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  2. The ColecoVison Flashback Megathread

    in ColecoVision

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    I've been on the fence about these flashback systems, I was wondering if any plans for a mega flashback system, retron5 esk where you can choose the platform, but of course being able to play carts you own in the system as well. But that train has probably left the station because of how poor sales went.

     

    Cool idea, but as you said, probably unlikely.

    My guess is they will continue to do the Genesis and Atari ones until sale slow down enough to discontinue them.

    Perhaps they could make an Arcade Flashback with 40-80 games with some big name titles, but licensing costs might not allow it.

    The only hope is Nintendo agreed to make an NES flashback, but knowing them, that is very unlikely.

     

    Sad to say because I like them, but I believe Plug n Play systems will no longer be sold 5 years from now.

    I hope I am wrong.

  3. The ColecoVison Flashback Megathread

    in ColecoVision

    Posted

    What games are on it?

    60 total (61 for the Dollar General Version)

    The games are (HB stands for Home Brew) :

    Alphabet Zoo

    Antarctic Adventure (Only available on the Dollar General Flashback)

    Aquattack

    Artillery Duel

    Bankruptcy Builder (HB)

    BlackJack/Poker

    Blockade Runner

    Brain Strainers

    Bump 'n' Jump

    Choplifter!

    Cosmic Avenger

    Destructor (HB)

    Dragonfire

    Evolution

    Fathom

    Flipper Slipper

    Fortune Builder

    Frantic Freddy

    Frenzy

    Gateway to Apshai

    Gust Buster

    Jumpman Junior

    Jungle Hunt

    Mecha-8 (HB)

    Miner 2049er

    Module Man (HB)

    Monster Masher (HB)

    Montezuma's Revenge

    Moonsweeper

    Motocross Racer

    Mountain King

    Ms. Space Fury (HB)

    Nova Blast

    Oil's Well

    Omega Race

    Pepper II

    Princess Quest (HB)

    Quest for Quintana Roo

    Rolloverture

    Sammy Lightfoot

    Schlange (HB)

    Search for the Stolen Crown Jewels (HB)

    Search for the Stolen Crown Jewels 2 (HB)

    Search for the Stolen Crown Jewels 3 (HB)

    Shunting Puzzle (HB)

    Sir Lancelot

    Slurpy

    Space Fury

    Space Panic

    Squish `Em Featuring Sam

    Super Cross Force

    Telly Turtle

    The Dam Buster

    The Heist

    Threshold

    Tomarc the Barbarian

    Tournament Tennis

    Venture

    War Room (also known as WarGames or War Games)

    Wing War

    Zaxxon

     

    You can see all 61 games in action in this review I did:


     

     

    Pros & Cons:

     

    Pros:

    Great value (Some games on the system go over $40 for a loose copy on ebay)

    Large number and variety of styles of games

    Some Home Brew titles that are pretty good, especially Mecha 8

    Overall decent emulation

     

    Cons:

    Missing key titles due to licensing like Donkey Kong and Smurfs

    Controller could've been more comfortable and had more range of movement on the knob. Also not compatible with old controllers as originally planned

    I've been told of some emulation issues. Most notably, The Heist plays very slow compared to the original.

    Physical parts feel cheap.

     

    Recommendation: Great value if you are a retro fan and don't have a ColecoVision, but it won't replace the original system if you have one. Overall, i would recommend it.

  4. The ColecoVison Flashback Megathread

    in ColecoVision

    Posted

    Here's a bunch of info I put together on the Colecovision Flashback when it first came out.

    Sadly sales were not strong enough for a followup system.

    However it is Christmastime and you can still find the original in stores, sometimes on clearance.

     

    Current Amazon Price as of this posting: Under $30

     

    What's in the Box?

    -1 Console (Very light, cheap feeling with two buttons. Resembles a shrunken ColecoVision. There is no Cartridge Slot or SD slot)

    -2 Removable Controllers (Not compatible with the original system. Controller is slightly smaller than the original, but has a larger keypad. I don't think you can use old overlays on it. The knob has limited movement.)

    -1 AC Adapter (resembles a cell phone charger with a small light to indicate power. It plugs in the side near the buttons)

    -4 Pairs of Overlays for Dambusters, Poker/Black Jack, War Room & Fortune Builder. (There is suppose to be a Sam's Club version that has more)

    -1 B & W Manual with a short paragraph for each game.

     

    You can see everything in this Unboxing video I did:


  6. The No Swear Gamer Atari 2600 Reviews

    in Atari 2600

    Posted

    Hmm I was wondering what the change was. Now I know, and knowing is half the battle!

     

    Anyway, I was wondering what you were actually saying in your original theme was it start game now or stop, game now?

     

    It was "Start Game Now", even though I retried that opening for ep 200.  

    Right now I am thinking of slightly modifying the opening ever 100 episodes.

    Sorta like the way TV shows used to change their opening credits every season.

  7. The No Swear Gamer Atari 2600 Reviews

    in Atari 2600

    Posted

    I look forward to your videos everyday and I want to thank you for going Gluten free since I seem to be afflicted by a gluten allergy (at least that is what my doctor thinks, more tests to go.) 

     

    Thank you and sorry about the possible gluten allergy.

     

    Marketing suggested that I go gluten free to reach more viewers. Judging by the increase in views lately, they seem to be right. 

    Gluten free is the future of video game reviews!

  10. Game Systems + Accessories for Trade

    in Trading Post

    Posted · Edited by nosweargamer

    If anyone is interested and good with repairs, I have the following available:

    All not functioning properly

    3 2600 power supplies (2 don't power up, one has partially cut cord. 1 works, but has been cut up by the brick and electrical tape)

    3 2600 joysticks (may not register some directions)

    1 2600 RF cable (very fuzzy)

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