Justin

The Atari 1200XL is the black sheep of the 8-bit lineup.  Most folks believe it has some flaws.  No BASIC built in, and some software compatibility issues.  Heck, Atari pulled the machine off the market in less than a year to produce the "fixed" 800XL and 600XL instead. 
Still, the machine itself is beautiful.  It looks and feels great.  The cartridge slot is on the side, giving it a nice clean look.  And the joystick ports are mounted diagonally, which is pretty cool. 
I've been playing around with the 1200XL I recently picked up and enjoying it a lot.  I haven't found any software issues yet.  I like that I don't have to hold down "option" to disable BASIC while loading games.  I really like the way it looks and it makes me happy to have one. 
What do you all think of this model?
 

...other than a Turbo Duo!
 
 
In my opinion this is the ultimate PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 build! Very cool to see this! This is how to take a yellowed and dirty old PC Engine and turn it into the ultimate build!
When the PC Engine launched in the United States as the TurboGrafx-16, they increased the size of the system to be 2x-3x larger than the original Japanese version, which was only about the size of an NES cartridge. This was a marketing decision as NEC felt an American audience felt "bigger is better" and wouldn't feel they were getting the same bang for their buck with the tiny PC Engine.
I've always disagreed with that. I think the tiny size of the PC Engine gives the system a very advanced, high-tech feel to it, especially at the time it was made. The compact size played well with the small form factor of the credit card sized HuCards or "TurboChips".
What I always wanted to see was a small, advanced-looking American PC Engine for North America - incredibly small and compact just like the Japanese PC Engine, but black with the neon lettering and accents just like the North American TurboGrafx-16. This is what we should've gotten in the USA, in a tiny box with a handle like the Atari 2600 Jr., but with a distinctly high tech feel, and a nice HuCard of Blazing Lazers or Bonk's Adventure as the pack-in game!
Where Nintendo was marketed as "Mario style" fun for the whole family, and Sega was "tough" with all their blast processing, TurboGrafx-16 could've found a niche as being "High Tech" - The Higher Energy Video Game System. I could see tiny, PC Engine-sized TurboGrafx-16s marketed as "high tech" and being sold through The Sharper Image, Brookstone and Hammacher Schlemmer in addition to Toys R Us and Sears.
This build turns a yellowed and dirty PC Engine brought over from Japan, and refurbishes it in an incredibly high quality smoked translucent shell for both the system and TurboPad from Retrogame Restore. The motherboard is gone over, a new cap kit from Conole5 is installed along with new HDMI Kit, and the control pad has a fresh new graphic inlay from GrafxGear. (Links below) I like that GrafxGear offers the Classic Overlays for TurboGrafx-16, TurboDuo, and PC Engine control pads, in addition to Original Overlays of GrafxGear's own design. 
This build still has a PC Engine motherboard that plays Japanese PC Engine HuCards and is unable to play North American TurboGrafx-16 HuCards without an adapter, but with a TurboEverDrive PRO you can play region free, and play all of the CD and Super CD games too! This build adds a TerraOnion Super HD System3 which includes many of the same features.
Outside of owning a minty fresh TurboDuo, this is the ultimate real hardware PC Engine build. Enjoy!
 
Products featured in this video:
► TerraOnion Super HD System3 Pro: https://shop.terraonion.com/shop/products
► Retro Game Restore Shell: https://www.game-tech.us/product/pc-engine-smoked-transparent-case/
► Console5 Capacitor Kit: https://console5.com/store/nec-pc-engine-coregrafx-coregrafx-ii-cap-kit.html
► GrafxGear Controller and System Decals: https://www.grafxgear.com/
 
Here's what you will find in this video:
► 0:00 Intro
► 2:55 Parts Overview
► 5:09 How to Install HDMI Kit
► 11:47 Features Overview
► 15:27 Pros and Cons
► 18:39 Final Thoughts/Conclusion
 

Wow!  Beautiful. 

