Atari 5200 Guy

But it is out!

I’m the only family member who plays Atari.  Sadly.

But it is out!

There are eight total.

Space Invaders, Gyruss, later OutRun.  All have remained favorites.

Arcade and 2600 for SI, arcades for the other two.  Although OutRun was the sole reason why I wanted a Master System. 
Gyruss I loved in the arcades.  I never knew it ever made it to the home consoles and computers.  Anything Atari my hometown stopped carrying for the longest time.  I'd own this arcade if I could.  
OutRun was a total shock when I first seen it.  I couldn't get enough of it but, unfortunately, I didn't have enough money either.  I loved everything about this game.

Stunt Cycle, the arcade version.  That and 280Zzzzap were probably the first games I ever played.
 

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Not a kid, but my father was a competitive Pac-Man player at bars in the 80s. That was his game.
A few years later in the mid-80s he and I loved Pole Position for the 2600 and at the Time Out arcade at the mall.

Space Invaders, Gyruss, later OutRun.  All have remained favorites.

Arcade and 2600 for SI, arcades for the other two.  Although OutRun was the sole reason why I wanted a Master System. 
Gyruss I loved in the arcades.  I never knew it ever made it to the home consoles and computers.  Anything Atari my hometown stopped carrying for the longest time.  I'd own this arcade if I could.  
OutRun was a total shock when I first seen it.  I couldn't get enough of it but, unfortunately, I didn't have enough money either.  I loved everything about this game.

Arcade and 2600 for SI, arcades for the other two.  Although OutRun was the sole reason why I wanted a Master System. 
Gyruss I loved in the arcades.  I never knew it ever made it to the home consoles and computers.  Anything Atari my hometown stopped carrying for the longest time.  I'd own this arcade if I could.  
OutRun was a total shock when I first seen it.  I couldn't get enough of it but, unfortunately, I didn't have enough money either.  I loved everything about this game.

Space Invaders, Gyruss, later OutRun.  All have remained favorites.

I haven't either.  But I have quickly learned that Datasoft must have been one of the better third party developers.  Truth be told it is probably because of them some of the 5200 games were even made.

I try to look at things close up and I have to remove my glasses. To look at things far away I have to put them back on. 

Wow!  I need to go where you went.  I can't see with or without my glasses lol

I try to look at things close up and I have to remove my glasses. To look at things far away I have to put them back on. 

Wow!  I need to go where you went.  I can't see with or without my glasses lol

Prayers for a speedy recovery.

Prayers for a speedy recovery.

Prayers for a speedy recovery.

I have no reason to ignore anyone here.  You have given a safe haven to hang out online.  The Atari part is just a bonus.  I don't see a bar....oh wait, there it is!!  Hold my beer...I'll be right back.

I have no reason to ignore anyone here.  You have given a safe haven to hang out online.  The Atari part is just a bonus.  I don't see a bar....oh wait, there it is!!  Hold my beer...I'll be right back.

I agree with that 200%!

I agree with this.  Atari was about family and friends spending time together, it wasn't always about the games.  Atari is how and why I learn how to be social.  Doesn't matter where you are from, we are all here for the same reason.  And we all need a break from life.  So sit down, visit with people on here, and enjoy a good game.  It doesn't even have to be an Atari game.  Whatever game you want to play...the idea is to enjoy yourself.  Come here and lower your stress level.  See?  Atari Pac-Man is good for something after all!