digdugnate Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, Inky said: I'll see you Ball-in-a-cup and raise you a Fingernails for Cash. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacman000 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 23 hours ago, Inky said: 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 56 minutes ago, ColecoJoe said: How did you know that? Not sure I understand the question, but they discovered it themselves, without our "help" as far as I can tell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom_of_Krankor Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+frankodragon Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 8 hours ago, Flojomojo said: Just sayin'. Isn't it weird how some people feel the need to make everything into tribal warfare? As if one unreleased retro thing MUST "compete" against another unreleased retro thing, because people can't have more than one, or neither? Rivals for the "ATARI VCS" include, but are not limited to: Piano lessons That makes me a rival. I am a piano teacher. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 28 minutes ago, frankodragon said: That makes me a rival. I am a piano teacher. what to you teach them? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+frankodragon Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 20 minutes ago, Osgeld said: what to you teach them? The basics at first. If they like classical, then I teach them that. If they like rock, I'll teach that to them. No sense in teaching something if they don't like it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+frankodragon Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Others already did months ago. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Thompson Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Let’s face it, it’s Tuesday somewhere. 1UP! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Nice street taco kit from Costco for tonight. We eat. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 20 minutes ago, frankodragon said: Others already did months ago. Someone tell Robert his argument is ignorant. Atari isn't making a console. It's a generic Linux PC. AND I think this 'dude' already out did them in a more timely manner. Unless of course this is the prototype. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy the Atarian Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 On 10/12/2019 at 10:41 AM, x=usr(1536) said: In today's edition of Wide World of Ataribollocks(tm), Jessie Scroggins finds himself with an operating system selection quandary: Well, Jessie, help is at hand! Note: Ataribawx(tm) Lunix may not actually boot to Lunix. Or Linux. Or you may just get a red screen of death, but given that Ataribawx(tm) Lunix is based on Cybermorph technology, that might actually be for the best. Must use Jaguar controllers for keyboard input. Estimated delivery date: whenever the judge says we have to. Ataribawx(tm) Lunix is Netflix-Mom approved. Every time I see that "Ataribawx" sticker, I imagine the new Atari VCS mascot: Chicken tacos, obviously 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godslabrat Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 1 hour ago, frankodragon said: Others already did months ago. Exactly how is "Let's see you make a console!" a great comeback if the key criticism is that literally any moron can make an identical unit with $50 in parts? 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulletino Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Well it's Tuesday here in Straya and i'm having Tacos tonight, soft shell Old El Paso boxed variety. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DurradonXylles Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, frankodragon said: Others already did months ago. 38 minutes ago, godslabrat said: Exactly how is "Let's see you make a console!" a great comeback if the key criticism is that literally any moron can make an identical unit with $50 in parts? Anyone can make a "VCS" that's comparable in retro game compatibility with little more than a Raspberry Pi 4 or similarly spec'd single board computers, micro SD card loaded with RetroPie or Lakka, and one of several options for Atari 2600 Pi cases that can be bought premade/pre-printed or be 3D printed yourself. Also, assuming Rob here is speaking to us directly on this thread as well as responding to criticism on Facebook: we literally have a number of industry veterans who have been observing the hilarious shitshow Atari's been putting on for us, as well as our snark at their expense, or are directly contributing to the peanut gallery chatter. We even have a few people who have worked on/are currently working on hardware, including Tommy Tallarico, leader of Intellivision Entertainment and leading the development of the Intellivision Amico, and Curt Vendel, who designed, among other things, the Atari Flashback 2 (the only Atari PNP console that's a true hardware clone of the 2600) under contract by another era of Atari that actually gave a damn about their heritage. Some of us trolls have actually made hardware that can run games a helluva lot better than Atari's smoke and mirrors, one way or another. But, no, no, Atari will certainly blow all of us away with their Tacobox running a modified version of Debian, or one of its forked distros, that's far less optimized for gaming or feature rich than Steam OS or even Ubuntu. That's even assuming the console will launch at all. Don't worry... We'll wait. Edited October 15, 2019 by DurradonXylles 1 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 You know... if I have a daughter. You know what would be a great name to give her to show off my love for Atari? What's that name her Atari? Hell no that's a dumb idea. I actually love my kids and don't want to be the reason they hate life. How about the name Stella? You know that is actually a good girls name and not something someone who hates their kids came up with. