Justin

What good memories of when I played it on the Nintendo 64,

I'm a little underwhelmed that this doesn't have a cartridge port the way the 2600+ does. I've been hoping to see Atari develop an "Atari XE+" with a 4/5 or 3/5 scale Atari XE that incorporates two cartridge ports into the top of the machine - one for Atari 8-Bit Computer cartridges, and the other for Atari 5200 cartridges. I would love that.
Otherwise this looks like a nice product and I hope Atari does well with it.

It took a couple months, but I finally snagged a copy. Good stuff! I'm enjoying it quite a bit.

I'm a little underwhelmed that this doesn't have a cartridge port the way the 2600+ does. I've been hoping to see Atari develop an "Atari XE+" with a 4/5 or 3/5 scale Atari XE that incorporates two cartridge ports into the top of the machine - one for Atari 8-Bit Computer cartridges, and the other for Atari 5200 cartridges. I would love that.
Otherwise this looks like a nice product and I hope Atari does well with it.

I'm a little underwhelmed that this doesn't have a cartridge port the way the 2600+ does. I've been hoping to see Atari develop an "Atari XE+" with a 4/5 or 3/5 scale Atari XE that incorporates two cartridge ports into the top of the machine - one for Atari 8-Bit Computer cartridges, and the other for Atari 5200 cartridges. I would love that.
Otherwise this looks like a nice product and I hope Atari does well with it.

Has anyone seen these?  New controllers and new items from My Arcade for 2024...
 
 
 
 

Hot on the heels of the 2600+, PLAION announces the Atari 400 Mini.
Retro Games Ltd. and PLAION are happy to announce The 400 Mini, a half-sized modern replica of the classic Atari 400.
The 400 Mini is fitted with the CXSTICK offering an enhanced and updated version of the classic CX40 Atari joystick boasting an additional seven seamlessly integrated function buttons and USB connectivity.
Modern features have been enabled with The 400 Mini such as the ability to side-load games via a USB stick, Rewind and save states for games, HDMI output at 50 or 60hz, and emulation support for the whole 8-bit Atari range from the 400 to the 800XL, and the Atari 5200 home console.
The system is preloaded with 25 retro games for enjoyment right out of the box.
The 400 Mini is launching on March 28 for $119.
 

I wish. I have a patch for all of the games (see below) that I have personally qualified for. I've purchased them over the years, since 2008.
Crackpots
Enduro 
Grand Prix 
Kaboom 
Keystone Kapers 
Pitfall!
River Raid 
Seaquest 
These three are my favorites, because I was able to have the developers sign the boxes during PRGE 2019.

@Cryptocoffee13 I also want to recommend A.R.T.I. It's not the cheapest homebrew, but it's worth it. In my opinion it's better than H.E.R.O. and I love the cut scenes with the old man and the airplane. This is a nicely done game on the level of what I'd like to see Atari release for the 7800 and 2600+
 
 

Yes, that's a great point! Thank you @Sabertooth for reminding me that A.R.T.I. is available for the VCS which makes it even more accessible to anybody who would like to play this awesome game!

...and it has been bought and received. I'm enjoying this one too!

@Cryptocoffee13 I also want to recommend A.R.T.I. It's not the cheapest homebrew, but it's worth it. In my opinion it's better than H.E.R.O. and I love the cut scenes with the old man and the airplane. This is a nicely done game on the level of what I'd like to see Atari release for the 7800 and 2600+
 
 

Just one week into 2024, Atari already with two partnership crossover products coming up. Plus the games available on the VCS. Great start so far. 

Not mine but I recently discovered TechDweeb, I like his comical retro nerd presentation. Here is an example:
 
 

Yeah, it's really great to see your user group get back together @Ballistik!  Thanks also for revisiting the zine unboxing. I was so happy to be able to bring out a print edition of the first issue. We'll see what the future holds...

Excited for issue 2, whether online print or both! I'd also love to contribute an article, just let me know 😉 THanks my friend! Cant get enough of this!!!

Premiering NOW: @atari & @GFuelEnergy Enter a #Partnership! Plus: #HarpysCurse is OUT NOW 4 @TheAtari_VCS by the great Todd Furmanski! And: #CircusInterstellar, #SkyFrizz & #PolyGunR #AtariVCS News! Finally: Who won the final #BCB #Atari2600 Cart Contest?!
https://youtu.be/7C03eXD7Dso

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this special episode, @ethacade (#Atari #investor & fan) comes along for the ride as we discuss our #predictions for 2024, what we WANT to see, and what @atari should change or improve! We discuss possible game compilations, possible company acquisitions, and how Atari could leverage its acquired IP's & companies to help propel them into even more greatness! What do you think?
 

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, @MyArcaderetro announces 4 NEW @atari REMIXED device at @CES! Let's take a look! Plus: @ettinsoft Announes #ArtContest for @CircusInterstellar! Check out the links below. And, finally: @GFuelEnergy & #Atari products now up for preorder! Let's see that promo clip!
 

Bil Herd was the principal engineer on the Commodore Plus/4, C16/116, C264, C364, and the C128.  Join in for a lively discussion with one of the most important figures in 1980's Commodore history.

More details here:  https://www.tpug.ca

As always, you can watch the video recording on YouTube if you can't attend the Zoom meeting.  Just subscribe here to stay connected:
https://www.youtube.com/@TorontoPETUsersGroup
 
 
See you there!
 

@CrossBow I was fortunate to get my copy of Loom about 25 years ago from Turbo Zone Direct. The Duo had some truly amazing games and many were completely overlooked for years. I overlooked some of them myself in 1993 because I was so excited for games like Club Drive to come out on the Jaguar that I missed some other great things going on at the time.
If you're just looking for fun games to be able to play, PCE Works offers new repops and box sets of many of these hard to find titles, at good prices. They're very well done and it's essentially like getting a brand new game. They keep their stock updated here:
https://stock.pceworks.net/

Yes, that's a great point! Thank you @Sabertooth for reminding me that A.R.T.I. is available for the VCS which makes it even more accessible to anybody who would like to play this awesome game!

I wouldn't mind owning that version but I believe it commands a pretty high price these days just like most PCE/TG-16 stuff does. 

I was just playing Lucas Art's LOOM on TurboDuo this weekend! Very cool example of this type of early '90s computer adventure game that lead to greats such as Myst.