Atari 5200 Guy Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Hi Atari.IO Members!! I'm thinking about picking this one up to add to my collection because it's not an expensive system and games are not very many and cheap. I am not sure when I will get one but I am closer to getting one than any other system at the moment. If I find a decent Lynx I'll go that route instead. However, I've never had an O2 before so it would be completely new to me. With that said... What should I know about The Magnavox O2 (advantages/disadvantages)? What are your top 5 favorite games for the system? Ready? GO!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted May 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 That makes me a rich kid . Thank for the info. It helps. Retrogamer81081 and LeeJ07 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsdower70 Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Not much I can add to what Retrogamer said. K.C. Munchkin is great, and if I'm not mistaken you could make custom mazes for it.Also, check out the hybrid video game/board (Master Strategy Series) games they had, if nothing else just for the AMAZING packaging. (Some of the most gorgeous in the biz) Quest for the Rings, Conquest of the World, and Wall Street Fortune Hunt all came with really cool board game packaging.I had even less third party support than the Intellivision, but I think they did make Demon Attack for it. Atari 5200 Guy, RickR and Retrogamer81081 3 Quote "For you - Rowsdower from the 70 - have been appointed Omnivisioner of the Game Grid." ~ Atari Adventure Square Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) I agree that it's worth owning. But to be honest, there are a LOT of really bad games for the O2. The library is dominated by really bad versions of games you are familiar with on other systems. O2 "Alien Invaders - Plus" (a copy of Space Invaders) is laughably bad, for example. And like Retrogamer mentioned, most games only give you one life, which is really frustrating and weird. "Demon Attack" is pretty pared down, showing that even Imagic couldn't get much out of the limited hardware. That being said, there are some real gems on the system too. KC Munchkin is absolutely the best game for the system, and it puts Atari Pac-Man to absolute shame. And as Rowsdower mentioned, the board games are really interesting and have the coolest packaging. UFO, Freedom Fighters are other really good games. Now if you can get your hands on "The Voice" module, the system is a MUST own IMO. "Attack of the Timelord", "Smithereens", "Killer Bees", "KC's Krazy Chase", and even "Type and Tell" are a blast. The greatest voice module on any classic system. Given all this, I still think it's a fun system to own. It looks great, is pretty cheap, and games are easy to find and priced low. And if you DO decide to buy, there is a multi-cart available that is a great bargain. http://www.packratvg.com/o2multi.html Edited May 22, 2016 by RickR Rowsdower70, Atari 5200 Guy and Retrogamer81081 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeJ07 Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) I still like to imagine "Attack of the Time Lord" is a long lost Doctor Who game. Edited May 22, 2016 by LeeJ07 Atari 5200 Guy 1 Quote "I'd buy that for a dollar!" -Smash T.V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) Timelord is just an ok game really. It's the voice that takes it over the top. You must complete the next level just to hear the next taunt from the timelord. Edited May 22, 2016 by RickR Atari 5200 Guy and LeeJ07 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosweargamer Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 This was my first system, but I haven't played one since the 80's. My favorite game was Pick Axe Pete, but again it's been years. I also remember liking KC and maybe UFO as well. Retrogamer81081 and Atari 5200 Guy 2 Quote 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...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted May 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 OK. Let's see. Pick Axe Pete, speedway, Dynasty, KC Munchkin, Alpine Skiing, & Sub Chase sound like a good starting lineup. Whatcha think? Rowsdower70 and Retrogamer81081 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Pix Axe PeteUFOKC MunchkinFreedom FightersAttack of the TimelordThose are my top 5 with no Voice module. Retrogamer81081 and Atari 5200 Guy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie! Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Love my system! Got a cool Multicart for it as well and a Homebrew game (Death Race). I like the KC games, Smithereens, Turtles, UFO and Cosmic Conflct (was the first game I ever played on a odyssey 2 at a service merchandise) Its well worth having in a collection! Retrogamer81081 1 Quote My Youtube Channel Arcade USA! - https://www.youtube.com/user/SVT512 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 I've not played my O2 in quite a while. I've been thinking of boxing it to make more room to move around. Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbuck66 Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 So one of the local shops I go to had an Odyssey 2 for 30 bucks! No games or voice module, but it did come with a manual. I know little to nothing about this system, but I picked it up for my in-laws as an anniversary gift. It was the first console they had, and they have some serious nostalgia for it. Anyone have any suggestions on games I should try to pick up? KC Munchkin seems obvious, but beyond that I wasn’t sure. RickR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 Now THAT'S a thoughtful gift, and you got a great deal. