lockar Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Okay, I am a little confused. I have the Atari Flashback 9 now and was wondering if there is a good reason to upgrade to the Deluxe other then the remote controllers? There are a very very very select retailers online right now selling the Atari Flashback X and as of right now this isn't hackable, what does this fix other the looks and an updated Stella version.. I've been reading the threads, but I'm all confused.. ? Thanks! -Lockar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 I haven't seen a list of games for the X yet. It's possible they don't have it in stock yet. If you have and like the 9, it's probably a very small upgrade (if that, considering the loss of the SD card slot). Or, you could take one for the team and be the first to get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_from_the_80s Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 I don't think we know much at all about the X except that the casing looks more retro. Did anyone ever really confirm that Stella was upgraded? And still no games list. If you have a Flashback 9 model with HDMI output then that's a pretty good one right now. You can add games to it on an SD card, with or without my hack. The X is still a bit of an unknown but may have some hacking potential. The few affiliated retailers listing the X right now have the price jacked up and expensive shipping, and I'm unclear if they really even have them yet. Also their description seems to be wrong as it mentions an SD card. I'll wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 I don't want to spam too many threads with this, but for those with the skills, this is a hack to make standard paddles work with the Atari Flashback 9 (HDMI only) series should that be something you want to do. Standard paddles will be released soon for original Atari paddle-compatible systems and the Flashback 2 - 8, and X. Hardware Mod to Support Standard Paddles on Atari Flashback 9 and 9 Gold: https://armchairarcade.com/perspectives/2019/10/15/hardware-mod-to-support-standard-paddles-on-atari-flashback-9-and-9-gold/ I should be posting a guide for how to add your own files to the X soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockar Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 Well I took one for the team and went and got an Atari Flashback X, at the time of this writing I have not opened it yet.. But here are some pics of the box. I will upload some pics of the the unboxing when I get a chance to.. Thanks! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockar Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 7 hours ago, Bill Loguidice said: I should be posting a guide for how to add your own files to the X soon. Bill I look forward to seeing that guide! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 For those without the technical skills to do the Atari Flashback 9 paddles mod, an Atari Flashback X trade-up program is expected to be implemented soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockar Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 Oh sure Bill now they do that after I got the Atari Flashback X... LOL (no worries I wasn't planning on trading in my 9 LOL) Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugcatcher88 Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 1 hour ago, lockar said: Well I took one for the team and went and got an Atari Flashback X, at the time of this writing I have not opened it yet.. But here are some pics of the box. I will upload some pics of the the unboxing when I get a chance to.. Thanks! Nice pics. I love the new box art with the many characters surrounding the console. Which retailer did you find this at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmadgames Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Bill Loguidice said: For those without the technical skills to do the Atari Flashback 9 paddles mod, an Atari Flashback X trade-up program is expected to be implemented soon. Is it confirmed that there will be no wireless/Gold edition of the X? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockar Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 2 hours ago, bugcatcher88 said: Nice pics. I love the new box art with the many characters surrounding the console. Which retailer did you find this at? Well I did an early thing and bought it from a USA retailer that is selling for list. Yes I know.. BAD BAD BAD BAD.... If you must know it was :::cough::: MontgomeryWard :::: cough :::: (I know please don't tease me badly.. LOL) You will notice from the pics that my edition came with a HDMI cable which I was surprised to find.. (Yes I know they are cheap these days but still, I was surprised to find it in the box.) Thanks! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 That fake cartridge port looks like a very real hole. I would want to put something in it while playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Any particular reason the sd card support was dropped this year? Feels like a step backwards 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, bmadgames said: Is it confirmed that there will be no wireless/Gold edition of the X? I can't speak to any special retailer bundles or anything because those always come out with a slightly different mix of games (usually a few additions), but this is the sole physical version for now, i.e., I have not seen a wireless version. Past retail bundles usually included extra games or paddles. While there were past versions with both wired and wireless controllers, I've seen nothing on that front in the planning for this year. Edited October 16, 2019 by Bill Loguidice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 36 minutes ago, AtariLeaf said: Any particular reason the sd card support was dropped this year? Feels like a step backwards It's not for a technical reason or something the company suddenly decided. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarifan88 Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Bill Loguidice said: It's not for a technical reason or something the company suddenly decided. Then it must be for legal issues is my guess. It encourages adding illegally obtained ROMs? If that's not the reason, then what is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 6 minutes ago, atarifan88 said: Then it must be for legal issues is my guess. It encourages adding illegally obtained ROMs? If that's not the reason, then what is it? I'll just leave it at it's not our decision. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugcatcher88 Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 10 hours ago, lockar said: Well I did an early thing and bought it from a USA retailer that is selling for list. Yes I know.. BAD BAD BAD BAD.... If you must know it was :::cough::: MontgomeryWard :::: cough :::: (I know please don't tease me badly.. LOL) You will notice from the pics that my edition came with a HDMI cable which I was surprised to find.. (Yes I know they are cheap these days but still, I was surprised to find it in the box.) Thanks! I see that retailer (and their affiliates) are the only ones selling them online as of this posting. I'm waiting for retailers near me to get the FBX and Legends console in stock. I remember Walmart having the FB9 Boom already in stores by this time last year so I wonder how much longer it'll be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockar Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Flojomojo said: That fake cartridge port looks like a very real hole. I would want to put something in it while playing. I hear you! I keep looking at that and thinking the same thing.. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, lockar said: I hear you! I keep looking at that and thinking the same thing.. LOL As Microsoft sometimes says, perhaps they left this as a third party opportunity. Would be a neat craft project, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Flojomojo said: As Microsoft sometimes says, perhaps they left this as a third party opportunity. Would be a neat craft project, I guess. It might have been cool if an SD card slot was an option to have it there, but then again it would have been rather small in comparison to the faux cutout. In any case, I'd be shocked if SOMEONE didn't come up with some Etsy thing to stick on there, e.g., a faux half cartridge to stick in to further complete the look (and of course some people also want some fake additional switches!). Edited October 16, 2019 by Bill Loguidice 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 I can smell the 3D printers warming up as I type this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarifan88 Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 4 hours ago, Flojomojo said: That fake cartridge port looks like a very real hole. I would want to put something in it while playing. Didn't your parents ever tell you not to play with electricity?! ? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_from_the_80s Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 I liked the wireless models, the last two incarnations the wireless controllers have worked really well. Dropping those would be a bummer. I know cables, and even connecting to the back of the unit, is more authentic, but this is 2019 after all. I use aftermarket wireless on my other mini consoles, but I doubt they will be forthcoming for the flashback. So far the most the FB X seems to have going for it is just appearance (it does look good). But I don't exactly hate the older style. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delmero Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 On 10/15/2019 at 7:18 PM, Bill Loguidice said: For those without the technical skills to do the Atari Flashback 9 paddles mod, an Atari Flashback X trade-up program is expected to be implemented soon. Thanks for the offer Mr. Bill, I won't trade my Atari Flashback 9 but this would be nice to put on AtGames website if anybody wants to trade ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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