- Ω - Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 To the few here that have a TI-99/4A, what have you done on or to it lately? If nothing or not much, do you have any plans for the future? Has there been anything that has interested you? Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertLM78 Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 I've been on one of my typical breaks from computing but I've been thinking of getting back into it - I've still got my THE C64 to continue exploring as well 🙂 RickR, - Ω - and MaximumRD 3 Quote Cheering vestry jolt now! 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 The last time I brought it out I played Burgertime. It just doesn't capture my attention as well as my XEGS does. Yet anyway. RobertLM78, RickR and - Ω - 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted October 15, 2022 Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 Mine is in a box put away for now. I'll play some games on it when the mood strikes. - Ω - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted October 15, 2022 Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 I am seriously considering parting with mine. I don't really use it. - Ω - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted October 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 Honestly I've only turned mine on a couple of times this month, and only to call the BBS. I'll never get rid of my main system though, I'd probably regret getting rid of it as I have so much invested into it. It would be nice to have a game contest or two with other users here, but it looks like everyone, including myself have other irons in the fire right now. Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted October 15, 2022 Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 A high score contest would be fun and a good excuse to get the machine out. I suggest waiting for winter when there aren't so many outdoor distractions consuming time. RobertLM78 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted October 15, 2022 Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 6 hours ago, RickR said: A high score contest would be fun and a good excuse to get the machine out. I suggest waiting for winter when there aren't so many outdoor distractions consuming time. I agree with this. 9 hours ago, - Ω - said: I'd probably regret getting rid of it as I have so much invested into it. This why I lean on my XEGS more. RickR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertLM78 Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 Well, i've been messing around with both (TheC64 & TI) systems lately. Enjoying some Donkey Kong and other classics on the TI and making some new favorites on the C64 (like Epyx Steet Basketball) 😁 RickR and - Ω - 2 Quote Cheering vestry jolt now! 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted November 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 I've not played Donkey Kong on my TI in about eight years. It's a game I've never been good at. ☹️ RobertLM78 1 Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossBow Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 Last time I pulled mine out of its box was to verify the cable I had would provide decent composite output from it and to check out my copy of Dragon's Lair 😉 RobertLM78 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...
RickR Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 My intention is to get mine out and play a few more of the "speech" games (Bigfoot, MASH, Buck Rogers, Honey Hunt, Moon Mine) that I'm not sure I've ever tried before. It will be most likely the weekend of Nov 12. RobertLM78 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossBow Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 I need to get a replacement AV cable for mine first. I kinda gave away/sold the one I was using with my Ti and Vic-20 to a client this weekend that brought their Atari 400 over for an s-video upgrade. They didn't have a cable for it... Is there a recommended site for a good quality cable for the Ti? 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 November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 I think it uses the same cable as the Atari 8-bits, VIC-20 and C64 (5 pin version). I've found it's easier to find one labeled for those. Ebay is where I've got them in the past, but I've also made my own if I have the right DIN connector. For example, I yanked the DIN connector from a broken VIC-20 RF box to make one. RobertLM78 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, RickR said: I think it uses the same cable as the Atari 8-bits, VIC-20 and C64 (5 pin version). I've found it's easier to find one labeled for those. Ebay is where I've got them in the past, but I've also made my own if I have the right DIN connector. For example, I yanked the DIN connector from a broken VIC-20 RF box to make one. My TI's RF box was no good so there is where I got my connector. Edited November 1, 2022 by Atari 5200 Guy RickR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossBow Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 (edited) Well as I sold my composite/svid/audio RCA Atari 8-bit cable for a client this past weekend. The only cable I have now is my s-video output only cable from Hercules for my Atari 8-bits and I'm pretty sure that isn't going to work on my Ti or Vic since those put out s-video from their monitor ports right? I see that Brewing Academy has them for the Ti with the longest offered being a 1.5m cable and composite/audio only. So I will see about adding one of those on my next order with them in the future. Edited November 1, 2022 by CrossBow 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 November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 You got it. TI is composite. RobertLM78 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertLM78 Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 I actually converted one of my RF cables to a composite cable using the ends of another RCA cable. It works, but was sort of an annoying project because despite the wiring being fairly well known, i still managed to screw it up the first time and had to change a connection. RickR 1 Quote Cheering vestry jolt now! 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertLM78 Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 On 11/1/2022 at 5:54 AM, - Ω - said: I've not played Donkey Kong on my TI in about eight years. It's a game I've never been good at. ☹️ I've never been great at it either, but i still like it 🙂 Quote Cheering vestry jolt now! 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted March 23 Author Report Share Posted March 23 After buying and downsizing into my retirement condo, I realized I still have too many "backup" TI consoles. In an attempt to find room in the closet, I decided to put one in a display cabinet using some custom 3D printed stands. But now, as you can see, the lighting makes every micro scratch look even worse. Argh! Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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