[(1980s/90s) Atari CC1010 & CC1900 Calculators]

 

VIDEO DESCRIPTION: Atari was always calculating their next moves. Check out these vintage Atari calculators from the late 1980s and/or early 1990s. This was new to me.

 

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[Atari Lynx (1989) Library | Trying all 71]

10 hours ago, TrekMD said:

OK, just finished watching the video.  It was nicely done and it covers all the titles fairly quickly but with enough about each one to get a sense of the games. 

I've had a Lynx since the model 2 was launched.  I bought it in KayBee Toys.  Remember them?!  I still have the original box and I think it even has the price tag on it.  I decided to get as many games as I could for it.  My cousins had a GameBoy and they envied the color screen on my Lynx.  Over the years I managed to get all the official release games for the Lynx and I've also collected many of the homebrews.  The one release I'm missing is P.I.T.S. Driving School which was used in Germany for teaching people how to drive. 

I have to Lynx units, both model 2.  I've never used a model 1 but I've seen it at conventions.  I did upgrade the screen one of my units to a modern LCD and it gave the system a new life.  It is night and day when compared to the original screen.  The only games that doesn't look as good, or at least its title screen, is the homebrew Alpine Games because that was one programmed to take advantage of the limitations of the original LCD screen when it was displayed.  It doesn't look as nice with a modern screen.  The game itself, however, looks great. 

I have several cases for the Lynx and for the games, both official and unofficial.  I also have prototype games and early homebrew releases that were made using PCB cards with no labels.  I decided to create labels for all those titles.  If you want to see the, just check out this thread at RVG:  TrekMD's Collection.  The Lynx is on Page 1 of the thread, below all the 2600 stuff. 

Now, one thing I've never been able to do is use the Lynx with the ComLynx cable!  I'd love to try out Gauntlet with more players! 

Well, @MaximumRD, hope that gives you a bit of sense about my experience with the Lynx.  🙂

 

Thanks for that, great reply, I even had a saved login for RVG ! 👍

[Atari Lynx (1989) Library | Trying all 71]

 

Well, not me personally trying all the games but I came across this recent video I found interesting. As touched on in my GameBoy thread I was never much of a handheld gamer especially back in the day, mostly consoles and AMIGA computers. Still, of course, I followed everything, if I didn't see it in person I read about it in gaming magazine articles. I don't recall ever personally holding or using any version of the Atari Lynx, it certainly seemed interesting especially compared to other options. I did not know anyone who ever owned one back then either. Over the years I dabbled a tiny bit in emulation of course, watched many videos, and read many articles. It's still somewhat of an oddity to me so this video was of great interest to me, looks like it had some great tiles for sure. I am certainly no authority on the Lynx but I know some love it and some here own and actively collect for it. I do look forward to emulating it more in future since I am not really actively collecting anymore I don't think it's something I want to get into at this point BUT THAT SAID happy to read anyone's own history, opinions, experiences, recommendations etc. regarding the Lynx. 🤷‍♂️😎😁

 

 

 

 

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[Which model of the Atari VCS/2600 do people usually prefer ?]

18 hours ago, CrossBow said:

Pretty sure we have talked about this before? 

I "borrowed" this literally identical thread recently created on Atariage as I often do with threads I am enjoying or feel would be appreciated here as well so you might be thinking of that, if it had been done here already recently I don't recall but it's possible, my memory is not the greatest these days. 🤷‍♂️😁

[Which model of the Atari VCS/2600 do people usually prefer ?]

15 hours ago, D r Clu said:

Part of me wonders if a Intellivision adaptor or the other could be made to work on their own?  😄   That would be a nice tiny 2600.

Nostalgia:  Started on Telegames model.  And I have a 6 switch 2600 in the box.

I've no doubt they could, like my own 2600 adaptor for the 5200 which still works as an adaptor as well as a standalone, I don't have the tech knowledge to do it myself but I have definitely seen this done with the ColecoVision add-on as well. 

 

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2 hours ago, Jinroh said:

The Play it Loud! Campaign was great. Loved those coloured shells, and the translucent one.

 

I thought this was the cool ad. Never used this controller though, but I remember seeing them.

 

Yeah "sensor touch" was big in the 80's, stereo and other electronics often referred to it as "feather touch" controls, fine for regular on/off button presses not so great for movement generally. That said I have at least one of the controllers shown I think for Genesis but also a similar type controller by SUNCOM for my Colecovision. They definitely take some practice but can be interesting to try depending on the type of game you are playing. 

[Your Desktop / Favorite wallpapers etc.]

Current Desktop Main PC (Lenovo Legion T5) 😁

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[Which model of the Atari VCS/2600 do people usually prefer ?]

This is a topic from elsewhere I thought could work here. Pertaining to all the original 2600 and compatibles from back in the day (Heavy Sixer, 4 Switch, Jr., Sears Telegames Video Arcade etc) 

this was my reply. 

