Atari Today

From @simoncarless, on Twitter:
 

 
From @BillLange1968, on Twitter:

I quickly went from pondering my next big purchase from being a maybe this Retron 77 system thing to a definite must purchase on the Harmony cart.  I didn't even consider the possibilities of playing work in progress games and unreleased prototypes!  
While i don't own one I now understand why it would suck if this new system doesn't support it.

I'll have to get an HDTV first. I guess they're catching on.

I've yet to jump into purchasing a Harmony Cart.  It would probably save me lots of space (and money?) in regards to my collection..but i love me some Atari manuals and boxes.  My family is probably planning an intervention in the near future. 
 
If this is emulation based I'm afraid you won't be able to use your Harmony Cart.  The Retron 5 didn't support multi-carts or even random bootlegs from back in the day.
 
I want to support Hyperkin jumping into making an HD Atari..but I can't help with be super skeptical at this point.  Fingers crossed they prove me wrong

Uhh..dudes? Looks like there is an HD offering from Hyperkin that will potentially be announced during E3.  
Some folks were doing some super sleuthing in regards to the teaser trailer released for "Ataribox" and while they didn't find further details in regards to that, they did stumble across the following on the E3 exhibitor details site.  This week could get interesting in regards to Atari announcements..for better or worse.
 
http://mp037jm24.mapyourshow.com/7_0/exhibitor/exhibitor-details.cfm?ExhID=vKfzxkpC RetroN 77 Retro Gaming Console 
The RetroN 77 plays all your favorite 2600 cartridges in beautiful 1080p HD. It's one happenin' pixel party for the senses. Marvel at the slick wood paneling; the on-board game and difficulty select; and the included premium joystick - perfect for all you one-button warriors. Can. You. Dig. It? 
 
 
 
-My thoughts on Hyperkin very.  I own the Retron 5 and while it I've had fun with it I admit that the build quality isn't exactly top notch.  My SNES first controller port has crapped out (along with the cheap wireless controller the system came with) and I can no longer go left.  I now use a sega genesis controller with my system.  My friends Retron 5 system has completely bitten the dust after getting close to two years out of it.
 
Some random questions include:  Will this be emulation based?  If it is emulation based will there be lag?  Will it support paddle, racing, keypad, controllers? 

Uhh..dudes? Looks like there is an HD offering from Hyperkin that will potentially be announced during E3.  
Some folks were doing some super sleuthing in regards to the teaser trailer released for "Ataribox" and while they didn't find further details in regards to that, they did stumble across the following on the E3 exhibitor details site.  This week could get interesting in regards to Atari announcements..for better or worse.
 
http://mp037jm24.mapyourshow.com/7_0/exhibitor/exhibitor-details.cfm?ExhID=vKfzxkpC RetroN 77 Retro Gaming Console 
The RetroN 77 plays all your favorite 2600 cartridges in beautiful 1080p HD. It's one happenin' pixel party for the senses. Marvel at the slick wood paneling; the on-board game and difficulty select; and the included premium joystick - perfect for all you one-button warriors. Can. You. Dig. It? 
 
 
 
-My thoughts on Hyperkin very.  I own the Retron 5 and while it I've had fun with it I admit that the build quality isn't exactly top notch.  My SNES first controller port has crapped out (along with the cheap wireless controller the system came with) and I can no longer go left.  I now use a sega genesis controller with my system.  My friends Retron 5 system has completely bitten the dust after getting close to two years out of it.
 
Some random questions include:  Will this be emulation based?  If it is emulation based will there be lag?  Will it support paddle, racing, keypad, controllers? 

