Colleton Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Bought one of the XEGS systems that myatari sells on eBay, and it arrived today. It's my 1st XE system. It's beautiful, in new condition, and I am digging it pretty well. I can install a Sophia DVI or RGB in it, right? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+tf_hh Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 6 hours ago, Colleton said: Bought one of the XEGS systems that myatari sells on eBay, and it arrived today. It's my 1st XE system. It's beautiful, in new condition, and I am digging it pretty well. I can install a Sophia DVI or RGB in it, right? Looks very nice! Yes, Sophia would work fine. Also an U1MB, PokeyMax, VBXE... ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrbrevin Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 youve done well to find one without any yellowing!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 7 hours ago, Colleton said: Bought one of the XEGS systems that myatari sells on eBay... 24 minutes ago, xrbrevin said: youve done well to find one without any yellowing!! myatari on Ebay is B & C Computervisions. They sell new machines. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+skr Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 7 hours ago, Colleton said: I can install a Sophia DVI or RGB in it, right? It´s one of the best Atari systems for extensions, as it has lots of space for them due to its design. It just lacks the PBI. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybags Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 42 minutes ago, xrbrevin said: youve done well to find one without any yellowing!! It does look good but digital photos tend to hide such things... my main 130XE looks like a frog turd but take a photo and it looks almost new. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 I beg of you. Please leave it original. Don't molest that wonder thing. I did upgrade one of mine to 128K making it 130XE compatible. That is an easy DIY. More memory than that is a waste. I know EVERYONE gets mad at me with that statement. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 I won't get mad but.... making it a 320K XE is the best way to go... same upgrade, almost the same cost, different chip... and most of the demos et al work happily with it this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathy Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Hello guys Nah... Sincerely Mathy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 :) was there a need to touch that up to make it lesser upgrade compliant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwlngmad Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 On 5/13/2020 at 7:55 PM, Colleton said: Bought one of the XEGS systems that myatari sells on eBay, and it arrived today. It's my 1st XE system. It's beautiful, in new condition, and I am digging it pretty well. I can install a Sophia DVI or RGB in it, right? Congrats! It is a cool system and I am sure that you will have lots of fun exploring it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathy Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Hello Doctor 14 hours ago, _The Doctor__ said: was there a need to touch that up to make it lesser upgrade compliant? Sorry, I don't get what you're asking. Sincerely Mathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_x Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 22 hours ago, Mathy said: looks like the ramen noodles i had for lunch... Hello guys Nah... Sincerely Mathy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobotech Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 I have a couple of them. I always liked mine for the detachable keyboard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwilbar Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 I have two of these... one without a case top half (I've had a WTB looking for a top or complete case for a while with no luck). Mine is pretty much stock color, but my buttons don't look nearly as vibrant on the one in this post ! ? Once in a while you can pick up a PCB for a decent price from eBay for one (but you have to be patient). If you are considering mods, you might want to pick up a PCB, mod it, and keep the original should you ever want to restore it to original (if that is something that is important to you at all). Ultimately, it is up to the owner to do what they want with their things.... I've seen pictures of expensive super cars with god awful wrap jobs or other changes..... but it is their car, and this is your XEGS. No matter what you do enjoy it. The XEGS is pretty cool, and when I get around to re-doing my entertainment center, I plan to have my XEGS connected there for casual living room 8bit Atari gaming ? I haven't done Sophia or VBXE on one yet (or any Atari.... yet, hope to finally change that soon), but the XEGS is basically a 130XE with only 64K and a detachable keyboard :-). Enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleton Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 Thanks everyone. For now, I think I"m just going to leave it as it is. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Fww - I have 3. 