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  1. Atari Systems

    1. Atari General

      A general discussion for Atari-related topics that aren't covered by a specific Atari console or computer forum.

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    2. Atari 2600

      The Atari 2600 is the system that started it all for Atari, and is by far the most popular classic gaming console. This forum covers all 2600 systems produced by Atari, as well as 2600-compatible consoles produced by third-parties.

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    3. Atari 5200

      The Atari 5200 was Atari's second cartridge-based game console. Based on the Atari 8-bit computer line and labeled the "SuperSystem", the 5200 was Atari's answer to growing competition in a market they were losing control over.

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    4. Atari 7800

      The Atari 7800 ProSystem is a contemporary of the Nintendo Entertainment System and the Sega Master System. Based on extensive feedback from Atari customers, the 7800 features a streamlined design, backward compatibility with the 2600, a powerful graphics processor, and simplified controllers.

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    5. Atari Lynx

      Lynx was Atari's first portable game system, and world's first color handheld. It was designed by Epyx and the engineers who created the Amiga. Ahead of its time, the Lynx sported a backlit color screen, stereo sound (in model 2) and an impressive range of games. Check out our rarity guide or explore many games listed on Atari Gamer.

       

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    6. Atari Jaguar

      Atari's last game console, the Atari Jaguar represented a huge leap in technology from previous offerings. Featuring a 64-bit architecture, the Jaguar had great potential, but its power was difficult to tap. Even then, many great games were released and the Jaguar has an avid fan base today.

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    7. Atari VCS

      Discussion forum for the new Atari VCS console.

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    8. Dedicated Systems

      Before Atari produced the famous 2600, they created many standalone consoles such as Pong, Speedway, and Stunt Cycle. Recently, Atari has been creating new dedicated consoles, such as the Atari Flashback.

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    9. Atari 8-Bit Computers

      Atari's original 8-bit computer line, featuring the Atari 400, 800, XL, and XE series of computers. Powerful and well-engineered, the Atari 8-bit computers are still popular with fans today!

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    10. Atari ST/TT/Falcon Computers

      Atari's next generation computer line, the Atari ST computers were based on the Motorola 68000 series chips, the same as the Macintosh at the time. The ST would also be followed by the TT and Falcon.

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    11. Atari Portfolio

      The Atari Portfolio is a palmtop, IBM PC-compatible portable computer released by Atari in 1989, the world's first palmtop computer!

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  2. Classic Consoles

    1. Classic Console Discussion

      Discussion of classic gaming consoles outside the Atari realm.

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    2. ColecoVision / Adam

      Coleco launched the ColecoVision in 1982, with the console quickly becoming popular due to its library of arcade ports. The ColecoVision has a large homebrew following today.

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    3. Intellivision / Aquarius

      This forum is for discussion of the Mattel Intellivision, Atari's primary competitor against the 2600, as well as the Mattel Aquarius computer. Intellivision systems include the original Intellivision, Intellivision II, INTV III, and the Sears Super Video Arcade.

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    4. Bally Arcade/Astrocade

      Discussion forum for the Bally Arcade/Astrocade console.

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    5. Odyssey 2 / Videopac

      Discussion revolving around the Odyssey 2 / Videopac G7000/G7400

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    6. Vectrex

      Discuss the world's only vector-based video game console here!

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    7. Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) / Famicom

      Discuss Nintendo's first cartridge-based system, the NES, here!

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    8. Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) / Super Famicom

      Discuss Nintendo's second cartridge based system here!

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    9. Sega Genesis

      Sega's popular fourth-generation 16-bit system, would ultimately compete head-to-head with the Super Nintendo.

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    10. 3DO Interactive Multiplayer

      Discussion forum for the 3DO console and the unreleased Panasonic M2

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    11. Dreamcast

      Discussion for the SEGA Dreamcast console.

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    12. SMS High Score Club

      Join the Sega Master System High Score Club today!

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    13. TG-16/PC Engine High Score Club

      Compete for high scores on the TurboGrafx-16 and PC Engine!

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  3. Classic Computing

    1. Classic Computing Discussion

      Use this forum to discuss the plethora of classic computers outside of Atari 8-bit offerings. These include the Apple II, Commodore 64/128, Amiga, TI 99/4a, MSX, TRS-80 and others.

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    2. Apple II Computers

      Discussion for Apple's 8-bit computer line.

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    3. TI-99/4A Computers

      Discussion for TI-99/4A Computers

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    4. Commodore 8-bit Computers

      Discussion for Commodore PET, Vic-20, Commodore 64, Commodore 128, and other 8-bit Commodore systems.

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    5. Commodore Amiga

      Discussion for Amiga Computers, CDTV, and CD32

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    6. Tandy Computers

      Discussion for Tandy computers, including the TRS-80 Models I, II, III, and 4, Color Computers, and Model 100.

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  4. Modern Consoles

    1. Modern Gaming Discussion

      This forum is for discussion of all modern game systems, including gaming on consoles and computers.

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    2. Sony Playstation 5

      Discuss Sony's Playstation 5 console here!

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    3. Xbox Series S/X

      Discuss Microsoft's latest Xbox Series S and X consoles here!

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    4. Atari VCS (Redirect)   (8,635 visits to this link)

      Discussion forum for the new Atari VCS console.

    5. Nintendo Switch

      Discussion about Nintendo's latest game console and games.

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    6. Microsoft Xbox One

      Discussion forum for the Xbox One.

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    7. Sony PlayStation 4

      Talk about the Sony Playstation 4 here.

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    8. Microsoft Xbox 360

      Discussion about the Microsoft Xbox 360 (not including the original Xbox).

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    9. Sony Playstation 3

      Please discuss the Sony Playstation 3 and games here.

