7800 Pro Gamer

Sorry it might've went to spam but I'll promote it on the channel

This is a great get for genx and a great question to have answered for the community!  Very cool stuff! 
As far as the description he's 100% right about being able to talk with these people.  Since my channel started and has grown to a small fraction of genx, I've been able to speak with the developer of Ninja Golf (David Dentt), the developer of Rikki and Vikki (Tailchao aka Osman) and tons of other extremely talented people from the industry.  But Genx has even more of an opportunity as there are some I'd love to speak with but I don't get responses from due to the small size of my channel. 
I'm glad that there are other channels out there getting these interviews and this information from the developers mouths on record before they are lost forever.  That's part of the reason Atari Network supports GenXGrownUp and other Atari Channels fighting the good fight!

This is a great get for genx and a great question to have answered for the community!  Very cool stuff! 
As far as the description he's 100% right about being able to talk with these people.  Since my channel started and has grown to a small fraction of genx, I've been able to speak with the developer of Ninja Golf (David Dentt), the developer of Rikki and Vikki (Tailchao aka Osman) and tons of other extremely talented people from the industry.  But Genx has even more of an opportunity as there are some I'd love to speak with but I don't get responses from due to the small size of my channel. 
I'm glad that there are other channels out there getting these interviews and this information from the developers mouths on record before they are lost forever.  That's part of the reason Atari Network supports GenXGrownUp and other Atari Channels fighting the good fight!

This is a great get for genx and a great question to have answered for the community!  Very cool stuff! 
As far as the description he's 100% right about being able to talk with these people.  Since my channel started and has grown to a small fraction of genx, I've been able to speak with the developer of Ninja Golf (David Dentt), the developer of Rikki and Vikki (Tailchao aka Osman) and tons of other extremely talented people from the industry.  But Genx has even more of an opportunity as there are some I'd love to speak with but I don't get responses from due to the small size of my channel. 
I'm glad that there are other channels out there getting these interviews and this information from the developers mouths on record before they are lost forever.  That's part of the reason Atari Network supports GenXGrownUp and other Atari Channels fighting the good fight!

This is a great get for genx and a great question to have answered for the community!  Very cool stuff! 
As far as the description he's 100% right about being able to talk with these people.  Since my channel started and has grown to a small fraction of genx, I've been able to speak with the developer of Ninja Golf (David Dentt), the developer of Rikki and Vikki (Tailchao aka Osman) and tons of other extremely talented people from the industry.  But Genx has even more of an opportunity as there are some I'd love to speak with but I don't get responses from due to the small size of my channel. 
I'm glad that there are other channels out there getting these interviews and this information from the developers mouths on record before they are lost forever.  That's part of the reason Atari Network supports GenXGrownUp and other Atari Channels fighting the good fight!

This is a great get for genx and a great question to have answered for the community!  Very cool stuff! 
As far as the description he's 100% right about being able to talk with these people.  Since my channel started and has grown to a small fraction of genx, I've been able to speak with the developer of Ninja Golf (David Dentt), the developer of Rikki and Vikki (Tailchao aka Osman) and tons of other extremely talented people from the industry.  But Genx has even more of an opportunity as there are some I'd love to speak with but I don't get responses from due to the small size of my channel. 
I'm glad that there are other channels out there getting these interviews and this information from the developers mouths on record before they are lost forever.  That's part of the reason Atari Network supports GenXGrownUp and other Atari Channels fighting the good fight!

This is a great get for genx and a great question to have answered for the community!  Very cool stuff! 
As far as the description he's 100% right about being able to talk with these people.  Since my channel started and has grown to a small fraction of genx, I've been able to speak with the developer of Ninja Golf (David Dentt), the developer of Rikki and Vikki (Tailchao aka Osman) and tons of other extremely talented people from the industry.  But Genx has even more of an opportunity as there are some I'd love to speak with but I don't get responses from due to the small size of my channel. 
I'm glad that there are other channels out there getting these interviews and this information from the developers mouths on record before they are lost forever.  That's part of the reason Atari Network supports GenXGrownUp and other Atari Channels fighting the good fight!

