RickR Posted August 23, 2015 Report Posted August 23, 2015 I think you all know I'm a sucker for these ancient handheld games. I just got this one on ebay in broken condition. A little rewiring, cleaning, and some oil, and it's working again! This particular game is more mechanical than electronic, but it's fun! Pictures of the one I bought, and a video from someone else:
Justin Posted August 23, 2015 Report Posted August 23, 2015 That is too cool! I'm a sucker for those handhelds as well. I wish Atari had gotten more handhelds and tabletop games to market when they had the opportunity.
RickR Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Posted August 23, 2015 You're right Justin, it seems like such a wasted opportunity. Cosmos! If only they'd have released the holographic Cosmos! A few years back, there were some auctions for framed Cosmos background holographs. I regret not trying harder to get one.
Justin Posted August 23, 2015 Report Posted August 23, 2015 You know Rick, I have a roll of Cosmos holoptic cells somewhere that I've had for years and I'm having the hardest time finding them. They were the Superman ones. When they turn up I'll send you one. Atari Cosmos is exactly what I was thinking of in terms of handhelds and tabletop games. Touch Me was good and led to Simon, but Atari had a lot of other opportunities to do something fun and always opted to focus on the VCS instead. The Spector concept used a holographic cylinder, and the Atari handheld mock-ups would have included portable versions of Space Invaders and Breakout. They looked to be a nice start and could have been a lot of fun.
Arenafoot Posted August 23, 2015 Report Posted August 23, 2015 A few years back, there were some auctions for framed Cosmos background holographs. I regret not trying harder to get one. If I recall correctly it was the Atari Trak-Ball developer Dan Kramer that was selling those back then. 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
Justin Posted August 23, 2015 Report Posted August 23, 2015 The Atari handhelds remind me a lot of Microvision
Arenafoot Posted August 23, 2015 Report Posted August 23, 2015 I still have my MB Microvision and 3 game carts! The last time I tried it, it wouldn't power up :angry2: 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
Rowsdower70 Posted August 23, 2015 Report Posted August 23, 2015 I always wanted a Microvision! I love the interchangeable games. "For you - Rowsdower from the 70 - have been appointed Omnivisioner of the Game Grid." ~ Atari Adventure Square
LeeJ07 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Posted September 10, 2015 I want a Microvision. I love handhelds. "I'd buy that for a dollar!" -Smash T.V.
Arenafoot Posted September 10, 2015 Report Posted September 10, 2015 I got two of them the same Christmas. One from Santa and one from my Dad's office place Christmas Party (Louisiana Power & Light). From what I recall, we returned one and got a couple of the other games for it. 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
LeeJ07 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Posted September 15, 2015 I still want a Microvision. "I'd buy that for a dollar!" -Smash T.V.
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