I think I love the original heavy Sixer overall though admittedly it is about the only version I don't own so not sure if it's just a "The grass is greener" type thing or not but my light Sixer and 4 switches are nice but there are times I just love my black "Vader" model, it's in such great shape too so that helps. I think about every other original option (Gemini, Jr etc.) just looks kind of cheap but I love them. Now I have something that would probably be considered the ugly duckling or "Crazy Uncle Larry" of the bunch, a 2600 adaptor for the 5200 which has been modded, it can work with the 5200 as designed but also as its own standalone unit with it's own PSU and composite and S-video output, it ain't pretty but a neat novelty for sure. 

 

[I never had an original GAMEBOY back in the day.]

Oh and FYI THESE are my original carts, not much but a couple of nice titles, I cannot play Japanese Mahjong even if it had an option for English I don't know the game and a couple are GBC but I have the GBA SP to play those. 

 

[I hope this is the last keyboard I'll ever have to buy!]

On 8/31/2023 at 7:38 PM, - Ω - said:

Okay, I figured it was time for an update...

First off, this is the best keyboard I've ever owned in my life.  The function keys make life so much easier, the volume control and media adjustments are great, the control over the lighting options are unmatched.  The software works seamlessly with other programs and the audible clicks are very satisfying and keyboard travel is awesome.  The build quality is top notch too.  Now this is a full sized keyboard so if you have space limitations it's probably not for you.

 

That looks really nice imho, hope it serves you well. 

 

On 8/31/2023 at 8:23 PM, TrekMD said:

Glad you are happy with the keyboard.  I prefer the Logitech Wave Keyboard...

Totally had that and enjoyed it, as well as a very similar-looking Microsoft version, but this one I had for years until I literally wore it out. Today I am using the cheapo generic small keyboard that came with our newer LENOVO Legion Desktop,🤷‍♂️ it's "good enough" as our keyboard space is constrained.  Never had anything too fancy or pricey, the previous main desktop now used as a secondary bedroom PC came with more RGB options but I STILL swapped it out with one from a couple of spare Lenovo Business Keyboards my wife got when they upgraded them from her IT job, no flashy lights or anything fancy but good quality well working since they were for the office. As well admittedly besides a couple of mice, I been pretty lucky finding either wireless Logitech mice in our electronics recycling over the years, I assume upgraded but they were still like new so score, missing only the dongles but they synced just fine with the universal Logitech dongle I had from a previous peripherals as they accept several peripherals simultaneously. 

[Eating out, it's been too long]

Came for the big brunch. Done eating for the day lol. 

El Dorado resort in the Mission

 

 

[Atari introduces NEW CARTRIDGE-BASED ATARI 2600+]

1 minute ago, Justin said:

I got that, but they put out Berzerk anyway. My larger point is there are some very nice looking Atari 2600 games (Millipede being one) that are more fun to play and show the system off better than things like Surround.

I'm not trying to bludgeon the point home but I think a few small tweaks will go a long way, especially if they're talking about making this available in retail stores.

 

I fully agree a good selection of pack-in titles would have made a far better impression, always nice to get some good titles to kick off a new pick-up, they probably could have done some focus market testing before selecting the pack-in titles.  I think if instead they could of hit it out of the park if the pack in multi cart contained some top tier original beloved games and hey why not one of the better modern homebrews just as a nice gesture? Would have been a great way to justify anyone giving it a chance. 

[Centipede for the ColecoVision with Roller Controller Support]

That is awesome, when things improve around here I might have to dig out my original hardware and load up that ROM on my Atarimax Colecovision USB cart! Should probably do some cleaning and maintenance on my Roller Controller as well! 

[I never had an original GAMEBOY back in the day.]

11 minutes ago, Justin said:

Welcome to the world of Game Boy modding. And photography! @MaximumRD I've had a lot of fun exploring what can be done. There's so much available now in terms of modding and making it your own, and hacking it to do really cool and fun things.

Not sure I will get into any of the modding at this point though it IS amazing the screens that can be swapped in these days. 

[I never had an original GAMEBOY back in the day.]

12 minutes ago, Jinroh said:

Weird that the older boy hated the Gameboy. Plenty of good NES games like Castlevania, Zelda, and Final Fantasy on there for older kids.

Looking back on it, I THINK he was more one of those cool edgy SEGA types 😝I am guessing not much of a salesperson either, maybe he was secretly jealous of Nintendo sales. 

[I never had an original GAMEBOY back in the day.]

