+x=usr(1536) Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Ran across something earlier that I'd never seen before: The catalogue number is correct, but Star Raiders has gone from the plural to singular. I'm assuming that this is a pretty common printing error, but it's the first time I can remember seeing it. Does anyone have any background info on these cartridges? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybags Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 The reason isn't really known. Likely a printing batch error and knowing Atari they probably had 10,000 or more done in a run and decided to use them anyway. Fairly sure it's been discussed before, some years back. I've got one of these carts, so assuming it was sold retail here to begin with, was probably made 1981 or later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr-atari Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 The back cover is really nice too, on my 'STARRAIDER' that is. Some say this is an early one, but the rom's inside aren't. Guess they went with what was on stock to produce cartridges. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Payne Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 I've got one as well so I don't think they are super rare, just an interesting mistake. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+x=usr(1536) Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 5 hours ago, Justin Payne said: I've got one as well so I don't think they are super rare, just an interesting mistake. Yep, that's more or less how I'm seeing it. My curiosity's just up a bit about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNightOwl Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 I have one of these too in my collection and I look at it as being an obscure item that might be worth a talking point or two when I show things off to anyone curious. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckybuck Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Uh ha, my one is the same as from mr-atari, except the word 'CONTENTS' before the (C) is missing... strange... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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