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This new HP video, dubbed “Computer Show,” hits the sweet spot perfectly with its recreation of a Reagan-era public access show about technology, but with a fish-out-of-water spin. The host is stuck in time—stilted stage manner, goofy haircut and all—but his guests are current-day tech pioneers. Awkward hilarity ensues.
 
 

The 2016 Hot Wheels Minecraft Minecart

Another nice episode.  DK Jr. is more complete than DK on the 7800 as it has all the arcade screens.  Looking forward to the Mario Bros episode. 

Oh, dust will creep into any space!  The amazing thing is that the equipment still work!

Another nice episode. 

Blasting space rocks!  Today, Isaac from Trainboy Productions and the Gemini Gamer are reviewing the 2600 port of Asteroids.
 
 

From Goodwill: 
A boxed Commodore 64.  Risky, but it actually works!  The picture doesn't really show, but it's got some weird discoloration.  Like part of it was in the sun.  It needs a bath badly, and that will be the next step.  Disassemble it, soak and clean the case, and careful cleaning of the keyboard and innards.  An Atari 2600.  Very diry, and with a taped up/cut RF cable.  My theory here is that it hasn't been used for a long time since the cord was cut.  Risky purchase, but worth a $10 gamble.   

Part 2 for those interested. 

Two more videos worth sharing from Southern California Retro Gaming Expo where they present their prototype in action and answer questions about the project:
 
 

 
 

I never had one of these.  I went from VHS to DVD. It's cool you got this for free.  It does look like it is a huge unit!

I've always enjoyed the game.  I did not know of the bad reputation until recently and it made no sense to me.

I LOVE seeing old pricing on games!!!!! It's sometimes funny to see what they sold for knowing what we know now in both directions to be honest!!!!! 

I think this is finally complete enough to share: I've put together a tabbed spreadsheet documenting major Sears and Atari 2600 game manual variations.  Sites like AtariMania, AtariBoxed, and VideoGameVariations are all extraordinarily useful, but I don't believe anyone has aggregated info on manuals like I've done here.  There wasn't a whole lot of variation going on with 5200 and 7800 manuals, but the 2600 is a different beast altogether.  A perfect example: including foreign language manuals/supplements, Combat has at least 8 major variants.
 
No, I'm not crazy enough (yet!) to track minor manual revisions...
 
Anyway, as esoteric as the subject of Atari manual variants may be, it's still a part of video gaming history.  There have been many recent/ongoing efforts to preserve and document information relating to old consoles and games, but I feel like Atari hasn't received nearly the level of attention as some others.  Certainly there are a number of online resources for Atari information already -- a few of which I named above -- but there's still lots of room left on the internet! 
 
I'll be continuing to add links to images of the lesser known manuals as I have the chance.  Please feel free to message me here or email me (address is at the top of the sheet) with images of uncommon manuals to be added.  I may eventually also extend this to cover manuals for third-party 2600 publishers and 5200/7800 manuals, but for now it's being limited to just 2600 Atari/Sears.

I've always enjoyed the game.  I did not know of the bad reputation until recently and it made no sense to me.

I've always enjoyed the game.  I did not know of the bad reputation until recently and it made no sense to me.

I've always enjoyed the game.  I did not know of the bad reputation until recently and it made no sense to me.

I had considered an Atari 7800 port, Jaguar Port, as well as porting to other platforms. I need to figure out a good way to set up a character mode screen on the 7800 to start with and work up from there,

Cool, will be watching soon. 

Yeah, I've thought of the 800 XL also but I just like how the XEGS looks. 

Cool, will be watching soon. 

At the time, I didn't like it.  Now, I think it is part of the history of the games.  It's cool to see them. 

Cool, I will be watching that video.  Thanks for posting it!

At the time, I didn't like it.  Now, I think it is part of the history of the games.  It's cool to see them. 

Looks like there's a new multisystem console to play retro games coming.  It is called the Retroblox.  Check out the Press Release:

UNLEASH YOUR NOSTALGIA WITH THE RETROBLOX MODULAR RETRO GAME CONSOLE

RETROBLOX Elevates Retro Games to a New Level Combining Innovative Cartridge-Compatible Element Modules, Disc Game-Compatible Optical Disc Drive, and Online Connectivity features to Create the Ultimate Living-Room Worthy Retro Game Console.

