Greg2600 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I might be interested in an 8-bit flash cart, depending on its capabilities. i.e. that it can play almost any 8-bit ROM with ease. Most of the devices that have been created as true "flash" are pretty expensive and often out of stock for good. Plus they require modification to the XL itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classics Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 any estimate DATE, classics? I think the beta testers have cartridges in-hand today, so if that goes well I'll push ahead with a final prototype next week. After that its hard to say, as its all boring production stuff that will take a back seat to the holidays and classes starting again, but probably not more than a few months. Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classics Posted December 19, 2010 Author Share Posted December 19, 2010 Yeah would be awesome to get some of the xl conversions you haven't released and we keep bugging about! I don't recall off hand which ones I held back from releasing as ROM images. I suppose I could just include them all as a bonus. That should cover it. :-) Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 That would be fantastic. Want me to send you a list at some point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classics Posted December 23, 2010 Author Share Posted December 23, 2010 That would be fantastic. Want me to send you a list at some point? Sure, it would help! Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Any chance that this would be available for the holiday discount prior to 12/31? had to ask. AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classics Posted December 28, 2010 Author Share Posted December 28, 2010 Any chance that this would be available for the holiday discount prior to 12/31? had to ask. AX There is progress happening behind the scenes, but I don't think I will be able to start pre-ordering for a few weeks. I was a bit nervous about beta testing since 5200 systems have always seemed a little fickle to me, but the design seems to hold up well to it. Beta testing has gone extraordinarily well and all of the functions of the cart seem to be working perfectly on all systems. I'm going to order the final set of prototypes in the next two or three days. If those work and fit as expected, I'll start pre-ordering right away. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuzzed Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 This is awesome! I can't wait! This is great news for us 5200 owners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classics Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 Just a quick update. What should be the final prototypes have arrived and are being tested now, photos are attached. :-) It seems like all of the major bugs are worked out and there are no outstanding issues with the existing library of 5200 games. The system software now supports viewing 8-bit images in .PIC (Koala/Micropainter) format. I'm looking into music file support, but most of the music formats for the 8-bit are machine specific. The boot software now includes a diagnostic package that can be accessed even without an SD card present by holding down fire when starting the console. This currently includes some SD cartridge communication tests, but I'm going to expand it to include the standard array of console tests like RAM test, BIOS ID, controller test, etc. There will be an authorized digital copy of a 5200 homebrew included with the cartridge. More news on this later. As for the 5200 conversions I've done, I can't really include them officially. What I'll do is just post the entire collection for download on the release date so everyone can get them free of charge. A lot of these are already available, but this should fill in the gaps. Barring any major issues I should be able to start taking pre-orders in the next few weeks for delivery within 30 days of ordering. :-) BTW if anyone has a lot of 5200 commons to sell send me a PM, I'm still looking for 70 or so donor carts. Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 That looks awesome! Any idea at all yet about pricing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Looks awesome! Something that I'm definitely interested in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Just a quick update. What should be the final prototypes have arrived and are being tested now, photos are attached. :-) It seems like all of the major bugs are worked out and there are no outstanding issues with the existing library of 5200 games. The system software now supports viewing 8-bit images in .PIC (Koala/Micropainter) format. I'm looking into music file support, but most of the music formats for the 8-bit are machine specific. The boot software now includes a diagnostic package that can be accessed even without an SD card present by holding down fire when starting the console. This currently includes some SD cartridge communication tests, but I'm going to expand it to include the standard array of console tests like RAM test, BIOS ID, controller test, etc. There will be an authorized digital copy of a 5200 homebrew included with the cartridge. More news on this later. As for the 5200 conversions I've done, I can't really include them officially. What I'll do is just post the entire collection for download on the release date so everyone can get them free of charge. A lot of these are already available, but this should fill in the gaps. Barring any major issues I should be able to start taking pre-orders in the next few weeks for delivery within 30 days of ordering. :-) BTW if anyone has a lot of 5200 commons to sell send me a PM, I'm still looking for 70 or so donor carts. Steve AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tz101 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Me like...Where can me acquire this goodness? How much green will it set me back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxd Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Put me down for one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classics Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 That looks awesome! Any idea at all yet about pricing? Probably the same as the existing USB cartridge, but I'm still checking around for better pricing on some of the components. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classics Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 Final prototypes are in the mail to testers! :-) If these work as well as the current prototypes then it will become the final PCB and I'll start taking pre-orders within a few weeks. Steve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Aw man, why did this have to happen when I'm running low on funds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_J64bit Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 W0W, that has got my attention what the MAX size SD can be used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divya16 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 W0W, that has got my attention what the MAX size SD can be used? And how about adding a digital joystick port on it like VCS adapter has -- maybe for future if it's too late now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classics Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) W0W, that has got my attention what the MAX size SD can be used? It supports SDHC and FAT32, the maximum card size is 4GB. Unrelated but I forgot to post it previously, in addition to the homebrew game that will be included I've also completed a new 8-bit conversion. Steve Edited January 18, 2011 by classics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Oh cool, love the conversions! BTW, I just PM'd you with that list of XL conversions you wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I want to play Gwobby on this AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Was it still not possible to have some kind of reset to menu on this cart, like the Colecovision? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Was it still not possible to have some kind of reset to menu on this cart, like the Colecovision? On my coleco cart, for most games, reset on the cart gives me the insert a game screen. Then I have to press reset on the console to get back to the menu. Thats normal right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tz101 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Is the pricing I saw on the Atarimax site, $125, accurate? If so, that's gonna hurt my wallet quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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