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  6. Post your latest/recent pickups!

    in Classic Gaming General

    Posted

    46 minutes ago, CrossBow said:

    December has been quite a month for new pickups for the collections here at the ivory Tower!

    First up is that I got my Gleylancer re-release by Retrobit from Strictly Limited Games and also after more than a year, my copy of AsteBros came in. Both for the Genesis.

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    And then I finally was able to get Stellar Assault for the Saturn for a good price direct from Japan and got in my physical copy of Bomb Rush Cyberpunk for the PS4 from IAM8BIT.

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    Then the main last thing for the month that I was waiting on arrived today. It speaks for itself.

     

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    @CrossBow How is the fit and finish of the Analog Duo up close? Are you happy with the build quality and feel?

  9. 7800 Cartridge Purchases

    in Atari 7800

    Posted

    On 12/10/2023 at 4:19 PM, Cryptocoffee13 said:

    Well, I purchased a lot of 7800 games that includes Joust, Dig Dug, Asteroids and Centipede. 

     

    Sounds like you’re off to a good start on your journey into the World of Atari 7800! I think those games are awesome on the 7800 and will bring you lots of arcade fun for years to come :wreck-it-ralph:

  12. 7800 Cartridge Purchases

    in Atari 7800

    Posted

    24 minutes ago, RickR said:

    Don't forget there is an NES version of Ballblazer that pales in comparison to the 7800 version in every regard.

    I would say that about a few 7800 games vs NES but many would disagree.

    There was a reason why when presented with the Famicom (Japanese NES) in 1983 many Atari engineers saw the MARIA (7800) as being more advanced. Other issues were at okay in that decision as well, but when properly programmed and not penny-pinched to death in RAM and sound, Atari 7800 can be tremendously capable. 

  13. 7800 Cartridge Purchases

    in Atari 7800

    Posted

    8 minutes ago, Cryptocoffee13 said:

    Asteroids has to be part of my collection for sure, same with Centipede.

    Absolutely.

     

    10 minutes ago, Cryptocoffee13 said:

    I don't care for Desert Falcon on the 2600 so I never considered the 7800 version but I will check it out.

    I can’t say Desert Falcon is for everybody but it’s far more interesting to play on the Atari 7800 than the 2600. It’s an isometric shooter like Zaxxon with an Egyptian theme featuring Sphinxes, Pyramids, hieroglyphs, jewels, etc. For sure part of a good 7800 collection.

     

    13 minutes ago, Cryptocoffee13 said:

    Ballblazer was not on my radar, but if I see it, I may pick one up.

    Ballblazer is cool! I wasn’t able to find Ballblazer until 1995 just before I got the first PlayStation. It may sound silly today, but at the time I was totally blown away by how good a 10 year old Atari 7800 game looked and played. With its pseudo polygons and Super Nintendo Mode 7-like gameplay, I thought it was incredible.

     

    35 minutes ago, Atari 5200 Guy said:

    Personally, Xevious, Dig Dug, Joust, Centipede are great choices.

    These are huge reasons to even get an Atari 7800. That’s the point. When it was set for release in 1984 it was like the Neo-Geo of its time, an arcade machine for the home.

     

    36 minutes ago, Atari 5200 Guy said:

    Check out the For Sale section in these forums.

    Absolutely! Check out our Swapmeet page which aggregates the latest of what’s for sale and trade in the forums. There’s been a ton of good stuff recently from other members and vendors. It’s a good place to start your journey into the world of Atari 7800.

    As you build your collection you can share it with us in our Recent Pickups thread!

  14. 7800 Cartridge Purchases

    in Atari 7800

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Cryptocoffee13 said:

    Hey everyone,

     I was curious to see how many people here have recently been acquiring loose or boxed Atari 7800 carts if you already didn't have any? I had a copy of Pole Position 2 that was part of a lot I purchased years ago, and I never got around to purchasing an original 7800 unit. Now that the Atari 2600+ is out, and I have one, I was able to play it, well, sort of as it currently isn't working with the Proline controller or any controller that I have tried with the 2600+, something I hope a firmware update will address in the future. I have purchased several 7800 carts prior to my receiving my Atari+ like Galaga, Robotron, Mrs Pac-Man and Food Fight. The few retro gaming places near me, and FB marketplace have no 7800 carts really, and Ebay prices have gone up on some titles that I am after, like Dig-Dug, Joust and Centipede. These are really the only three I really want to have and I am interested to see what everyone has seen out there, what other games I might want to consider having? I never had the 7800 growing up, had the 2600, the 2600jr, and the last one was the 5200 which I hardly every played back then. 


