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  2. RickR

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    I'm glad that you made it safely and enjoyed the trip.  It's so rare to have this type of rain in Southern California that it would be impossible to plan around.  I authorized my staff to tele-work through today regardless of their schedules (we've remained hybrid since COVID.)  We're definitely waterlogged after several straight days of heavy rain. 

  3. Video 61

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    Thanks for sharing these fantastic insights! I wonder if the 100k rule held true for Atari under Sam during the Jaguar's run? With such a limited installed user base, that's nearly a 70 percent attach rate for each sold out title based on 150,000 Jaguars sold during its commercial life. I've read AVP was the best seller at 85K.

  6. Atari 5200 Guy

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    Always great to see a Top 10 post!

    1. Atari Jaguar: This was the system that got me back into gaming in 1994 and rekindled my love for Atari.

    2. SEGA Saturn: Once Atari Corporation gave up the ghost and ended support for the Jaguar, I picked another winner! Honestly, I love Sega's exclusive content and the Saturn library is the pinnacle 90s arcade machine!

    3. COLECO Gemini: My first love, this 2600 clone had a small form factor, came with Donkey Kong and Mousetrap packed in, and sported some of the best controllers of the era.

    4. SEGA Dreamcast: The short-lived Dreamcast arguably kicked off modern gaming and has an incredible library of games. This is peak SEGA. Too bad it didn't ship with a DVD player...

    5. Atari 7800: When I stated collecting in 2010 or so, I became aware of the 2600 and 7800 hhomebrew communities.  Instead of picking up both consoles, I started with the 7800 due to its backwards compatibility with the 2600. The homebrews are fantastic, but the original retail titles have some of the best home ports of 80s arcade games around.

    6. NES: I don't have much to say here except that this is the system that saved console gaming in North America and changed everything.  Childhood memories of playing Mario, Mega Man, Contra, Ikari Warriors, Castlevania and others will be with me forever.

    7. Playstation 4 (PRO): I love where Sony has taken the PS4. So many great first party exclusives, PSVR and great third-party games make this my favorite of the last generation.

    8. Atari VCS (2020): Controversial? The VCS has been my most played system since I got it last March ('21). I love the form factor, the flexibility to operate it as a PC, and the Classic Controller. The game library is a mix of retro classics and modern indie titles that I’ve really enjoyed. The ability to game stream XBOX Game Cloud, Stadia, Luna and GeForce Now means I have easy access to modern AAA. It's also a very capable emulation box. Whether support dries up or not, this Swiss army knife of gaming consoles will continue to have a home in my set-up.

    9. Atari Lynx: The first color handheld and a tremendous effort from Atari. The Lynx library is so strong and easily collectible. A winner.

    10. EVERCADE VS: What Blaze has done with the Evercade has been utterly fantastic. The curated collections are interesting, priced right and look great on a shelf. I loved the Evercade handheld and the VS improves on nearly every front. Recommended for any retro gamer.

     

  9. RickR

    Posted · Edited by Sabertooth

    An excellent example and cool collection! 

    My cousin had a Vectrex growing up and I loved playing the thing whenever we visited VA from OH. This extended to my visits into our 20s, before I moved west. It was at his grandparents house the last time I visited circa 2001.  I was helping my late great-uncle at his sign shop for a few weeks and would play that Vectrex nearly every evening, after work.

    I've always wanted to add one to the collection and hope to do it in 2022.

  10. Sabertooth

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    $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.

     

  12. Sabertooth

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    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! 😂

  15. Sabertooth

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    Thanks @Justin! It's a great game. I picked up the PS4 version to try the "Immersive" graphics setting with my PSVR and I have to say, the VCS and PS4 (Pro) versions are roughly at parity. A big plus for VCS is the additional exclusive challenges.  I imagine that it's a solid experience on any platform on which it's available and for $9.99 you can't go wrong. 

    I'll add that with the change of CEO, Atari seems to have turned a corner. They are paying attention to the brand and the VCS in a way that gives me some confidence for the future. It's a breath of fresh air as an Atari fan. 

  18. Sabertooth

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    Two quick additional thoughts on this:

    (1) I recently picked up the UAV mod for a spare 7800 and Rikki & Vikki looks and sounds way better than on my LHE. It's really incredible how good the music is. 

    (2) I finally played two-player co-op for a few hours with my GF and its a different experience. Several co-op screens require team work to solve and really adds to the fun of the game!

    P.S. According to the thread at AA, there are fewer than 83 copies left so if you're on the fence, visit PenguiNet and treat yourself to a unique 7800 experience! 

  20. Atari 5200 Guy

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    Great post! You can't really go wrong with the core 7800 arcade conversions. All of them are fantastic in my opinion and make the 7800 worth owning.  I happen to really enjoy Joust, DK, DK Jr. & Mario Bros. in addition to the ones that you've named.

    Ballblazer is just amazing with a second player. It's stunning, really. It would definitely make the list. 

    These days many of my favorite 7800 games are homebrews. My top game on the system is probably either Jr. Pac-Man or b*nQ. I also really like DK PK, Space Invaders and Moon Cresta. I can't wait until Baby Pac-Man gets released. I missed the list. It looks great! 

  23. Sabertooth

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    @rick - Doom is in the hat. I would do a comparo if I had it for those other platforms. I could probably find a copy of the PS1 or Saturn version locally. The 32x version is the direct competition for the Jaguar port as it arrived on store shelves at roughly the same time. The N64 version - Doom 64 - is really a sequel to the original and came out a full 3 years after the Jaguar version.

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