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TrekMD

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    TrekMD got a reaction from Lost Dragon in Things Atari nailed.... and then screwed up.   
    They screwed up with the launchg of the 7800 and what was originally planned for the system never happened.  Had they done things as planned, Nintendo may have had a harder time taking over as they did.  
     
    They also failed to properly handle the Lynx and the Jaguar. The Lynx was superior to what was out there at the time for handhelds and yet it did not do well in the market.  Very unfortunate because it was and still is one excellent gaming system.  As for the Jaguar, another missed opportunity.
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    TrekMD got a reaction from Rowsdower70 in Thrift Store Finds   
    That is a nice find for $1.50.  I'll buy it from you for $1!  LOL
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    TrekMD got a reaction from Justin in Things Atari nailed.... and then screwed up.   
    They screwed up with the launchg of the 7800 and what was originally planned for the system never happened.  Had they done things as planned, Nintendo may have had a harder time taking over as they did.  
     
    They also failed to properly handle the Lynx and the Jaguar. The Lynx was superior to what was out there at the time for handhelds and yet it did not do well in the market.  Very unfortunate because it was and still is one excellent gaming system.  As for the Jaguar, another missed opportunity.
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    TrekMD got a reaction from Sabertooth in Things Atari nailed.... and then screwed up.   
    They screwed up with the launchg of the 7800 and what was originally planned for the system never happened.  Had they done things as planned, Nintendo may have had a harder time taking over as they did.  
     
    They also failed to properly handle the Lynx and the Jaguar. The Lynx was superior to what was out there at the time for handhelds and yet it did not do well in the market.  Very unfortunate because it was and still is one excellent gaming system.  As for the Jaguar, another missed opportunity.
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    TrekMD got a reaction from nosweargamer in A Look At The Rare Red Intellivision Demonstration Cartridge   
    Very cool!
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    TrekMD got a reaction from Justin in Is anyone collecting the McDonald's Mario toys?   
    I don't even go to McDonalds but those do look cool.
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    TrekMD reacted to nosweargamer in A Look At The Rare Red Intellivision Demonstration Cartridge   
    As some of you know, I was able to get my hands on an Intellivsion Demonstration Cart.
    In this video I talk a little about it and show it in action.
     

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    TrekMD got a reaction from dauber in WANTED: Feedback for Crazy Brix for Atari 7800   
    Here is in feedback on this game:
     
    Here we have a game that takes the classic formula from Breakout and updates it for the 7800.  If you're expecting an Arkanoid clone, then you need to look elsewhere because that's not what Bob created with Crazy Brix.  In this game you control a Deflector with either a joystick or a paddle controller (though I recommend the latter) to smash bricks (or, are they brix) that are organized in various patterns, a number of which play tribute to other Atari classics. Don't be surprised when you see a Tank from Combat or an Alien from Space Invaders, among others. To add to gameplay, the walls are not always smooth and straight as they are on Breakout or even Arkanoid.  These irregular walls make the balls move in rather interesting ways that really add an unpredictability to things and keeps the game interesting.  Visually the game does have bright colors and the animation of the brix as they are smashed is nicely done.  They don't just vanish when the ball hits them but, rather, are slowly broken down until they disappear.  Given the limited number of paddle titles for the 7800 (if you discount the 2600 titles you can play on the system), this certainly is a game to have to enjoy with friends or by yourself.  Truly another Bob classic for the 7800.  So go crazy and smash some brix!
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    TrekMD reacted to Rowsdower70 in Exciting (and scary) news!   
    Thanks again everyone.  We now have our business registered, and I'm just waiting on some artwork I've commissioned for our card and website!

     
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    TrekMD got a reaction from Lost Dragon in Exciting (and scary) news!   
    That is great news!  Best of luck!  Change is always a bit scary but this looks like a good change! 
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    TrekMD got a reaction from Lost Dragon in Any Sony PSP collectors?   
    That will keep you distrated but you need noise cancelling headphones or earphones.  
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    TrekMD got a reaction from Lost Dragon in Any Sony PSP collectors?   
    Nice.  I have a collection of movies myself.  It's cool watching movies on the system.
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    TrekMD got a reaction from RickR in Any Sony PSP collectors?   
    Nice.  I have a collection of movies myself.  It's cool watching movies on the system.
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    TrekMD got a reaction from Rowsdower70 in Picked up a boxed Inty! Check it out!   
    Really cool!  I think the cartridges are more rare than the consoles themselves.
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    TrekMD reacted to jmjustin6 in Thrift Store Finds   
    Todays thrift store finds. Its not often i find genesis games at the thrift store and when i do they are usually loose so happy to have found it.
     