Uhh..dudes? Looks like there is an HD offering from Hyperkin that will potentially be announced during E3.  
Some folks were doing some super sleuthing in regards to the teaser trailer released for "Ataribox" and while they didn't find further details in regards to that, they did stumble across the following on the E3 exhibitor details site.  This week could get interesting in regards to Atari announcements..for better or worse.
 
http://mp037jm24.mapyourshow.com/7_0/exhibitor/exhibitor-details.cfm?ExhID=vKfzxkpC RetroN 77 Retro Gaming Console 
The RetroN 77 plays all your favorite 2600 cartridges in beautiful 1080p HD. It's one happenin' pixel party for the senses. Marvel at the slick wood paneling; the on-board game and difficulty select; and the included premium joystick - perfect for all you one-button warriors. Can. You. Dig. It? 
 
 
 
-My thoughts on Hyperkin very.  I own the Retron 5 and while it I've had fun with it I admit that the build quality isn't exactly top notch.  My SNES first controller port has crapped out (along with the cheap wireless controller the system came with) and I can no longer go left.  I now use a sega genesis controller with my system.  My friends Retron 5 system has completely bitten the dust after getting close to two years out of it.
 
Some random questions include:  Will this be emulation based?  If it is emulation based will there be lag?  Will it support paddle, racing, keypad, controllers? 

I've yet to jump into purchasing a Harmony Cart.  It would probably save me lots of space (and money?) in regards to my collection..but i love me some Atari manuals and boxes.  My family is probably planning an intervention in the near future. 
 
If this is emulation based I'm afraid you won't be able to use your Harmony Cart.  The Retron 5 didn't support multi-carts or even random bootlegs from back in the day.
 
I want to support Hyperkin jumping into making an HD Atari..but I can't help with be super skeptical at this point.  Fingers crossed they prove me wrong

Uhh..dudes? Looks like there is an HD offering from Hyperkin that will potentially be announced during E3.  
Some folks were doing some super sleuthing in regards to the teaser trailer released for "Ataribox" and while they didn't find further details in regards to that, they did stumble across the following on the E3 exhibitor details site.  This week could get interesting in regards to Atari announcements..for better or worse.
 
http://mp037jm24.mapyourshow.com/7_0/exhibitor/exhibitor-details.cfm?ExhID=vKfzxkpC RetroN 77 Retro Gaming Console 
The RetroN 77 plays all your favorite 2600 cartridges in beautiful 1080p HD. It's one happenin' pixel party for the senses. Marvel at the slick wood paneling; the on-board game and difficulty select; and the included premium joystick - perfect for all you one-button warriors. Can. You. Dig. It? 
 
 
 
-My thoughts on Hyperkin very.  I own the Retron 5 and while it I've had fun with it I admit that the build quality isn't exactly top notch.  My SNES first controller port has crapped out (along with the cheap wireless controller the system came with) and I can no longer go left.  I now use a sega genesis controller with my system.  My friends Retron 5 system has completely bitten the dust after getting close to two years out of it.
 
Some random questions include:  Will this be emulation based?  If it is emulation based will there be lag?  Will it support paddle, racing, keypad, controllers? 

Uhh..dudes? Looks like there is an HD offering from Hyperkin that will potentially be announced during E3.  
Some folks were doing some super sleuthing in regards to the teaser trailer released for "Ataribox" and while they didn't find further details in regards to that, they did stumble across the following on the E3 exhibitor details site.  This week could get interesting in regards to Atari announcements..for better or worse.
 
http://mp037jm24.mapyourshow.com/7_0/exhibitor/exhibitor-details.cfm?ExhID=vKfzxkpC RetroN 77 Retro Gaming Console 
The RetroN 77 plays all your favorite 2600 cartridges in beautiful 1080p HD. It's one happenin' pixel party for the senses. Marvel at the slick wood paneling; the on-board game and difficulty select; and the included premium joystick - perfect for all you one-button warriors. Can. You. Dig. It? 
 
 
 
-My thoughts on Hyperkin very.  I own the Retron 5 and while it I've had fun with it I admit that the build quality isn't exactly top notch.  My SNES first controller port has crapped out (along with the cheap wireless controller the system came with) and I can no longer go left.  I now use a sega genesis controller with my system.  My friends Retron 5 system has completely bitten the dust after getting close to two years out of it.
 
