RickR

I'd go for a super small size...maybe with an LCD screen built in to make it portable. And I agree the Atari 8-bits were the very best design of the 8-bit computer era.

112 variations blew my mind then, and still does today. Perfect home translation of Space Invaders.

A Wii (with cords, but no Wiimotes), one Wii game, and one PS2 game. The Wii is in the cheap collector sweet spot right now. I got this one for $20. Games and systems are plentiful and very low priced. Grab em if you don't have em!

You got some really nice stuff there. That Namco plug and play is excellent. I have that exact one. And I can spot the model 101 GBA SP. Those things are the very best. And man, the Pokemon games are easy to sell.

From Mr. Rowsdower70. Most appreciated.

Sorry for so many comments...but the lesson here is that product quality is really, really important. And also treating your talent/staff fairly. Atari hurt themselves with games like Pac Man, and that's why a lot of people that loved the company have a dislike for Pac Man.

And as you mention, Pac Man isn't a terrible game. It is fun. But so frustrating they didn't even try to get the colors and animations correct. That's all it would have taken to avoid most of the flak they got IMO.

For me personally, Pac Man really hurt Atari's reputation. After Pac Man, I really had to read a review or try a game out first before plunking down the $30. Losing the trust of your loyal audience is never a good thing for any company. Listen, we all knew the 2600 had limitations...but this game wasn't even close to the original. Colors, character graphics, bonus fruits....all so terribly wrong. You also mention Defender...and that was another nail in the coffin. The fact that your ship disappears when you fire was just plain wrong. At that point, most trust was gone.

You literally threw smoke on that console? I've got a C64C that smells like cat. Danged if that smell will ever go away. Smoke is easier IMO. You just need to take the thing apart and clean it very carefully/thoroughly. For anyone who needs a 7800, this looks like a winner to me.

Wow! Nice stuff! Try dish soap water and a soft toothbrush on that dirty auto race.

A great merchandising idea!

Spongebob works! Tested it out today, and it's actually quite fun.

From Ballblazer. Penguins, plumbers, and Pontiacs.

That is sweet!

Good deal.

Just found a copy on ebay. Thanks for the recommendation.

I do not have this one, but sounds like I need to find a copy.

Remember...the XE line was made on the cheap. Cost cutting was the goal. I've had much better luck with the XL or 400/800.

1942 (Arcade) I guess that makes the last letter "o".

Rick Reynolds! Sad but true: whenever I pipe up on an Intellivision post over on AA, people think I'm him. So please apologize for me.

I think I need something signed by Willie.

SEAN KELLY SIGNED MULTICART! Yes, I'm quite excited about that.

Half-price day at the Salvation Army today. Got the stuff below. The Spongebob plug and play is interesting because it has a slot in it (labeled "Game Key"). Could it be to add more games?