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbuck66 Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 Well I didn’t end up getting my hands on a multicart, but I did manage to get several loose carts a few weeks back in Detroit for 2 dollars a piece. I also got a few in box games in the 4-10 dollar range. I believe this was the final game list I ended up with: Computer Golf Bowling/Basketball Speedway/Spinout/Crypto Logic UFO Invaders from Hyperspace Pick Axe Pete KC Munchkin Out of this world/Helicopter Rescue Alien Invaders Plus Armored Encounter / Subchase I gave it to my in-laws last night and they were excited! They played Pick Axe Pete for at least 30 minutes, then they popped in KC Munchkin for a while. I then played some UFO, Invaders from Hyperspace, and Armored Encounter/Sub Chase with my father in law. We had a blast! This system is pretty fun given its limitations, and I especially enjoyed the strategy involved in Invaders from Hyperspace. KC Munchkin is no slouch either; just because there aren’t as many dots as there are in Pac Man doesn’t make it easier! RickR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDN Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 The Odyssey 2, man. I've heard nothing but good things about this system my entire life, as this is what my dad had as a kid. We got one just the other day and we're having a great time with it. On 5/22/2016 at 10:03 AM, RickR said: But to be honest, there are a LOT of really bad games for the O2. The library is dominated by really bad versions of games you are familiar with on other systems. O2 "Alien Invaders - Plus" (a copy of Space Invaders) is laughably bad, for example. And like Retrogamer mentioned, most games only give you one life, which is really frustrating and weird. "Demon Attack" is pretty pared down, showing that even Imagic couldn't get much out of the limited hardware. I would have to disagree a bit. Magnavox gets points for being creative with their clones. Look at Alien Invaders Plus next to other Space Invaders clones of the time like TI Invaders and Space Armada. Those are a lot more clone-like than the Odyssey rendition, which almost seems like its own thing (almost). I myself rather enjoy Alien Invaders, but I can totally see why many would not. It has its quirks. I personally don't mind the one life aspect of most games very much, but again I can see why many wouldn't care for it. Though I'll give you Demon Attack. Yuck! It's a terrible game from the same system that gave us Attack of the Timelord. But Atlantis makes up for it. Atlantis on the O2 is amazing. On 5/22/2016 at 1:42 PM, RickR said: Timelord is just an ok game really. It's the voice that takes it over the top. You must complete the next level just to hear the next taunt from the timelord. Just OK?!?! Dude! You commited Odyssey 2 treason! I'm kidding of course, but I think this game is seriously great! I don't have the Voice yet, but I think its still an amazing cartridge. I love the gameplay and really wish there was a decent version for the 2600 that captured that. Without the voice, I have to make my own, and that's a surefire way to get weird looks from your parents and siblings. On 5/22/2016 at 2:32 PM, nosweargamer said: My favorite game was Pick Axe Pete, but again it's been years. One of the best. Anyone who likes Pete should try out Fast Eddie on the 2600. It's very different, but it really reminds me of Pete for some reason. RickR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 1 hour ago, HDN said: Alien Invaders Hey, what's your high score? 10! Great, mine too. HDN and nosweargamer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDN Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 7 hours ago, RickR said: Hey, what's your high score? 10! Great, mine too. The main drawback with this game for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 It's not a bad game, especially if you consider it as a different beast than Space Invaders as you said. But in the context of the 1980's, I'll bet O2 kids WISHED it was Space Invaders. That's what makes the other clones like TI Invaders good. Yes, they were blatent rip-offs, but they were close to the original and you could enjoy a similar gaming experience as in the arcades and also those kids who had an Atari. HDN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosweargamer Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 1 hour ago, RickR said: It's not a bad game, especially if you consider it as a different beast than Space Invaders as you said. But in the context of the 1980's, I'll bet O2 kids WISHED it was Space Invaders. That's what makes the other clones like TI Invaders good. Yes, they were blatent rip-offs, but they were close to the original and you could enjoy a similar gaming experience as in the arcades and also those kids who had an Atari. It's interesting for me. I had both Alien Invaders and Pick Axe Pete and enjoyed them both as a kid, but at the time I did not think of them as knock offs to Space Invaders or Donkey Kong. It might be because I was very young, I was under ten at the time, or due to the fact that I didn't get to go to arcades a lot. It might also have to do with the fact that they were different enough from those games at the time. Or could be a combination of all the above. HDN and RickR 2 Quote 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...
HDN Posted April 9, 2021 Report Share Posted April 9, 2021 10 hours ago, nosweargamer said: Pick Axe Pete I'll accept that Alien Invaders Plus is a knock off, but Pick Axe Pete? No way! It's so different than Donkey Kong. It's about as much of a rip off of Donkey Kong as Donkey Kong was a rip off of Space Panic. Which is to say, not much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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