Swami Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Both Flashback 9's support original wired joysticks. The Legends flashback has an sd card slot, but what kind of files does it play? Can you play the same roms as you use for MAME arcade roms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) Since I see Sega style gamepads with the Legends system, will it include Sega controller ports? It's impossible to tell with the top-down view of the system on the front of box. While I rather like the AtGames Atari sticks, this is always a concern with these plug and plays. If the included controllers are lackluster and you can't switch to something higher quality, it amounts to a useless system no matter how well done it otherwise may be. Consistently including controller ports for original controllers is one of the best aspects of AtGames plug and plays, and i hope that tradition continues with something like this even though it's not explicitly tied to a particular legacy system. Edited September 26, 2018 by Atariboy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixdownita Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Since I see Sega style gamepads with the Legends system, will it include Sega controller ports? It's impossible to tell with the top-down view of the system on the front of box. .... My money is on USB ports like the 2016 Retro-bit Generations (same ctrl design 6 button genny style). Wonder if they are interchangeable..... Interesting that Capcom licensed the games, either AtGames managed to get the exclusivity out of Retro-bit hands for 2018 or there was never "exclusivity" and so really anyone can do the same thing (once proven it has a decent market .... the 2017 Retro-bit Super RetroCade still sells at the original price point, unheard of for these kind of devices from third parties). If AtGames does not screws up emulation (sound and all) and hasn't settled for the bottom of the barrel AllWinner ARM SoC H3/H5/whatnot maybe I'll get one (that would be the 3rd device of this kind for me in 3 years ... wife starts getting annoyed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Take a look at the Game List of the Flashback 9. It has almost all of the Activision goodies.. Pitfall, H.E.R.O., River Raid, Decathlon, Keystone Kapers, Megamania, Kaboom! https://www.atgames.us/collections/our-2018-collection/products/atari-flashback-9 and click the Game List Link's not working. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Link's not working. https://www.atgames.us/collections/our-2018-collection/products/atari-flashback-9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Has it been mentioned if there will be Gold or Activision Gold bundles this year? It's been mentioned that there probably won't be a deluxe version with paddles, which if true is disappointing. (Not a fan of having to buy accessories separately, especially when said accessory is absolutely necessary to playing some of the included games) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Awesome. So it takes original joysticks, but not original paddles? I was confused by earlier comment about needing new atgames paddles. Yes. It only works with the new paddles. It needs a higher polling rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Has it been mentioned if there will be Gold or Activision Gold bundles this year? It's been mentioned that there probably won't be a deluxe version with paddles, which if true is disappointing. (Not a fan of having to buy accessories separately, especially when said accessory is absolutely necessary to playing some of the included games) There will be a standard 9 and a 9 Gold. I'm not sure of retailer bundles yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 My money is on USB ports like the 2016 Retro-bit Generations (same ctrl design 6 button genny style). Wonder if they are interchangeable..... ) It uses standard controller ports, not USB. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derFunkenstein Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 It uses standard controller ports, not USB. Well that's great news. The Hyperkin GN6 reigns supreme as the king of Genesis controller clones, and that'd be great for this thing. Also, having support for official 6-button controllers is awesome, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nysavant Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Some nice looking new units here - can see myself purchasing at least three of them if they reach the UK (Flashback 9, Legends, Namco Blast). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PikoInteractive Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Since Thomas and I own the copyright to the software/code, and First Star Software owns the IP for the game, and I most certainly haven't been approached about this... I am pretty sure that Boulder Dash does not appear on this product. If it does, that would be a very interesting development. First Star doesn't own Boulderdash. It was recently sold to a German company. http://www.bbg-entertainment.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D. Head Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 $20 for Blast! 3 (Pong) is an easy sell for me. I would gladly buy a second one if you could sync up two more controllers for Warlords! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Andrew Davie Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 First Star doesn't own Boulderdash. It was recently sold to a German company. http://www.bbg-entertainment.com/ TY. Very interesting! I wonder how this changes/affects any agreements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) I thought the German company bought First Star Software and all their IP included, not only the IP from First Star Software. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-02-21-bbg-entertainment-acquires-first-star-software-licensing-rights Edited September 26, 2018 by carlsson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PikoInteractive Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Well may be after buying Boulderdash. Richard offered the rest of their IPs to us but I had no interest on them without Boulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 For those interested, Walmart.com has all of the Blast!'s now up for pre-order for $19.99 each: https://bit.ly/2NJ62qE Keep in mind beyond the products already revealed, there WILL be additional product announcements in the next month or so, so patience is definitely a virtue here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Nut Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 For those interested, Walmart.com has all of the Blast!'s now up for pre-order for $19.99 each: https://bit.ly/2NJ62qE Keep in mind beyond the products already revealed, there WILL be additional product announcements in the next month or so, so patience is definitely a virtue here. Can you say if those additional products will be Atari or just other brands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Can you say if those additional products will be Atari or just other brands? Non-Blast! products. I can't give more details at this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekkiELO Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) Yes. It only works with the new paddles. It needs a higher polling rate. So it won't work with older paddles produced by AtGames from 2012-2017?! Edited September 27, 2018 by TrekkiELO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 So it won't work with older paddles produced by AtGames from 2012-2017?! No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DamonicFury Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Keep in mind beyond the products already revealed, there WILL be additional product announcements in the next month or so, so patience is definitely a virtue here. Geez, I'm already intrigued by the Legends Flashback (arcade rarities! SD slot! Atari/Sega joystick ports!), the Atari Flashback 9 Gold (SD slot! Better emulation! Space Raid!), and the hinted-at, but possibly cancelled/postponed Sega HD unit (better emulation! better UI!) Could be a rough season for my wallet if even more goodies are ahead. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 For convenience, I've posted the official game lists for every AtGames product announced thus far (all the Blast!'s, the Legends Flashback console, and the Atari Flashback 9) on Armchair Arcade: https://armchairarcade.com/perspectives/ Reviews (not from me, of course) should be hitting soon. Lots of those are going to be video reviews. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwlngmad Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Thanks for putting those up. Definitely the Atari paddle unit looks really cool as it has the Jakks Pacific vibe to it. For convenience, I've posted the official game lists for every AtGames product announced thus far (all the Blast!'s, the Legends Flashback console, and the Atari Flashback 9) on Armchair Arcade: https://armchairarcade.com/perspectives/ Reviews (not from me, of course) should be hitting soon. Lots of those are going to be video reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyd97 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) So it won't work with older paddles produced by AtGames from 2012-2017?! I dont like this either! I want to be able to use original paddles. Edited September 27, 2018 by garyd97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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