7800 Pro Gamer

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!

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

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.

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

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!

I wonder if this fixes the double dragon ladder glitch of doom...

I don't have that set up. I can try when I get some free time but I've been pretty busy lately so idk when that will be. I've never been that good with emulators but if it's download and play I'll try. I'll ask if Vinnie has it

It's possible to climb up the ladders whenever I want on the 7800. I climbed the first ladder as soon as I possibly could I then scrolled forward tiny bit and climbed it again. Then I climbed the 2nd one several different times. On the 2600+ I can't climb the first ladder at all and I could eventually climb the second one but only after all the enemies were defeated. But outside of that I couldn't climb them at all.

So what's weird is I can't climb up any ladder on 2600+ at the Volkswagen sign no matter when I try to initiate it. But on 7800 I can go up and down whenever I want. But is there an even knewer firmware than what you told me about @CrossBow? Edit Ok I downloaded the firmware from the above post and still the same issues. I'm still playing through but it feels like enemies are spawning too soon to me. But I'd have to go back and verify on real hardware or a 7800 I guess

@CrossBow I can help test too if you need. I updated yesterday. I can test in about an hour and report back...

@sramirez2008 your game room looks so good compared to mine. Much like @CrossBow my space is in a constant state of chaos. But I love seeing how nice other people's stuff is! That sucks that the rug can't be purchased anymore. I wonder if I can get something comparable...

This is incredible work!

Thanks for the tip on the new 2600+ firmware. I should've looked before I did that stream but I'm glad to have it now. So is there going to be an official firmware eventually because that's 2 betas right? Or just marginal improvements to a single beta?

Wow I usually stick with 7800 and 5200 homebrew but you have my attention sir! Originality gets you attention for sure!

Wow those are fantastic condition! I know it's just sesame Street games and kids stuff... But I'm jealous! Off top but can I say I love your set up and especially that rug! I need it!

Oh wow looks like I need quite a few more of those CCW games. I found this at a local retro gaming store and plan on doing a review featuring all of it. Looks like I'll have to go back on the hunt!

Yeah the 2600 plus is quickly becoming my go to for 7800 and homebrew. Seeing XM enhanced on my copy of Pac man collection was incredible! Something I never thought I'd see the title screen of that game read. Now if only they could get roof pooper and the Video61 games working on it....

Good news!

Hello everybody! It's been a while but I'm back here at my home forum, Atari IO, to give you all an update on the content, on the happenings of Atari Network, and about umm... other stuff I guess? Nailed it! Anyway, because I missed the last podcast I had to make a video about Atari Products in 2024 to give you all my most anticipated items of this year and my thoughts on them! I talk about the newly announced 7800 stuff, the Gamestation Portable, The Atari 400 Mini and more! Click below to see it! I also give an update on the merch in that video. I hope to have it available come middle to late March or early April at the latest. Under advice from a good friend with knowledge on sales and law, I'm reworking the Atari Network logo not to use the Fuji, and I'm adjusting the 7800 Pro Gamer shirt. Once I get the changes done and the last samples in I should be good to go but I'm waiting on some art to be finished too. We'll have an Atari Network 12oz Mug, Tumbler, maybe a shot glass since people seem interested in that, as well as an Atari Network Podcast shirt and a 7800 Pro Gamer shirt! I'm trying to keep prices low but sales projections are also low and I have to at least break even. But the samples I got so far seems to be good quality even after a few washes! So just an update on that for those who are interested but its still being worked on, don't worry! I knew you wasn't! Enough of that stuff, so tune in this Sunday for our weekly review! This week I'm looking at Blueprint for the Atari 5200 Supersystem. It was a viewer request and one I'll be honest, I wasn't too keen on. Was I pleasantly surprised? Did I hate it? Well you'll have to make sure you're subscribed and have the bell clicked to know for sure! Here's a preview of the thumbnail, which turned out really cool I think. People don't seem to click on ones like this with older art throughout but I can't help it, I really like how it looks! After that we'll have reviews coming for Phoenix on the 2600, a 7800 Homebrew Review Special featuring 3 games, and a special review I can't talk about yet. Also, I'm adding a new show to the list of programming on the Atari Network. That's what makes it a Network after all! I'm glad to announce that Man vs 7800 is returning! Now in livestream form! So every other Saturday morning at 10:00AM (EST) the opposite week of the podcast you can watch the 7800 Pro Gamer attempt to beat a 7800 game live on stream! Who will win, Man or 7800? I'll have a poll on the channel to decide our first game, and choices will include Double Dragon (which will have to be played via AV on the 7800), Kung Fu Master, or Wizards Dungeon! So join us for the return of Man Vs 7800, live on February 17th at 10am in the morning! I think it makes more sense as a livestream and I always enjoyed doing those videos, so I hope people like it. And finally, Friday Feb 9th at 7:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Pacific) we have the Atari Network Podcast brought to you by Atari7800Forever! We will be talking about the VCS and why some games aren't coming out on that console, we'll discuss the products announced since the last podcast, discuss a little about the community and of course, we'll chew the fat with the chat! So join myself and co-host FunkmasterV for the Atari Network podcast Feb 9th at 7:30P EST (4:30 Pacific) and then every other Friday from there on out. Its a lot of fun! Ok guys I think that's enough of an update for now. Thanks for the support and thanks for making the community the best on the internet! And don't forget to Stay Classy Atarians!

Thanks @Sabertooth! @Funkmaster V has been very supportive too! We're at the stage where we see if she sues or not...

The Atari Network has been copyright struck and a video has been removed from the channel! This is the big violation where if I get 3 I lose my channel, not the usual copyright violation. The person who is making the allegations that I stole their content? DJ Nurse Annabelle from the 8 Track and Lava Lamps pirate radio station. The truth? I gave her Atari 7800 game a bad score and it made her upset. So she is trying to censor a review (that only had 230 views by the way) through wrongful copyright allegations. This is an abuse of the system and I will not stand for it! This is the video in question. It was a transformative review and not a lift of her content. I did not say the game was made by me and I did not say the art and idea of her silly station was made by me. The Atari Network will fight this abuse of the system and we will win. Also I did a Livestream test last night and will be doing the first episode of the yet to be named 7800 Pro Gamer Livestream Show tonight! We will talk and discuss about Vinnie Vineyard hosting the Atari Network podcast alone last Friday. He mostly did a good job but he also spread lies and misinformation about me! It will be addressed because the future of the podcast just might be hanging in the balance! We will also be talking about some of the things I missed from last Fridays show, the new releases by Atari that was announced, the copyright strike I suffered and the truth about her Atari 7800 game, what possible 7800 enhanced game could be coming and we'll also play and beat a game live for you all on stream. So join us tonight on the Atari Network YouTube channel around 10 or 10:30pm Eastern Standard Time for the stream! Then come back to the channel tomorrow, Thursday February 1st for our comparison of Ms Pac Man on various Atari consoles! And every other Friday we have the Atari Network podcast with Vinnie Vineyard and myself! Not this Friday but the next one! Thanks for the support and stay classy Atarians!

Those are some great releases honestly!

You are awesome @TrekMD thank you! It looks great!

That would be really helpful. Maybe we can start listing them here and make a list with the help of all the members and we can keep a spreadsheet on it