Justin Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 ATARI DAY! - Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 26, 2015 This month Atari Day falls on Thanksgiving! It’s an extra special opportunity to share the fun and joy of Atari with those around us. Usually for Atari Day we do something like wear an Atari shirt to work or school to spark interest in classic gaming. Since Atari Day falls on Thanksgiving this month, let’s do something special to share Atari with those we love most! One idea is to have an Atari set up under the TV this Thanksgiving, with all of your favorite classic games ready to play! If you’re having family and friends over for the holiday, it could be fun to play a few rounds of Warlords, Space Invaders, Galaga or Ms. Pac-Man with the ones you love! Even if you’re not having a big crowd, it’s still a great time to enjoy the World of Atari. Sharing Atari fun with your kids, spouse, siblings or parents is what it’s all about! Even if your most cherished memories are of playing something other than Atari, maybe a classic console you received as a kid one Holiday, now is the time to enjoy those games again and share them with loved ones. People used to set up model train sets under their Christmas trees. This is an opportunity to set up your Atari or classic console under the TV this Holiday season to share with the loved ones in your life, young and old alike! MORE ABOUT ATARI DAY: http://forums.atari.io/index.php/topic/291-atari-day-on-the-26th-day-of-each-month-show-the-world-how-much-you-love-atari/ JOIN ATARI DAY FACEBOOK EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/958020620958342/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 It's a great idea! I'm putting out an Atari Flashback 4 on the big screen for Thanksgiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 plan too after the prades end, then going to arcade to play some more AVC Online:atari-video.club VGS website: http://videogamesummit.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoAtari Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 I joined the Facebook event. Going to squeeze in some games between feedings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video 61 Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 GREAT IDEA! VIDEO 61 & ATARI SALESwww.atarisales.com22735 Congo St. NE, Stacy, MN 55079 651-462-2500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjustin6 Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 plan too after the prades end, then going to arcade to play some more Thats what i am doing. Right after the parade ends we are firing up the 2600. Even grandma is getting in on the fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 Love it! Of course the 7800 will be played by everyone! "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 All my father in law will want to do is watch football. He can watch this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 It beats watching the Cowboys or Lions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Took some time on Atari Day today to finally try out the 2600 Trak ball hacks - Centipede and Millipede. All I can say is...AWESOME. Such fine control. They are so much fun. Also tried Activision Decathlon with the trak-ball (as suggested by someone on this fine board), and was able to get some seriously high scores without damaging a joystick or a wrist! Happy Atari Day to ALL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 will be playing later on skipping the arcade AVC Online:atari-video.club VGS website: http://videogamesummit.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosweargamer Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 It beats watching the Cowboys or Lions. No it didn't But, I did work on the history of Activision for my podcast and show during some down time! (no Atari's where I am at right now) :hero: The No Swear Gamer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtJuo040EOCTVziObIgVcg Host of The Atari 7800 Game by Game Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 I played donkey kong, centipede and pole position 2 on my 7800. had some trouble with system kept crashing prob due poer supply getting hot its not regular power supply from atari but one from atariguide.com AVC Online:atari-video.club VGS website: http://videogamesummit.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Took some time on Atari Day today to finally try out the 2600 Trak ball hacks - Centipede and Millipede. All I can say is...AWESOME. Such fine control. They are so much fun. Also tried Activision Decathlon with the trak-ball (as suggested by someone on this fine board), and was able to get some seriously high scores without damaging a joystick or a wrist! Happy Atari Day to ALL! Aren't those Trak-ball hacks awesome! I guess my brilliant idea back in January paid off. Thomas and Omega did such a great job on these! Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Played several of the Atari carts from the Retro Junk Box 2 tonight! Of course, I can't divulge the titles. Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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