OmegaMan #1 Posted February 20, 2006 Hello all. I recently found this awesome site, and have been inhabiting the Lynx area. I was just wondering, about the 7800......where can I get one without paying out the arse? There is a second hand store near me with LOADS of the games (caught my eye cause they all appear to be silver, yes?) and they are $1 each. Should I go for them, and if so, which ones? I remember years back before I got my Master System I had a 7800 and played for HOURS on an AWESOME game where you were like a little clown or something and you raced around a Pac-Man like board collecting FOOD! (NOOO,...I'm NOT having an acid flashback either.. LOL Any and all info would be super....Thanks everyone. Regards, Neville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8th lutz #2 Posted February 20, 2006 (edited) I say go for it. Ballblazer, mrs. pacman, dig dug, one on one, midnight mutants, Mario bros.,food fight, and tower toppler. You can play most 2600 games also.There is more that I didn't mention, but I never played them. The game you described, I got no clue. It might be dark chambers as I know. Edited February 20, 2006 by 8th lutz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atariboy2600 #3 Posted February 21, 2006 Yea I like the 7800 as well my fave games are Donkey Kong, DKJr, Galaga and Karateka. Here's a photo of one of my 7800 collection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8th lutz #4 Posted February 21, 2006 (edited) Stay away from karateka. Worst game on the 7800. Bad control scheme. I forget about mentioning galaga, and centipede for games to get. Edited February 21, 2006 by 8th lutz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadow460 #5 Posted February 21, 2006 Get Asteroids. It goes cheap, and will keep you occupied for weeks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christophero Sly #6 Posted February 21, 2006 I remember years back before I got my Master System I had a 7800 and played for HOURS on an AWESOME game where you were like a little clown or something and you raced around a Pac-Man like board collecting FOOD! (NOOO,...I'm NOT having an acid flashback either.. LOL Sounds like Food Fight. Great game! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Almost Rice #7 Posted February 21, 2006 (edited) You can usually pick up a 7800 with half a dozen common games for $30-40 shipped. Sometimes cheaper if you are patient. Edited February 21, 2006 by Almost Rice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LU8 #8 Posted February 21, 2006 Being an export PAL model my 7800 has Asteroids as a built in. Great system. :!: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OmegaMan #9 Posted February 21, 2006 Thanks everyone! YUP....it IS called Food Fight!....and as of yesterday evening, I own TWO copies! Man what a BLAST...walking in there and buying ATARI cartridges.... The guy wasnt your typical bloated, rude, unwilling to bend "pawn shop guy".....nope.....in fact, I'm now the proud owner of - 22 - 7800 games....and he gave me a "lot deal".....$15! Now I just need a system...LOL. HERES the ones I got...there are a LOT of doubles, so if anyone wants to TRADE, lemme know. (I collect Lynx as well.. ) Xevious (2 copies) One-on-One Asteroids Food Fight (2 copies) Ms. Pac-Man (2 copies) Dig Dug (2 copies) Choplifter (3 copies) Galaga (2 copies) Joust Hat Trick (3 copies) Touchdown Football Centipede (2 copies) ....Oh yeah.....I also snagged 25 Intelivision games. I have no interest in these, and bought them only to sell or trade, so... Regards, Neville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JagFan422 #10 Posted February 21, 2006 why don't you just start collecting. You seem to throw money everywhere without any regard to anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OmegaMan #11 Posted February 21, 2006 "Throw money everywhere without any regard for anything" ?? That was rather unmerited and mean spirited, wasnt it? What is it TO you what I do with MY money anyhow sir?? And if by "throwing money everywhere" you mean dropping less than $30 on CLASSIC games, well,..........nahhhh....I wont go to that level... I guess they are everywhere... Neville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OmegaMan #12 Posted February 21, 2006 Thanks for all the replies btw everyone. (well, almost everyone...) Like I said, I'm now in the market for a good used WORKING 7800 deck. I have these INTV games here as well, if anyone wants 'em.... This guy also has 2600 games...they are $1 each... Regards, Neville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JagFan422 #13 Posted February 21, 2006 you took my post the wrong way. You do throw your money around, a normal person is not going to buy intellevision games if they dont' have an intellevision. Depending on what you got and the shape they are in, they're not worth anything. I buy mine for $1 at the exchange so why would i want to pay more for yours plus shipping? And you bought dupes of stuff already, a normal person would buy just one. Thats why i said you should start collecting. Your buying like a collector already since a collector doesn't care about what they're buying as long as its cheap and in good condition, with the occasional rare purchase here and there, give and take the collectors money situation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OmegaMan #14 Posted February 21, 2006 My apologies if I jumped the gun there Jag, but to me you cam off as snyde. I understand your point. I just thought it was a nice deal to snag 22 7800 games and as many INTV games for that price...thats all. Regards, Neville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JagFan422 #15 Posted February 21, 2006 yep i do understand and thats the little voice inside you begging to collect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+HammR25 #16 Posted February 22, 2006 One easy but rather expensive way to get every 2600 and 7800 game is to buy a Cuttle Cart 2. I'd say they're about $180 once you get all the accessories you'll need as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atarifever #17 Posted February 27, 2006 (edited) Thanks everyone! YUP....it IS called Food Fight!....and as of yesterday evening, I own TWO copies! Man what a BLAST...walking in there and buying ATARI cartridges.... The guy wasnt your typical bloated, rude, unwilling to bend "pawn shop guy".....nope.....in fact, I'm now the proud owner of - 22 - 7800 games....and he gave me a "lot deal".....$15! Now I just need a system...LOL. HERES the ones I got...there are a LOT of doubles, so if anyone wants to TRADE, lemme know. (I collect Lynx as well.. ) Xevious (2 copies) One-on-One Asteroids Food Fight (2 copies) Ms. Pac-Man (2 copies) Dig Dug (2 copies) Choplifter (3 copies) Galaga (2 copies) Joust Hat Trick (3 copies) Touchdown Football Centipede (2 copies) ....Oh yeah.....I also snagged 25 Intelivision games. I have no interest in these, and bought them only to sell or trade, so... Regards, Neville 1021811[/snapback] I can speak for Dig Dug, Centipede and Joust. They are awesome and were well worth your money. They are also 3 fifths of my 7800 collection, as nowhere around here has any games for the system, and I don't buy online (it isn't fun like searching in used gaming stores every week). So my collection remains Joust, Centipede, Winter Games, Dig Dug, and Pole Position 2. I'd kill for a find like you got. By the way, I can't believe there wasn't a copy of Pole Position 2 in there. Edited February 27, 2006 by Atarifever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darklord1977 #18 Posted March 24, 2006 you can get a 7800 with some great games very cheap off e bay or a video game store..i actually found a mess of 7800 games with the boxes and manuals at k mart a few years ago in the clearence section..so with this in mind you never know where u will find a bargin:) the 7800 is ataris best system .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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