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This is kind of awesome!!!!!

This is exciting seeing others get their loot. I will be sending mine out Monday only because I was just able to find an item I was looking for.

Who was your Secret Santa Willie?

Who was your Secret Santa Willie?

I voted for Pengo. He's so icy and cute.

So a few weeks ago Monoprice.com's distribution warehouse in Rancho Cucamonga CA had a pretty sizeable warehouse sale in which they tried to unload all sorts of scratch and dent merch, while also selling monoprice branded and other undamaged stuff at pretty nice discounts. I bought wifey some monoprice over the ear bluetooth headphones for $15, which she loves! And I bought myself this.
 

 
Got me a little drone regularly priced at $50 for $30. I figured for $30, why not.
 
It's made by Hubsan and it's model H107C and I gotta say that this little drone is AWESOME. Its already proven to be very durable as ive already crashed it a number of times. Ive only have had to replace the propellers which they are really cheap on ebay (6 sets for $6 shipped). And ive also bought 5 extra batteries. (Flight time is about 7 minutes buy battery charges in about 35 minutes.) I've been flying it almost on a daily basis. Around my room, and outside.
 
It even has a camera. For a $30 dollar drone I didn't expect much as far as quality and I was right. It's decent though. Range is really good as well. I took this screenshot from a video I shot with this drone:
 

 
I have a blast flying this thing around. I already want a bigger and better one with GPS and HD Video recording and with a FPV screen on the control. I also want one I don't have to register with the FAA.
 
Im thinking about this being my next drone:
 

 
Do any of you fly any drones/quadcopters?

Those are some great gifts Willie!     

A big ole' THANK YOU! to my Secret Santa!  I got exactly what I was hopeful for! A sealed CIB Star Raiders and Pengo for my 5200!  Was not expecting the Pengo, but I do love that game on the 5200 .
 
Now I have to bring myself to open the seal on this Star Raiders
 

Yeah its very cool, however Im trying to figure out what application its best for.  For example, I thought It might be really good for Xevious, its not.  Mrs Pac-Man, not bad, Pitfall 2 - nope...  But today I was playing it with BallBlazers and it was perfect.  The V61 Gripstick Joystick needs its own episode in order to break down what it is, what it does and what games its good for.  Im doing research on it... you know, playing lots of games with it, "research".

So... wanna know how to make the official Atari adult beverage? 
http://www.atari.io/atari-twist/

That is correct, a guest will come over and we will play 7800 games.  But because the system plays 2600 as well I want to dip into those games too.  The Jag Bar episode of Warlords was a tryout for 7800 Ave.  The difference between The Jag Bar and 7800 Ave format wise is I will not have the section where we meet a guest at the bar then play,  7800 Ave will be just a guest joining me to play and getting right into the game and discussing our thoughts at the end.  Plus the set will look amazing - lots of brick walls, arcade games and neon.

Big unboxing at 7800 Ave. this week. 

Thanks! 

The titles were killer

I voted for Pengo. He's so icy and cute.

Yes! Time to Represent again just like you did in Kaboom!   

I didn't even know there was an emulator for Wii! I'm on it!!

I have the cart, but no 7800 system. Oh wait, I have it emulated on my Wii!!!!!!! 

Love playing it on the 5200 but my trakball has been tweaking out lately.

Let's get this started! Here's my first attempt on my 7800 with a 2600 joystick. I've had this in my collection for a year or so but I usually play the 2600 version. The 7800 version is great!

We'd love to have you get in on High Score Squad, ferg! 

I really need to get off my butt and get in on these.

Centipede
Atari 7800
Controller: PLAYER'S CHOICE
Difficulty Level: Advanced
Achieve high score to win challenge
Play on: Real Hardware / Dedicated Console / Emulation OK! ✔
Squad Challenge ends 11:59 pm PST December 31st, 2016
 
 
 
Objective: Play for the highest possible score using the difficulty settings defined in the challenge. Post a photo or video of your score in this thread. Scores must be achieved between December 1st through December 31st, 2016. Screen captures are not allowed as they are easily manipulated for falsified scores. Multiple submissions are permitted. The player with the highest score at the end of the 1-month competition is the victor!

Eligibility: Anyone can join in. All players are welcome!

Play Rules: Games may be played on real hardware or emulation, using any controller or keyboard, following rules and game settings as delineated in the Squad Challenge. Enhancements and hacked versions of this game are not allowed.

Difficulty Level: Advanced
 
Fair Play: Players should play fairly, be honest, and have fun! Falsified scores will result in your immediate removal from the site. It goes without saying that no use of cheats, hacks, cartridge frying, enhancements, Photoshop, subterfuge, or any other unfair advantage is allowed. Everybody hates a cheater.
 
More: To review detailed rules on how to play, please visit the High Score Squad page here: http://forums.atari.io/index.php/topic/1219-high-score-squad-how-to-play/ 
 
 
Centipede.A78Centipede.pdf
 
 

I like it Rick!     

btbfilms76 has created the perfect Atari drink!
We made a nice page for it on the site: http://www.atari.io/atari-twist/
Be sure to share with friends!