+save2600 #51 Posted April 26, 2012 I'd have brought a Harmony cart chock full of games to show off - including today's modern home-brews! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atari181 #52 Posted April 26, 2012 C'mon Space invaders! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CorTat-G #53 Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) I said Combat because it was the first game. And when most of us think of Atari, we think of Combat. Edited April 26, 2012 by Cortat G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRGilbert #54 Posted April 26, 2012 Two sets of well tuned paddles and Video Olympics, that or Indy 500. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tremoloman2006 #55 Posted April 28, 2012 Whichever you choose to bring, please have someone take pictures while you do your presentation. I know I would (as I'm sure others here) love to see the 2600 being presented to today's youth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tremoloman2006 #56 Posted April 28, 2012 Oh... as for games... Combat, Warlords, and Video Olympics are great multi-player choices. In addition, I'd bring Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man to demonstrate how Atari blew it by releasing Pac-Man which aided in the crash of '83, then load Ms.Pac-Man to show what Pac-Man could have been. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skylark68 #57 Posted April 30, 2012 I picked Asteroids just because of the cool background music and the title screen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deteacher #58 Posted April 30, 2012 I'd bring the original cart. Combat. I teach a pop culture course in my elementary school. We cover pop culture from the 50's-80's. When we get to the 70's, we spend a fair amount of time on video games. I bring in my Atari and compare their games with the 70's Atari counterpart (Madden vs. Atari Football, NASCAR vs. Indy 500, etc.) Then I fire up Combat and let them play head to head. They LOVE it! I'd bring Combat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren Tyler #59 Posted April 30, 2012 (edited) I strongly suggest Space Invaders, since not only was it the first 'killer-app' video game that made the Atari 2600 a big seller, but it also has the distinction of being released in all four label variations. Edited April 30, 2012 by LarcenTyler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffraff #60 Posted April 30, 2012 I'd bring Space Invaders. That was a very early title in the atari 2600's lineup and still plays well today. Christmas where I got the 2600 + Space Invaders = the best Christmas ever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldgamesrule #61 Posted May 1, 2012 I would take frogger heck it was a fun game was still is. lol But combat is what came with mine when it was brand new. I also had circus game but no longer got that one got to pick up a replacement. I would think a paddle game would be the way to go. My paddles are still like brand new. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PitfallHarry2600 #62 Posted May 1, 2012 Wow... "HOT" topic and 1000 views . Thank you so much guys for coming and voting You're really helping me out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PitfallHarry2600 #63 Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) I strongly suggest Space Invaders, since not only was it the first 'killer-app' video game that made the Atari 2600 a big seller, but it also has the distinction of being released in all four label variations. It was not released in the *serial number*text label variation, though (like the first 9 games) Edited May 1, 2012 by PitfallHarry2600 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PitfallHarry2600 #64 Posted May 11, 2012 Next week, I may have some information regarding the exact date of the presentation... Keep the votes coming! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PitfallHarry2600 #65 Posted May 11, 2012 For now, chances are that Space Invaders and Kaboom are gonna make it to my school...And WOW!!! This is my 100th post Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nofrills100 #66 Posted May 11, 2012 ...And WOW!!! This is my 100th post Chopper Commander Perhaps the first second Swiss to pass 100 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PitfallHarry2600 #67 Posted May 11, 2012 ...And WOW!!! This is my 100th post Chopper Commander Perhaps the first second Swiss to pass 100 Yep...second... Philsan made quite a bit more posts than me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nofrills100 #68 Posted May 11, 2012 (edited) ...And WOW!!! This is my 100th post Chopper Commander Perhaps the first second Swiss to pass 100 Yep...second... Philsan made quite a bit more posts than me third then... Edited May 11, 2012 by nofrills100 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjlock77 #69 Posted May 11, 2012 Awesome deal to showcase the Atari 2600. I would definately say Space Invaders beings it is so well known and did trigger a huge portion of console sales when it was released. E.T. is a definate title to show that when you race just to get something done, then it will show. Read something that 12 million copies were made and 5 million went to the landfill. Yar's Revenge is a good title to showcase that the guy who did make E.T. wasn't a crackshot at creating games. For multiplayer games, I would agree with Warlords, but a nice 2 player game... Fishing Derby (always had a good time with that with friends) As far as a fun title, Seaquest, Frostbite, Taz, or Fast Food. Appearance would already be claimed by Yar's Revenge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PitfallHarry2600 #70 Posted May 11, 2012 ...And WOW!!! This is my 100th post Chopper Commander Perhaps the first second Swiss to pass 100 Yep...second... Philsan made quite a bit more posts than me third then... WOW you're swiss too! Which canton are you from? I'm from Vaud Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nofrills100 #71 Posted May 11, 2012 Thurgau and Zurich 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldgamesrule #72 Posted May 11, 2012 Just thinking if this was a history class I would take custer revenge. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roberto #73 Posted May 13, 2012 Come on! If you are not going to bring in Pitfall at such a showcase you'll have to change your nickname over here! And have someone take a video and post it on youtube for us to see! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PitfallHarry2600 #74 Posted May 14, 2012 Just thinking if this was a history class I would take custer revenge. You pervert!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PitfallHarry2600 #75 Posted May 14, 2012 HUGE EDIT!!! My presentation is now scheduled to next Wednesday (not this wednesday... Next week) so I'll close the poll on next Monday And I'll try to post some pics too (if I can) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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