Well, I remember saying that I'd expect someone to do this and here it is:  Playable Lego Atari 2600 Console - Kickstarter

 

I'm sure I'm not alone here in getting the 400 mini and having no previous experience with the 8 bits.  I downloaded a ROM set of 5,000 games but I don't want that many on the unit.  So my question is simple; what are the must plays and what are the hidden gems on the Atari 8 bit computers?  Any and all recommendations appreciated!  Thank you!

I'm sure I'm not alone here in getting the 400 mini and having no previous experience with the 8 bits.  I downloaded a ROM set of 5,000 games but I don't want that many on the unit.  So my question is simple; what are the must plays and what are the hidden gems on the Atari 8 bit computers?  Any and all recommendations appreciated!  Thank you!

I'm sure I'm not alone here in getting the 400 mini and having no previous experience with the 8 bits.  I downloaded a ROM set of 5,000 games but I don't want that many on the unit.  So my question is simple; what are the must plays and what are the hidden gems on the Atari 8 bit computers?  Any and all recommendations appreciated!  Thank you!

OK, I consider myself an expert on the Atari 8-bit computers because I had one since 82 and love it still.  There are TONS of great games, so it would be hard to give a limited list.  

Given that you know the 7800 so well, you should consider starting with the 7800 conversions.  One on One basketball (more stark graphics, but faster gameplay), Karateka (absolutely a classic on 8-bit, but you'll need a keyboard), Ballblazer (faster than 7800 on OLDER technology), Donkey Kong (faster, better sound), etc.  I think that will give you a great perspective on how well designed the 8-bits were.  
Beyond that and also beyond the great included games, you MUST check out Blue Max, Preppie 1 and 2, Archon, and many more.  
 

I'm going to call this gaming related.  Official Atari Network merch! I guess Atari put the kibosh on @7800 Pro Gamer soon after the merch was released, so this is already a Collector's item.

You can email me at 7800progamer@gmail.com that's my public email given in the description of all my videos so it's out there already

You can email me at 7800progamer@gmail.com that's my public email given in the description of all my videos so it's out there already

The Atari Network Podcast 3/8/2024- THE MISSING HASBRO INTERACTIVE/ ATARI YEARS INTERVIEW!
When people talk Atari and it's history, they often skip or glaze over a period of time around the turn of the millennium where Hasbro Interactive planned on using Atari as a cornerstone of the new .com boom. Enter one man who helped keep Atari alive for it's new masters: Jayson Hill. Tonight's podcast will feature clips from our interview with him, the possible discovery of a new 7800 prototype: Road Riot AWD, Qwomp 2 thoughts, and much more! 
Come join the live chat! 7:30PM EST
 

Have you reached out to anybody? I can try to help promote it for you.  Idk how effective it would be but I can just throw it out there on my YouTube channel and try to get more hype and involvement.

I actually have 4 out of 5 of these games. I don’t own Pineapple.

Good stuff Vinnie!  It's hard to come up with things to say on some of these games so I think doing a video like this makes sense and keeps it entertaining 

Funkmaster V (Vinnie Vineyard) reviews 5 smaller Homebrew/ Oddities in one video to save some space because frankly... we are running out of room on the Mothership: 
2048, ET Book Cart, Sick Pickles, Shoot the UFO, Pineapple. #atari #atari7800 #atariage
 