    Gamecube games are a must and found a slimer
     
    Also found a burger king simpsons watch. I remember having this same watch when it came out.
     
    And finally i went to McDonald's today and bought 1 of the super mario toys they have right now. My closest place only had 1 kind of toy and without the happy meal the toy is $2


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    TrekMD got a reaction from Kid A in Picked up a boxed Inty! Check it out!   
    Really cool!  I think the cartridges are more rare than the consoles themselves.
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    TrekMD got a reaction from Arenafoot in Hah! You could settle for this NES CLASSIC MINI knockoff?   
    Take that, Nintendo!  Or, is that Nintendon't!
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    TrekMD got a reaction from MaximumRD in Hah! You could settle for this NES CLASSIC MINI knockoff?   
    Take that, Nintendo!  Or, is that Nintendon't!
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    TrekMD reacted to MaximumRD in Hah! You could settle for this NES CLASSIC MINI knockoff?   
    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Mini-TV-Game-Console-Video-Game-Console-For-Nes-8-Bit-Games-with-500-Different-Built/32805622052.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10152_10065_10151_10068_10130_10139_10136_10137_10060_10138_10155_10062_10156_10154_10056_10055_10054_10059_10099_10103_10102_10096_10148_10147_10052_10053_10142_10107_10050_10051_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10178_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_10181_10182_10078_10079_10073_10070_10123_10124,searchweb201603_4,ppcSwitch_5&btsid=c4da5290-7f80-4c3c-818b-72c98a3dec48&algo_expid=397c82ca-5940-407a-a42d-8eabb0fdc3df-0&algo_pvid=397c82ca-5940-407a-a42d-8eabb0fdc3df
     
    Why not? 
     
    Characteristics:
    1. Super mini size:14.5cm*10.5cm*3.5cm
    2. 500 different built-in NES games. No games repeat. Game list is in the following picture.
    3. Double gamepads.
    4. Support both PAL and NTSC.
    5. Compatible with gamepads of the same kind.
     
    Packing includes:
    1* game console
    1* power adapter
    2.*gamepads
    1* AV cable (3 meters long)
    1* US to EU plug converter
     
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    TrekMD reacted to Mr SQL in Live Atari Box Art   
    Thank you TrekMD!
     
    I just found the Atari Artwork & Industrial design forum following this thread link from the 2600 forum - awesome art forum!
     
    Thanks MaximumRD for mirroring this thread 
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    TrekMD reacted to greenween in MP5 - 4.3" Portable Handheld Video Game Console Player   
    Mine arrived today. These things keep selling out quickly. They only post 15 at a time. It said it would arrive in an epacket but came in a legit box, everything sealed, manual, ear buds and usb hook up. Love it so far. It comes with about 100 games, mostly GBA. I loaded all my NES roms and they seem to work great, which is really the only reason I bought it. I had the same issue with realizing you had to hold down start to get it to boot up. So far it's a great purchase for $25+ free shipping!



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    TrekMD got a reaction from greenween in MP5 - 4.3" Portable Handheld Video Game Console Player   
    For the price, this doesn't seem to be a bad deal.  It's also not the first rip off of the PSP design.  I've seen similar units sold in Amazon that are pretty much identical in looks to the PSP. 
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    TrekMD got a reaction from Atari 5200 Guy in Qix   
    It certainly is a fun game!  Enjoy!
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    TrekMD got a reaction from Atari 5200 Guy in Exciting (and scary) news!   
    That is great news!  Best of luck!  Change is always a bit scary but this looks like a good change! 
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    TrekMD reacted to jmjustin6 in Nintendo is Discontinuing the NES Classic Edition   
    I got one!


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