Albert Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 If you grew up in arcades during the early 80's, then certainly you are familiar with Sinistar, one of Williams Electronics later games. Sinistar is a fast-paced space-based shooter where you must mine crystals from asteroids for bombs to use against the ruthless Sinistar once his drones complete building him. Atari created nearly complete versions of Sinistar for the Atari 5200 and Atari 8-bit computers, but they were never released. I'm now making the 5200 version available in cartridge form, complete with a terrific, original label hand-painted by David Exton, who's done quite a bit of remarkable homebrew artwork for us in the past. The Atari 5200 version of the game reproduces the arcade quite well, even including the "Beware I Live" speech when Sinistar is complete and starts chasing after you. Here is a YouTube video of the Atari 8-bit version of the game, which is nearly identical to the 8-bit computer version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNCf7h2tdi4 You can read a thorough review of the game (including plenty of screenshots) at AtariProtos.com: http://www.atariprotos.com/8bit/software/sinistar/sinistar.htm The price for the 5200 version of Sinistar is $25.00. Shipping will be $3.50 for First Class Mail, $6.00 for Priority Mail, $10.00 to Canada and $15.00 to destinations outside the US and Canada. The game will be shipped in a box in all cases. You can PayPal the total (depending on your shipping method) to sales@atariage.com. Please include your AtariAge username so I can send you a confirmation and let you know when your copy ships. Thanks! ..Al 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 Before someone asks, I will release the binary soon. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 PM'd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DensB68 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 PayPal payment sent, I think I may need a second job to support this hobby with all the new games coming out lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryH917 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 PM sent. Thanks Albert... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Yep, my $$ is sent! Gotta git me this one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 Yep, my $$ is sent! Gotta git me this one!!! You will enjoy it, this is a great port! ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonpatrol Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Money has been sent! Moonpatrol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Does the 5200 version make use of the analog stick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 Does the 5200 version make use of the analog stick? It does not appear to use the analog nature of the 5200 controller. You your ship in eight discrete directions (up/down/left/right and the diagonals), same as with the Atari 8-bit version. Not sure if this was something they intended to change before release. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyBritish Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Before someone asks, I will release the binary soon. ..Al Any plans to release the Atari 8-bit computer one? And agree the artwork is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Dogs Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Money sent. I cannot wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scihorror Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Payment sent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahsMyBro Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Hope your PM inbox is sizable! (Yes, YetAnotherPMSent.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuppicide Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 So sexy! I love Sinistar! Wish I had a 5200 currently.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+evg2000 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 payment sent thanks charles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82atari5200 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Payment Sent. Can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Joe Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Simply Put: BAD. TO. THE. BONE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 The price for the 5200 version of Sinistar is $25.00. Shipping will be $3.00 for First Class Mail, $5.00 for Priority Mail, $5.00 to Canada and $10.00 to destinations outside the US and Canada. The game will be shipped in a box in all cases. Well that's all you had to say! Payment sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Will this be at CGE by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifershalo Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 great label Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Sinistar lives!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Payment sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BydoEmpire Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Payment sent - I can't wait. Two of my favorite things - Sinistar and the 5200 - coming together at last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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