Epx998 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Hi All, The fiancee picked up an Atari Flashback 64 Special Edition for me the other day. Does anyone have any info on this version? I've not seen anyone on thew web about it. Is it the same as the Atari Flashback 4 w/75 games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Had a chance to see what games are on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onmode-ky Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I dare say your fiancee stumbled across something that is totally new to the retro community. Even Bill Loguidice, who previewed AtGames' Flashbacks 3 and 4, doesn't seem to have known about it; he's been in contact with the company with regards to their in-progress Intellivision and ColecoVision projects, but this FB64 is out for sale already without a preview from him. It seems odd that they subtitled it "Special Edition," considering it actually claims to have fewer games than the FB4 (whose formerly Bed Bath & Beyond-exclusive 76-game model (adds Millipede) seems to be out in other retailers this year). And what's with making a "64" Atari Flashback that isn't based on the Jaguar? Anyway, tell us everything about it that you can, please. So far, the only thing I found is that a website out there is selling it for twice the normal price of the FB4. . . . Must be pretty Special. onmode-ky P.S. When you say "the other day," how long ago was that? I'd like to nail down as precise a "first sighting date" as possible in my records. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekkiELO Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 (edited) Sounds like it's basically a Flashback 3, since it had 60 games with wired joysticks, that now has the three Taito games Space Invaders, Jungle Hunt and Front Line included plus an extra game selected from 4's other additional 12, then another one to replace Secret Quest, maybe some kind of early prototype version, I wonder, hmmm... Edited November 29, 2013 by TrekkiELO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Did the Flashback 3 have Start Select On/Off & Reset on the wired contrioller? The back if this box shows a controller like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekkiELO Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 (edited) Did the Flashback 3 have Start Select On/Off & Reset on the wired contrioller? The back if this box shows a controller like this. No. I saw that too, but forgot to mention it! Another possibility, maybe it's pirated? Edited November 29, 2013 by TrekkiELO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lynxer2007 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Did the Flashback 3 have Start Select On/Off & Reset on the wired contrioller? The back if this box shows a controller like this. With contradicting controller images on the box (wired or wireless?) and no info at all on Atgames' website (or anywhere else on the web), I'm going to assume this is pirated. Why would Atgames release something like this when there's already the very similar FB3 and FB4 (with wireless controllers and more games) available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 (edited) I doubt it's pirated. Pirates don't make their own system revision, make improvements, and cut it down in other areas. They directly copy. Mistakes aren't exactly unknown to the Flashback line. And I suspect that their website isn't exactly a high priority. Edited November 30, 2013 by Atariboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epx998 Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 We bought it a week or so ago from Target. I haven't opened the box yet because it's a Christmas present. I noticed the batch code on the back, Sept 2013, which is why I included that photo. I'll investigate further. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epx998 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 Here is a screenshot of the games on this system; 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Other than no Breakout and no Millipede, I don't really notice any omissions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lynxer2007 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I'm surprised Battlezone is still included. Didn't Atari sell that IP at an auction this past Summer? Edit: Look what I found here: http://www.amazon.com/Flashback-Special-Edition-Classic-Controllers/dp/B00GSEVJ6Q and http://c.centerpays.com/?p=B00GSEVJ6Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekkiELO Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 (edited) Other than no Breakout and no Millipede, I don't really notice any omissions. Also Blackjack Crystal Castles Football Pong Return to Haunted House Slot Machine Slot Racers Stellar Track Street Racer Tempest 12+64=76 Edited December 5, 2013 by TrekkiELO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 (edited) I've never given Return to Haunted House a real try although I certainly intend to one of these days, but the rest aren't much of a loss and aren't too noticeable like Breakout and Millipede are that most 2600 fans will have fond memories of. Seems a shame that Millipede isn't here. It's one of the few great 1st party 2600 games that's free and clear to use, is designed for the included joystick, is single player, and is pure arcade action. Games like that are what will most appeal to the typical Flashback buyer. Edited December 5, 2013 by Atariboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onmode-ky Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I saw this system at a Walmart store yesterday and noticed something interesting printed on the side: The versions of SPACE INVADERS, JUNGLE HUNT, FRONT LINE, and POLARIS included in the Atari Flashback® 64 are based on those created for the ATARI 2600® and therefore may differ in appearance and performance from the original arcade and console editions developed by TAITO Corporation. Was this printed on the FB4 box, too? If it's something new with the FB64, then it seems like a specific statement that the Space Invaders in the system