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    RickR got a reaction from Justin in Top 10 Favorite Consoles   
    Oooh, this is a fun post.  Very nicely done.  I'm leaving portables off this list.

    Here is mine off the top of my head. 
    Atari 2600 (7800)
    The 2600 is my all-time favorite.  But why not choose the 7800 instead, which is really 2 consoles in 1?
      Atari 800XL
    I grew up with one and adore it.  I still use it!  I didn't include a 5200 in my list because this is essentially the same.
      Sony PS2
    One of my all-time favorites due to the huge and varied library. 
      Nintendo Wii
    Again, 2 consoles in 1 with the Gamecube compatibility. 
      Nintendo NES
      Vectrex
      Sony PS
    So many good memories with this.  I can't leave it off.
      Virtual Boy
    Truly underrated.  They should have called it "3D Boy" as that's what it does. 
      Nintendo SNES
      TurboGrafx 16
    I love this thing and enjoy every game I've tried.  
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    RickR got a reaction from Atari 5200 Guy in Top 10 Favorite Consoles   
    Oooh, this is a fun post.  Very nicely done.  I'm leaving portables off this list.

    Here is mine off the top of my head. 
    Atari 2600 (7800)
    The 2600 is my all-time favorite.  But why not choose the 7800 instead, which is really 2 consoles in 1?
      Atari 800XL
    I grew up with one and adore it.  I still use it!  I didn't include a 5200 in my list because this is essentially the same.
      Sony PS2
    One of my all-time favorites due to the huge and varied library. 
      Nintendo Wii
    Again, 2 consoles in 1 with the Gamecube compatibility. 
      Nintendo NES
      Vectrex
      Sony PS
    So many good memories with this.  I can't leave it off.
      Virtual Boy
    Truly underrated.  They should have called it "3D Boy" as that's what it does. 
      Nintendo SNES
      TurboGrafx 16
    I love this thing and enjoy every game I've tried.  
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    RickR reacted to CrossBow in The curse of the Saturn horizontal lines!   
    Thanks for the comment Rick! I should have stated that in many cases, one can usually get away with just spraying a bunch of contact cleaner into a switch and follow that up with some IPA and then the dielectric without having to completely gut a switch apart. But in the case of these va0 Saturn model 1 units like mine. The switch is essentially an enclosed housing. And the way the switch is oriented when installed, means that hitting it with contact cleaner and IPA will just cause it to pool up and not actually drain out properly. That would be an issue all on its own as the gunk doesn't get removed and just ends up drying up over time and still in the way.
    It also doesn't help that the switches used in these earlier models are near unobtanium to get these days. I've only found on selling on the internet that has replacement switches exactly like what was used, and they want about $55 Aussie bucks for them. Yeah... Australia appears to be the one place the switches can be purchased. I'm sure a modern replacement could be used and installed in a 3D printed bracket or something, but yeah... like the Veccy as you mentioned, the power switches aren't common on these earlier models so if you can clean and repair them, it is best to do so.
    Here is what it looks like btw. model 1 va0 power switch assembly.
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    RickR got a reaction from Justin in MaximumRD's All Things AMIGA   
    I have an Amiga that I rarely use just due to lack of time.  But if I had an expert to help guide me...I'm sure I would be an active participant.  Hell, if you want to post the games that are best, I'm happy to try them out and post a newbie perspective. 
    The most disappointing thing I've found so far with my Amiga is that it cannot run the one game I really wanted to try:  Dr J vs Larry Bird One on One.  It might be worth trying emulation for that one.
     
     
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    RickR reacted to Justin in MaximumRD's All Things AMIGA   
    We're very much looking forward to hearing more from you about all things Amiga. You're our in-house Amiga expert and there's nobody I'd rather hear from on the topic of Amiga than you. Thrilled to see you inspired about this!
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    RickR got a reaction from Sabertooth in A Vectrex Collection   
    The three multicarts I have are:
    A Jay Smith 72 in 1 dated 2008 that came with the Vectrex when I bought it. The VecMulti, which uses an SD card and is probably the best thing available since you can add new ROM files. Jason Kopp's multicart, which is really good for having so many games embedded, and he only charges $20 + shipping for them.  The ultimate bargain.  It also has an LED on the cart, which is a nice feature.  The buzz off kit is better than I imagined it would be.  It not only eliminated the headache-inducing buzz, but also the slightly pulsating graphics.  I didn't realize how noticeable that was until it's gone.  What a difference.  It looks more like an arcade machine than ever now.  I've gotten a lot of negative comments about having the buzz-off installed ("It's not a Vectrex without the buzz"), but I disagree wholeheartedly.  HUGE improvement.

    I will look for and try Vector Pilot and Vector Patrol as I haven't seen those.  Thank you for the suggestions.  My favorite is probably Armor Attack.
     
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    RickR reacted to CrossBow in A Vectrex Collection   
    I think those that complain about removing it, are those that grew up with the console. I personally didn't even know the Vectrex ever existed until I got back into classic gaming in the early 2000s. I don't recall commercials or ever seeing one on display when I was a boy so for me I have no nostalgia towards the console. As a result the buzz was a pita to me.
    One disadvantage.. yes there is one, to removing the buzz, is that some demos relied on the way that buzz was generated for sound. As a result the demo for Bad Apple has barely audible audio. No amount of volume adjustment or other fixes I've tried works to correct for this. Also the buzz-off didn't totally remove the buzz in my unit as there is still a tiny bit there, However, it is only audible through the internal speaker as the VAT captured audio does not have any buzz from it. 
    I also own three mutlicarts:
    - VecMulti 
    - Jason's Kopps Multicart that I received in November (about a year after I ordered it LOL) and...
    - a VecFever... The VecFever might be my favorite with the additional games it game with and the ability to run modified Vector arcade MAME roms through it and on the Vectrex.
    Although the PiTrex project has supplanted the VecFever in many regards. Additionally there is a VecFever II that has the ability to play rom images of much larger size and internal storage but I'm good with the seemingly unobtainium one I own.
     
