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Just now, AtariSphinx said:
I have debated using these apps or services as they do have benefits that my spreadsheet method does not.
Only thing I don't like about using an App or service is if disappears one day have to redo it. Does Gameeye let you export?
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14 minutes ago, RickR said:
I wonder if Gameeye allows import of data from a spreadsheet. The idea of having it give the value would be interesting to me. Set up a notification that if any game goes over $100 in value...SELL! 🙂
I have debated using these apps or services as they do have benefits that my spreadsheet method does not.
Only thing I don't like about using an App or service is if disappears one day have to redo it. Does Gameeye let you export?
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On 11/5/2023 at 7:19 AM, RickR said:
I use an Excel spreadsheet with a separate tab for each system, and then a summary page that adds them all up for me. I'm guessing the cloud based apps like Gameye have a lot more features...but I was collecting before any of that existed and came up with the Excel solution then. But you are totally right, it does help buying duplicates.
I do the same and save it to a Google share drive so have it any time I need it when out shopping.
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Up for sale two Atari computer games for the Atari XL and XE systems. Selling as trying to cleaning out some duplicates no longer need.
Jungle Hunt - $30+shipping in US only
Small box silver size (Atari 2600 box sized) rather than the larger boxed size. This game in this size seems to be more on rare size. No manual. Tested. Box has some wear and small piece of tape on front.
Rescue on Fractalus - $60+shipping in US only
XE blue version cart with corresponding XE manual. In good shape. Game cartridge has small rattle as many XE games seem to have but it works fine. No original XE box however box from the disk version is included that is better quality than XE version. Great game!
Buy both with combined shipping for $80+shipping on US.
Payment via PayPal and will ship then. Members in good standing only.
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On 8/31/2023 at 9:31 AM, Justin said:
E.T. Phone Home is the often overlooked Atari 8-Bit Computer version of E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial for the Atari 2600. It's a 16k cartridge originally released for the Atari XL line and works with all 16k Atari 8-Bit Computers
Great pickups! I am a huge fan of the silver Atari computer boxes ever since I was a kid going over to my friends house whose father worked for Atari. His hallway was lined with all the computer silver box games and programs. That drove me to get as many of them myself in the last few years.
I love the small box silver ones (like the one you purchased) as they are 2600 sized vs the huge paper sized versions. There are not many USA releases (around 16) with Europe getting mostly the same ones but with different art work and manuals.
There is a color version of that ET manual that was originally in these small silver boxes but they cheaped out later on color. You can find that on Ebay but need to make sure it is the small box one that fits.
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California Games BMX : 506
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On 4/15/2022 at 6:56 PM, Sabertooth said:
I'm not sure who James is
Looks like there were 4 programmers on this game each programming one of the events. James Donald did BMX. I assume that is the reference.
Do the other events have something similar?
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14 hours ago, Scott Stilphen said:
Driving Controllers, it was another 'one and done
At least for the VTP you can also use them instead of the kids controller and the keypads if you don't mind not using the overlays (not that those are great to play). Agreed shame they did not use it for any "real" game.
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On the 2600 it captures the spirt of the computer version. I think Starmaster is a better game but I come back to this one because of the touchpad which makes it feel like I am in the bridge of a space ship.
On the Atari computer though Star Raiders is flat out amazing. I had it as a kid and had no clue how to play it since I got a free copy from my friends dad at Atari and did not have a manual. Recently played it and was blown away. I am getting better every time but far from mastering it. The strategy of managing your shields, energy, computer and the shooting is great. One of the best games on the Atari computers. It is also a unique experience vs anything else.
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Bowling (1 A): 204
Finally broke 200! Definitely know how to get strikes more often after many practice runs; just need a good run to improve on this.
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Bowling (1 A): 184
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13 hours ago, RickR said:
100% favorite. Sadly, it's starting to wear out due to heavy use. I need to find another.
Many times you can repair them by cleaning or replace the rubber stick. Interestingly enough the stick is just a tire stem (the part that sticks out of your car tire to inflate it). You can pick one up any auto store. Sometimes the contact wears out.
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8 minutes ago, CrossBow said:
separate ground off it to account for possible lightning strikes so it doesn't get into the house
That's right. Once you are outside need to ground it.
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3 minutes ago, RickR said:
I don't think @Atari 5200 Guyhas an attic. I'm pretty sure he's in an apt building which makes it harder.
What I would do is still put it outside and hide it like they do with some cell phone towers with plants such as on a balcony. Perhaps a hanging a hanging plant. This would still be better than having it inside.
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21,817,500 (Fast setting)
Improvement. Played on original model 1 hardware with original controller
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On 9/28/2021 at 6:26 PM, RickR said:
This is so helpful. Thanks! The one I have has two ports, so it probably does not have PS2 compatibility. It's probably still worth fixing because RickR cannot leave a fixable game console unfixed!
I really liked the ps3 over xbox360 because of the exclusive games like uncharted and the fat ps3 is a nice looking system vs the slim. Definitely fix if possible.
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6 hours ago, RickR said:
The fat PS3 has been diagnosed -- it has a failed laser. I'm going to replace the whole blu-ray drive. I think it's a worthwhile fix because these original PS3's are fully backwards compatible with PS2 and PS1. Something like this will offer a lot of gaming in one console for my limited space!
Nice! Just note not all PS3 fats are backward compatible with PS2 unless jail broken. All PS3 are fully compatible with PS1.
The fat PS3 ones with 4 USB are PS2 hardware compatible (they have the actual PS2 emotion engine chip on hardware). These though tended to fail due to heat creating cracked solder joints. You will get the yellow light of death. There are videos on how to fix.
There are a few limited fat 2 USB port ones that are software emulation PS2 compatible but Sony may have disabled that with a firmware update if the system was updated.
There are a few websites that go into how to check.
Your experience with "cutting the cord"
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I have 100Mbps and don't have any issues with WFH and several others using it at the same time. May want to see if you can get away with a slower plan.
Also sometimes if you agree you won't leave the cable company (a penalty if you do) for 1 year they give you a lower rate per month for the year.