+swlovinist Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) Just wanted to ask the opinions of Jaguar fans on this one. Recently I acquired the original Battlesphere. I wanted to know if people here consider this a professional 3rd party release that is not part of the official releases or if it is considered part of the set. I would like to do a future video want to classify it correctly. Thanks! Edited June 8, 2019 by swlovinist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+madman Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 It was released in 2000 after Hasbro had acquired Atari and made it an open platform. It's not part of an "official" set. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Definitely post-Atari - but does it really matter? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageGamer74 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) I've seen so many things said about this game so I looked it up one YouTube and it just seems okay. I've never played it so I'm not going to judge it or give an opinion about it but is it that good? Visually it looks pretty cool. Just curious. Edited June 8, 2019 by VintageGamer74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Rosa Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 I have a re-production of Gold. It's a reasonably fun game, though I feel it's definitely one of those titles meant to be enjoyed with a friend. Otherwise, there are more exciting games to play by yourself (Alien vs. Predator, Tempest 2000, Ruiner Pinball, Flashback, Attack of the Mutant Penguins, and so on). Would love to link-play this someday, just for the experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper_Eye Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 I consider my retail collection to be complete but I do not have Battlesphere or an original ICD Aircars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Rosa Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Just wanted to ask the opinions of Jaguar fans on this one. Recently I acquired the original Battlesphere. I wanted to know if people here consider this a professional 3rd party release that is not part of the official releases or if it is considered part of the set. I would like to do a future video want to classify it correctly. Thanks! In my opinion, seeing as how it came out well after the system's demise, I wouldn't consider it an "official release" really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stage_1_Boss Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Yeah, I also agree on Battlesphere being "unofficial" or aftermarket but it's definitely the most sought after Jaguar game in either original, Gold or the mythical "Trio" form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stage_1_Boss Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 I mean.. unless we're counting owning the boards for SkyCopter and Speedster as games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 I consider my retail collection to be complete but I do not have Battlesphere or an original ICD Aircars. How as ICD Aircars sold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper_Eye Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) How as ICD Aircars sold? I believe it was mail order only. It did not come in a box. It was just a box insert shrinkwrapped with a cartridge and manual. It was released in 1997. Despite being a late and limited release, without complete packaging, it was a licensed release so some might consider it a part of a complete collection. Edited June 8, 2019 by Hyper_Eye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredifredo Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Remember Thunderbird said 4Play was official Atari developer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Thunderbird said a lot of things. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagosaurus Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Here's a similar thread where I was asking about the 6 Tekegames titles sold post JTS but pre Hasbro. http://atariage.com/forums/topic/245413-post-jts-pre-hasbro-releases/ Towers II Iron Soldier 2 (CD) World Tour Racing (CD) Zero 5 Iron Solder 2 (Cart & CD) Breakout 2000 Seems most consider them offical, albeit after Atari's main life, bc they were available at EB. Looks like Air Cars was also released in this limbo time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stage_1_Boss Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Here's a similar thread where I was asking about the 6 Tekegames titles sold post JTS but pre Hasbro. http://atariage.com/forums/topic/245413-post-jts-pre-hasbro-releases/ Towers II Iron Soldier 2 (CD) World Tour Racing (CD) Zero 5 Iron Solder 2 (Cart & CD) Breakout 2000 Seems most consider them offical, albeit after Atari's main life, bc they were available at EB. Looks like Air Cars was also released in this limbo time. Those Telegames releases were available at EB? I haven't seen or heard that before, I mean, if so that changes perspective on Battlesphere and ICD Aircars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 EgoSphere is not part of the library. