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TrekMD reacted to RickR in Every system EXCEPT the 5200... my luck.
Sad. Atari got so much right, either by luck or good design, with the 2600 -- given how everything was new and undefined at the time. Yet with the 5200, they kind of tripped over their own feet in ignoring some of those ideas. Like simple controls (the 2600 had a huge advantage over the Intellivision in this department), sweet catalogs, and cartridge end labels.
They reversed course and went back to the ideals with the 7800.
For my own 5200 carts, I just used a basic label maker. It doesn't look as good as the ones shown above, but it works for me.
5200 is a beauty. Great design. It looks like it belongs in one of those audio cabinets with stereo equipment. It's too bad they skipped the end labels. It is interesting to note that the Colecovision did not make this same mistake.
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TrekMD got a reaction from RickR in Video games & Computer Print Ads from back in the day
I know! If I knew then, what I know now... Damn, where's that flying DeLorean!
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TrekMD reacted to - Ω - in Every system EXCEPT the 5200... my luck.
These are the homemade labels I've have on my cartridges for the past few years (as shown in the old photo below).
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TrekMD got a reaction from sramirez2008 in Video games & Computer Print Ads from back in the day
I know! If I knew then, what I know now... Damn, where's that flying DeLorean!
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TrekMD got a reaction from RickR in SOLD: Complete Atari 5200 Super System package!
That is an excellent deal for anyone who is looking to get a 5200!
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TrekMD got a reaction from Justin in Post your latest/recent pickups!
Got this yesterday...
Forgot to add this...
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TrekMD got a reaction from greenween in Every system EXCEPT the 5200... my luck.
There are fan made end labels for the 5200 carts that you can purchase and add to the carts. They look very nice and make the carts look more complete. Also, you can stack then as you've done with the 2600 carts and you'll be able to know which game it is. Check these in Etsy: Atari 5200 Sticker end Labels (For All 154 Custom Game Stickers). These are even better than the ones I have!
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TrekMD got a reaction from Sabertooth in Zip Code Error in Atari VCS Store
Hmm, I need to see if I still have that bug. If I do, I'll try what they recommend.
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TrekMD got a reaction from RickR in Video games & Computer Print Ads from back in the day
Just watched this. Had to share it...
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TrekMD got a reaction from MaximumRD in Video games & Computer Print Ads from back in the day
Just watched this. Had to share it...
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TrekMD reacted to 7800 Pro Gamer in The Atari Network feat. 7800 Pro Gamer YouTube Channel
Well it's been a while since I updated the post and a lot of content has come out! The Atari Network acquired a few new consoles so now our coverage includes all of the following:
Atari 2600 Video Computer System
Atari 5200 SuperSystem
Atari 7800 Prosystem
Atari Jaguar 64 Bit Console
Atari VCS 800
Plug in Plays (GameStation Pro, etc)
And we aren't stopping there. It's taking a while to produce content on our new consoles but once they're established the Atari Network will acquire a Lynx and a form of the Atari 8 bit line. Being a network based around Atari, I think it's important to cover a bit of everything.
But regardless of all that we've put out a video all about my acquisition of a "cheap" 5200. How hard is it to get a good quality 5200 under 100 dollars in 2023 and 2024? Well watch and find out!
If you prefer reviews we got you covered. I have a bunch done and set to upload the rest of the month so you'll get to see 7800 Lava Lamps and 8 Tracks Theatre, 2600 Secret Quest and the 5200 version of Gremlins! One of them gets our lowest score ever, try to guess which! But check out the ones we've already done, such as tempest 2000, Midnight Mutants and Haunted House! And one of those got our first ever perfect score!
And our Thursday Featured content keeps coming too! Check out what we've been featuring since the Halloween video! The Atari Gamestation Pro first impressions, and the Defense of Jack Tramiel! Great conversation in the Jack Tramiel comment section too! And this Thursday we have reviews of Atari commercials spanning all consoles and computers! I've been using a lot of commercial footage in my videos so I need to get it out of my system lol. Then on Thanksgiving we give thanks... For Atari of course! With our video on Atari Things to be Thankful for! Get stuffed on food and then fall asleep watching Atari Network. Then rewatch it again I can use the views lol.
and remember guys if you feel your favorite console is being neglected then please be patient. We have plans for more VCS videos, Jaguar content and coverage on everything else atari! Head on down to the Atari Network for piping hot reviews, and savory features! Y'all come back now ya hear!
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TrekMD got a reaction from Smell Dawg in How many games do you own?
Thank you! Those Amico games are part of video game history, as far as I'm concerned. 🙂
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TrekMD got a reaction from RickR in How many games do you own?
Thank you! Those Amico games are part of video game history, as far as I'm concerned. 🙂
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TrekMD reacted to RickR in How many games do you own?
I think those Amico games (even with just paper in the box) are going to be collectors items. For a system that never came out, it sure is a topic that never dies.
Anyway, TrekMD, your collection is an inspiration. We have a lot of good ones here. Nice stuff!
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TrekMD reacted to Sabertooth in Berzerk: Recharged
I spent my lunch playing some Berzerk: Recharged. You gotta love telecommuting!
I see some familiar names in the top 10: @Funkmaster V, @Silver Back, @D.joe
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TrekMD reacted to socrates63 in Berzerk: Recharged
wow 6-digit scores from members of the I/O!
After reading this thread, I just bought it and played a few rounds before my next meeting in five minutes. My current high score is 19k and change.
When I read "twin-stick shooter," I thought it was going to feel more like Robotron. It doesn't feel anything like Robotron, and that's a good thing in my book if this game was going to maintain any of the feel of the original game. As far as the feeling of Berzerk is concerned, the movement and animation in this game definitely remind me of the original. My one gripe is finding myself get stuck too often rounding corners and such.
I was never a big fan of the original, and for a casual Berzerk fan like me, this one looks and feels like a Berzerk game (a positive). So far, I like it.
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TrekMD got a reaction from DegasElite in Eating out, it's been too long
I was at EPCOT this weekend for the Food & Wine Festival. Just a couple of pics of my visit...