Some random questions include:  Will this be emulation based?  If it is emulation based will there be lag?  Will it support paddle, racing, keypad, controllers? 

I've yet to jump into purchasing a Harmony Cart.  It would probably save me lots of space (and money?) in regards to my collection..but i love me some Atari manuals and boxes.  My family is probably planning an intervention in the near future. 
 
If this is emulation based I'm afraid you won't be able to use your Harmony Cart.  The Retron 5 didn't support multi-carts or even random bootlegs from back in the day.
 
I want to support Hyperkin jumping into making an HD Atari..but I can't help with be super skeptical at this point.  Fingers crossed they prove me wrong

Uhh..dudes? Looks like there is an HD offering from Hyperkin that will potentially be announced during E3.  
Some folks were doing some super sleuthing in regards to the teaser trailer released for "Ataribox" and while they didn't find further details in regards to that, they did stumble across the following on the E3 exhibitor details site.  This week could get interesting in regards to Atari announcements..for better or worse.
 
http://mp037jm24.mapyourshow.com/7_0/exhibitor/exhibitor-details.cfm?ExhID=vKfzxkpC RetroN 77 Retro Gaming Console 
The RetroN 77 plays all your favorite 2600 cartridges in beautiful 1080p HD. It's one happenin' pixel party for the senses. Marvel at the slick wood paneling; the on-board game and difficulty select; and the included premium joystick - perfect for all you one-button warriors. Can. You. Dig. It? 
 
 
 
-My thoughts on Hyperkin very.  I own the Retron 5 and while it I've had fun with it I admit that the build quality isn't exactly top notch.  My SNES first controller port has crapped out (along with the cheap wireless controller the system came with) and I can no longer go left.  I now use a sega genesis controller with my system.  My friends Retron 5 system has completely bitten the dust after getting close to two years out of it.
 
Some random questions include:  Will this be emulation based?  If it is emulation based will there be lag?  Will it support paddle, racing, keypad, controllers? 

I am just hoping if it plays original carts it fully supports my HARMONY CART. IF NOT meh, I have enough 2600 compatible consoles and modded systems to support my 2600 games. 

Uhh..dudes? Looks like there is an HD offering from Hyperkin that will potentially be announced during E3.  
Some folks were doing some super sleuthing in regards to the teaser trailer released for "Ataribox" and while they didn't find further details in regards to that, they did stumble across the following on the E3 exhibitor details site.  This week could get interesting in regards to Atari announcements..for better or worse.
 
http://mp037jm24.mapyourshow.com/7_0/exhibitor/exhibitor-details.cfm?ExhID=vKfzxkpC RetroN 77 Retro Gaming Console 
The RetroN 77 plays all your favorite 2600 cartridges in beautiful 1080p HD. It's one happenin' pixel party for the senses. Marvel at the slick wood paneling; the on-board game and difficulty select; and the included premium joystick - perfect for all you one-button warriors. Can. You. Dig. It? 
 
 
 
-My thoughts on Hyperkin very.  I own the Retron 5 and while it I've had fun with it I admit that the build quality isn't exactly top notch.  My SNES first controller port has crapped out (along with the cheap wireless controller the system came with) and I can no longer go left.  I now use a sega genesis controller with my system.  My friends Retron 5 system has completely bitten the dust after getting close to two years out of it.
 
Some random questions include:  Will this be emulation based?  If it is emulation based will there be lag?  Will it support paddle, racing, keypad, controllers? 

It can be hard to make a profit on smaller items on ebay for sure!  Thanks for the expense breakdown as it really spells it out better than I could ever explain it. 
 
I'm under the impression that a lot of sellers on ebay will sell items at little to no profit just to raise their stats (such as amount of items sold, and potentially their satisfied customer rating) so that when they do sell higher ticket items they have a better chance of moving it.  I know i'm personally one for checking a sellers rating when i'm placing a bid on something, especially when it is expensive.

