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    AtariSphinx got a reaction from RickR in Your experience with "cutting the cord"   
    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.
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    AtariSphinx got a reaction from DegasElite in How many games do you own?   
    Adding @CrossBow
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    AtariSphinx got a reaction from DegasElite in How many games do you own?   
    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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    AtariSphinx got a reaction from DegasElite in How many games do you own?   
    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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    AtariSphinx reacted to socrates63 in How many games do you own?   
    I use CLZ Games. I also use CLZ Movies for my DVD/Blu-Ray/4K collection. I bought them before they converted to subscription services, so I'm grandfathered in. Two biggest reasons why I use the apps are cross-platform availability (I access the app from phone, tablet, PC) and data export feature (CSV). The CLZ apps go on sale every year around Black Friday. I think that brings it down to $10 or $15 per year.
    I dabbled with a spreadsheet before I moved to the app. I stopped because I already had a sizable collection and entering the games in the spreadsheet was a big pain. With the app, I can scan barcodes or search their cloud DB to facilitate.
    I also dabbled with GameEye a few years ago. I decided against it because I could only access the data from my phone. It didn't have cloud sync back then for multi-platform use. Perhaps it does so now. However, if I didn't already purchase CLZ Games, I would probably go with GameEye since it's free and enjoys wide support (I think).
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    AtariSphinx reacted to CrossBow in How many games do you own?   
    Yes...it does. though I've not used it specifically.
    Once you open the app there is an additional menu that has an export option. From there you choose if you want to create a restore point. (Needed if you want to have the app on more than one device as it doesn't sync between devices). or export out as a spreadsheet.
    That said, I've not seen an Import option so even if you have the spreadsheet they provide, It doesn't look like you can alter that and up it back to the app.
     
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    AtariSphinx got a reaction from RickR in How many games do you own?   
    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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    AtariSphinx reacted to RickR in How many games do you own?   
    This is a great idea, I need to do this.  I currently manually copy the file to my phone every once in while. 
     
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    AtariSphinx got a reaction from RickR in How many games do you own?   
    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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    AtariSphinx reacted to Video 61 in FS: Atari 8bit Computer XL/XE Games   
    hi everyone,
     
     if you want to know why XEGS carts rattle, is because atari used hot glue in at least three to four places, to hold the PCB in the shell firmly and properly. so some of the hot glue comes loose, and that is the rattle you hear.
     
    lance
    www.atarisales.com
     
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    AtariSphinx reacted to Video 61 in FS: Atari 8bit Computer XL/XE Games   
    hi Degaselite,
     
    it was a easy fix. most people do not realize the costs involved in the mass production of software. to keep costs down, a few glop's of glue does the trick. so its all about costs.
     
    lance
    www.atarisales.com
     
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    AtariSphinx got a reaction from DegasElite in FS: Atari 8bit Computer XL/XE Games   
    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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    AtariSphinx got a reaction from Justin in FS: Atari 8bit Computer XL/XE Games   
    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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    AtariSphinx got a reaction from RickR in FS: Atari 8bit Computer XL/XE Games   
    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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    AtariSphinx got a reaction from socrates63 in Post your latest/recent pickups!   
    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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    AtariSphinx got a reaction from Justin in Post your latest/recent pickups!   
    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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    AtariSphinx got a reaction from DegasElite in Was Star Raiders a Good Game?   
    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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    AtariSphinx got a reaction from DegasElite in Was Star Raiders a Good Game?   
    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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    AtariSphinx reacted to TrekMD in Evercade Squad Challenge 001 - Burgertime (Data East Collection 1)   
    Played some more today and here is my new score!
     

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    AtariSphinx reacted to Atari Creep in Welcome!   
    A huge IO welcome to our new members:
    @E. King
    @AtariSphinx
    @Papa Pete
    @1Littlebeast
    @MalakZero
    Thanks so much for joining. Kick back and have fun.
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    AtariSphinx reacted to LinkYoungPS in Club Evercade Creator Space   
    Dual cart @evercaderetro announcement? Let’s dig into it!! 
    Link: Alwa's Awakening and Cathedral headed to Evercade!! Good Times Newsline Flashcast 07/05/2022
    https://youtu.be/aGslPFV2Rjs
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    AtariSphinx reacted to TrekMD in Evercade Squad Challenge 001 - Burgertime (Data East Collection 1)   
    Played a game and here is my score...
     

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