RickR

Enjoyable watch. 

Reminder to self that we should definitely nominate some of these games for future high score squad.  @Justin, maybe a Genesis "Air Buster" / TG-16 "Aero-Blaster" double header. 
 

Always cool to see what our good old GENESIS was capable of! Some nice comparisons. 

The Genesis was quite the capable system!  These comparisons show that!

Yesterday and today's mail call -- multiple consoles covered. The Vectrex overlays are gorgeous and the photo does not do them justice.
 

The Atari XE has a nice version of Crystal Castles, the nicest released for an Atari home video game system - so far 

Looks very promising.  Thanks so much for sharing the AtariAge link.
 

How could I forget "Rescue on Fractalus"?  The theme music alone is worth the price of admission. 

OK, I consider myself an expert on the Atari 8-bit computers because I had one since 82 and love it still.  There are TONS of great games, so it would be hard to give a limited list.  

Given that you know the 7800 so well, you should consider starting with the 7800 conversions.  One on One basketball (more stark graphics, but faster gameplay), Karateka (absolutely a classic on 8-bit, but you'll need a keyboard), Ballblazer (faster than 7800 on OLDER technology), Donkey Kong (faster, better sound), etc.  I think that will give you a great perspective on how well designed the 8-bits were.  
Beyond that and also beyond the great included games, you MUST check out Blue Max, Preppie 1 and 2, Archon, and many more.  
 

How could I forget "Rescue on Fractalus"?  The theme music alone is worth the price of admission. 

OK, I consider myself an expert on the Atari 8-bit computers because I had one since 82 and love it still.  There are TONS of great games, so it would be hard to give a limited list.  

Given that you know the 7800 so well, you should consider starting with the 7800 conversions.  One on One basketball (more stark graphics, but faster gameplay), Karateka (absolutely a classic on 8-bit, but you'll need a keyboard), Ballblazer (faster than 7800 on OLDER technology), Donkey Kong (faster, better sound), etc.  I think that will give you a great perspective on how well designed the 8-bits were.  
Beyond that and also beyond the great included games, you MUST check out Blue Max, Preppie 1 and 2, Archon, and many more.  
 

Really cool game. ROM available here: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/364115-pac-line-2600-atari-2600-homebrew/

How could I forget "Rescue on Fractalus"?  The theme music alone is worth the price of admission. 

OK, I consider myself an expert on the Atari 8-bit computers because I had one since 82 and love it still.  There are TONS of great games, so it would be hard to give a limited list.  

Given that you know the 7800 so well, you should consider starting with the 7800 conversions.  One on One basketball (more stark graphics, but faster gameplay), Karateka (absolutely a classic on 8-bit, but you'll need a keyboard), Ballblazer (faster than 7800 on OLDER technology), Donkey Kong (faster, better sound), etc.  I think that will give you a great perspective on how well designed the 8-bits were.  
Beyond that and also beyond the great included games, you MUST check out Blue Max, Preppie 1 and 2, Archon, and many more.  
 

Clearly these people never had teenage boys in the house. 

Tapper. Straight up. It's a cool game. I have it for my A2600 Jr. and the Atari 8-bit. It's challenging, too.

Final Legacy is an absolute classic Atari 8-bit game.  It combines Star Raiders, Missile Command and Battlezone in one naval adventure.
And you only need a joystick to play, though to get out of the sub-games immediately you have to press the Space Bar.

These are rather....unique thrones....

Some of my favorites from retail:
XE Mario Bros.
Pole Position
Boulder Dash
Bruce Lee
International Karate
The Eidolon
Bop'n Wrestle
 

I don't normally post "Reaction Videos", but I really want you guys too see the talent this kid has.  Mind you this kid is only 14 years old, but plays better than most adults.  In fact she's sat in with many professional bands and on some school nights actually frequents Whisky A Go Go where she gets up on the stage with musicians she's never met to play live music.