[Squad Challenge - Barnstorming (Atari 2600)]

I was given this one for my 12th birthday. Played for many hours with my neighbor. I'll be in on this one for sure.

[Squad Challenge - Crackpots (Atari 2600)]

D'oh! I thought this ended tonight. I didn't get to spend much time with this one. Maybe broke 10k. The PS2 d pad is not good for this game! LOL I did discover some great games on the Activision Anthology though. Amazing scores guys!!

[Squad Challenge - Crackpots (Atari 2600)]

Does the Activision Anthology on PS2 count as proper emulation?

[Post your latest/recent pickups!]

Got a package from Scott Stilphen today. He's helped build my collection so much over the last couple years. People trying to charge $6 on ebay for common carts that he charges a dollar for! Thank you man!!

[Squad Challenge - Bowling (Atari 2600)]

213 0n the 7800. 

[Squad Challenge - Megamania (Atari 2600)]

I wasn't able to get my score any higher. This was a great choice though.

[Do you think Donkey Kong Jr. on the 2600 is a terrible game or a decent port?]

I was so excited for DK and DK Jr. I played them a lot, but they are terrible in my opinion. At the time I was happy enough, but they are pretty bad ports.

[Squad Challenge - Megamania (Atari 2600)]

This is such a perfect example of why I love the 2600. Simple but addictive. The increasing difficulty keeps me coming back for more. 

[Squad Challenge - Megamania (Atari 2600)]

66,650.

[Squad Challenge - Megamania (Atari 2600)]

Anyone else notice the sounds of getting hit and recharging are the same as the ones used in Cosmic Ark? I'm sure there are plenty of other instances of this. LOL. I do love Cosmic Ark though.

[Squad Challenge - Megamania (Atari 2600)]

Starting to get better. 48,320.

[Squad Challenge - Megamania (Atari 2600)]

I grew up with a 2600. My best friend was the ONLY person I ever knew with a 5200. I was always jealous after playing his version of Pac-Man! When I got serious about collecting, the 5200 was the first system I bought. I love it, one of the greatest consoles of all time. That being said, the 2600 has sooo many great games. Simple but addictive. I'm always blown away at what those programmers where able to accomplish.

[FS: Atari VCS/2600 carts]

You're the best Scott! Hit you up in a couple of days. 🙂

[Squad Challenge - Megamania (Atari 2600)]

I haven't played this game in over 35 years!! I love when we revisit these oldies. 🙂 First attempt. 38,030.

[Squad Challenge - 2021 F-ZERO Christmas Challenge (Super Nintendo)]

Thanks for the tips Rick! Certainly helped.

[Who’s Still Reading / Subscribing to Magazines]

The final true issue was in 2018. They have bi monthly subscriptions with new covers, classic content. I still love it! 🙂 I have a couple hundred issues packed away.

[Squad Challenge - 2021 F-ZERO Christmas Challenge (Super Nintendo)]

2'17"67

[Squad Challenge - 2021 F-ZERO Christmas Challenge (Super Nintendo)]

2'25"27

[Squad Challenge - 2021 F-ZERO Christmas Challenge (Super Nintendo)]

Great scores! Been playing a little more today. Timing the button pushes with the counter helped a lot. 2 things that were killing me were the "landmines", I just couldn't avoid them. I've learned to cut through the grey areas and just avoid them. It slows me down but not as much as hitting them. The one part of the course with the bumpers on the left and right. I kept hitting them all. Finally, it dawned on me to just stay in the center and you won't him them, LOL. My last try I was in 1st place on the final lap but freaked out and lost. Haha.

 

[Who’s Still Reading / Subscribing to Magazines]

I still subscribe to MAD. I turn 50 next week. LOL!

[Squad Challenge - 2021 F-ZERO Christmas Challenge (Super Nintendo)]

I finally finished the race. kept getting better each time. I'll be spending some more time on this one for next year. 🙂   2'28"74

[Squad Challenge - 2021 F-ZERO Christmas Challenge (Super Nintendo)]

Still trying just to finish! LOL

[Squad Challenge - 2021 F-ZERO Christmas Challenge (Super Nintendo)]

I'm trying guys! LOL Working around 20 days straight, and I might be the worst player of this game ever! I will have a score to post before it's over!

[Yes, it's time to start thinking about new toys for Christmas! (Post cool gadgets only)]

I know my wife bought me the Zelda Game and Watch as well as an 8 in 1 Asteroids counter cade. Pretty excited for both! 

[Squad Challenge - Cybermorph (Atari Jaguar)]

The Jaguar is on my most wanted list. Maybe by next year I'll be able to join in. Good luck everyone. 🙂