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Oh man, this just reeks of someone buying the name for a bargain basement price.

Link does not work for me. Maybe they got busted for using the name?

Ooooh. Very nice.

Here's the other two in the lot I got. Both are working now. Just needed some TLC. Mostly it was the power switches that went bad. Coleco Football and Milton Bradley Comp IV. And here's a shot of the whole handheld collection I've been building over many years. These things are a lot of fun, and don't take up much space.

LOOK what I found! I got this in a bundle of broken handheld games. It just needed some serious cleaning, and a new battery connector soldered in. Now it works perfectly and looks great. What an uncomfortable name they chose though. "Touch Me". Things were quite a bit different in the 70's I guess. I suppose you'd put on your polyester leisure suit, head on down to the Regal Beagle, and ask attractive people if they'd like to play "Touch Me". Then whip this thing out of your breast pocket, and everyone gets a good laugh. Yes, that's exactly how it was in the 70's I'm sure.

Bumpity. Added a bunch of 2600 carts to post #1.

Sure thing.

Looks like the 128 in 1 *is* still available from Atarimax for $130 + shipping. I'd get the SD card version if I was buying today.

Ah, the Atari 5200. It's basically the same hardware as the Atari 8-bit computers, repackaged as a gigantic, over-the-top, "Big is Better" gaming system. Consider it an Atari 400 with no keyboard, but with some very "interesting" controllers. Love it or hate it, it's the perfect system to buy a multi-cart for. The original library is reasonably small -- easy to fit on a multi-cart. But what's really special here is the number of homebrews, and hacked 8-bit ROMS that really expand the library of games. A lot of this stuff isn't available on the 5200 unless you use a multi-cart. . The multi-cart I have is from AtariMax, and it's called the "128-in-1 USB Flash Multi-Cart". This particular model isn't available for purchase anymore (replaced by the newer "Ultimate SD" model). But it can be found on ebay if you prefer a slightly less expensive option. AtariMax 128-in-1 USB Flash Multi-Cart Pros Holds 128 Games Beautiful, easy to use menu selection system. Cons Expensive This older model is programmed using a PC, the AtariMax 5200 Flash Studio software, and a USB cable. It's really pretty easy to load up with ROMS, and honestly, once you fill up the 128 slots, you probably won't use the studio software very often. It's a drag and drop interface. Simply drag a ROM file into one of the 128 available slots. Once you are satisfied, hit the "Synchronize" button. Simple. Below is a shot of the software on my laptop: And a few pictures of the multi-cart itself. It's got a very nice sticker--very professional looking. And there is a USB port on top for connecting it to your PC. Again, very well done. They must cannibalize more common carts to make these things, as the case is 100% authentic Atari. Once you are done programming the cart, you unhook the USB cable, plug the cart into your 5200, and an amazing menu system appears. Choose a game by either using up/down to select a game (left/write move the list by a full page), and then hitting the lower button on the controller to select. This is the perfect interface for a multi-cart. Fast and easy. Here's a few shots of the interface: Let's talk about the games. You can load in any ROM, but check out a few of the choices on mine. 8-bit conversions, hacked versions, prototypes, homebrews. It is awesome! Here are screen shots of a two 8-bit conversions (Donkey Kong and MULE). In my opinion, games on the 5200 are excellent. Most of the arcade conversions are really good. My favorite games are Berzerk (it talks!) and Realsports Baseball (probably the best baseball game on any classic console). But (don't get mad at me, this is just my opinion) the controllers are TERRIBLE. Mushy buttons, a non-centerering stick -- what was Atari thinking with this thing? On the bright side, the controllers have a pause button, which I think was a first for home consoles. To sum it up -- great games, bad controller. . The newer multi-cart is even easier to use than mine -- it has an SD cart slot. Load up the ROMS on the SD card, put the card into the cartridge, and away you go. Same great menu interface. Let's talk costs--this multi-cart isn't cheap. The newer version is $130 plus shipping. The older one I have was $100 when I bought it new. I've seen them on ebay for around $80-$100. Both options are costly. But it's a lot easier to use your console without having to find and insert cartridges. And did I mention the hacks, conversions, and homebrews? Would you rather deal with this: or this? To summarize, the AtariMax multi-cart is totally awesome. It's easy to load ROMS, has a beautiful and fast interface, and just plain works. Huge thumbs up. Please send any questions you have in the comments!

Updated me list in post #1. Got a few extra Atari carts.

The Atari tape player can play audio from the tape. So it's actually pretty neat. You hear real pronunciation.

You do get used to the 7800 controller, but it's really a shame when compared to the gamepad Nintendo made for the NES. There is a ton of criticism of that controller out there, and I hate to pile on. I did buy an upgrade for one of mine that has just a short ball instead of the long shaft, and it's a huge improvement. And many games don't need that second button, so the ability to use a 2600 stick is a huge plus.

Don't like the Flashback 1 controllers? Well, you'll hate the real 7800 controllers then. They are just a larger version of the flashback ones.

Yes, but it doesn't make the joystick self-centering. Sorry Greenween, but I don't think there's any option there, except the Wico converter box, and that doesn't work with all games.

I've got 7800 games for you in the trading post.

Another trade gone good. Thank you Rowsdower70 And now I leave you with this ear worm: Be careful! Don't stare at the Oatestache too long! It's mesmerizing.

Cleaned up my list on the first post -- removed all those that are gone. Thanks everyone, my dup box is now much smaller!

There's a Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas that's just about the most awesome place. Screw the casinos...when I'm in Vegas, that's the place to go.

There was also one I think was called "Mata Hari" or something like that. It was in a convenience store on the way home from high school for me, and I really got hooked on pinball after playing that one whenever I had a spare quarter. These days, I'm a sucker for any "Pinball Collection" type game on the newer consoles. The Williams Collection being a favorite.

I love ANY pinball table. But Fun House, with that crazy giant head, is a favorite.

Yo Yo, stop sniffing your own gas and get on the chat! Stat!

Waka waka waka! Thanks for posting this.

Missile Command, Adventure, Ms Pac Man, Joust. Demon Attack. Any of the Activision titles.