greenween

One of my most played games on the 2600 growing up. I've owned this version for about 10 years. I think I've played it twice! LOL Time to get on it!

New score:  12,640

New score:  12,640

One of my most played games on the 2600 growing up. I've owned this version for about 10 years. I think I've played it twice! LOL Time to get on it!

One of my most played games on the 2600 growing up. I've owned this version for about 10 years. I think I've played it twice! LOL Time to get on it!

51,400
Switching my 4/8-way joystick to 4-way seems to help.

Sounds like you figured out it, Rick. I just tapped my joystick and that made the title screen show up with the score and difficulty.

I might leave mine at 7,800. It's just too perfect. 🤣

Here's my first score after a quick game...  5210

WOW you guys didn't waste one minute jumping in this!

This is another fun game and, to me, this is one of the best versions.  I'll give it a spin!

This one is my personal all-time favorite on the 7800.  After I got this for Christmas I spent one whole day on the 7800 just playing Asteroids. When I was still in high school a friend of mine spent one whole summer with mom and i.  This game we played the most in the coop setting.  I have lots of fond memories of this game.  I love the little sound effects and looks of the game.

7,800.
Not a great first game, but I had to post this score!

31,430
I read the manual and realized that I played at normal difficulty or whatever the default is. I thought the difficulty was controlled by the Difficulty switch and had set it to A for my score reported earlier. This is my current true score.

Well...I'm bringing up the rear! 9670
 

Yep.  I've been experimenting with making an emulation station out of the PSC.  7800 games work great.  And that controller is the bomb compared to the 7800 cramp stick. 
Great score by the way. 

38,340
Man, it's tough playing Asteroids without an all-button controller 😂 I think this is only the second time I played Asteroids on the 7800. I am determined to get used to playing it with a joystick.

 
@RickR Is that a PlayStation Classic?

10790. 
I've got something special going for this one...playing on a hacked Playstation Classic.  More info to come!
 

This is a MONTH LONG Squad Challenge!
You have through July 31st to post your High Score!
Take the extra time to enjoy the game!
 
 

Asteroids
Atari 7800
Controller: JOYSTICK / KEYBOARD / PLAYER'S CHOICE
Difficulty Level: STANDARD PLAY, ADVANCED
Play on: Real Hardware / Dedicated Console / Emulation OK! ✔
Squad Challenge ends 11:59 pm PST July 31, 2023
Nominated by @Atari 5200 Guy 
 
 
Objective
Play for the highest possible score using the difficulty settings defined in the challenge. Post a photo or YouTube video of your score in this thread. Scores must be achieved between July 1st through July 31st, 2023. Screen captures are not allowed as they are more easily manipulated for falsified scores. Multiple submissions are permitted. The player with the highest score at the end of the competition is the victor!
 
Eligibility
Anyone can join in. All players are welcome!
 
Play Rules
Games may be played on real hardware, Flashback / Mini console, officially released compilation, or emulation, using any controller or keyboard, following all rules and game settings defined in the challenge. Choosing between real hardware or emulation, and choosing which controller to play on is part of formulating your strategy. Enhancements, rewinds, updated and hacked versions of this game are not allowed.
 
Difficulty Level
Standard Play, Advanced Difficulty. This provides for one player playing a regular game of 7800 Asteroids at a moderately advanced difficulty setting appropriate to challenge an adult player without frustration.
 
Fair Play
Your integrity is everything. Players should play fairly, be honest, and have fun! Falsified scores will result in your immediate removal from the site. It goes without saying that we will not allow cheats, hacks, cartridge frying, enhancements, rewinds, deceitful photo manipulation, subterfuge, or any other dishonest advantage. Everybody hates a cheater.
 
More
To review detailed rules on how to play, please visit the High Score Squad page here: 
 
 
Message
Welcome to our 147th Squad Challenge! This month we're playing Asteroids for the Atari 7800! Special thanks to @Atari 5200 Guy for nominating this game! ROM and PDF Instruction Booklet is attached below. Good luck!
 
 

 
 
Asteroids.a78 Asteroids.pdf

Got it certified and posted! WAY TO GO @socrates63 congrats on that incredible score!

Thanks, Justin.
I posted my Vanguard score on the high score board. 
Now on to 7800 Asteroids!

Congratulations Socrates63!
 
Congratulations to @socrates63 his big Squad Challenge win!! Socrates takes the top spot in our Final Standings with an outstanding score of 154,110 points. Awesome! "The Mayor" @greenween posted an incredible score early on in the challenge, taking 2nd Place in our Final Standings with his wild score of 86,540 points. The Legendary @Marco1019 takes 3rd Place in our Final Standings with his incredible score of 47,030 points, just narrowly beating out "The Don" @RickR who takes 4th Place with 45,140 points. @Atari 5200 Guy scored 37,370 to take 5th Place! We welcome a new member to the Forums and to High Score Squad with @Smell Dawg joining us with 19,730 points. Welcome, Smell Dawg! @TrekMD rounds things out in our 7th spot, with a well-earned 14,070 points. As always I'd like to encourage @socrates63 to  post his high score on the Scoreboard, and let's make sure this Challenge continues on! Congratulations once again to Socrates63 for his BIG WIN, and I want to thank @greenween for nominating this game!
Also,  Be sure to join Club VCS this month to participate in our Recharged Squad Challenges for the new Atari VCS!
NOTE: Our next Squad Challenge will be Asteroids on Atari 7800. Be there!
 
 

 
 

 

You crushed it Socrates63. When the thumb heals I will be back on this great game. 🙂

You crushed it Socrates63. When the thumb heals I will be back on this great game. 🙂