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One would hope so.

I have to wonder why they chose to map the 7800 buttons reversed.  There might a technical reason for this.  Perhaps a question to add on my thread of questions for Atari related to the 2600+?  Atari 2600+ Questions

OK, this one is just a cool optical illusion...

OK, this one is just a cool optical illusion...

One would hope so.

I have to wonder why they chose to map the 7800 buttons reversed.  There might a technical reason for this.  Perhaps a question to add on my thread of questions for Atari related to the 2600+?  Atari 2600+ Questions

I have to wonder why they chose to map the 7800 buttons reversed.  There might a technical reason for this.  Perhaps a question to add on my thread of questions for Atari related to the 2600+?  Atari 2600+ Questions

That is an awesome score, @RickR!  I haven't been able to play again.  I will try to beat my own high score but I doubt I'll be reading that record! 

I can’t believe I missed this post.  
 
At one point I had all three systems in my collection about a decade ago.  I will give my biased opinion.
I understand why people loved the Intellivision.  I get it.  But I’m a single child and it felt like most of the Intv games were aimed at two players at first.  I did enjoy Lock n Chase, Beauty and the Beast, Snafu, and Auto Racing but I couldn’t use the controllers for very long.  I absolutely hated those side fire buttons.
Colecovision I had more fun with discovering games that my 5200 didn’t get.  Space Fury and Pepper II were my favorites. The controllers were more comfortable than the INtV controllers so I could do an endurance run if I chose to.  I actually enjoyed the CV and should have held on to it.
Now we come to the 5200.  As much as I love my 5200 it is not without its fair share of issues.  I agree the controllers are the breaking point of the entire system.  I got use to the controllers as a kid.  It was an Atari and I wasn’t going to ask to exchange it for fear I wouldn’t get one at all.  So I learned the system.  It grew on and up with me.  
 
Now…if all three would have continued to support themselves and each other they all might have survived the game crash.  A game crash that went by me unnoticed.  There were prototypes for the 5200 that appear complete that should have been released.  I’m sure those with 5200 systems would have loved Jr PAC-Man, Super Pac-Man, Sinistar, Millipede (mom was actually expecting that one), and others.  Those would have been huge sellers, game crash or not. I’m sure there were unfinished games for the other two as well.  But all three companies, even if they hated each other, made games for one another.  And you don’t see that these days.  I know the 5200 didn’t get games from Mattel or Coleco but those two did support the 2600 and Atari developed games for both competitors.
Bottomline: I agree. All three should have just continued to make games for themselves and each other. In doing so they might have survived the crash.
As it is today each one could not be here without the others.  Their games fill blanks the other guys didn’t fill. I don’t like the intellivision controllers but I liked the games. I enjoyed the Cv more but at times the controllers seemed sloppy.  The 5200 I do enjoy most but I can honestly say that my hands have grown and make the controllers a bit uncomfortable…and that’s something I don’t remember experiencing before.
id love to see the 5100 get a release and id love to add the Video System X to my collection as the holy grail item.
 

On Black Friday, I drove nearly two hours to visit a game store owned by members of the greater Seattle retro gaming group. I've been wanting to visit the store for the past few years, and finally made it out. I sold a duplicate game from my collection to the store owner and decided to deliver it to him.
While there, I bought some stuff 🙂 Of all the retro gaming stores that I've visited in the greater Seattle area, this store had the most amount of Atari stuff. There was also a healthy amount of Intellivision and a smattering of other systems like the ColecoVision and even C64. There was a Commodore 128, Atari 130XE with 1050, two 2600 Jr in excellent condition. I was sorely tempted to pick up a 2600 Jr and the 130XE. If they're still there the next time I visit 🙂 I may have to pick them up. 
In my excitement over seeing one of my favorite A8 games in the wild, I bought an XEGS copy of Necromancer not realizing that I already had it in my collection 🤦‍♂️ I was super stoked to find a copy of CIB Porky's in excellent condition.

Very cool.  Will order this!

Very cool.  Will order this!

RetroUSB is back at it this year and they are releasing a new Xmas game for the NES as has been the norm for them for the last 15 years or so.  This time the 8-Bit Xmas title is a pinball game.  The game can be ordered here:  8 BIT XMAS 2023.  One of the cool things about these carts is that they have LED's that light up as the game is played. 

Here's a video of the gameplay...
 

RetroUSB is back at it this year and they are releasing a new Xmas game for the NES as has been the norm for them for the last 15 years or so.  This time the 8-Bit Xmas title is a pinball game.  The game can be ordered here:  8 BIT XMAS 2023.  One of the cool things about these carts is that they have LED's that light up as the game is played. 

Here's a video of the gameplay...
 

Very cool.  Will order this!

Announcing
NOVAWOLF
A New Action Game for Atari 7800
Available NOW!
 
• 1 or 2 Players   • Space Action   • Simultaneous 2-Player Option
• For Use With 2-Button Joystick or Control Pad
 
hi everyone,
NovaWolf is now available for the Atari 7800 video game system!
NovaWolf is a very fun and addicting action game with a simultaneous 2-Player action option.
NovaWolf is now available. currently we are taking orders via e-mail only at video61@atarisales.com, or video61atarisales@gmail.com
when inquiring about NovaWolf or any other item from @Video 61 please let us know if you live in the u.s.a., or another country due to shipping.
at this time we are only accepting payment via paypal, checks or money orders. to mail in a check or money order, please go here for instructions: http://www.atarisales.com/ordering.html
price will be $39.95 and includes free shipping if you live in the u.s.a.
NovaWolf is not listed on our website yet. we are constantly busy and will get it listed A.S.A.P.
NovaWolf requires the Atari 7800 ProLine Joystick, or 7800 ProLine Control Pad for two button play options.
to inquire or purchase please include where you live, and email us with your order at video61@atarisales.com, or video61atarisales@gmail.com
 
 
 
 
 
thanks again everyone! without you, we would never be able to bring new stuff to the atari community.
 
thanks!
Lance 
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JOLLY-JOSEPH Razzle-Dazzle at your service. 
 

Mine is a mouthful:  Jolly Joseph Arctic Puffin

Grinch Von Pretzel here.😉

OK, since the Christmas season has started....what is your reindeer name?  I'm Snowflake Angry Elf!

RetroUSB is back at it this year and they are releasing a new Xmas game for the NES as has been the norm for them for the last 15 years or so.  This time the 8-Bit Xmas title is a pinball game.  The game can be ordered here:  8 BIT XMAS 2023.  One of the cool things about these carts is that they have LED's that light up as the game is played. 

Here's a video of the gameplay...
 

OK, since the Christmas season has started....what is your reindeer name?  I'm Snowflake Angry Elf!