What John Champeau does for the Atari 2600 is nothing short of amazing. I started with Champ's Galagon, Wizard of Wor, and have now added Elevator Agent. These samples are enough to tell me that he is the Wizard of Atari 2600. Currently I play them on a 7800, but right now I can only dream that he or another genius will make it possible to also emulate them on the 2600+ and even the VCS-800. Yes, I'm one of those who'd like to have it all. But for today as Frankie Valli might sing it: 🎶 ...So close, so close, and yet so far. 🎶 😀
 

...other than a Turbo Duo!
 
 
In my opinion this is the ultimate PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 build! Very cool to see this! This is how to take a yellowed and dirty old PC Engine and turn it into the ultimate build!
When the PC Engine launched in the United States as the TurboGrafx-16, they increased the size of the system to be 2x-3x larger than the original Japanese version, which was only about the size of an NES cartridge. This was a marketing decision as NEC felt an American audience felt "bigger is better" and wouldn't feel they were getting the same bang for their buck with the tiny PC Engine.
I've always disagreed with that. I think the tiny size of the PC Engine gives the system a very advanced, high-tech feel to it, especially at the time it was made. The compact size played well with the small form factor of the credit card sized HuCards or "TurboChips".
What I always wanted to see was a small, advanced-looking American PC Engine for North America - incredibly small and compact just like the Japanese PC Engine, but black with the neon lettering and accents just like the North American TurboGrafx-16. This is what we should've gotten in the USA, in a tiny box with a handle like the Atari 2600 Jr., but with a distinctly high tech feel, and a nice HuCard of Blazing Lazers or Bonk's Adventure as the pack-in game!
Where Nintendo was marketed as "Mario style" fun for the whole family, and Sega was "tough" with all their blast processing, TurboGrafx-16 could've found a niche as being "High Tech" - The Higher Energy Video Game System. I could see tiny, PC Engine-sized TurboGrafx-16s marketed as "high tech" and being sold through The Sharper Image, Brookstone and Hammacher Schlemmer in addition to Toys R Us and Sears.
This build turns a yellowed and dirty PC Engine brought over from Japan, and refurbishes it in an incredibly high quality smoked translucent shell for both the system and TurboPad from Retrogame Restore. The motherboard is gone over, a new cap kit from Conole5 is installed along with new HDMI Kit, and the control pad has a fresh new graphic inlay from GrafxGear. (Links below) I like that GrafxGear offers the Classic Overlays for TurboGrafx-16, TurboDuo, and PC Engine control pads, in addition to Original Overlays of GrafxGear's own design. 
This build still has a PC Engine motherboard that plays Japanese PC Engine HuCards and is unable to play North American TurboGrafx-16 HuCards without an adapter, but with a TurboEverDrive PRO you can play region free, and play all of the CD and Super CD games too! This build adds a TerraOnion Super HD System3 which includes many of the same features.
Outside of owning a minty fresh TurboDuo, this is the ultimate real hardware PC Engine build. Enjoy!
 
Products featured in this video:
► TerraOnion Super HD System3 Pro: https://shop.terraonion.com/shop/products
► Retro Game Restore Shell: https://www.game-tech.us/product/pc-engine-smoked-transparent-case/
► Console5 Capacitor Kit: https://console5.com/store/nec-pc-engine-coregrafx-coregrafx-ii-cap-kit.html
► GrafxGear Controller and System Decals: https://www.grafxgear.com/
 
Here's what you will find in this video:
► 0:00 Intro
► 2:55 Parts Overview
► 5:09 How to Install HDMI Kit
► 11:47 Features Overview
► 15:27 Pros and Cons
► 18:39 Final Thoughts/Conclusion
 

ItalDesign was and is the bomb 

ItalDesign was and is the bomb 

Well then it's a 1st gen MR2. No hate intended but I'd much rather have an original MR2 than an obviously fake F40 🙃

👏 CONGRATULATIONS @Sabertooth!! This is such an amazing thing you’ve done, to make this real and be able to hold it in your hands. I hope VCS aficionados recognize how fortunate they are to be living in this timeline 🕹️🧠

I always found the Facel Vega quite fascinating. There were two generations that were in my mind distinct. It's not so far east that it's from Japan, just France:
 

"Interesting" is going to be subjective 🙃

My intent isn’t to be critical of the artist or art style but rather not understanding how it correlates to an Atari vibe.
For example, the Blade Runner 2049 stuff wasn’t for everyone but I understood the connection between the two worlds.

