socrates63 Posted July 20, 2023 Report Share Posted July 20, 2023 Mail call from Good Deal Games -- some text adventures and arcade action. GDG production value certainly doesn't compare to AtariAge -- amateur grade versus professional. But that amateur hobbyist quality grade has a charm of its own and reminds me of earlier times. Just look at Goblin Chaser. If that doesn't recall the early years of D&D then I don't know what will. I am also intrigued by the idea of playing text adventures on consoles of all things and wanted to check it out. Justin, TrekMD, Smell Dawg and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates63 Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Mail call from Germany -- I ordered boxes for three game cartridges that I have and two more for games (Last Starfighter, Crazy Otto) that I recently ordered from AtariAge where a box wasn't available as an option, and for Venetian Blinds which I am looking to get a repro cartridge made. These were purchased on Etsy from Marc Oberhäuser's store AtariGameBoxes. He makes game boxes for the AtariAge store. I purchased several from him in the past. Now that he has an Etsy store, it's a simpler buying process. I'm a slave to the cardboard 😂 sramirez2008, TrekMD, Sabertooth and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 I've done the same. Marc makes excellent boxes and I had several game without boxes that I have found homes for thanks to his store. 🙂 RickR and socrates63 2 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted July 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Free, from @Smell Dawg. Two GBC games I didn't have. Much appreciated. TrekMD, Smell Dawg, socrates63 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 More arrivals... Smell Dawg, socrates63, RickR and 1 other 4 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates63 Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 A member of the local gaming group yesterday offered up two CX52 controllers for free. He wasn't sure whether they worked or not. I stopped by his house this afternoon and picked up a pair of CX52 in very nice condition. I gave them a brief test by navigating the menu of my AtariMax cartridge and trying to start a game. On both controllers, the stick and number pad worked fine but the fire button did not seem to register. I'll probably send them to Best Electronics to exchange them for Best's reconditioned ones (although I already have a pair from Best). I have to say that to my eyes, the 5200 controllers are the best looking of all 80s controllers in this form factor. Just like the SuperSystem itself, they are the pinnacle of 80s design aesthetics. Yes, I'm an Atari 5200 fanboy 🙂 Justin, TrekMD, Sabertooth and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossBow Posted July 24, 2023 Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 On 7/22/2023 at 7:16 PM, socrates63 said: A member of the local gaming group yesterday offered up two CX52 controllers for free. He wasn't sure whether they worked or not. I stopped by his house this afternoon and picked up a pair of CX52 in very nice condition. I gave them a brief test by navigating the menu of my AtariMax cartridge and trying to start a game. On both controllers, the stick and number pad worked fine but the fire button did not seem to register. I'll probably send them to Best Electronics to exchange them for Best's reconditioned ones (although I already have a pair from Best). I have to say that to my eyes, the 5200 controllers are the best looking of all 80s controllers in this form factor. Just like the SuperSystem itself, they are the pinnacle of 80s design aesthetics. Yes, I'm an Atari 5200 fanboy 🙂 There is another option to get them working again...that would cost less and you could do it yourself... https://atarirepairparts.com/ OniDensetsu, socrates63 and RickR 1 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...
RickR Posted July 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 8 minutes ago, CrossBow said: There is another option to get them working again...that would cost less and you could do it yourself... https://atarirepairparts.com/ Bookmarked. I did not know about this one. I'm very grateful that you shared it -- thanks! socrates63 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossBow Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 22 hours ago, RickR said: Bookmarked. I did not know about this one. I'm very grateful that you shared it -- thanks! It is new and I only learned about this weekend. I've placed an order for 2 sets of them to check them out. As I know who owns the site I have the utmost faith in the seller and the product will likely be quality to boot. RickR 1 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...
Smell Dawg Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 Mail call - love the packaging design on these fellers socrates63, TrekMD and RickR 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 Gotta love the Imagic boxes! socrates63, RickR and Smell Dawg 3 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted July 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 Technos arcade 1 for Evercade! PS - I need a new webcam with better resolution. Let me know if anyone sees a deal for one on-line. TrekMD, Smell Dawg and socrates63 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smell Dawg Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 Awww yeah Double Dragon time! Which title(s) are you giving a shot?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted July 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 I don't think I've ever tried Double Dragon 2 or 3. I'll start with those. socrates63 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smell Dawg Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 My only experience with Double Dragon was on NES, decades ago - but it was swell! RickR and socrates63 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smell Dawg Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 Another goody showed up yesterday: RickR, Jinroh, socrates63 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 That is one fun game! Smell Dawg, socrates63 and Justin 3 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates63 Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 21 hours ago, Smell Dawg said: My only experience with Double Dragon was on NES, decades ago - but it was swell! This just released. I don’t know much about the franchise. Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons (NSW) https://a.co/d/cPlqxJK Smell Dawg and Justin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smell Dawg Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 15 hours ago, TrekMD said: That is one fun game! Jeez it goes so freaking fast! I wish modern titles would be more like this - get into the action right away! Justin and RickR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smell Dawg Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 Another acquisition! Justin, socrates63, TrekMD and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted July 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 The two "big box" games (Star Raiders and Indy 500) are so awesome. Nice pickup! socrates63, Smell Dawg and Justin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 Very nice! It is a cool game. Smell Dawg, socrates63 and Justin 3 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted July 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2023 Gamecube Zelda Four Swords. GC games seem so hard to find right now. Justin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 Here are my latest arrivals...several inspired by a certain video I posted recently.... Smell Dawg, RickR, Justin and 2 others 5 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 Game Drive! You and @CrossBow will have to let us know what you think! And really nice other stuff too. I should buy that McDonald's game for Genesis too! TrekMD, socrates63 and Justin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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