Mark Wolfe Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 http://www.slipperybrick.com/2008/09/atari...ike-a-rock-god/ snip from article linked above: This is not my first console mod, but I think it’s the neatest. As far as I know it hasn’t been done before. I wanted to be able play Atari 2600 games like you play Guitar Hero… With a guitar. With this mod, you just pop in your favorite 2600 cartridge, and play the game on your guitar. The screen is right in front facing you as you hold it. Instead of strumming, just use the small joystick on the upper right, or for games like Breakout use the paddle controller below the screen. The fire button is the top button on the neck of the guitar, so yes, you really hold it in guitar fashion as you play. I had originally intended to make an NES-Hero, taking advantage of all the guitar buttons, but didn’t have a spare laying around. Which was just fine with me because this Atari-Hero turned out just awesome. It took me about 2 months more or less, simply because it was hard to find the time with my duties here at the ‘Brick, but it’s finally finished. I incorporated actual pieces of the Atari console itself, like the faux woodgrain front panel with logo and the grill from the top of the console, even the cartridge slot itself. The circuit boards all had to be fabricated and custom shaped, then put in place. The Atari console combined with the circuit boards makes for a stunning look in person. (Sorry about the crappy pics. It’s so shiny it’s hard to get a good shot) More pics below. Currently I have it running on 8 AA batteries, which is probably overkill. I have to say, playing the old Atari 2600 classics on a guitar feels a tad strange, but at the same time the games are a breeze to play and it feels natural in your hands. I’d still like to make a Nintendo version one day, but I may just let someone else tackle that one until I can get around to it. So, now I’ve unleashed it onto the world. I can’t wait to see how this inspires other modders. I’m gonna go rock out while playing some Frogger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninermaniac Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 That's sweet!!!!!!!!! Man I bet that took forever to build. Very envious!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elerach Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 :lust: ME WANT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) Thanx for posting this Mark_wolfe!This is just genious.The possibilitys are endless of what you can incorporate the 2600 into,never would of thought of this one in a million years.I guess its not so hard to actually do,but the thought and work is there!A piece of ART,is what it is.This is probably something ANDY WARHOL would appreciate!,Campbell soup anyone? Edited October 2, 2008 by Rik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wolfe Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 I wonder if it still retains it's guitar hero capabilities... I also wonder how the controller is mapped for the 2600. someone get that guy to post here, this is where he belongs, not some blog site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeaadudee Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 lol thats so random and pointless but awesome at the same time. I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricDeLee Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Yes.. it is strange and random. But the artwork on it is stranger. If you want to throw an atari in there... why not use atari-themed colors? He could have made it wood grain.. or black with some woodgrain. Hell... he even cut out a portion of the fake wood on the atari and glued it on the guitar. The Matrix artwork stuff is what really stand out as not really being in place. That being said... an atari 2600 in a guitar... well that doesn't really stand out as something that belongs together as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball22 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Yes.. it is strange and random. But the artwork on it is stranger. If you want to throw an atari in there... why not use atari-themed colors? He could have made it wood grain.. or black with some woodgrain. Hell... he even cut out a portion of the fake wood on the atari and glued it on the guitar. The Matrix artwork stuff is what really stand out as not really being in place. That being said... an atari 2600 in a guitar... well that doesn't really stand out as something that belongs together as well. It's not Matrix art... if you look at it closer, it's circuit boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic George 2K3 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 E.T.'s NOT coming home tonight...he's too busy playing Guitar Hero! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave04045 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Lol wow, Guarantee if you tried to play guitar hero the system would overheat or something. But still very cool, 9/10 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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