BIGHMW Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 (edited) When will we see (or at least be able to order) Tempest available for 8-bit (400/800/XL/XE/XEGS), so far it's been NINE YEARS since the 5200 version was put out and 8-bit owners are getting anxious about playing it on their units as well (I also own a XEGS and an Atari Mexico 65XE to go with my 5200), you can always use up/down on the joystick to activate the Superzapper much like the 2600 prototype and Tempest Xtreem or Tempest Elite from V61, only I prefer the 5200 version, but can't wait to use a digital controller with it instead of the CX52. Make it happen on the next batch of releases @Albert, thanks! Edited March 12, 2021 by BIGHMW 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newtmonkey Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 (edited) Sounds like a good project for you to work on BIGHMW. Make it happen!? Edited March 12, 2021 by newtmonkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Well, at least the frequency of you asking for this has slowed down a bit. Hasn't stopped yet, but it is slowing down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Stay on target! 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Gorgeous! What a shame we couldn't have had our Zelda clone back in the mid 80s. The hardware definitely could have supported it, there was just no time and money to be spent creating it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Stephen said: Gorgeous! What a shame we couldn't have had our Zelda clone back in the mid 80s. The hardware definitely could have supported it, there was just no time and money to be spent creating it. 100% I mean this looks amazing. And just goes to show how truly capable the old GTIA/ANTIC really is. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadir Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Reminds me, I wonder where my computer is? It had to go out for repair and was shipped back to me beginning of this week, but has not arrived (should have been a 1 day delivery) and the tracking information is completely blank now like it never shipped... Hope it's not lost. Really looking forward to playing Adventure II XE on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 This next picture still has the old 5200 version title screen: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+kheller2 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 On 3/11/2021 at 1:17 PM, Albert said: I hope so!!! ..Al so now is the time to order a lot of stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 9 hours ago, kheller2 said: so now is the time to order a lot of stuff? If you want. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 Here's a photo of the Atari 8-bit labels I'm having printed. Two of these are for Adventure II and Scramble, plus I'm having the Castle Crisis and Beef Drop labels printed as well (up to now I've always printed those myself--the main visual difference is these will be nice and glossy). These haven't gone into production yet as we're fixing some minor issues with four 2600 end labels. The printer sent me new proofs last week, and they should have been here on Saturday. But everything with FedEx Ground is behind schedule right now, so they didn't show up until Monday. I was gone most of the day, and when I did arrive home, someone had stolen the package. So that's great. The printer is sending out another batch this week. Always something! ..Al 3 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+kheller2 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 52 minutes ago, Albert said: If you want. ..Al Do you have a behind the scenes page or video showing the entire process of building these things? I think it would be good for everyone to see the dedication and detail that goes into these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Albert said: they didn't show up until Monday. I was gone most of the day, and when I did arrive home, someone had stolen the package. So that's great. The printer is sending out another batch this week. Always something! Unbelievable! I hate thieves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 13 hours ago, Cafeman said: Unbelievable! I hate thieves. Same. I'm sure the thief is enjoying their Atari 2600 label proofs. ..Al 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 16 hours ago, Albert said: Here's a photo of the Atari 8-bit labels I'm having printed. Two of these are for Adventure II and Scramble, plus I'm having the Castle Crisis and Beef Drop labels printed as well (up to now I've always printed those myself--the main visual difference is these will be nice and glossy). These haven't gone into production yet as we're fixing some minor issues with four 2600 end labels. The printer sent me new proofs last week, and they should have been here on Saturday. But everything with FedEx Ground is behind schedule right now, so they didn't show up until Monday. I was gone most of the day, and when I did arrive home, someone had stolen the package. So that's great. The printer is sending out another batch this week. Always something! ..Al Time for some glitter bombs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Albert said: Same. I'm sure the thief is enjoying their Atari 2600 label proofs. ..Al They will turn up in 6 years as super rare original on ebay for a kidney or spleen... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 Progress... 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 And here are the Adventure II XE cartridges I just finished building and testing! ..Al 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Nut Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Nice! I'm looking forward to this and the Jaguar GD. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadir Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 20 hours ago, Albert said: And here are the Adventure II XE cartridges I just finished building and testing! ..Al That's the one I'm especially waiting for. ? Went out and bought my first 8-bit Atari computer specifically for this one game! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 1 hour ago, nadir said: That's the one I'm especially waiting for. ? Went out and bought my first 8-bit Atari computer specifically for this one game! Which is funny, as I bought a 5200 for the same reason! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 3 hours ago, Atari Nut said: Nice! I'm looking forward to this and the Jaguar GD. Thanks. I wonder how many people bought both and were waiting on Adventure II? I know I did! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 1 hour ago, nadir said: That's the one I'm especially waiting for. ? Went out and bought my first 8-bit Atari computer specifically for this one game! 15 minutes ago, leech said: Which is funny, as I bought a 5200 for the same reason! Which is funny, as I bought an XEGS and 800XL just to make (and test) the game! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 19 minutes ago, Cafeman said: Which is funny, as I bought an XEGS and 800XL just to make (and test) the game! How about Koffi? ..Al 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 32 minutes ago, Albert said: How about Koffi? ..Al Yep, I gotta get back to working on the A8 & 5200 cart versions of 2-player "Koffi Redux" soon! Later in 2021 no doubt! Here's a preview: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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