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    RickR reacted to CrossBow in A Vectrex Collection   
    What are the three multicarts that you own @RickR? I also have a small Veccy collection. Mine was a gift that was given to me just after the OVGE 10th anniversary expo I hosted. It was a present from my friends who were a part of the event as a thanks for hosting it. Since then, I've recapped mine (Really sucked since I didn't have my de-soldering iron back then), Installed two different no buzz type kits until I finally installed Charles Tweety's No Buzz kit and also his Vectrex Audio Tap modification as well. I've thought about seeing if those UV LED frames are still available, but that is really only useful with UV reactive overlays to go with it and when I calculate what all of that would cost (Since it mostly has to all come from the UK) vs how much I actually play the vectrex... I've not seen a justification in that. I play on mine with a modded genesis controller I did a few years back.
    My favorite games on the system is without a doubt Kristof Tut's releases of Vector Pilot and Vector Patrol as well as the homebrew release of Vectorblade. They really showcase what the Vectrex was capable of then and now!
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    RickR got a reaction from Justin in 015 - Asteroids: Recharged - An Update that Rocks!   
    That looks so cool. 
     
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    RickR got a reaction from Justin in 015 - Asteroids: Recharged - An Update that Rocks!   
    $10 for these games is an incredible deal.  And it seems like they are getting better and better as they go. 
     
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    RickR reacted to Sabertooth in 015 - Asteroids: Recharged - An Update that Rocks!   
    $10 is a steal in my opinion. I've  got several hours in on each of these so the value for money is there. And - like the originals - I come back for a quick play to best my high-score.
    I'm really the most curious about Breakout: Recharged. Will it be like Arkanoid? Like Super Breakout? Will it be like the Amico version? It's the first non-shooter in the series. If they nail that, it will be four for four (excluding Missile Command).
    If you haven't seen it yet, I recommend the Recharged Podcast hosted by Atari's producer and lead developer Adamvision. They definitely have a passion for gaming and Atari's IP that was probably missing from Atari for awhile.
     
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    RickR got a reaction from Sabertooth in 015 - Asteroids: Recharged - An Update that Rocks!   
    $10 for these games is an incredible deal.  And it seems like they are getting better and better as they go. 
     
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    RickR got a reaction from Sabertooth in 015 - Asteroids: Recharged - An Update that Rocks!   
    That looks so cool. 
     
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    RickR got a reaction from Justin in The Legend of Zelda Nintendo 35th Anniversary Game & Watch   
    I want one. 
     
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    RickR reacted to greenween in The Legend of Zelda Nintendo 35th Anniversary Game & Watch   
    I'll have one on Christmas morning. 🙂
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    RickR got a reaction from Sabertooth in 013 - Black Widow: Recharged   
    Your reviews are worthwhile too.  I trust your opinion. 
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    RickR reacted to Atari Creep in 013 - Black Widow: Recharged   
    I do. Enjoyed both.
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    RickR reacted to Sabertooth in 013 - Black Widow: Recharged   
    Thanks, @RickR!  I agree that the pricing on this series is just where it needs to be. I'd add that even if though I'm reviewing the VCS versions, I know the Switch and PS4 versions are good too. I imagine the same is true for XBOX.  I think @Atari Creephas reviews up for the Switch version of both this and Centipede. 
    The main difference between this and the other versions is the 10 additional VCS exclusive challenges and multiple controller options. I appreciate that Atari made the extra effort for their home platform. 
    AT $250, that Microcenter deal was a steal, even if you're just using the VCS as a Mini PC. Too bad they are such a small chain!
    GameStop is offering the Onyx All-In for $279 which is also a great deal. I'm a woodgrain person myself! 😂
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    RickR got a reaction from Sabertooth in 013 - Black Widow: Recharged   
    Awesome write-up as usual.  I love how the VCS games are reasonably priced as promised. 
    I was thinking about jumping on at the recent $250 sale price for the VCS, but I don't have a microcenter near me.  I'll keep my eyes open for similar deals.  
     
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    RickR got a reaction from Justin in Burger Time   
    It's a great game!

    Also of note - the Intellivision port of BurgerTime is outstanding.  It's a game that showcases how much the Intellivision was capable of. 
     
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    RickR reacted to TrekMD in Super Mario Bros 35th Anniversary Game and Watch   
    I have one of these and I like it.  I think they did a pretty good job with it.  I like the clock function too.  I wish there were a way to keep the screen on longer!
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    RickR got a reaction from 1Littlebeast in The Legend of Zelda Nintendo 35th Anniversary Game & Watch   
    I want one. 
     
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    RickR got a reaction from Sabertooth in RickR Trip Blog - Reno   
    I took a lot more pictures.  Probably close to 100 pics.  The museum is a really cool place.  That day I visited, it was mostly empty (maybe a dozen people).  So I had plenty of room to take as many pics as I wanted (and also sneak in a few "touches" on the cars I really cared about -- Shhhh don't tell).  I would definitely go back to this museum. 
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    RickR got a reaction from Sabertooth in RickR Trip Blog - Reno   
    I wanted to hop in and drive home in it. 
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    RickR got a reaction from Justin in RickR Trip Blog - Reno   
    I took a lot more pictures.  Probably close to 100 pics.  The museum is a really cool place.  That day I visited, it was mostly empty (maybe a dozen people).  So I had plenty of room to take as many pics as I wanted (and also sneak in a few "touches" on the cars I really cared about -- Shhhh don't tell).  I would definitely go back to this museum. 
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