Los Angeles, California, January 31, 2017RetroBlox Inc. (RBXI) today introduced RETROBLOX, the next generation modular retro game console. With Element Modules compatible with real retro game cartridges for systems like NES, optical disc drive compatible with CD games for systems like PSX, and connectivity that rivals current gen consoles the one console future is just around the corner.

AN INDUSTRY WITH A PROBLEM

If youre like us, you take your games seriously. You strive for perfection in competition against other players, in your collection, and in conquering the challenge of the titles that originally influenced your gaming passion. Needless to say, playing classic games on anything less than original hardware is fraught with limitations and soon enough, most of us find the need to revert back to a decades-old old game console in order to play without compromises.
As such, gaming enthusiasts are faced with a difficult choice when it comes to retro games: experience only a subset of popular re-released games made for current generation platforms such as the Virtual Console or NES Classic, use original game hardware and displays from decades ago to play in a specialized game room, or resort to illegitimate means of experiencing gaming history through use of copied roms and emulators.
RETROBLOX solves this problem decisively by providing a modern, unified platform for digital retro gaming thats also committed to unprecedented modular support for original console game media and hardware peripherals.

RETROBLOX IS THE WORLDS FIRST MODULAR AND FULLY-MODERNIZED RETRO GAME CONSOLE

Whether youre a retro games enthusiast, or a more casual gamer wanting to try out the genuine article, RetroBlox is the #1 way to enjoy a deep and satisfying retro gaming experience in your living room without the mess of wires and clutter.
An industry first, RETROBLOX ships with an on-board CD/DVD optical drive, custom produced by partner Hitachi LG Data Services (HLDS) to support the needs and features of retro game consoles. It allows you to experience the full lineup of disc games for never-before supported systems such as PSX, Sega CD, TurboGrafx-CD, and more.
Another key innovation introduced by RETROBLOX are modular interfaces, called Element Modules ¹, which allow for play using original video game cartridges and controllers from older game systems. Once a game cartridge is inserted into an Element Module, players can add the game to their digital collection, share their new addition on Facebook or Twitter, or play and stream via Twitch and YouTube. Changing games and systems is as easy as ejecting the current module and inserting another.

1080P FULL HD RESOLUTION RETRO GAMING

RETROBLOX natively upscales retro games from their original resolution to full HD 1080p, perfect for your living room. While crystal clear pixels are a joy to view for some players, those who prefer the older look of older TVs from the 70s, 80s and 90s will appreciate a suite of virtual displays which model the look, feel, geometry and tone of these classic displays from gamings past.

HYBRID EMULATION TAKES RETRO GAMING FURTHER

RETROBLOX features new patent-pending technology called Hybrid Emulation, which allows for the direct hardware reading of specialized chips and mappers contained within historically difficult-to-emulate retro game cartridges. This means gamers get full hardware compatibility with every game in their classic games library, and unparalleled performance to boot.
If controller lag is your enemy, Hybrid Emulation technology also allows for the highest speed possible while using classic retro game controllers connected directly to RETROBLOX Element Modules. In this mode you can obtain near lag-free speeds² for controller input, allowing casual and competitive players to push their skills to new heights.

THERES MORE TO COME

RETROBLOX will announce new details and specs of the console and its strong line up of support for classic systems as well as further enhancements and details of the entire RETROBLOX platform between now and its anticipated crowdfunding campaign launch in April 2017.

ABOUT RETROBLOX, INC.

RetroBlox, Inc. is a California-based specialty developer, producer, and manufacturer of next-generation video game related products for new and retro game consoles. The company was founded by video game development veterans and passionate retro gamers, Bryan Bernal and Eric Christensen. The RetroBlox team at large has a diverse background and has shipped games like Ratchet & Clank and Titanfall, digital storefronts like the Google Chrome Store, and consumer electronics like the Vizio M-Series TVs and Roku 2, 3, and 4k.

http://retroblox.com

This is one system that have always been tempted by.