HDN Posted January 25, 2023 Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 WAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH! socrates63, MaximumRD, RickR and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted January 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 On 1/15/2023 at 5:06 PM, RickR said: I finally had a chance to open this thing and give it a try. Overall, I'd say it's going to be a lot of fun with just a few minor issues. The controls work well, given their small size. I really like the little joystick. It isn't clicky, nor are the buttons, but they are responsive. The selection of games is pretty unique, with some favorites and some I've never heard of. It will be fun to try them all out. The screen is nice and bright and it's easy to see details. I like the lighting on the coin slot. The sound is nice and clear. The emulation seems spot-on. I haven't noticed any stutters or speed issues. On the downside...they made the screen orientation wrong! The games default to a "stretched" view. They do allow you to change the aspect ratio, but then the game screens are smaller and a little harder to see, and it doesn't "remember" your choice once you turn the unit off. Some games have weird controls. For example, Heavy Barrel is supposed to have a spinner. Here, you use two of the buttons to rotate. Not ideal. Still fun. At the price I paid, I'm happy. One more slight "con" I've noticed after playing this for a while.... The little joystick attachment screws on/off. If you prefer it on (like I do), it comes unscrewed very easily while playing! I think that's easily fixable with a little Loctite, but it is worth mentioning for anyone interested in this brand. socrates63, Sabertooth, MaximumRD and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabertooth Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 My better half gifted me with this awesome Atari lunchbox and thermos! Manufactured by Aladdin Industries in Nashville, TN circa 1983, it has graphics from Atari classics including Asteroids, Yars' Revenge, Warlords and Missile Command. The cool thing about this for me is that I actually had this same lunchbox in 1st grade. This is what I carried to school everyday nearly 40 years ago. I'm very stoked to add it back to the collection! TrekMD, Justin, MaximumRD and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 Oh, that is awesome! Sabertooth, MaximumRD, RickR and 1 other 3 1 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabertooth Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 8 hours ago, TrekMD said: Oh, that is awesome! Thanks. It was a really great gift! I'm on parental leave right now but intend to place it into active service when I return to the office next month! DegasElite, MaximumRD, RickR and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted January 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2023 Isn't it funny how when you start engaging in a particular system again, games just kind of fall into your lap? These are some recent old PC software that I picked up. The boxed Spanish gives me a very LGR vibe, with the 3D cover and folding box (with velcro!). DegasElite, MaximumRD, Justin and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted February 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 (edited) Edited February 3, 2023 by RickR Justin, TrekMD, MaximumRD and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 Arrivals this week... DegasElite, Sabertooth, RickR and 3 others 6 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted February 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 Atari Flashback Gold looks really cool! I like that new tiny form factor and also the inclusion of paddles. Nice! Everything else there is nice too. socrates63, TrekMD, DegasElite and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 Had these come in this past week... DegasElite, Sabertooth, RickR and 3 others 6 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted February 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 (edited) Nothing too exciting, but a Tomy Blip, 5 Genesis games, and an Amazon Echo Dot (old version). Edited February 20, 2023 by RickR Justin, socrates63, MaximumRD and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossBow Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 @TrekMD you actually own 3 of Tom's jag rotary controllers? I only own one and did order a box, but mine isn't arriving until tomorrow I think. DegasElite and MaximumRD 2 Quote See what I'm up to over at the Ivory Tower Collections: http://www.youtube.com/ivorytowercollections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 6 hours ago, CrossBow said: @TrekMD you actually own 3 of Tom's jag rotary controllers? I only own one and did order a box, but mine isn't arriving until tomorrow I think. I have three different models of rotary controllers and they came with no box, so I figured I'd get the a "home." MaximumRD and DegasElite 2 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossBow Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 On 2/20/2023 at 10:25 PM, TrekMD said: I have three different models of rotary controllers and they came with no box, so I figured I'd get the a "home." Well I'm not as cool as you as I only have just the one that Machine made and sold a few years back. But after a shipping mistake on my part, I got the 'official' box for mine yesterday. Nice to see it all come together. Wonder if he will make a manual for them in the future? Hmm... TrekMD, MaximumRD, Sabertooth and 4 others 7 Quote See what I'm up to over at the Ivory Tower Collections: http://www.youtube.com/ivorytowercollections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates63 Posted March 6, 2023 Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 During the past couple of months, I picked up some games for the PS4, Switch, and Gameboy (not shown). I've also picked up several Vectrex homebrews and a SD multi-cart. Sabertooth, TrekMD, RickR and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates63 Posted March 7, 2023 Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 Mail call! These arrived yesterday. The PSP, Switch, and PS1 games were purchased from a gamer in a local gamer group. The Atari 2600 game was an unexpected surprise. Over the years, I have purchased thirteen games (hacks) from Pete of Repentless2600.com. He had shown photos of the Ghostmuncher cartridge on his Facebook feed recently, and I thought he was simply showing a preview of a new item for his store. When I saw his name on the return label, I had to check online to confirm that I hadn't placed an order that I forgot about 😂 What I found in the box blew me away. Pete sent everything as a gift for my supporting the homebrew community. He sent me #5 of 15 of Ghostmuncher Afterlife Edition along with merch and Repentless stickers and pins and a thank you note. I asked him to let me at least share in the cost of the goods he sent me, but he refused and said sharing photos was thanks enough. So, being on the consumer end of the homebrew community, I get to buy stuff and show them off and play them -- tough job, amirite? Interacting with other gamers, collectors, and creators is the best part of this hobby for me. While I haven't met Pete in person, I was able to meet at last year's PRGE several creators of some of my favorite games, and that was an awesome experience. Unfortunately, I missed Jesse of the Ivory Tower (the Giver of Life of my Atari 5200 and Telegames Super Video Arcade) at PRGE although I did get a photo with Doctor Trek. I had lunch with Sheriff RickR couple of years ago and that was a blast. Hopefully, I will be able to meet more of you. Justin, TrekMD, RickR and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabertooth Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 Not physical, but I picked up Caverns of Mars: Recharged for the VCS today. Here's a gameplay only video. This is great take on a deep cut from the Atari 8-bit computer era. I really dig the fully destructible environments, weapons types and stackable (and strategic) power-ups. MaximumRD, RickR, Justin and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted March 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 Oh man, that looks great. I can't promise I'll buy it soon, but I will be buying that one for sure. Sabertooth, MaximumRD and DegasElite 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted March 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 I'm really looking forward to trying this. Sabertooth, Justin, MaximumRD and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted March 17, 2023 Report Share Posted March 17, 2023 I wasn't sure where to put this, but it is advertised as a "gaming keyboard", so I decided to put it here. This arrived a couple of hours ago... MaximumRD, DegasElite, Justin and 3 others 6 Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sabertooth Posted March 18, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 Berzerk (2600) for the modern VCS. This was made available today following the announcement of Atari's acquisition of 12 classic IPs from Stern, including Berzerk and Frenzy. DegasElite, Justin, MaximumRD and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Atari 5200 Guy Posted March 21, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 Very happy to get this. I've been concentrating on my 7800 collection lately and never had Donkey Kong for it. This was an extremely nice pickup for me. RickR, - Ω -, Justin and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted April 2, 2023 Report Share Posted April 2, 2023 My latest arrivals... Sabertooth, Justin, RickR and 3 others 6 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted April 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2023 Doom and the 2 mb version of Cybermorph for Jaguar MaximumRD, DegasElite, Sabertooth and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 Anything for the Jaguar is a nice find. RickR, DegasElite and socrates63 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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