Nabuko78 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 The title says it all. If you find Ballblazer for the Atari 7800 at a moderate cost, is it worth to buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cjherr Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Yep. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Yes, for 2 reasons: 1. It's an awesome game! 2. If the day comes when you need a spare POKEY (like if you buy a Concerto cart) then you can harvest the POKEY chip out of your Ballblazer cart for use elsewhere. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabuko78 Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 Of course, the cartridge I found is not in mint conditions, the box is damaged, it's not CIB but it's complete. I don't care much about the box, honestly. I need to fix my Atari (RF out is broken), and I need a Pokey chip game to test Audio. I have seen 8 Bit Guy's video when he modded his Atari 7800 and how important is to do the composite mod correctly. That's why. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 If it's cheap, sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 4 hours ago, Nabuko78 said: I have seen 8 Bit Guy's video when he modded his Atari 7800 and how important is to do the composite mod correctly. That's why. Skip the crappy-ass composite mod David did in that video. Instead, contact @MacRorie at TheBrewingAcademy.com for a UAV board, then look up @-^CrossBow^-'s 7800 UAV Installation Guide thread here in this forum. Much better results and your eyeballs will thank you. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin Vinnie Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Here's an in-depth review with additional scores from other sites listed at the bottom: http://www.atari7800forever.com/ballblazerreview.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadir Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I have to go with no. It's a powerful demonstration of the graphics ability that was possible. The gameplay is, well, boring. A good one to borrow for an afternoon rather than buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISMOPC Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I purchased an extra cart from a flea market 2+ years ago for $5 (he was asking $8). Specifically bought for the Pokey, so yes it was worth it at that price. Pokey now resides in my Concerto cart. ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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