It can be hard to make a profit on smaller items on ebay for sure!  Thanks for the expense breakdown as it really spells it out better than I could ever explain it. 
 
I'm under the impression that a lot of sellers on ebay will sell items at little to no profit just to raise their stats (such as amount of items sold, and potentially their satisfied customer rating) so that when they do sell higher ticket items they have a better chance of moving it.  I know i'm personally one for checking a sellers rating when i'm placing a bid on something, especially when it is expensive.

Electronic Baseball by Tiger

Jungle Quest is a Platform Game for Atari 8-bit computer.  I am working on resurrecting this program that I started ten years ago. I was very far along with the game when I accidentally erased a partition on my hard drive. I had to recover a less complete copy from an old back up disk. It originally started writing the game MAC/65, then I ported it over to Mad Assembler so development can be done on my Windows PC and emulators.
 
I was originally making this game before I knew Video61 and Kjmann. It started as being a TurboBasic XL game with ML routines, the Turbo Basic  parts got translated to full assembly. It originally was going to be a 130XE/Extended RAM Game. Then this guy Video 61 knew texted me, and asked if I can do this "Battle Squadron" game and see if we can make it on cartridge. I was still doing games with MAC/65 at the time, and barely knew how full executable and cartridge games were put together. Later we dropped Battle Squadron to do Tempest. I was talking about doing the game on AtariAge and some like the ideal of extended memory, but many still want to play on a 64K machine, stated why I don't do the game on these 128k Cartridges. Now I am still figuring out what I did ten years ago and adapt more modern programming techniques into the game like multiplexing, compression, RMT music and sound, etc.
 
I also made this game more colorful and pushed the Atari to its limits in response to the whole "Commodore 64 vs Atari 8-bit" feud that went on for 464 pages and over 11,000 posts on AtariAge back in 2008 through 2009. Wanted to put something together that can show what our great Atari does over the Commodore 64.

Too bad about Tempest. Fortunately I have Jeff Minter's TxK game on the Vita. Disappointing they had to block it for other platforms because of lawsuits as it really is a great game.
 
I would like to see reboots of Demon Attack and HERO by Activision.

So actually it was a friend of mine who saw this picked it up for me. I paid for it about 2 and a half weeks ago. I got it barely yesterday being that he lives about 2 hours from me and I saw him finally yesterday. Check out what I got!
 

 
What an awesome addition to the collection. It was found at a thrift shop. Unfortunately it wasn't like $3 or anything like that. that would have been awesome. Although if that were the case my buddy probably would have kept it. I felt I got a really good deal on it and I'm really happy with it.

I had a turbografx years ago and I absolutely loved Bonk's Adventure.  
Here recently I traded for a PC engine and some games.  Right now out of the handful of games I own my favorite is Alien Crush.  I'm really looking to get back into playing games for this console as it has a certain charm that I love (even if I can't explain it well) and some killer games that you can't really find elsewhere.

I had a turbografx years ago and I absolutely loved Bonk's Adventure.  
Here recently I traded for a PC engine and some games.  Right now out of the handful of games I own my favorite is Alien Crush.  I'm really looking to get back into playing games for this console as it has a certain charm that I love (even if I can't explain it well) and some killer games that you can't really find elsewhere.

did a recent trade with Rowsdower70 for a complete copy of Atlantis.  Really surprised that in addition to the manual it also had an Imagic game catalog/advertisement and the mail in warranty registration card. awesome.  (I didn't get a pic of those or the loose copy of Intellivision Armor Battle he threw in!)  Really happy to find such great folks to trade with on here.  I recommend you trade with Rowdower70 for sure! Thanks again buddy!
 

So I got my games from AtariBrian!
Smurf and Towering Inferno for the 2600.
Together I call this combo "Smurf BBQ" 

 
Unbeknownst to each other, we both got stickers out of the deal.
He sent me this cool, 1980's Super Pac-Man mini sheet:

 
And checkout the cool contest on the back!
Make your own Pac-Man poster and you could wind a prize!
Time to get out my scented markers...