New Atari Compatible Console & Controllers

[yell0w_lantern]

I'd say we lost very little on floppies during the heydey - maybe a dozen disks over 8 to 10 years.

 

BUT back to this fine little machine...

 

There are many cartridges still commonly available at places like The Exchange, however, if Jphn Q Public buys this as a X-mas gift next year he might be at a loss. Most people would not even know the Harmony Cart exists.

 

I'll be interested to see how much gets bundled with the system and what will be avilable (if anything) separately.

[tinctu]

Yes best will be to have storage on cartridge with flash, sd-card or what will be next in future...

[StephenJ]

Atari Brand?

When taking the survey, at the beginning of this thread, I indicated that I would buy the new system even if it wasn't an Atari brand-name console. That still is the case. However, I can’t help but think of the possibilities…if this thing had an Atari logo on it.

 

Here are a few that come to mind:

- It could be perceived as a big deal to the media. I don’t think it’s too much of a stretch to imagine a spot on one of the national news programs…“Not only did this primitive little system start the video-game craze, but has attracted enough of a fan-base to be re-released after all these years!!...that’s never happened”.

- Curt and his team, makers of the Harmony Cartridge, along with the self-published cartridge makers would have a better opportunity to get decent compensation for their efforts. (Who knows…maybe some new games from Activision!...OK, that’s a bit of a stretch.)

- I suspect that the value of the cartridges, peripherals and memorabilia, owned by collectors, would go up.

- There may be a nitch in the market, for the casual gamer, that this system could fill.

- No doubt there are many more possibilities...your thoughts?

 

Based on the success of the FBs and other Atari plug-ins, I think that if this system was an “Atari”, it would have the potential to be a major event to people…other than us enthusiasts.

 

Thanks,

StephenJ

[yell0w_lantern]

It probably would draw more public interest just because of the name. But depending on whom Curt has lined up they may also have a fair amount of draw.

[achtbits]

Just voted for System X 'cause it's sexy, but want wireless controllers.

Will it be available in Europe too, should it ever be released?

[yell0w_lantern]

Can't say that I agree about the wireless controllers but as long as there were 9-pin ports to use my other joysticks, I wouldn't really care.

 

Sure would be nice to hear more about this project though. <cough> <cough> CURT<cough>

[StephenJ]

"...Sure would be nice to hear more about this project though..."

I agree. I've been avoiding bothering CV because he's tied-up with the XM project.

But, I would like to know if this project is still on-the-books.

 

StephenJ

[Hoessi666]

I can´t believe that I almost overlooked this one!

Hope that it gets real!

 

If a "very well-known" compnay is involved, could we assume that there will be a release in Europe, too? Importing from America is very expensive...

And if there will be Homebrews "built-in", may I suggest the following ones: Juno First, Medieval Mayhem, Rainbow Invaders, Lady Bug.

[achtbits]

I can´t believe that I almost overlooked this one!

Hope that it gets real!

 

If a "very well-known" compnay is involved, could we assume that there will be a release in Europe, too? Importing from America is very expensive...

 

Indeed it is. Had to pick up a package from the U.S. at the customs office this morning and pay an additional "fee" for the well-being of my country.

[jongolo]

^{I almost forgot about this project. A new System X would be awesome! Is there any news on its progress? I imagine Curt is very busy with the 7800 XM, but maybe they're being developed side by side (crossing my fingers).}

[kenjennings]

Is this shipping? Where do I send my money?

[godslabrat]

Pack-In Game: Knight Rider

[HammR25]

I wonder if the company brand on the console will be Syzygy Company?

[+pboland]

I was thinking about this last night. I hope it is still a go. I understand Curt and the boys first have to get the 7800XM out. I'm really looking forward to this. Since we will most likely never see the 8-bit computer/5200 based FB3, I have switched my hopes to this new console.

 

What's the deal with the newsletter/magazine, is that still a go as well?

[+pboland]

What's the deal with the newsletter/magazine, is that still a go as well?

 

Any news?

[Retro Rogue]

http://www.facebook.com/syzygycompany

[gooner73]

OKay,

 

So, do you want a NEW console that is 2600/7800 compatible in the

 

2600jr Style:

http://www.pugo.org/...Atari2600jr.jpg

 

Or

 

3200 "System X" Style:

http://www.atarimuse...lvia/sylvia.JPG

 

 

With the 7800 Expansion Module moving to shipping shortly, it would be the intention to incorporate its features inside this new console, so it would all be built in - the high score keeping, pokey and so forth (just not the SIO and keyboard ports) So this would be a new super-7800 system. It just comes down to, which design would you prefer? The 3200 console is slightly bigger then the 2600jr, but around the size of the 7800 console, it is a more complex casing so the product cost would be higher due to the case, just keep that in mind.

 

This would NOT be an Atari product, it would not be licensed to use the Atari name, it would however be under a very well known video game company name that some may feel is equally as important as Atari. So this would be done and sold under a non-Atari name, it would be an Atari-compatible system only.

 

Need as much input from people as possible by Sept 15th please... thanks.

 

Curt

 

 

either would be amazing as long as some consideration is given to uk/european users.

Atari was not only big in the U.s.a

[+pboland]

http://www.facebook.com/syzygycompany

 

Thanks Marty.

 

Great looking Facebook page, but I didn't see any info on the new console. I am looking forward to the new book however.

[TrekMD]

http://www.facebook.com/syzygycompany

 

Is there a regular website that isn't on Facebook? Thanks!

[Jess Ragan]

System X looks kind of cool, in a dated telephone answering machine kind of way.

 

Speaking of which, has there ever been support for 5200 games in the Flashback series, or other dedicated consoles?

[GroovyBee]

Speaking of which, has there ever been support for 5200 games in the Flashback series, or other dedicated consoles?

 

Not that I'm aware of. If you were going to reproduce the A8 chip set in Flashback form you'd be better off going for a full A8 machine emulation with something like the 800XL as the base in my opinion. Then you'd have a much larger selection of games to draw titles from for building in purposes. Plus the A8s have a very healthy homebrew scene just in case you need to boost the selection of built in games (all used with permission of course).

[Jess Ragan]

Plus you wouldn't have to deal with those accursed analog controllers... although I suspect technology has advanced to the point where that should no longer be an issue.

 

Yeah, an Atari XEGS clone would be an acceptable substitute. Funny that nobody's attempted this yet...

[+pboland]

Speaking of which, has there ever been support for 5200 games in the Flashback series, or other dedicated consoles?

 

Not that I'm aware of. If you were going to reproduce the A8 chip set in Flashback form you'd be better off going for a full A8 machine emulation with something like the 800XL as the base in my opinion. Then you'd have a much larger selection of games to draw titles from for building in purposes. Plus the A8s have a very healthy homebrew scene just in case you need to boost the selection of built in games (all used with permission of course).

 

This was going to be the FB3 if you read the beginning of the FB3 thread, but that was back in 2005.

 

FB3...

[mmervine]

This is a really cool project, I would definitely want to get one!

[A_Locomotive]

What ever happened to this? Its been some time since I've been on the forums.