RickR

36,400. This is the first time I've gotten to Venom.

Competitors could get away with 2600 clones when the 2600 was the #1 video game system on store shelves, but now Zombie Atari is going to sue Hyperkin. Okay. Maybe Atari should release an actual Atari-compatible system with HDMI output for under $50 and this wouldn't be an issue.

It looks like Zombie Atari is at it again.  Here's an article detailing the current litigation between Atari and Hyperkin over the Retron77.  A version of the article also appears at Bloomberg Law buy behind a pay wall. 
Who knows what this could mean for the Retron77, Trooper and Ranger. If you haven't jumped in, now might be the time. 
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For me, Star Fox was Star Raiders 10 years later and with animal characters:
 
Cockpit View


 
 
Hyperspace


 
 
Galactic Map


 

Great competition, everyone! This was a really close one!
I was reminded of an ad in one of my brother's comic books. Here's a picture:

@RadioPoultry, I'm so impressed with your score -- great job.  I really tried hard to get to 50K.  It was a lot of fun, that's for sure.
 
 

For anyone running into trouble with Retron systems, remember it's okay to play Star Fox on an SNES Mini console, Nintendo Switch Online, any viable form of emulation, etc. All of those scores are able to be submitted to the Squad Challenge.

Well dad-blast-it.  I've got a Retron 3, and you're right...it DOESN'T WORK! 
Oh well, I'll have to try emulation I guess. 

Bonus points for @MaliciousCarp for bringing up the 2600 Starfox AND getting a picture with it no less. 

Well dad-blast-it.  I've got a Retron 3, and you're right...it DOESN'T WORK! 
Oh well, I'll have to try emulation I guess. 

Bonus points for @MaliciousCarp for bringing up the 2600 Starfox AND getting a picture with it no less. 

Bonus points for @MaliciousCarp for bringing up the 2600 Starfox AND getting a picture with it no less. 

I was a total Sega Fanboy back in the day, so my Super Nintendo experience is pretty limited.  My first SNES was the Retron 3, which had terrible sound and couldn't play StarFox.  I eventually got a SNES model 2 and a SNES Classic Mini which both can play StarFox.  This should be an interesting one!
 
(I was originally going to make a joke about playing the original Star Fox on the 2600 and submitting a score for it, but I feel like I am too new here... Also, I really don't want to subject myself to a Mythicon game if I don't have to) 🙂 

We gotta try that crazy-hard version of Space Invaders again too.  

Very nice RickR.  Congrats!  I'll be practicing so I'm ready for next Yars' challenge.  😉  I had a much needed blast, guys.

Congrats @RickR! Thanks for sharing your strategies too! 

My weapon of choice:

I have a 4-switch woody that I restored as best as possible and use often.  Lately, though, it has been easier for me to drag out my Junior model.  It's small footprint is a bit easier to deal with.  Original controller is used as well.  

278,579 - Game 6 = Ultimate Yar.  I need to get Greenween over here, as this is his game.
 

@RadioPoultry, I'm so impressed with your score -- great job.  I really tried hard to get to 50K.  It was a lot of fun, that's for sure.
 
 

@RadioPoultry, I'm so impressed with your score -- great job.  I really tried hard to get to 50K.  It was a lot of fun, that's for sure.
 
 

Congrats RickR!  Yar score is definitely vengeful!  😉

Congratulations RadioPoultry!
 
Congratulations @RadioPoultry!! RadioPoultry came in with the highest score to claim the top spot in our Moon Patrol High Score Squad Challenge! RadioPoultry scored 51,580 points and was the only one of us to break into the 50,000 points club. Way to go! @RickR takes 2nd Place with his score of 48,020 points. Awesome! I was right on his tail to claim the 3rd Place spot with 47,900 points.! Let's all give a GIANT Atari I/O Welcome to our new friends @MaliciousCarp and @LinkYoungPS who joined us in High Score Squad this week, it's great to have you guys here! We had fun this week with a fantastic 2600 game and a stellar turnout! @atarilbc @BlackCatz40 @Atari Creep @kamakazi20012 @TrekMD and @Gianna all turned out this week with their best scores! Congratulations everyone on joining in this challenge and checking out one of Atari's best games of 1983. As always I'd like to encourage RadioPoultry to post his new high score on the Scoreboard, and let's make sure this Challenge continues on!
NOTE: Our next High Score Squad Challenge will be a Nintendo game! Be there!
 
 

 
 

 
 

Justin, I don't like your setup.  I LOVE your setup.  
Looks great.  Enjoy.

📺 Formally setting up my Sony Trinitron TV stand with my 8-Bit systems at the new house. Atari 2600/7800, Nintendo Entertainment System, and Sega Master System are all here with room for an additional system or two. Lighting is controlled remotely using an LED light strip kit from Five Below. Game Systems connect to a 4-Channel Audio/Video RCA Switch using premium industrial-grade gold RCA cables. These are my original systems from growing up, running on my original Sony Trinitron and Sony TV Stand from the 1990s. Everything here I bought new. These things mean a lot to me and I try to keep them nice and enjoy them often.
Systems from the 16-Bit, 64-Bit, and modern era systems are set up in my credenza under the TV in the living room. They are all running on a modern HD flatscreen Trinitron. Those systems include TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine / TurboDuo, Atari Jaguar, Super Famicom/SNES, Sega Genesis, Neo-Geo and others are in the living room running on the modern flatscreen Trinitron.  Those systems can hold their own on a modern TV, but older 8-Bit systems come to life on the classic tube TVs they were designed for. Those scan lines burning through the warm phosphorescent glow of the TV screen, it's an experience.
I hope you like my setup and enjoy the photos!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations RickR!
 
Congratulations @RickR!! Rick came in with the highest score for our 7th Annual Howard Scott Warshaw Day Ultimate Yars' Challenge! Rick takes the 1st Place spot on our scoreboard with a dazzling score of 278,579 points. A very BIG welcome to our new friend @MaliciousCarp who joined us this week and shot near the top of the board to take 2nd Place with his score of 106, 699 points. @atarilbc @TrekMD and @kamakazi20012 round things out with strong showings all! Happy Birthday to HSW and a huge congratulations to everyone on joining in our little event. See you again next year!