+sramirez2008 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 It’s all in the ‘ear’ of the beholder.? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Philsan Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Boulder Dash was first programmed for Atari 8-bit computers by Canadian developers and released by a US publisher. Therefore I think original speed is the faster one that plays on NTSC Atari 8-bit computers, not the slower one that you can hear on PAL Atari computers. https://youtu.be/fKo_HH6sswQ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imstarryeyed Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Hearing that song again from so many years... wow First Star Software had some fun games.. I really loved Boulder Dash and the Spy Vs Spy Series of games.. Whatever version you all go with (I personally grew up NTSC C64 version) I am sure it will be great. If however you need time to make the perfect version you want, I am all for that. I also am happy to support a publisher that allows one of their older catalog games to be released/re-released. I wish other publishers could see the love the retro community has even if they are smaller releases of titles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dionoid Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 I just played the original cartridge on my Atari 800XL, and the tempo of the '2600 version seems about right. But that's probably because I have a PAL machine ? But: any tempo will be fine by me. I consider the '2600 port of Boulder Dash the 'magnum opus' of Andrew Davie and Thomas Jentsch, and the idea of being able to play this game on my Atari 2600 fills me with great excitement. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Nice! I'm in for one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Andrew Davie Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 Don't miss out! https://www.ebay.com/itm/392755854492 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+HatNJ Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Wow They have gone up in value but Asking price is not what it will sell for if it does. By the Pics its opened up for photos but like this below statement Condition: Brand New: An item that has never been opened or removed from the manufacturer’s sealing (if applicable). Item is in original shrink wrap (if applicable). See the seller's listing for full details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Karl G Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 I'm glad this will be a game that's generally available again instead of just a collector's item. I've wanted a copy for a while, but could never justify the going prices. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Andrew Davie Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Karl G said: I'm glad this will be a game that's generally available again instead of just a collector's item. I've wanted a copy for a while, but could never justify the going prices. A few dominoes to fall into place, yet. Fingers crossed. Edit, so as to not be mysterious... need to get the manual done, a box design, terms of contract agreed, contract signed, boards built, etc., etc. Edited June 24, 2020 by Andrew Davie 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Al_Nafuur Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 31 minutes ago, Andrew Davie said: need to get the manual done, a box design, terms of contract agreed, contract signed, boards built, etc., etc. who is doing the box design? And will it be different from the last one (TBH i didn't liked it). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Andrew Davie Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 10 minutes ago, Al_Nafuur said: who is doing the box design? And will it be different from the last one (TBH i didn't liked it). No decisions made, yet. Yes, it will be different. I, on the other hand, loved the original release box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundGammon Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 5 hours ago, Andrew Davie said: Don't miss out! https://www.ebay.com/itm/392755854492 A dollar down & a dollar when they catch me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Andrew Davie said: No decisions made, yet. Yes, it will be different. I, on the other hand, loved the original release box. I also like the original release artwork. ..Al 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 7 hours ago, Andrew Davie said: Don't miss out! https://www.ebay.com/itm/392755854492 I’m going to put mine up for sale, for an even thousand. ? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Btw, I like original artwork and can’t wait to see the new one.? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+groundtrooper Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 10 minutes ago, sramirez2008 said: I’m going to put mine up for sale, for an even thousand. ? OK, then I am going to list mine for $999.98. ? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 https://www.ebay.de/itm/Boulder-Dash-Atari-2600-AtariAge-First-Star-Software/303599962095?hash=item46aff7c7ef:g:9XcAAOSwmyle645i Just €47,49 when it was stopped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Whoever bought from the German seller got one helluva deal. Another sold in the States back in April for a more-expected $400: https://www.ebay.com/itm/ATARI-2600-BOULDER-DASH-Only-250-Made-2011-Super-Rare-New/264679400186 Still not $1500 though. Maybe I'll try to push some luck and list mine for $401? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 can’t wait to put it next to the earlier release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dionoid Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 11 hours ago, Thomas Jentzsch said: https://www.ebay.de/itm/Boulder-Dash-Atari-2600-AtariAge-First-Star-Software/303599962095?hash=item46aff7c7ef:g:9XcAAOSwmyle645i Just €47,49 when it was stopped. Someone got a great deal. I intended to bid on this, but my work meeting ran out big time, so I missed it. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZylonBane Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 On 6/20/2020 at 5:26 PM, Philsan said: Boulder Dash was first programmed for Atari 8-bit computers by Canadian developers and released by a US publisher. Therefore I think original speed is the faster one that plays on NTSC Atari 8-bit computers, not the slower one that you can hear on PAL Atari computers. Correct. The NTSC tempo is as the composer intended. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Long shot, but any chance to have the artwork the same as the original Atari 800/C64 releases? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 32 minutes ago, Mayhem said: Long shot, but any chance to have the artwork the same as the original Atari 800/C64 releases? Personally I would much prefer an interpretation of the original artwork. So I wouldn't want to restrict the artist a lot. My experience of the last years has shown that the results are usually much more interesting. But I can only speak for myself here. BBG, Andrew and AtariAge will also have significant influence on the result. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indcsion Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 The seller of the $1500 listing keeps raising the price even though it doesnt sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 That's ok. If the price goes high enough it creates the illusion of eliteness and rareness. And then someone buys it. And a new price ceiling is established. Many times if something is too cheap, no one even looks at it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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