Amazingly, I never had an original GAMEBOY back in the day. Honestly, one time I came REALLY close, like I went into this small shop near me and even asked to look at one, I knew the popularity of them and of course I had loved my NES. Maybe I was still too impressionable back then but the sales clerk, a young fella but older then me was so Anti-GAMEBOY lol, was like naw man, don't waste your money, it's for little kid this system. Not that I was considering or could afford any alternative at the time but I never reconsidered. Who knows, maybe it was a mistake. No doubt I'd of had plenty of fun with one. Of course years later, getting into retro gaming, revisiting my childhood I see it differently. Never DID get an OG Gameboy, my first was actually a Gameboy Advance SP and over the years from collecting I did happen to obtain THIS little beauty, a GAMEBOY POCKET given to me actually, only have a couple of carts for it though.....

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Most of us 😝

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Found THIS on a wallpaper site with no context or description. Feel like it belongs here, feel I SHOULD know the origin but cannot for the life of me figure it out. 🤔🤷‍♂️

 

UPDATE: Well that didn't take long, within 15 minutes of posting the image on Facebook with the same question someone replied with the answer! 

Apparently, it's Artwork for an upcoming VR game with a nostalgic VIBE. 🤷‍♂️Figured I'd update here and save anyone the running around in case they were curious as well 😝

Description: 

Pixel Ripped 1978 released a new launch trailer before arriving on Quest, Steam and PSVR 2.

Developed by ARVORE, Pixel Ripped 1978 follows a similar pattern to the series' previous games - 1989, 1995 and the On The Road spin-off. Published by Atari, this retro-themed adventure sees you playing as Dot, a video game designer working at Atari's headquarters in Sunnyvale. Travelling between different classic games to stop the Cyblin Lord, we got a closer look during the UploadVR Summer Showcase 2023.

https://www.uploadvr.com/pixel-ripped-1978-launch-trailer/

It IS an ATARI game for VR platforms where you are an Atari Employee 

 

 

[Atari introduces NEW CARTRIDGE-BASED ATARI 2600+]

1 hour ago, Justin said:

I totally get all of that. I still think it's not a good look for a retail product. Build a better cartridge or a better emulator or figure it out.

Also, no excuse for Surround as a pack-in.

Oh sure, agreed, well the dip switch method is clearly the easy "cheap-out" option which sadly always seems to be the way with modern interpretations of our classic consoles. I merely explained all that for those who might not understand why they used dip switches for other reader's benefit and also why for those who might be wondering if their Harmony cart or other flash cart options would be compatible. We just don't seem to get the creativity or quality products or love our Atari products used to, instead, modern holders of the Atari brand seem to always settle on "just good enough". It's for this reason after getting a Flashback 2 I never bothered with ANY of the Flashback devices once AtGames took over. Also, at least a couple of Atari 2600 dedicated handhelds with an "official" Atari branding that some people raved about I had zero interest in looking at their tiny low-quality displays that used emulation anyway, sure maybe they were cheap enough for casuals just looking to relive some nostalgia, I was much happier emulating 2600 on a variety of handhelds and mobile devices I already owned that were far superior hardware devices, I could care less they were not officially branded as "ATARI". Now, the current official holders of the brand are someone else sure, the 2600+ seems to be a nice step in the right direction as well as new paddles with another multi-car,t but I also am very cautiously optimistic and if I am honest, the fact they went the route of dip switches and software emulation does not surprise me because people will still eat it up. In the end, once they are all released, in people's hands, I am more interested to see what the community manages to make them capable of, just like the Retron 77 with the community updating Stella, allowing roms to run from SD etc. While it would be NICE if these ATARI companies released everything we want and wish for in their hardware it's more likely community and homebrew devs will once again make the most of it. Which is better than nothing I guess. 

[Atari introduces NEW CARTRIDGE-BASED ATARI 2600+]

2 hours ago, Justin said:

It's just the right size  

I question the "design choice" to use the "retro" dip switches on the back of the multicart. I think someone innovative enough could've developed a menu. And it would be nice had they not included games like Surround, and instead included something like Millipede or Stargate on the multicart.

It would also be nice if the cartridge shells were accurate.

I believe the DIP SWITCHES were necessary because the upcoming 2600+ plays carts by dumping the ROM into an emulator, for the same reason various 3rd party Snes / Genesis / Nes clones that do not emulate hardware but simply dump the ROM to an emulator cannot work with Everdrives or various Flashcards, it cannot understand anything except the code of a single specific game to DUMP into the emulator, so Everdives and the like with it's menu system are just too complicated for the ROM DUMPER to interpret. By using DIP SWITCH you effectively turn the cart into that specific game in that moment so the 2600+ will dump it like any regular cart into the emulation software and run. My Retroit RetroTrio console which is a clone NES/Snes/Genesis emulates hardware so all 3 of my Everdrives work with it just fine whereas other clones such as some made by AtGames or Hyperkin also fail since they also employ the dump ROM to software emultor system. TO BE CLEAR this info comes from a thread on AA in a dedicated 2600+ Q&A thread and not too surprisingly one of the questions early on was if people would be able to use their HARMONY carts with it.