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Arenafoot reacted to GRay Defender in Gray Defender
Thank you, it was a pleasure interviewing him. I just thought I would try something different rather than the same ol' reviews of his book.. 🙂
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Arenafoot reacted to GRay Defender in Gray Defender
My recent interview with book author Brian Matherne:
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Arenafoot reacted to Justin in Atari introduces NEW CARTRIDGE-BASED ATARI 2600+
The fun is back! $129.99!
https://atari.com/products/atari-2600-plus
NO CARTRIDGE LEFT BEHIND
Enjoy your favorite Atari 2600 and 7800 games on one system. Not only does the Atari 2600+ pull double cartridge duty, it also features HDMI and widescreen mode for easy connectivity to modern TVs.
Jump right in with the included CX40+ Joystick and a 10-in-1 game cartridge that features some of Atari’s most famous games like Adventure®, Missile Command®, and Yars' Revenge®.
Features
The Atari 2600+ is an updated version of the iconic Atari 2600 and has been enhanced in the following ways:
- Plays both Atari 2600 and 7800 game cartridges
- HDMI output makes it easy to connect
- Widescreen mode
- Enlarged cartridge socket reduces sticking
- Atari logo lights up when being played
The system comes with a CX40+ Joystick which has been lovingly recreated to the same specifications as the original, and a 10-in-1 game cartridge featuring some of Atari’s most famous games: Adventure®, Combat®, Dodge 'Em™, Haunted House®, Maze Craze™, Missile Command®, RealSports® Volleyball, Surround™, Video Pinball™, Yars' Revenge®.
Atari 2600+ Hardware
Featuring a Rockchip 3128 SOC microprocessor with 256MB DDR3 RAM and 256MB eMMC fixed internal storage. Wired CX40+ Joystick with DB9 connector. Compatible with most Atari 2600 and Atari 7800 cartridges.
Product Dimensions
Size: 10.63” x 7.09” x 2.76”
Weight: 1 lb 9 oz
Atari 2600+ Frequently Asked Questions
Will this play Atari game cartridges?
Absolutely! The 2600+ can play both Atari original 2600 and Atari 7800 cartridges, and cartridges from the Atari XP program.
How is the Atari 2600+ different from the original Atari 2600?
The Atari 2600+ is enhanced the 2600+ from the original in the following ways:
- Plays both Atari 2600 and 7800 game cartridges
- HDMI output makes it easy to connect
- Widescreen mode
- 80% of original size
- Enlarged cartridge socket reduces sticking
- Atari logo lights up when being played
How is the Atari 2600+ different from the Atari VCS?
The Atari 2600+ plays both Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges and is designed to look like the iconic 4-switch Atari 2600 model released in 1980. The Atari VCS is a modern console whose capabilities extend beyond just gaming. The VCS offers a Chrome browser, streaming services, productivity apps, and the ability to boot into a PC operating system of your choice, like Windows or Linux. Build your home gaming center with both consoles to enjoy the full range of Atari offerings.
Is the Atari 2600+ smaller than the original Atari 2600?
The original 2600 design was beautiful but came with a very large footprint. At 80% of original size, we believe the 2600+ is able to retain the iconic look of the original, while also making it easier to fit into modern living spaces.
Can I use the Atari CX40+ Joystick and CX30+ paddle controllers with the original Atari 2600 or 7800?
Yes, the CX40+ Joystick and CX30+ Paddle Controllers have DB9 connectors and are compatible with original Atari hardware.
Does the Atari 2600+ use emulation software to play game cartridges?
Yes, the Atari 2600+ uses emulation technology to play game cartridges. View the full list of compatible games below:
Atari 2600+ Compatibility
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Arenafoot reacted to - Ω - in OMG! Really! - Vectrex prices on eBay
The guy trying to sell the one pictured below must be smoking something federally illegal...
Really? $3,038.88 with shipping? Ask, but ye may not receive, especially from me.
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Arenafoot reacted to Vectrexer in OMG! Really! - Vectrex prices on eBay
OMG have you been watching prices on every retro console?
Time to invent a time machine and go back to the time. Back when people were complaining about a $30 price being too high for a broken Vectrex. Or any heavy sixer Atari 2600. Or a Virtual Boy.
Back i those times when you were telling yourself it is time to buy one.
Now try and look ahead another 10 years when every barely running, wonky controller, Vectrex will have some kind of grading applied to it.
A time when you're making another post on some future social site about the same topic.
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Arenafoot reacted to thrust26 in Atari acquired AtariAge
While I like the positive attitude regarding the latest event, I cannot follow here. Besides words, Atari has not proven that it values the community. Besides paying money for it.
And even lately has done numerous law actions against us. The store purge is only one of them. Watch the latest stream of ZPH when James gets emotional regarding Mr Jump and Run.
That's the moment he realizes (again?) that an era has ended. And that's how I see it too.
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Arenafoot got a reaction from GRay Defender in Atari acquired AtariAge
Now that the AtariAge forums are down, @Justin you should start pushing this forum as a replacement for the AA forums!!!