    The Atari 7800 is my all-time favorite video game system so I have to be up front about my bias here. It’s an underrated system that’s only gained some of the recognition it deserves in recent years.

    If you’re just starting out with the 7800, you can’t go wrong with the first dozen games released for the system. They’re mostly arcade games that in my opinion are largely well done and enjoyable to play:

    • Centipede
    • Asteroids
    • Dig Dug
    • Food Fight
    • Galaga
    • Joust
    • Ms. Pac-Man 
    • Pole Position II
    • Robotron:2084
    • Xevious
    • Desert Falcon
    • Ballblazer

     

  21. Squad Challenge - Ultimate Yars' (Atari 2600)

    in High Score Squad

    Posted

    :pole_position_blimp_big: Congratulations RickR!

     

    Congratulations to @RickR on an incredible victory! "The Don" RickR takes the top spot in our Final Standings with an outstanding score of 237,220 points on an insanely challenging game. Incredible! @socrates63 is coming in hot and takes 2nd Place in the standings with 175,573 points! @Smell Dawg puts in a good show and takes 3rd Place with 149,670 points! @Atari 5200 Guy put in the work and takes 4th Place with 85,159 points. @Sabertooth stepped away from kicking butt in Club VCS to join us for this Squad Challenge and takes 5th Place with 82,754 points. Rounding things out is the doctor in the house @TrekMD with 67,080 points in 6th Place.

    As always I'd like to encourage @RickR to  post his high score on the Scoreboard, and let's make sure this Challenge continues on! Congratulations once again to Rick for his BIG WIN, and I want to thank Rick for nominating this game, as well as @Sabertooth for hosting this month's VCS Recharged Squad Challenge in Club VCS!

    👉 Be sure to join Club VCS this month to participate in our Recharged Squad Challenges for the new Atari VCS!

    COMING UP NEXT IN HIGH SCORE SQUAD: Join us for our 2023 F-ZERO Christmas Challenge. Be there!

     

     

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  22. Squad Challenge - 2023 F-ZERO Christmas Challenge (Super Nintendo)

    in High Score Squad

    Posted

     

     

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    F-ZERO
    Super Nintendo Entertainment System
    Controller: CONTROL PAD / KEYBOARD / PLAYER'S CHOICE
    Difficulty Level: Grand Prix > King League > Standard Class > Mute City III
    Bonus Challenge: F-ZERO 99 on Nintendo Online!
    Play on: Real Hardware / Dedicated Console / MAME / Emulation OK! ✔
    Squad Challenge ends 11:59 pm PST December 31, 2023
    Nominated by @Justin 

     

     

    Objective

    Play for the best possible time using the difficulty settings defined in the challenge. Post a photo or YouTube video of your score in this thread. Scores must be achieved between December 1st through December 31st, 2023. Screen captures are not allowed as they are more easily manipulated for falsified scores. Multiple submissions are permitted. The player with the fastest time at the end of the competition is the victor!

     

    Eligibility

    Anyone can join in. All players are welcome!

     

    Play Rules

    Games may be played on real hardware, Flashback / Mini console, or emulation, using any controller or keyboard, following all rules and game settings defined in the challenge. Choosing between real hardware or emulation, and choosing which controller to play on is part of formulating your strategy. Enhancements, rewinds and hacked versions of this game are not allowed.

     

    Difficulty Level

    Grand Prix > King League > Standard Class > Mute City III. This will be the 1st Circuit on King League, which will appear first when you begin your game. We are playing for the best overall time to complete the circuit at Mute City III. At the title screen select GRAND PRIX. Players may select any air car they wish. Next, select the League and class in which you wish to race. Players will select KING LEAGUE, then STANDARD CLASS. This will start you at Mute City III. We are only posting our scores for Mute City III. You do not have to play the rest of the courses. We are only playing for the best overall time to complete the circuit at Mute City III.

