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About RickR

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  • Gender
    Male
  • Current City
    Oregon
  • Interests
    I'll collect almost anything old, video game related, or electronic.

    Favorite systems: Atari 8-bit computers, Atari 2600, Intellivision, Colecovision, Nintendo Virtual Boy, Nintendo NES, Vectrex, GBA, Commodore (anything Commodore but especially VIC-20), TI 99/4A, Atari 7800, Atari Lynx, Sega GameGear.

    I also LOVE old handheld games. Mattel Football, Basketball, etc.
  • First Console
    Atari 2600
  • Favorite Arcade Game
    Tron
  • Favorite TV Show
    Star Trek
  • What I got at Toys R Us
    2600 games!

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  1.    RickR reacted to a post in a topic: NSG's 2019 Sidewalk Sale
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  6.    RickR reacted to a reply to a status update: My son gave me a gift of NES "Top Gun" yesterday. My goal is to land the plane on the
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  13. RickR

    My son gave me a gift of NES "Top Gun" yesterday.  My goal is to land the plane on the carrier.  I failed a few times, but now I've read the manual.  I won't let you down this time, Goose. 

     

    top gun 001.JPG

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    2. Justin

      Justin

      I have a lot of great memories with this game! That's nice gift.

    3. MaximumRD

      MaximumRD

      RickR to be clear, I was not being a smart ass (I certainly can be 😜) but yeah, my console since receiving it has what can only be described as a weird plastic "toxic" or "chemical" odor, like turpentine or a fresh black marker or something 😆something, and I mean STRONG, which seems to come from the paint or plastic itself (I have a RED model as well) consider I have a poor sense of smell but I noticed it immediately but assumed it would dissipate over time but to my surprise to this day it has barely subsided. I have seen others mention the exact same thing so not just me, I suspect a certain percentage that came off the assembly line may of had this issue that was later resolved. 

    4. RickR

      RickR

      Well that sucks.  I have a very sensitive nose, so that would really bother me too.  

      For a long time, something in my cabinet smelled like tacos.  Not a bad smell, but weird.  After months of wondering, I found it by process of elimination when we got new carpets and I had to empty out the cabinet.  It turned out to be a video camera bag that was inside a cardboard box!  

       

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  15. RickR
    I remember liking New Coke back then. But I have a feeling I'd think it's too sweet as an oldster.
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  20. RickR

    Welcome to Atari HQ in Los Gatos.

    Someone posted this picture on Facebook, and it screams 1970's to me. 

    Atari HQ Los Gatos.jpg

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    2. RickR

      RickR

      I also found this very fascinating timeline:

      https://mcurrent.name/atarihistory/syzygy.html

      The Los Gatos HQ opened in May of 1973

       

    3. Justin

      Justin

      That is a great resource! Michael is a friend of the forums, and yes that is one of the best researched timelines I've seen 👍

    4. StormSurge

      StormSurge

      Hey, I opened in May of 1973 too! 🎉

  21.    RickR reacted to a post in a topic: Justin's SIDEWALK SALE stuff for 2019
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  23. RickR
    Same deal here. Too busy for my own gaming-good. GOOD JOB NSG, and everyone else too. I'm going to keep my eye out for this cartridge on the Lynx -- it was a really fun game.
  24.    RickR reacted to a post in a topic: Amazing 3-D Printed Robotron: 2084 Controller for Atari 7800!
  25. RickR

    OMG you guys!  I just got something spectacular.  A really old 12" Sony TV.  From the 1970's.  It's got a wood case!  It needs to be cleaned up.  But boy-o...is there any better way to play Atari than a really old Trinitron?  I'M PUMPED!

     

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    2. StormSurge

      StormSurge

      She's a beaut Clark! Nice find!

    3. kamakazi20012

      kamakazi20012

      Whoooooohooo!  New TOY!  Nice.

    4. chas10e

      chas10e

      I like it, I like it A-LOT !!!

  26. RickR
    More stuff for sale/trade.
  27. RickR

    eBay Finds

    RickR replied to RickR's topic in Price Check!

    Composite modded 2600jr with some games.
  28. RickR
    Oh, and like you guys, I never could take the "dark path" and harvest the little sisters.
  29. RickR
    I played this series on the PC a long time ago. While I did like it, I got really frustrated (like you) at the lack of ammunition. And the "Circus of values" things -- I got so sick of that sound bite after a while. I think this is a game that really explains why I don't do "modern gaming" at all on PS4 or XBox One (or even PS3/360)...the PC versions of games totally kick butt in most cases with far superior controls. Even "Halo" (an XBOX game) is a lot more fun on the PC IMO just because the mouse/keyboard control system is so much more accurate and natural. Maybe it's just FPS games I guess.
  30. RickR
    How about a few crazy pictures from "Marsh's Free Museum" in Long Beach, Washington....
  31. RickR
    Jungle Hunt is another great arcade port done by GCC for Atari. You can tell because it's so good.
  32. RickR

    Arcade USA

    RickR replied to Willie!'s topic in YouTube Community

    Hey Willie! You sent that 5200 paddle to me. I can send it back to you if you want. PM me if yes.
  33. RickR
    I also have an Indy 500 cart and two driving controllers. All tested and working great.
  34. RickR
    It is really awesome. Unbelievable really. If this came out back in the 80's, we would have all been amazed. This is one title I will purchase at PRGE when it's available.
  35. RickR
    I finally got a chance to try the C64 mini out. Some notes: It's very easy to update the firmware to the newest version that has the USB loader. Loaded up a USB stick with ROM's, and it works like a champ. Pros: HDMI output Looks and sounds great. Great interface. Easy to use. Cons: Only 2 USB ports. You'll need a hub to also connect a keyboard. The joystick included isn't very comfortable. Highly recommended at only $30.
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