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Arenafoot got a reaction from Justin in Atari acquired AtariAge
MS Edge will let you in, but Google Chrome will not....
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Arenafoot got a reaction from MaximumRD in Atari acquired AtariAge
MS Edge will let you in, but Google Chrome will not....
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Arenafoot reacted to Justin in Atari acquired AtariAge
Oh that's flattering. We're just a quiet little Atari outpost way out here on the edge of cyberspace
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Arenafoot got a reaction from RickR in Pre-Amazon Prime Day sale of Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion books!
Get an early start to Amazon Prime Day 2023 (July 11-12) by filling in those missing volumes of the Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion books! Don't miss out on this opportunity. Some of these volumes may never be this low again! No "Prime Membership" is needed for this pricing:
https://www.amazon.com/Atari-2600-Homebrew-Companion-Video/dp/1980969396
Volume 1 paperback (B&W) - $5.30 (was $12.99)
https://www.amazon.com/Atari-2600-Homebrew-Companion-Deluxe/dp/1983385719
Volume 2 paperback (Color) - $28.92 (was $30.99)
https://www.amazon.com/Atari-2600-Homebrew-Companion/dp/1676947175
Volume 3 paperback (B&W) - $6.43 (was $12.99)
https://www.amazon.com/Atari-2600-Homebrew-Companion/dp/B08BDT993Q
Volume 4 paperback (B&W) - $6.27 (was $13.99)
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Arenafoot got a reaction from socrates63 in Pre-Amazon Prime Day sale of Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion books!
Get an early start to Amazon Prime Day 2023 (July 11-12) by filling in those missing volumes of the Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion books! Don't miss out on this opportunity. Some of these volumes may never be this low again! No "Prime Membership" is needed for this pricing:
https://www.amazon.com/Atari-2600-Homebrew-Companion-Video/dp/1980969396
Volume 1 paperback (B&W) - $5.30 (was $12.99)
https://www.amazon.com/Atari-2600-Homebrew-Companion-Deluxe/dp/1983385719
Volume 2 paperback (Color) - $28.92 (was $30.99)
https://www.amazon.com/Atari-2600-Homebrew-Companion/dp/1676947175
Volume 3 paperback (B&W) - $6.43 (was $12.99)
https://www.amazon.com/Atari-2600-Homebrew-Companion/dp/B08BDT993Q
Volume 4 paperback (B&W) - $6.27 (was $13.99)
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Arenafoot got a reaction from DegasElite in FS: Atari VCS/2600 carts
I need to place an order with you..... one of these days when I get some extra money. This will fill in alot of my holes!
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Arenafoot got a reaction from DegasElite in Post Your Pictures - Intellivsion Collections
my Intv console (along with my Atari 2600 Jr.) are hidden away inside my bench in front of my HDTV.........
and other pics are my boxed INTV games and overlays I bought (out) from GameOver Videogame stores in Houston.
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Arenafoot got a reaction from RickR in Video Game Player of the Century Billy Mitchell
at the 52:17 mark of King of Kong, it shows Tim Sczerby in 3rd place with a 879,200 score on the Twin Galaxies scoreboard website - but the graphic within the movie a few moments later shows a different list........
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Arenafoot got a reaction from DegasElite in Video Game Player of the Century Billy Mitchell
at the 52:17 mark of King of Kong, it shows Tim Sczerby in 3rd place with a 879,200 score on the Twin Galaxies scoreboard website - but the graphic within the movie a few moments later shows a different list........
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Arenafoot got a reaction from DegasElite in Video Game Player of the Century Billy Mitchell
go to the 20:33 mark of the King of Kong movie and you'll see he was
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc-P8Kyvnz4&feature=youtu.be&t=20m17s
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Arenafoot reacted to Sabertooth in Atari XP Physical Releases - Atari Releasing New Atari 2600 Game Cartridges!
Here's the big issue with the most recent announcement: price.
Missile Command is dirt common. It's a great game but I'm willing to bet most of us have several copies. It's a hard proposition at $100.
Adventure is a bit less common and prices have spiked thanks to Ready Player One and now Stranger Things. It's an easier sell given where the market is.
Current pricecharting for reference.
The packages do look very nice! Who doesn't love gatefold boxes, enamel pins, patches and a light up cart?
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Arenafoot reacted to Sabertooth in Atari XP Physical Releases - Atari Releasing New Atari 2600 Game Cartridges!
They really do look cool. One of their Discord mods just posted a production pic of Yars' Return. Apparently they are just waiting for the boxes from the printers.
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Arenafoot got a reaction from Justin in E.T. Atari 2600 Is Not The Worst Game Ever, How To Play, & High Score Documentary
I bought the game new, late in the existence of it..... probably 1987. So I had the game manuals, but I never knew til now what the building icon did AND that you could eat the Reese's Pieces for more points! That changes the game for me!!! That makes sense now!
Thanks!