skaredmask Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) I have a Trs-80 model 1 sitting around doing nothing for years no games or controller pretty bare bones and beat but works. Every time I think about doing something with it I check eBay and everything’s seems so expensive for the computer to bring it up to par. I know I used to like the model 2 or 3 ( late to early 90’s) I do remember playing Robocop and Rampage on it and some game (Caveman game that gives you armor and your armor grants ability’s) that I used to love on it. I would also like to see frenzy on it. Most of the games I remember on it was cartridge games. Would a model 1 be able to run these games? Would it be worth the time and investment? Thanks for any advice. Edited June 26, 2019 by skaredmask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calibus Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 I'm guessing you are referring to the Color Computer or "CoCo"? Normally, the older monochrome Z-80 based computer is referred to as a Model 1... Color Computers on wikipedia Quote Most of the games I remember on it was cartridge games. Yep - definitely sounds like a CoCo to me - since the Z-80 machines didn't have cartridge slots. Quote I do remember playing Robocop and Rampage Both of those games were for the 3rd version of the CoCo - or the CoCo 3 only. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaredmask Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 Yes it’s a coco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Yes, the TRS-80 Model 1 is: this friendly little thing. The CoCo 1 was a silver beast with a chicklet keyboard, later models were beige or white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaredmask Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 Yea it’s a CoCo 1 computer. Would it be worth the investment to get it up to par or should I sell it trade it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 If it were me, I'd dump it without throwing any money into it. If you stay in the CoCo realm, you'd be happier with later models for more capabilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 On 6/26/2019 at 2:14 PM, skaredmask said: Would a model 1 be able to run these games? Would it be worth the time and investment? Thanks for any advice. That depends on you. None of us here can make that choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaredmask Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 I'll probably try and sell it... What do you guys think a fair asking price is?? it is working and all keys and everything but cosmetics is so so... scratches but no cracks ect.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Honestly I'd low ball it at $35.00 to $40.00 if you want to dump it quickly. If you are lucky, you *MIGHT* even be able to get more, but I would not count on it. Some people on eBait have some 'unbelievable prices', so you never know. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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