Should this be added to the hardware list?

[dgob123]

2600 Controller Tester

 

[sku_u]

Nice. I have one of those myself.

 

Here's a pretty exhaustive hardware/peripheral list for you:

 

http://www.gamerzuniverse.net/atari/Atari%...ity%20Guide.htm

 

It's missing some stuff and hasn't been updated in a while, but it's more or less accurate.

[ATARIPITBULL]

I do not think it should be added to the hardware list, since it was not a item sold to the general public, only to licensed Atari dealers, or at least thats what I was told.

 

Edited October 6, 2005 by ATARIPITBULL

[Atari Rescue Group]

My brother found three joystick extension cables a couple weeks ago. One is still in the Radio Shack "Archer" packaging. It lists half a dozen or so 9-pin platforms it is compatable with.

 

I don't see it in the database--not sure if it rates an entry there. If someone wants a photo of it let me know.

[Foxsolo2000]

I disagree. I think it should be added as I for one have never heard of it and I would be surprised if many people in the UK would have heard of it either so add it.

[A.J. Franzman]

I do not think it should be added to the hardware list, since it was not a item sold to the general public, only to licensed Atari dealers, or at least thats what I was told.

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In that case, the promo 2600 console should not be listed either, since it was a dealer-only item not for retail sale.

[ATARIPITBULL]

Fine by me

 

[dgob123]

It sold for 340 dollars in that auction. I reckon its worth adding anyways

[Retro Rogue]

I disagree.  I think it should be added as I for one have never heard of it and I would be surprised if many people in the UK would have heard of it either so add it.

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Well, that's what sites like Atari Museum (which that picture in the auction was taken from) and Atari Gaming Headquarters are for. AtariAge can't be everything for everyone and has a specific niche, just as Curt's and Keita/mine's websites don't try and duplicate AtariAge's presentation and material. There's always some crossover, that's unavoidable. AtariAge's strengths though have always been its game database and the forums.

 

In that case, the promo 2600 console should not be listed either, since it was a dealer-only item not for retail sale.

 

I would disagree on the grounds that it is a variation of 2600 hardware - which is what the point of the hardware listing is for. And the promo-sixers still often wound up being sold or given away to the general public (contests, etc.). Not so with test equipment. I could possibly see if Albert wanted to add an "Atari Test Equipment" area or something, but again - that's treading ground on what other sites already cover. Things that were service center only, really shouldn't be listed.

[oldgames]

I would disagree on the grounds that it is a variation of 2600 hardware - which is what the point of the hardware listing is for. And the promo-sixers still often wound up being sold or given away to the general public (contests, etc.). Not so with test equipment. I could possibly see if Albert wanted to add an "Atari Test Equipment" area or something, but again - that's treading ground on what other sites already cover. Things that were service center only, really shouldn't be listed.

 

I wouldn't mind if there were a sub-category for this type of item. It definitely doesn't belong with the hardware that was available for sale, but it is still interesting to learn about.

 

I do see the point about duplicated content and effort, though. Just being a little lazy, since I enjoy it here so much. It's nice to have so much Atari info in one spot.

 

 

Maybe a set of links under a heading like 'Atari service and dealer items' in the links area would be the way to go. Not sure how the sites you mentioned are organized, but if possible the links could go directly to this type of info there.