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Spriggy Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 12 hours ago, x=usr(1536) said: Look carefully at the photos. Both fans are never seen in the same shot at the same time. There's only one fan; they just keep moving it around to give the illusion that they're a real company that can afford more than one. This could very well be the Zapruder film of the entire Ataribollocks(tm) saga. We may just be on to something here. (* Not showing the full photo out of respect *) 13 hours ago, Flojomojo said: Rivals for the "ATARI VCS" include, but are not limited to: Cheap Windows PC AppleTV Hoop and stick Wooden paddle with elastic string and ball Fond memories of middle school in the 1980s Nintendo SIXTY-FOOOOOOUUUUURRRRR Cheap Chinese clone consoles Xbox one Playstation 4 (or maybe the 5 will be out by then) Demolition crew for GameStop retail stores Animal husbandry Baking a cake Learning a language Piano lessons Playing outside Smoking in the sun to accelerate cancer growth Sitting quietly and awaiting death @Flojomojo You forgot one Flo! 2 hours ago, Mulletino said: Well it's Tuesday here in Straya and i'm having Tacos tonight, soft shell Old El Paso boxed variety. Mull, we actually cellebrate on Sundays mate. Why you ask? The Taco Time Zone map courtesy of @Flojomojo some time ago. 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, frankodragon said: Others already did months ago. all made while this thread has been active (well to be fair the coleco chamelon was a started a bit before this thread, but wasnt finished until this thread started) PS all 3 machines came in at a total of around 1000 dollars if I include labor, and the nintendo has about the same horsepower as the slated VCS, who wants to chip in 3 mil? bet I could make a few of those for that kind of money Edited October 15, 2019 by Osgeld 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+frankodragon Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 16 hours ago, x=usr(1536) said: Look carefully at the photos. Both fans are never seen in the same shot at the same time. There's only one fan; they just keep moving it around to give the illusion that they're a real company that can afford more than one. "Atari"- In a nutshell. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TwentySixHundred Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 6 hours ago, Mulletino said: Well it's Tuesday here in Straya and i'm having Tacos tonight, soft shell Old El Paso boxed variety. True! we are having crispy chicken taco wraps tonight loaded with salad and Cholua Original hot sauce. I will post a photo if i remember 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TwentySixHundred Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Osgeld said: all made while this thread has been active (well to be fair the coleco chamelon was a started a bit before this thread, but wasnt finished until this thread started) PS all 3 machines came in at a total of around 1000 dollars if I include labor, and the nintendo has about the same horsepower as the slated VCS, who wants to chip in 3 mil? bet I could make a few of those for that kind of money Oh man if i had to chose one and only one i don't think i could, they all look great. I want the NES but on the other hand the Jag just looks too freaking cool or maybe the Arcade mini in the man cave bar while having a cold one. There is a whole lotta fun siting right there, well done! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woulfe Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) Lets see... Rasberry Pi - Well it depends on what model you get - Zero can be as low as $5.00 Case for the Pi - $8.00 - well, unless you want it to look like an olde skool 2600, that might cost a little bit more SD mini / micro card - $20.00 - This might cost less depending on MB / GB size you want Mini Keyboard - $15.00 Small LED screen - if you don't want to plug it into a TV or whatever have you - $7.00 All slightly over $50.00 Still a hella lot cheaper then the VCS, even if you toss in things like an OS for the Pi & RetroPi to play olde skool games, you still aren't paying a whole lot Well, not as much as for the VCS itself that's for certain, and anyone who's ever put together a computer can do this, there's your 'console' VCS fanbois Put that in yer pipe & smoke it P.S. ( as long as we're using STYX videos ) Edited October 15, 2019 by Woulfe 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCAT Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 We need some big mouth to start one of those popular "campagins", perhaps #UnMuteAtari! and #WereIsMy$$$Fred?! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lodmot Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, frankodragon said: "Atari"- In a nutshell. Nice! I actually haven't heard that song by Styx before. For some reason, the face on the cover reminds me of this at first glance: Edited October 15, 2019 by Lodmot 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TwentySixHundred Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Crispy Spicy Crumbed Chicken Wrap Well i fired up the pan tonight and got to cooking and i know this isn't a "taco" but thought it's worthy share. 1. Crispy chicken taco mix 2. Diced red onion 3. Sliced tomato 4. Sliced red capsicum (Bell Pepper) 5. Shredded cheese 6. Lettuce 7. Cholua hot sauce 8. This happened 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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