Joe Stella Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I'm interested in starting an Atari 8-bit party in the NYC area. Reply here or send me an PM, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xebec Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I live in a PA suburb of Philadelphia -- it'd be a little far for me for regular meetings but I'd be happy to make it up occasionally... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mytek Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I live in a PA suburb of Philadelphia -- it'd be a little far for me for regular meetings but I'd be happy to make it up occasionally... If it's anything like the one that they have here in Davis, CA it is a once a year event. Not to be confused with a computer club that meets bi-weekly or monthly. - Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xebec Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 OK Definitely up for Atari'ing out. Can I bring the Commodore 64 wife? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixelmischief Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Oh hell yeah. I'm just across the GWB in Jersey. Let's do this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolram Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Im in, easy commute right accross the river. Sent from my LGLS992 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Lange Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 (edited) Joe, if you are planning on having an 8-bit only event, let me know as I'd love to come and help out anyway I can. Can never have enough Atari events! As some of you already know, I'm hosting an Atari Party East at my house on Sat Sept 9th. Its been 'advertised' on FB and Twitter and word of mouth with folks I know from Vintage Computer Festivals, etc. Its open to all Atari products from arcade to pinball, from consoles to computers. We already have good representation from ST, 8-bits, 2600, 5200, including bloggers and podcasters, etc. I have a dozen or so arcade video games and most of the 8-bit computers. If your interested, send me your email or fb id and I'll send you the details. Note that "A Video Game Con" is taking place the same weekend (Sept 9/10) as ATARI Party East in "nearby" Parsippany, NJ. Also note that the Coleco Expo is taking place in Edison NJ on Aug 5/6. I wasn't going to go to this event, but Tim Lapetino will be there signing his books, so I might be going to support the vendors and artists. Bill Edited July 27, 2017 by Bill Lange 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Stella Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the enthusiasm guys. I'm in agreement with above post that an irregular meeting is probably more likely than a monthly style computer club. Bill, your event sounds awesome, and I will try to make it Regarding location, I have a small flat in Bergen County, and would be happy to host. It sounds like some of us are neighbors. Commodore wives are most welcome. I'll touch base with everyone in the next few days, and we can hammer out some specifics. Edited July 27, 2017 by Joe Stella 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Stella Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 I'd like to invite everyone interested in an Atari 8 type day/evening in the Bergen County, NJ area to participate in a get together on Sept. 2 (sat.) It will be a small event hosted at my flat. You're welcome to bring stories, friends and family, any hardware or software. Please send a PM for info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndary Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 there is an Atari Party on Sept 9th in NJ - Atari Party East - https://www.facebook.com/events/207680649743610/249716202206721/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2229%22%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3A%22admin_plan_mall_activity%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D¬if_t=admin_plan_mall_activity¬if_id=1501677115310166 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 there is an Atari Party on Sept 9th in NJ - Atari Party East - https://www.facebook.com/events/207680649743610/249716202206721/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2229%22%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3A%22admin_plan_mall_activity%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D¬if_t=admin_plan_mall_activity¬if_id=1501677115310166 And I will be there! I'm planning on bringing a bunch of ST / Falcon stuff. MIDI Maze anyone? I'm also lugging along the Jaguar and a couple of Lynxes. -Pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Lange Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 #AtariPartyEast2017 I'm planning on bringing a bunch of ST / Falcon stuff. MIDI Maze anyone? Randy Kindig is sending Nir Dary's Multi-Link networking hardware, so we should have some networked 8-bit games set up as well! Also scheduled to make an appearance are: Mike Montana, co-author of the Atari 2600 game GLIB. Robert 'Ferg' Ferguson, host of the Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast. Paul Rickards, creator of the WiFi232 Internet Modem and the Hayes Chronograph WiFi upgrade. ... and others These guys will be in attendance as well: Should be a interesting, entertaining and fun time! Bill 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 4 player Gauntlet for the win! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 there is an Atari Party on Sept 9th in NJ - Atari Party East - https://www.facebook.com/events/207680649743610/249716202206721/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2229%22%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3A%22admin_plan_mall_activity%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D¬if_t=admin_plan_mall_activity¬if_id=1501677115310166 Broken link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Lange Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 The link isn't broken, but you probably need to be both logged into Facebook AND on the invite list to see it. If you would like to attend, send me your email address and/or Facebook id and I'll add you to the invite. As the event is at my house, I want to keep track of how many people are planning on showing up so that we are prepared. :-) Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 And I will be there! I'm planning on bringing a bunch of ST / Falcon stuff. MIDI Maze anyone? I'm also lugging along the Jaguar and a couple of Lynxes. -Pete I have at least two (maybe three) Midimates for hooking up 8-bits to play Midimaze. I can bring them. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Lange Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) You guys rock! I just set up a RetroPie to play games on as well. Edited August 3, 2017 by Bill Lange 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 I have at least two (maybe three) Midimates for hooking up 8-bits to play Midimaze. I can bring them. Allan I have a MidiMate as well. I've had up to 5 machines hooked up. We can see how many we can get reliably going. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madangelo Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I should be able to attend -- I'm about an hour away in Passaic County. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Stella Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 UPDATE 8/6/17 An update and correction. I'm in Hudson County, not Bergen County. Union City, near Weehawken, north of Hoboken, in case you know the area. We have very convenient public transportation in case you're traveling lite, and we're right next to the Lincoln tunnel. Thanks to everyone interested in coming. Bill, I can't match your array of exotic hardware and arcade games, but I do have the following at hand: Atari 2600 with s-video mod and Harmony cart. Also a copy of Boulderdash for same if I can find it. Atari 800 with Incognito. Atari Lynx II with Will's screen replacement and flash cart. Pi 3 with all sorts of emulators. PC's and laptops. 2 computer monitors, 2 LCD TV's, and a 20" Sony Trinitron. Wifi and networked internet, LAN is of course available. Large dining room table + 2x 6' multi-purpose tables. Various ancient technology odds and ends. BBQ/smoked lunch/dinner will be provided. I have, but cannot guarantee working Flashback II, Commodore 64/128, Atari 5200, 7800, and Coleco. I'm thinking Saturday, November 4. It's a small apartment, so please let me know if you're coming, I have to limit attendance to what's practical. Requested: 8-bits, monitor, interesting new or old hard/software, BYOB, maybe a side dish or desert? If you don't want to schlep equipment, no worries, there should be plenty to do and talk about. Thanks again all, I'll post updates in this space, and details via PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Lange Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I'm in for Nov 4th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Stella Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 Super Bill. I also just realized that we met briefly at your stand at VCF East this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VladR Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I'm in for Nov 4th. Same here. I can bring Jaguar with skunkboard. I'm just an hour driving away anyway. PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Stella Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 Same here. I can bring Jaguar with skunkboard. I'm just an hour driving away anyway. PM sent. That would be amazing! I've never seen a working Jaguar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmudde Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Gotta say, Bill Lange's Atari Party last Saturday was a lot of fun. If ya'll want to get an idea of what went down, here are some pictures from the day of - https://www.flickr.com/photos/thephillyfly/sets/72157688827832525. /ü 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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