I have a few gems for it...gonna play Joust next.