is the original 2600 game this time, rather than the arcade-styled rendition that was on the FB4. Can someone check it out? I'm also curious about how the system's menu looks; Bill Loguidice's videos showed that the FB4's menu was very different from the FB3's, so I'm wondering if things got changed again. The FB4 used a layout that limited the character length for game titles, resulting in things like Human Cannonball being just "Cannonball" and coming before Canyon Bomber in the alphabetical listing. Alongside the system at the Walmart was a new 60-game edition of AtGames' Sega Genesis line, made up of 20 games by Sega and 40 generics (made by Tectoy or AtGames, I assume). The 20 Sega games (listed in the not-entirely-alphabetical order in which they're shown on the back of the box) are: Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle Altered Beast Alien Storm Arrow Flash Bonanza Brothers Columns Crack Down DecapAttack ESWAT: City under Siege Fatal Labyrinth Flicky Gain Ground Golden Axe Golden Axe III Jewel Master Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball Streets of Rage Streets of Rage 2 Virtua Fighter 2 If the 40 generics are the same ones as what were on the 80-game system from last year, then this system seems to be essentially the same but missing half of its predecessor's Sega library. If AtGames releases no other product before the end of the month, their entire 2013 new product lineup will have consisted of just a pair of cut-down versions of things they released in 2012. . . . onmode-ky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 If the 40 generics are the same ones as what were on the 80-game system from last year, then this system seems to be essentially the same but missing half of its predecessor's Sega library. If AtGames releases no other product before the end of the month, their entire 2013 new product lineup will have consisted of just a pair of cut-down versions of things they released in 2012. . . . onmode-ky I did receive word that nothing new will make it out in 2013. All the new stuff will be in 2014. It will be a big year for them. They're considering new names for some of their product line as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarian63 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 interesting find! good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekkiELO Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 (edited) I saw this system at a Walmart store yesterday and noticed something interesting printed on the side: The versions of SPACE INVADERS™, JUNGLE HUNT™, FRONT LINE™, and POLARIS™ included in the Atari Flashback® 64 are based on those created for the ATARI 2600® and therefore may differ in appearance and performance from the original arcade and console editions developed by TAITO Corporation. Was this printed on the FB4 box, too? If it's something new with the FB64, then it seems like a specific statement that the Space Invaders in the system is the original 2600 game this time, rather than the arcade-styled rendition that was on the FB4. Can someone check it out? onmode-ky Saw it yesterday, except what you read, it's indeed there printed on the side of both Atari Flashback 4s from that so-called Sam's Club (Exclusive, yeah right, not) this year along with their 40th Anniversary one from 2012, so "based on those created for the Atari 2600 and therefore may differ in appearance and performance from the original arcade and console editions developed by TAITO Corporation" is key! Edited December 8, 2013 by TrekkiELO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekkiELO Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I did receive word that nothing new will make it out in 2013. All the new stuff will be in 2014. It will be a big year for them. They're considering new names for some of their product line as well. Since AtGames has their licenses, the Colecovision one will hopefully contain Sega arcade conversions like Turbo, Zaxxon, Carnival, Up'n Down, Congo Bongo, Space Fury and Subroc along with Taito's Front Line. Possibilities Universal Cosmic Avenger Lady Bug Mr. Do! Space Panic Exidy Mousetrap Pepper II Venture 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[d2f]Iggy*SJB Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Are the "64"'s joysticks wired, or wireless? Frankly, I avoided the FB4 because of those sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Are the "64"'s joysticks wired, or wireless? Frankly, I avoided the FB4 because of those sticks. It looks like this one has the wired controllers. You do realize you can plug in any standard wired controllers still, though, right, even if it's the one that comes with the infrared controllers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epx998 Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 I need to open this up and try it before it gets wrapped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wood_jl Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I saw this system at a Walmart store yesterday and noticed something interesting printed on the side: The versions of SPACE INVADERS™, JUNGLE HUNT™, FRONT LINE™, and POLARIS™ included in the Atari Flashback® 64 are based on those created for the ATARI 2600® and therefore may differ in appearance and performance from the original arcade and console editions developed by TAITO Corporation. One must instantly wonder why, then, they have the *arcade* version screenshot on the front of the box (see first post in this thread). One can't help to wonder what other inaccuracies there are, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjchamp3 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I need to open this up and try it before it gets wrapped. Interesting piece prob RARE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowse Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I also have one of these that I purchased from Walmart. I see Amazon is selling them for almost 3 times what I paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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