thenickman100 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 I came across two different label variations of Xevious, originally thinking that one must be a reproduction. I read about the different label styles at http://www.atariprotos.com/other/labelvar/7800/7800labelvar.htm but the site says nothing about subtle variations of the same style. At the bottom of the two labels one says "Printed in Hong Kong", and the other says "Printed in Taiwan". I believe the Taiwan style is the one that is uploaded in the label archives on Atariage. Does anyone have any information on Atari 7800 label variations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 It is the 86 vs 87 versions. The 1986 copyright stuff all looks slightly different than the later releases. Mitch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TailChao Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Some variations aren't too subtle, like the upside down edition of Pole Position II. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybird3rd Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 ^ Looks like good old Atari Corp quality control (or lack thereof). I've opened hundreds of sealed 7800 games, and even in that relatively small sample, I've seen instances of just about everything that could possibly go wrong with an Atari cartridge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 What is the date on the upside down label copy? Is it 1984? Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Mitch said: What is the date on the upside down label copy? Is it 1984? Mitch I'm willing to bet it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TailChao Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Mitch said: What is the date on the upside down label copy? Is it 1984? 10 minutes ago, Shawn said: I'm willing to bet it is. Yep, the cartridge with an upside down label has a 1984 copyright date. It also lacks the spring loaded dust cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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