+jeremiahjt Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I always wondered how the packaging from the 1984 limited release of the 7800 differed from the later 1986 release. Part of me always doubted that the limited release actually took place, but I think I can put that doubt to rest. I figured at the very least the copyright would be different, but I did not know if the design or art would be different. The No Swear Gamer had a video showing a few examples of the original packaging and I was wondering if there is anywhere that has all of the original releases. I was honestly surprised nobody has brought his video up in the three months since he published it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Back when the CGE was still going on, I remember that they had the flattened boxes for Joust, and Ms. Pac-Man on display in the '84 packaging, and perhaps even one of the actual carts on display as well. That would be one of the prides of my collection if I were to ever get a hold of an original '84 released game and box for one of the 7800 titles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 He is showing the 1986 version of the centipede manual which is slightly different than the 1987 version. I wonder if he knows that, Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 He is showing the 1986 version of the centipede manual which is slightly different than the 1987 version. I wonder if he knows that, Mitch So then... we really don't know exactly what the original '84 manuals for the test market 7800 games looked like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 So then... we really don't know exactly what the original '84 manuals for the test market 7800 games looked like? I believe thanks goes to Mitch for this...1984 Centipede manual: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 So then... we really don't know exactly what the original '84 manuals for the test market 7800 games looked like? No, I mean he has an 84 and 86 versions of the manual. The 87 version is slightly different than the 86 version. I believe all of the 86 version boxes and manuals are slightly different from the 87 versions. Mitch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 I believe thanks goes to Mitch for this...1984 Centipede manual: Centipede84Manual1.jpgCentipede84Manual2.jpgCentipede84Manual3.jpg Is this the only '84 manual that has been found? Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Is this the only '84 manual that has been found? Allan There is this Food Fight draft: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I believe thanks goes to Mitch for this...1984 Centipede manual: Centipede84Manual1.jpgCentipede84Manual2.jpgCentipede84Manual3.jpg Interesting that it has Atari Corp and Atari Inc listed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincYnoTi Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 I'm listing my 7800 Joust Box on ebay (again). I found that atari7800.org has collected some photos of the 1984 items: https://www.atari7800.org/museum.htm Mine shown here is the one with the top half of the Lionel price sticker. The one on atari7800 has the bottom half of the Lionel sticker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jeremiahjt Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 3 hours ago, CincYnoTi said: I'm listing my 7800 Joust Box on ebay (again). I found that atari7800.org has collected some photos of the 1984 items: https://www.atari7800.org/museum.htm Mine shown here is the one with the top half of the Lionel price sticker. The one on atari7800 has the bottom half of the Lionel sticker Did the sale fall through? I saw it sold for $455. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincYnoTi Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Yes, fell through. He cancelled very soon after the auction ended, reasoning that paying taxes made the cost too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Bill Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, CincYnoTi said: Yes, fell through. He cancelled very soon after the auction ended, reasoning that paying taxes made the cost too much. Is it still listed or taken down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincYnoTi Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 I relisted again this morning. It is live for another week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 On 4/7/2017 at 8:56 PM, Trebor said: There is this Food Fight draft: have something like this for Ninja Golf and Sentinel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 I am still looking for the 1984 Joust,but i never pay 455 bucks...but i have lots of nice 2600 items ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Bill Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 On 4/7/2017 at 2:39 PM, Allan said: Is this the only '84 manual that has been found? Allan An old post for sure, but have any other 84 manuals or boxes been found over the years? These releases have always fascinated me and I’d love to add one to the collection one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrunchyTC Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 (edited) Thats cool. The original box looks interesting. Edited September 22, 2023 by KrunchyTC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 3 hours ago, Atari_Bill said: An old post for sure, but have any other 84 manuals or boxes been found over the years? These releases have always fascinated me and I’d love to add one to the collection one day. Pretty much what you see here: https://www.atari7800.org/museum.htm I have a 1984 Pole Position II manual as well but it looks pretty much identical to the common 1987 version. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Bill Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 18 hours ago, Mitch said: Pretty much what you see here: https://www.atari7800.org/museum.htm I have a 1984 Pole Position II manual as well but it looks pretty much identical to the common 1987 version. Mitch I was asking because I have a Pole Position II 7800 manual coming in the mail that is unlike any I’ve ever seen. I thought there might be a chance it’s an 84 variation, but I’ll have to wait till it arrives to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 The 1984-1987 Pole Position 2 manuals all look pretty much identical other than the copyright date. It is the 1988 manual that looks different. It was changed to match most of the other 7800 manuals. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Bill Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 13 minutes ago, Mitch said: The 1984-1987 Pole Position 2 manuals all look pretty much identical other than the copyright date. It is the 1988 manual that looks different. It was changed to match most of the other 7800 manuals. Mitch What do you make of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Wow, I have never see that before. Please post some better pics when it arrives. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundGammon Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 On 4/7/2017 at 8:52 AM, Trebor said: I believe thanks goes to Mitch for this...1984 Centipede manual: Interesting how the manual says you can use the Trak-Ball as a controller! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluxit Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 @SoundGammonWell, you can. In joystick mode.😐 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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