RickR

Just to get my name on the board.  22770
 

Well...I remember playing the 280 and wasn't really good at it.  Then Mom bought a Datsun 280Z, later followed by a 280ZX, one of which I would get later in life, and flashbacks of that game came to mind.  I agree, the 280ZZZapp!  game was loads of fun!

OH MAN!  I totally remember this game.  This was a great time when new ideas were being green-lit.  Pushing the envelope. 
 
The thing I remember about this game was how fragile it seemed.  It didn't quite work right...crash detection could get off pretty easily.  So as great as the game looked, the play was a little bit random.  But I totally loved this game just for how cool it looked.  That and 280Zzzapp! really made an eight year old feel like he could really drive. 

One of the original members of Atari.io...greenween is a great person to trade with.  I've had several trades with him, sent him stuff for free, had him send me stuff for free, won a contest prize from him.  Love this guy. 

I traded with RickR for a Jaguar case on May 28, 2016. RickR has been a pillar of our wonderful community since the very beginning and was delightful to trade with! Honest, great communication, quick to respond, fast shipping! Highly recommended, will do business with again! A++ 

RickR & I have traded twice & he's been a fantastic trader!

First, he gave me Midnight Magic (2600) for Double Dragon (NES). Then he sent me a repaired set of 2600 paddles in exchange for Double Dragon 2 (NES) & Legendary Wings (NES). I also threw in an extra set of paddles, which I believe he repaired and included in a Junk Box.
Great trader & great guy! I look forward to trading again in the future!!

RickR is a gentleman and a scholar.  We've completed a fair number of trades and sales back-and-forth in just a few months' time, and each has been exactly as I'd hoped, if not better.  Most recently I sold him a small stack of Atari games (Porky's, Tunnel Runner, Tron Deadly Discs, Bugs, and Ballblazer), and payment came with no hesitation.  I'm already planning to trade for and/or purchase another set of his fixed-up VCS paddles -- the first set I received from him in trade a short time ago was just perfect.
 
Three thumbs up.

I trade with RickR constantly, and consider him a friend.   He's a good un. 

My trade with RickR was great! Everything arrived promptly and in great condition.

RickR is an amazing guy to trade with. I traded him a couple commodore 64 games that i had no way of testing. He was brace enough to take the chance on them and it turned out they worked great

Just had a great transaction with RickR. He's got my vote for sure!

I've both purchased from and traded with RickR. He has always been easy to deal with. Great communication, accurate descriptions and quick shipping. Highly recommended!

RickR is the best! The most honest and trustworthy guy you'll find. He is the guy you need to talk to for 5200 controller repairs! I consider him a friend and Atari I.O made it happen!

One of the original members of Atari.io...greenween is a great person to trade with.  I've had several trades with him, sent him stuff for free, had him send me stuff for free, won a contest prize from him.  Love this guy. 

Also more on the Sears Video Arcade 2 -- the picture is wonky on some games.  Berzerk has a thick blue band at the top.  Space Invaders rolls a bit.  Some games are perfectly stable.  I don't think they made a PAL model, so it couldn't be that.  Or could it?

I just tried, and the answer is no.  The button works, but the knob does nothing.  I'm not sure if there's a trick to it or not, but I tried in both "joystick" and "paddle" mode. 
 
Ironically, I also can't get the paddles to work on my Gemini.  There, the knob works, but not the button.  I think I need what the manual refers to as a "wye" cable, but don't have that. 

Greenween is an awesome person. I now have a 7800 because of him. He was generous enough to give me a 7800. I am forever grateful for this. Thank you GW

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Yes.  Yes I was. 
 
This show ends early March...and I don't think it's going to travel anywhere.

I visited the Star Trek exhibit at the Seattle Museum of Pop Culture, and thought I'd share some pictures.  It was a tremendous collection of real TV and movie props, mostly from the collection of Paul G. Allen.  The highlight being the real bridge console, captain's chair, and navigator's chair from Star Trek:  TOS. 
 
The link for the exhibit is here:  http://www.mopop.org/at-the-museum/current-exhibits/star-trek-exploring-new-worlds/
 
 

I feel i have to ask are the chips still in the games? I doubt it...

Pac-Man one now available.

Very enlightening. 

Also more on the Sears Video Arcade 2 -- the picture is wonky on some games.  Berzerk has a thick blue band at the top.  Space Invaders rolls a bit.  Some games are perfectly stable.  I don't think they made a PAL model, so it couldn't be that.  Or could it?

The finished product.  It works quite nicely!