I’ve always heard legends about the E.T. sequel and “Nocturnal Fears” but it’s an odd choice that Steven Spielberg and Melissa Mathison wanted to make E.T. a horror movie. I’m glad this was never made.

My intent isn’t to be critical of the artist or art style but rather not understanding how it correlates to an Atari vibe.
For example, the Blade Runner 2049 stuff wasn’t for everyone but I understood the connection between the two worlds.

Fascinating!  ET as a hero!  But I'm with you that ET and horror probably wouldn't have made a good legacy for the first film. 
I also learned just yesterday about Spielberg wanting badly to direct Superman, but the producers having no confidence in him (since Jaws hadn't been released yet).  While I'm sure Spielberg Superman would have been pretty sweet, it sure feels like those producers would have made the same odd mistakes anyway (like paying Puzo a boatload for a script, giving in to all diva Brando's requests, cheaping out on paying Christopher Reeves, etc), so the film would probably be about the same. 
 

I’ve always heard legends about the E.T. sequel and “Nocturnal Fears” but it’s an odd choice that Steven Spielberg and Melissa Mathison wanted to make E.T. a horror movie. I’m glad this was never made.

I have three original Atari 7800 games to sell. These are duplicates in my collection that I was going to sell on Ebay and FB Marketplace for $60 plus shipping. I would rather sell them here in a dedicated Atari forum. I would sell them together for $50 here plus $7 shipping in the US. They all work, in good shape, the Galaga and Food Fight carts are very clean and in good condition, Robotron front sticker is worn but the games all play perfectly. I have tested them again on my 2600+. 

I’ve always heard legends about the E.T. sequel and “Nocturnal Fears” but it’s an odd choice that Steven Spielberg and Melissa Mathison wanted to make E.T. a horror movie. I’m glad this was never made.

This week’s outing at pretty not bad sports bar. 😎🏈🌭🍕🍻
no complaints about food, quality or service. However, it’s overpriced for what it is if I’m honest.

Back in an old favourite at the craft market. CRAFT Beer Market pictures will speak for themselves.

I personally like the Butcher Billy art and have a few of the posters (Yars, Haunted House and Desert Falcon). His style and mash-ups aren't for everyone, but I love his work on this, Stranger Things, Black Mirror, etc.  
That said, it's frankly disingenuous to offer individual cartridges as limited in quantity and then to offer the exact same cartridges as part of a “set.”  The individual cartridges were advertised as limited to 500 units.  With the addition of the Butcher Billy Box set, this number has now been increased to 1,000 units per title.  The only arguable exception is Save Mary which at least has alternate art.
As a customer, how do I trust that when Atari offers limited edition cartridges that they won’t simply be repackaged in a bundle shortly after the initial offer? The answer (clearly) is that I can’t.
Also, QC is still an issue unfortunately.  I just opened a ticket for a glitch copy of Crystal Castles.  I'll see how it's resolved before reporting further on it. 

I'm trying to understand how that art style correlates to what comes to mind when we think of Atari, and why they wouldn't have released 7800 Fatal Run instead of 2600 Fatal Run, as the Atari 2600+ plays both.

I'm trying to understand how that art style correlates to what comes to mind when we think of Atari, and why they wouldn't have released 7800 Fatal Run instead of 2600 Fatal Run, as the Atari 2600+ plays both.

I'm trying to understand how that art style correlates to what comes to mind when we think of Atari, and why they wouldn't have released 7800 Fatal Run instead of 2600 Fatal Run, as the Atari 2600+ plays both.

@SabertoothCongrats on selling out of  Issue 01.