Tangentg Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 It plays perfectly enough for me. I don't notice any flaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Mirro Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 I am currently using a SanDisk 16GB (I wanted an 8GB) but 16GB was the smallest Best Buy had, I formatted it on my chromebook and set everything up correctly (or so I thought): But it will not work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Mirro Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 it just says "loading . . . " and goes back to the menu, formatted the card, only one folder in the ROOT menu named "Game". Maybe it's because its a 16GB SDHC class 10??? I saw some people had them working on the AFP what a shame :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbabyte Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 (edited) I just noticed an issue with the final version (dated 7-11-1983) of Dumbo's Flying Circus. It plays fine, but since the final version is PAL, part of the lower half of the screen is cut off, so you aren't able to see your lives and score. I was wondering if someone could fix this, as I really like this game, and would love to be able to see my score and lives during gameplay. Edited December 2, 2017 by Bubbabyte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nukey Shay Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Not unless you don't mind not seeing the clown when the tightrope is high (or just allow a few balloons to hit it...the remaining area will be smaller, but not by as much as the NTSC version). The final PAL version still uses too much visible screen for everything to be seen. Dumbo(wip).bin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 it just says "loading . . . " and goes back to the menu, formatted the card, only one folder in the ROOT menu named "Game". Maybe it's because its a 16GB SDHC class 10??? I saw some people had them working on the AFP what a shame :( Just a guess, but I'll bet it doesn't like the way your Chromebook formatted it. If you can find a friend willing to format it with the "official" SDcard utility in the top post (might as well load up the ROMs on the same machine while at it) you might have more luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 I am currently using a SanDisk 16GB (I wanted an 8GB) but 16GB was the smallest Best Buy had, I formatted it on my chromebook and set everything up correctly (or so I thought): But it will not work... Is your AFP the 2016 or 2017? The 2016 version can only handle up to 8GB SD cards, period. So, your 16GB will not work no matter how you format it. I don't know if the 2017 version has been fixed for bigger SD cards - my guess would be that it was not changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Mirro Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Just a guess, but I'll bet it doesn't like the way your Chromebook formatted it. If you can find a friend willing to format it with the "official" SDcard utility in the top post (might as well load up the ROMs on the same machine while at it) you might have more luck. I am theorizing this as well, have to find a windows (ugh) laptop; I think my GF has an old one I am going to look at it later.... Is your AFP the 2016 or 2017? The 2016 version can only handle up to 8GB SD cards, period. So, your 16GB will not work no matter how you format it. I don't know if the 2017 version has been fixed for bigger SD cards - my guess would be that it was not changed. 2017 version. I was able to get it to run thru my TV via a normal 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo jack to RCA composite cables (most refer to these as AUX cables at this point). I first attempted with the usual 3 line 3.5mm to video/L&R audio composite cables (I tried two of them with no luck) and then the aux cable worked like a charm on first attempt. Once I can get the SD card to work for better games I will be quite pleased with my $40 purchase! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Mirro Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 I am a firm believer in the AFP's potential, especially with the amazing talent in the Atari Homebrew scene! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr SQL Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I am a firm believer in the AFP's potential, especially with the amazing talent in the Atari Homebrew scene! X2! Flashback BASIC games run well on both versions of the AFP, though KC doesn't display as well on the newer hardware, the screen refresh rate must be slower than the originals. http://relationalframework.com/Atari2600gamesonline.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Mirro Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 some nice stuff on that link there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 Arenafoot did it again! Check out the red portion of the top post for new ROMset!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 (edited) Arenafoot did it again! Check out the red portion of the top post for new ROMset!!! Thanks! Hoping the gamers enjoy it this holiday season!!! Edited December 6, 2017 by Arenafoot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FroggoGamer Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 THANK YOU ARENAFOOT!Truly, that is some serious looking out for your fellow gamer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chavert Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Do not know if it's been said but Q bert does not work properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Do not know if it's been said but Q bert does not work properly. Yes, I noted both the original and Q*Bert Arcade are flawed, but still playable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetick1 Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 (edited) Hi, I'm actually very impressed how few bad scanning/drawing effects I see. Anyway has anyone investigated Defender Arcade (Portable ) , Defender II and Defender 3 as they look just amazing on AFP 2017 except the skewed ground lines as the red lines at the bottom don't line up. Edited December 10, 2017 by thetick1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Just wanted to post here and say thank you for the hard work done on the new ROM set. I am taking it with me to wait in line for Star Wars The Last Jedi and this will be perfect! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 FYI - QVC has the AFP as the "Today's Special Value" for $45.96..... http://www.qvc.com/Atari-Flashback-Portable-Deluxe-Handheld-with-70-Games-and-Accessories.product.E231061.html?cm_ite=MAIN_E231061_AT8%3AAtariFlashback8HD&sc=MAIL&cm_ven=APTSV&cm_cat=AtariTSV_Week5117EM_20171214_ELECTRONICS_CAMP6010&cm_pla=1MBS_QVCActive_2106363269&p1=442CE80E-CBD9-4536-BFB3-E890F23C4561&p2=DF395DA6-5AED-494A-ADCC-C82D9030512B&TZ=EST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthtron Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 I don't Know if this has been brought up.... I would Love to see Star Castle Arcade ( http://www.atari2600homebrew.com/star-castle-arcade.html)hacked to work on the Atari Flashback portables!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 I don't Know if this has been brought up.... I would Love to see Star Castle Arcade ( http://www.atari2600homebrew.com/star-castle-arcade.html)hacked to work on the Atari Flashback portables!!! Unfortunately, some games will never work on the FBP. The emulation just isn’t complete/accurate enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nukey Shay Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 True. And very little to no incentive on their part to fix what is left. This is not a gripe...I understand that the AFP was designed to be a low-cost product, mostly compatible with the classic library. As such, it does its job a bit better than it ought to 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bszarek001 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 http://www.anerty.net/software/file/DriveSort/?lang=en If you still have questions after reading that page and downloading the software, let me know. This was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bszarek001 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Thank you to whomever edited/posted the updated games list 12/7/17. It's wonderful. I then used Drivesort and it worked perfectly for whatever issue the FBP was having with the way it was initially sorted. Can the files be sorted by LFN prior to zip? At any rate, I've had my device for over a year, and while I wish the screen was slightly bigger and the unit a bit more robust, I really enjoy it. It's great for playing on the crapper or in a car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 (edited) Thank you to whomever edited/posted the updated games list 12/7/17. It's wonderful. I then used Drivesort and it worked perfectly for whatever issue the FBP was having with the way it was initially sorted. Can the files be sorted by LFN prior to zip? Your welcome. I actually did use DriveSort and sorted by LFN, prior to zipping the file and saving it. Don't know why it wouldn't be sorted already when you unzipped it. See pic below on how to sort by LFN using DriveSort. (Fill in the dot for "Long Name Sort") At any rate, I've had my device for over a year, and while I wish the screen was slightly bigger and the unit a bit more robust, I really enjoy it. It's great for playing on the crapper or in a car. I've had mine for the same amount of time too. Edited December 19, 2017 by Arenafoot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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