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I picked it up on PS4 while I wait for the VCS version to drop. The reviews are accurate. The presentation, scans, interviews, and emulation are all fantastic so far. There are several hours of content to explore. I can't imagine that anyone here would be disappointed. A few critical notes: You have seen many of these games in previous collections, but not presented in this context or fashion. It is not your run-of-the-mill retro collection. My only real complaint is that the years 1998-2020 are glossed over. I would have liked to see the PS1 Hasbro-era content included and maybe a timeline for Atari SA which did have some big titles up through 2010 or so. Anyway, this is 100 percent recommended by me to any Atari fan.

A must read blog post on Atari 50 from @fultonbot of Into The Vertical Blank podcast. I think lifelong Atarians will appreciate this take. https://intotheverticalblank.com/2022/11/11/atari-50th-anniversary-collection-review/

Here's another YT review from John Hancock:

From the Yak himself:

Here are some early reviews and (shock) they are resoundingly positive. It sounds like the team at Digital Eclipse has truly outdone themselves. I can't wait to combine through the the interactive timeline content. The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/23451349/aatari-50-review-xbox-playstation-switch-steam Digital Trends: https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/atari-50-impressions-nintendo-switch/ Nintendo World Report: http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/62107/atari-50-switch-review Way Too Many Games: https://waytoomany.games/2022/11/11/review-atari-50-the-anniversary-celebration/ PSU: https://www.psu.com/reviews/atari-50-the-anniversary-celebration-review-ps5/ XBOX Hub: https://www.thexboxhub.com/atari-50-the-anniversary-celebration-review/ Culture Vultures: https://culturedvultures.com/atari-50-the-anniversary-celebration-best-compilation/ John Riggs:

I was able to participate in a live Q&A on the Official VCS Discord with Atari's marketing head, David Lowey to discuss the delay with the VCS release. Apparently some last minute bugs have delayed the release. Digital Eclipse are working on a resolution. Atari will give VCS users a $10 discount on the title the first 24 hours that it's available. No timeline for release other than "imminent." He also spoke more broadly about the VCS and plans for 2023. Here were some takeaways: - 18 games on Atari's development roadmap - 10 to 12 Atari published titles in 2023 - One new Recharged title in Q1 and they are discussing the next four titles internally - They have a new lead VCS engineer and are focused on improving developer support to encourage further third-party and indie development - The ability to access the BIOS was inadvertently turned off in the last update. This will be restored and a new password will be provided to the VCS community. - The VCS version of Atari50 will have Circus Atari. This is not on other platforms. - The best place for updates will be the Official VCS Discord server but I'll definitely share here as well. I saw @Joe , @Mockduck and @LinkYoungPS in the chat too. Please feel free to chime in if I've missed anything. While it's a disappointment to have Atari50 delayed on the VCS, I appreciate that Atari engaged the community directly on the issue.

I have a complete Jaguar collection and intend to compare the games included against real hardware.

The next two AtariXP carts are up at LRG: Centipede and Yars' Revenge. Not gonna lie, these look pretty great.

Really great interview @Ballistik! I just want to take a few weeks off and slowly go through all that Atari50 has to offer. LOL.

This is it! Atari 50 launches this week. I am so exciting about this collection even though I can play most of the games. The features I'm most pumped for: - interviews and archival footage - internal documents and scans - the six new games produced by Digital Eclipse - Jaguar emulation I pre-ordered the Switch steel book version but will be playing on the VCS. What are you looking forward to?

ICYMI: @Mockduck posted a great review/overview of Missile Command Recharged 2022.

2,312,900

The Genesis Collection on PS4 is really such a great value. That's how I'm playing too!

1,871,600 via the Genesis Classics Collection on PS4. Normal mode, rapid fire off, normal controls.

It's definitely me. 😅

Of course, I'll be playing paddle games with my Atari VCS Classic Controller. 😉

The wizards at Digital Eclipse have posted stl files for 3D printed paddle mods for Xbox One, Series X/S and Joycon controllers. These mods will give paddle control functionality in Atari50 for games that use them. How cool is that?! Links to files on thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/digitaleclipse/designs This looks like a project for @Atari Creep!

A new announcement from Evercade: Indie Heroes 2 coming January 2023. The 12 game collection includes: Tapeworm Disco Puzzle – Lowtek Games Nessy The Robot – Daniel T. Gaming Reknum Souls Adventure – Nape Games The Cowlitz Gamers’ Adventure Trilogy – Łukasz Kur and M-Tee Anguna: Scourge of the Goblin King – Bite The Chili Productions Eyra: The Crow Maiden – Second Dimension Lunar Journey – Greenboy Games Yeah Yeah Beebiss II – Rigg’d Games Gelatanous: Humanity Lost – The Retro Room The Gruniożerca Trilogy – Łukasz Kur and M-Tee Nix: The Paradox Relic – Dustin Huddleston Beer Slinger – Second Dimension https://evercade.co.uk/indie-heroes-collection-2-coming-january-2023-pre-order-november-4th/

Very cool!

Personally, I think this is Atari's best take so far on the Gravitar IP. It's also my least played Recharged game. I will definitely submit but my best score so far doesn't crack 20k. Of course, the best gravity flyer on the VCS is Thrustlander by a light year.

Nice way to kick things off @stirrell! Using the score modifiers is up to the player. Just a part of your strategy.