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagosaurus Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Those Telegames releases were available at EB? I haven't seen or heard that before, I mean, if so that changes perspective on Battlesphere and ICD Aircars. Per Austin & the Telegames image posted within that thread by madman, looks like it. Brick & mortar available. Believe ICD AC was mail only? How was BS ordered, online only & mail in? 2000 is that weird timeframe where online purchases hadn't gone mainstream but nerds like us used it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agradeneu Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Presented at E3 1995 by Atari Corporation =part of the official library. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+CyranoJ Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Presented at E3 1995 by Atari Corporation =part of the official library. So was VR. Where can I buy that at retail? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Per Austin & the Telegames image posted within that thread by madman, looks like it. Brick & mortar available. Believe ICD AC was mail only? How was BS ordered, online only & mail in? 2000 is that weird timeframe where online purchases hadn't gone mainstream but nerds like us used it. Sold via email / mailing list. I might still have my confirmation emails. Should check. I unfortunately can't find my email for original BS. Here's the original email for BS:Gold from 4/2/2002 (with some names/addresses removed): Dear BattleSphere Gold Customer: Good News! Your name has come up on the reservations list to receive your copy of BattleSphere Gold! To complete the transaction you must read the following carefully, and complete the required steps. Failing to do so will delay processing of your order. Please read all steps before acting on them. This is very important. Step 1: Take $159.95 (the cost of One BattleSphere Gold Cartridge with JUGS and DEMO CD included) Step 2: a) If you live inside the U.S. Add $4.00 for shipping b) If you live inside Canada, add $6.00 for shipping c) If you live in any other country, add $10.00 for shipping d) If you live on another planet, contact us directly. Step 3: If you are paying with PayPal and choose to pay with a Credit Card, please Add $4.50. If you pay with a PayPal direct cash transfer, there is no charge. All PayPal users send to this email address (thunderbird). Step 4: If you are paying with a Money Order or Cashier's Check then address the funds to: Douglas Engel Then Mail it to: Douglas Engel P.O. Box USA Step 5: Please include with your payment your shipping address!!! (Paypal users indicate if the address provided by PayPal is correct, and add a different address to your message.) Step 6: Please send confirmation when you have sent your payment to this email address (thunderbird). (Paypal sends notice of this type automatically) Step 7: Wait for your BattleSphere Gold to arrive!!!! Thanks for your Patience!!! - The ScatoLOGIC Team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Definitely sold from a mailing list in 2000. I had one of the first run. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Definitely sold from a mailing list in 2000. I had one of the first run. Same here, but wasn't that "mailing list" through r.g.v.a or r.g.v.c? Thought we declared interest or were made aware of how to order the game directly through 4Play there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenious Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Just wanted to ask the opinions of Jaguar fans on this one. Recently I acquired the original Battlesphere. I wanted to know if people here consider this a professional 3rd party release that is not part of the official releases or if it is considered part of the set. I would like to do a future video want to classify it correctly. Thanks! No matter how you slice it and dice it, Battlesphere was released after Atari gave up on Jaguar and was not sold through regular channels, thus making it "homebrew". Aircars, while barely making it before Atari gave up on Jaguar, is debateable since it really never was sold through regular channels. However, wikipedias list of official jaguar releases is correct imho. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Atari_Jaguar_games) With that said, Battlesphere is certainly a decent game, and is certainly better than the "homebrew" label might imply. If it had been available at a reasonable price ($70-$80), I'd say it is worth buying. However, the current ebay prices, even the spanish replicas, is blatantly overrating the game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagosaurus Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 (edited) Thanks for confirming guys. Awesome you had the Email Stephen. Same here, but wasn't that "mailing list" through r.g.v.a or r.g.v.c? Thought we declared interest or were made aware of how to order the game directly through 4Play there. This was my next question. How were buyers made aware of the Email and mailing list? This is still hitting later BBS days, but believe AA had been around as a site for a bit. Not sure about forum. With a $160 price tag, the timeframe, and having to be in the know to order via email or snail mail... I'm also leaning towards not official set. Edited June 9, 2019 by Jagosaurus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 I think I heard about it through rev.games.video.atari (USENET newsgroup) or maybe thru a forum like "Jagu-Dome." As I recall, it was $80 (not $160) and one to a customer, but I don't have the email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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