What modern games would port well to the 2600?

[Atarinvader]

I was thinking about how good a 2600 version of Samba de Amigo would be with maracas and some funky latino tunes. Or how about Chu Chu rocket, Pokemon or a 2D Crazy Taxi?

[Nostalgic]

I've thought that Paul Slocum, with his background music wizardry, could put together a nice version of Dance Dance Revolution. The game concept itself is ridiculously simple, the graphics need not be fancy, and it could be played with a keyboard controller until the more hardware-oriented folks out there adapted the PS floormats for use with the 2600.

 

I also think Mr. Driller might work out, though the RAM required to keep those long vertical boards might be prohibitive unless done on a Supercharger.

 

There's also a "virtual air hockey" game called Flash Beats (or something like that), where you press buttons to shoot light beams down tubes at your opponent. However, it takes time to recharge after shooting, and even longer if you shoot and miss the light beam coming at you.

 

How about Namco's 20-year Reunion: Ms. Pac-Man and Galaga?