1 stock, 1 bare board, 1 with a U1MB, Sophia rev C DVI. They all work great. I went this way because of the option to use a TK2 XEGS plugin to a PS2 keyboard as well. Works nice with PS2 wireless keyboard and mouse. Here is the upgraded one: That is a 5 Volt 10 inch HDMI screen with the XEGS mounted vertically on this: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/skadis-pegboard-white-10321618/ Congratulations on your XEGS, just do a 3 count when power cycling, the memory takes a moment longer to lose enough power to dump their contents on those units. Thank you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizWor Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 On 5/14/2020 at 4:59 PM, gilsaluki said: I beg of you. Please leave it original. Don't molest that wonder thing. I did upgrade one of mine to 128K making it 130XE compatible. That is an easy DIY. More memory than that is a waste. I know EVERYONE gets mad at me with that statement. Not me. The XEGS is perfect as shipped. Factory video works with modern televisions, just about any game runs on it, and the detachable keyboard is perfect for old fat guys (not a confession). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+pboland Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 XEGS is my favorite 8-bit computer (of course I've only used 600xl, 800xl, 1200xl and XEGS). To me it is the best implementation of a video game system that becomes a computer. It also has best composite output (stock) of any Atari 8-bit computer (at least from my experience). The detachable keyboard is awesome (especially after you upgrade the cord length). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 I bought a XEGS a few months ago myself. I fell in love with the system ever since I laid eyes on it back in the day but was not able to get one. It's really cool because it is a computer and a game system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 21 hours ago, WizWor said: Not me. The XEGS is perfect as shipped. Factory video works with modern televisions, just about any game runs on it, and the detachable keyboard is perfect for old fat guys (not a confession). Finally, a brother in arms! Thank you. I have always loved the XEGS. Looks like it is getting some favor (favour over there) now. Everyone always made fun of the pastel buttons. I love them, big and fat and rounded. I did put labels on the front of the console's side in line with the button's function (START, SELECT, OPTION, RESET) to make them more readable in the sitting position. People complain about the shortness of the keyboard cable. Extensions (DB15s) are cheap and available. Again, I beg...if you have a new, or almost new XEGS, don't molest it with all those useless bells and whistles. Especially 1 Meg RAM upgrades. As a musical number once quipped, "uuuuuhhh, What is it good for? Hey, say it again,....Absolutely Nuthin'!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Eyvind Bernhardsen Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 13 hours ago, gilsaluki said: Again, I beg...if you have a new, or almost new XEGS, don't molest it with all those useless bells and whistles. Especially 1 Meg RAM upgrades. I have to say I disagree with this. Keeping a pristine classic machine has value, and modifying it to add all the stuff you couldn’t get on it in the 80s (whether because you couldn’t afford it or it didn’t exist) has value. Please don’t tell people how they should and should not enjoy their hobbies, it’s toxic and it poisons the atmosphere of the forum. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 14 hours ago, gilsaluki said: Finally, a brother in arms! Thank you. I have always loved the XEGS. Looks like it is getting some favor (favour over there) now. Everyone always made fun of the pastel buttons. I love them, big and fat and rounded. I did put labels on the front of the console's side in line with the button's function (START, SELECT, OPTION, RESET) to make them more readable in the sitting position. People complain about the shortness of the keyboard cable. Extensions (DB15s) are cheap and available. Again, I beg...if you have a new, or almost new XEGS, don't molest it with all those useless bells and whistles. Especially 1 Meg RAM upgrades. As a musical number once quipped, "uuuuuhhh, What is it good for? Hey, say it again,....Absolutely Nuthin'!" It's good for Sparta DOS X, Last Word, several demos (PAL), etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 A normally outfitted A8 can do Sparta Dos X. I would like to try Last Word. Demos, Okay. But a meg of Bank Switched RAM, why? Mine RAM is bigger than your RAM? Just my opinion. Neat upgrades and all. I appreciate the effort and ingenuity, but needed? Naaaawww. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Eyvind Bernhardsen said: I have to say I disagree with this. Keeping a pristine classic machine has value, and modifying it to add all the stuff you couldn’t get on it in the 80s (whether because you couldn’t afford it or it didn’t exist) has value. Please don’t tell people how they should and should not enjoy their hobbies, it’s toxic and it poisons the atmosphere of the forum. Again, I qualified all of this by saying, "My opinion". I knew this would anger some. Tolerance, huh? I think I am allowed to have my opinion voiced. Not trying to be toxic. I am trying to voice an obviously minority opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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