It's time for the monthly Atari Network update Atarians!  First off we've reached over 2000 subscribers which is incredible to me.  When I first started doing YouTube I didn't think I'd find 100 people interested enough to watch.  Not so much because of the content but because I had that little faith in my own abilities.  So it's incredible that so many of you have decided to subscribe and support the channel.  You all rock and this is one of the most genuine and supportive communities on the internet.  You guys are the reason for the Atari Networks success and the reason why I'm having so much fun doing this, so thank you all!
Ok onto content!  The last few videos have done very well view wise and I put out a video all about the fall of Atari after the 2600.  It's mostly the 5200 that's covered but we briefly hit on stuff up to the Lynx and Jaguar!
We also did our first Public Service Announcement on how to clean carts.  I did more in person shots here and it was a fun experiment on the channel.  I have an idea for a similar video that's much more in depth and difficult but there doesn't seem to be interest in this form of content from me.  Still I think this turned out great so check it out!
We were also able to finish a video we've had in the barrel for a long time!  The Jaguar CD Overview went live last Thursday!  And it talks about what the Jag CD is, what games you could play and what happened with the add on.  Again, I think it turned out well despite fighting loads of congestion while doing it.
We've done a ton of great reviews too since the last update.  We took a look at Meteor Shower from Robert DeCrescenzo on the Atari 7800.  Which is still available at AtariAge by the way!
QOMP 2 is an incredible game stemmed from a very simple idea.  But how good is it actually?
Finally we looked at the Kids Controller on the Atari 2600!
 
So yeah it's been a busy month at the Network!  We also had some successful Podcast episodes and 2 Livestreams of man vs 7800.  The live content is so much fun to do and interacting with you guys in the chat is the highlight for me!  So please keep an eye out for the Atari Network Podcast this Friday at 730pm Eastern time 430 Pacific!  Then the following week on Saturday we take on Ikari Warriors on Saturday at 11am Eastern time 8am Pacific!  Can man conquer 7800 in our ongoing Livestream series, Man Vs 7800?
Tomorrow we have an announcement video for a lot of stuff coming to the channel.  But I'll give you guys the heads up since Atari IO is awesome.  So in tomorrow's announcement and giveaway video we give out the links for our new Discord Server, our new Merch Store, and the Patreon we just launched!  I also give the rules for our giveaway contest where 1 person gets their choice of any merch we offer and another person wins a 2600+ of their own!  Brand new straight from Amazon!  You'll have to watch the video tomorrow to enter the giveaway for a chance to get the 2600+ but I'll give you the links to everything else right here!
So the merch store is below!  We have 2 shirts, coffee mugs, stickers, shot glasses and more!
https://theatarinetwork.printify.me/
The discord server is below!  I've never ran a discord so let me know if you can join or not with the following link.  You have access to everything for free with the exception of 2 areas.  So join it free below!
https://discord.com/invite/2vrN2FEy
You can support the Atari Network via Patreon too now!  So it's 5 dollars a month and you get exclusive videos and Livestreams, about 1 a week, credit at the end of future videos, and exclusive discord access to the high score challenges and member only chat!  The high score challenges will have some small prizes and a way for you guys to compete against me in Atari games.  And the first piece of Patreon content goes up tomorrow!  You'll get to listen to the new Atari Network theme we're working on and see some awesome new pick ups that will help grow the channel!  Join Patreon below!
https://www.patreon.com/7800ProGamer?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
 
And that's really it for now!  It's been a busy month and it's only going to get bigger and better!  Be sure to check out the videos that interest you and check out the announcement video tomorrow for a chance to win a brand new 2600 Plus!  And please remember to Stay Classy Atarians!
 
 
 

Glad to see this and Double Dragon are working now!  

Other than the ladders issue on DD for some odd reason still being a problem. It even happens in the A7800 emulator that is considered to be the best current 7800 emulator out there. So it is just something that I guess was never reported until recently.
 

I'll add that you have to update the firmware to beta Rev2 or the experimental version for this to work.  It does not work with the shipped firmware.

Casual gameplay only of Rampage (1989) for the Atari 7800.  Published by Activision, this port of Bally-Midway's arcade monster bash puts you in control of the fearsome George, Lizzie, or Ralph as you destroy city after city.  It's good mindless fun and the arcade game was a childhood favorite. 
My best friend had this on the SMS, and that is a far superior version.  Still, the 7800 version has it's own cartoonish charm.   
Thanks to the future Mrs. Sabertooth, who graciously assisted me in capturing this footage. 
Played with a pair of CX-78 gamepads.