     

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    Bonus Challenge : : F-ZERO 99

    We are holding a BONUS CHALLENGE this year! If you'd like to compete in our Bonus Challenge, we will be playing the first round of F-ZERO 99 on Nintendo Online! Play one round and post your best score! Line up with 98 other F-ZERO machines and race to the finish in this thrilling take on the original Super NES game. Keep an eye on your power meter as you boost and bash, because speed is just as important as survival. Defend yourself with a Spin Attack and collect Super Sparks to breeze past the competition on the elevated Skyway. The F-ZERO 99 game is available only to active Nintendo Switch Online members.

     

    Fair Play

    Your integrity is everything. Players should play fairly, be honest, and have fun! Falsified scores will result in your immediate removal from the site. It goes without saying that we will not allow cheats, hacks, cartridge frying, enhancements, rewinds, deceitful photo manipulation, subterfuge, or any other unfair advantage. Everybody hates a cheater.

     

    More

    To review detailed rules on how to play, please visit the High Score Squad page here: 

     

     

    Message

    Welcome to our 152nd Squad Challenge! This year we're celebrating the holidays and bringing in the new year with a visit back to one of F-ZERO's most challenging courses, Mute City III in F-ZERO on Super Nintendo, a true SNES classic! We are also holding a BONUS CHALLENGE for F-ZERO 99 on Nintendo Online. I have wonderful Christmas memories of F-ZERO, I received the game with my SNES when I was not expecting much of anything for Christmas. The game brought my family a lot of fun and joy that year, and I love playing F-ZERO around Christmas. For years it's become a bit of a Christmas tradition in my house to play F-ZERO and a few other SNES Classics during the Holidays, and now it's become a tradition every year in the forums too, something special I like to share with all of you. ☃️❄️🎄 F-ZERO is one of the iconic titles on Super Nintendo, and it served as a great demonstration of the Super Nintendo's Mode 7 graphics. F-ZERO was a predecessor to anti-gravity racing leagues such as Wip3out (and probably pod racing!). PDF F-ZERO Instruction Booklet is attached below. Good luck, racers!

     

     

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  24. It's Been This Many Years Since These Movies Were Released:

    in Television & Movies

    Posted

    The Social Network: 13 years

    Inception: 13 years

    Avatar: 14 years

    The Dark Night: 15 years

    Iron Man: 15 years

    Wall-E: 15 years

    No Country for Old Men: 16 years

    Kill Bill: Vol 2: 19 years

    Kill Bill: Vol 1: 20 years

    Elf: 20 years

    Lost in Translation: 20 years

    The Bourne Identity: 21 years

    Training Day: 22 years

    Gladiator: 23 years 

    The Matrix: 24 years

    The Sixth Sense: 24 years

    Office Space: 24 years

    You’ve Got Mail: 25 years

    Titanic: 26 years

    Toy Story: 28 years

    Pulp Fiction: 29 years

    Shawshank Redemption: 29 years

    Forrest Gump: 29 years

    The Lion King: 29 years

    Jurassic Park: 30 years

    Goodfellas: 33 years

    Dances with Wolves: 33 years

    Pretty Women: 33 years

    Total Recall: 33 years

    Field of Dreams: 34 years 

    Die Hard: 35 years

    Wall Street: 36 years

    The Princess Bride: 36 years

    Spaceballs: 36 years

    The Running Man: 36 years

    Top Gun: 37 years

    Ferris Bueller: 37 years

    Back to the Future: 38 years

    The Terminator: 39 years

    Trading Places: 40 years

    Blade Runner: 41 years

    E.T.: 41 years

    Raiders of the Lost Ark: 42 years

    The Shining: 43 years

    Alien: 44 years

    Apocalypse Now: 44 years

    Star Wars: 46 years

    Rocky: 47 years

    Taxi Driver: 47 years

    Jaws: 48 years

    Goldfinger: 49 years

    The Godfather: 51 years

    2001 Space Odyssey: 55 years 

    The Sound of Music: 58 years

    To Kill a Mockingbird: 61 years 

    Psycho: 63 years

    Vertigo: 65 years

    It’s a Wonderful Life: 77 years

    Casablanca: 81 years

    Citizen Kane: 82 years

    Gone with the Wind: 84 years

    The Wizard of Oz: 84 years

    Snow White: 86 years

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