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    10. Nintendo Wii / Wii U

      Discussion forum for the Nintendo Wii and Wii U consoles and games.

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  5. Gaming General

    1. Gaming General Discussion

      Gaming discussion not covered by other specific gaming forums.

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    2. Arcade and Pinball

      Many of us grew up pumping quarters into arcade games, and here's where you can discuss all your favorites. From Pong to Pinball to the latest arcade games, if it has a coin slot, then you're at the right place!

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    3. Emulation

      Emulators allow you to experience classic games on modern PCs (and other devices!) Discuss the latest emulator developments and ask questions about emulation here!

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    4. Hardware

      This forum is for discussion of hardware at a more technical level than you'll find in the other forums. If you have a hardware question you'd like to ask or have some interesting knowledge you'd like to share with others, post it here!

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    5. Prototypes

      Ever wondered about all those games that were announced but never released? Or games that have been discovered over the years that no one even knew existed? Or have you discovered a new prototype that no one's seen yet? Here's the place to talk about prototype games, led by Tempest of AtariProtos.com.

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    6. Gaming Publications and Websites

      This forum is for discussion of gaming related magazines, books, websites, and other publications.

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    7. International

      Internacional - Internazionale - Internationaal - Internasjonal - This forum is for discussion of classic and modern gaming in languages other than English.

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  6. Marketplace

    1. Buy, Sell, and Trade

      Please use this forum as a tool to buy, sell, and trade games and hardware.

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    2. Auction Central

      Use this forum to discuss auctions on eBay. Have something up for auction you'd like to share? Post it here! You can also highlight amusing, off-the-wall, or interesting auctions that others may want to hear about!

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    3. Wanted

      Use this forum to post a list of the gaming hardware and software you're looking for!

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    4. Free Games and More

      Spreading the Love with Free Games and other items.

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    5. User Feedback Forum

      Please use this forum to leave feedback about other users on AtariAge that you've had good and/or bad experiences with. Please read the sticky at the top of this forum before posting!

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  7. Community

    1. Events

      Use this forum to discuss gaming events of all types, including expos revolving around classic gaming, events catering to modern systems, arcade expos, and local gatherings of collectors getting together or a day of gaming.

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    2. Show Us Your Collection!

      If you're a repeat visitor to AtariAge, it's likely you also collect classic games and systems. Here's your chance to show off to the rest of the community your collection!

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    3. Member Blogs

      As members update their Blogs, messages will be posted in this forum so you can more easily keep tabs on who's writing what!

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    4. High Score Clubs

      Participate in high score contests for your favorite systems!

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    5. Poll Forum

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    6. Contests

      These forums are for discussing and participating in contests started by AtariAge, contests run by forum members, and of course, the weekly High Score Contests!

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    7. User Groups

      This forum and its subforums are for classic gaming and computing user groups. Find people in your area who share your love of this hobby!

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    8. AtariAge News Discussion

      Discuss news posted on the front page of AtariAge!

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    9. User Submitted News

      Please submit classic gaming news here!

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  8. Game Programming

    1. Homebrew Discussion

      Here you can talk about homebrew games that don't have their own forums allocated (which will be most of them). Have an idea for a game that you'd like to see someone program? Are you programming a game and want some feedback? Discuss it here!

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    2. Programming

      The programming forums are technical discussions of programming various classic gaming consoles. The more popular consoles have their own dedicated programing forums, so please only use this forum for topics that fall outside of those forums.

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    3. Hacks

      A hack is an existing game that has somehow been modifed in terms of graphics, colors, sounds, and/or gameplay. If you've modified a game and would like to share it with others, or have an idea for a modification you'd like to see done to an existing game, you can discuss it here.

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  9. Site

    1. Announcements

      Important site or forum-related announcements will be posted here. If you see a new announcement, please stop by to read it!

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    2. Forum Questions and Answers

      Have a question about how to use the forum?  Ask here and others can answer (including admins and mods!)  

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    3. AtariAge Store Discussion

      We'll post announcements about the AtariAge Store here, and you can also post your questions and comments about the store in this forum as well.

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    4. Site and Forum Feedback

      Do you have suggestions for how AtariAge can be improved? Please post them here, as well as criticisms, and kudos about the web site!

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    5. Rarity Guide

      The AtariAge Rarity Guide is a living, breathing document! If you have feedback regarding rarity guide values and the database in general, please discuss it here!

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    6. Archived Forums

      Resting place for forums that have have run their course and are archived here for reference.

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  • Recent Status Updates

  • Recent Posts

    • FALCOR4
      Keyboard/Joystick conflict

      By FALCOR4 · Posted

      Let me see if I can get this link to work.    This might be useful to you, KeyBits lets you see the keyboard/joystick interactions directly:     Sometimes you may want to scan a key or two directly from the keyboard in your software rather than going through the TI KSCAN routine.  This routine, that loads into cartridge ROM, is a quick and easy way to identify the key column and row that you can use for directly addressing the TMS9901.  Also see Thierry's page on the TI keyboard implementation for a good rundown on how it works.  Just another tool in the tool set.   And, yes, the columns are listed vertically and the rows are listed horizontally ?     KBCART.bin1.49 kB · 65 downloads KEYBITs.pdf555.88 kB · 73 downloads
    • big_guitar
      Custom firmware for Atari Gamestation Pro

      By big_guitar · Posted

      [patch file for windows app 0.5.7 b] Unzip these 4 files directly on top of the extracted gspgames windows app version 0.5.7 (required). Select to replace those files if prompted. This includes a minor editing fix and the proper validation check for the 057b version of the runme (the 057b runme file is also included here). You should see "ver 0.5.7 b" in the upper-right corner after replacing the files.   gspgames-057b-patch.zip
    • Thomas Jentzsch
      How Galaxian hides enemies ?

      By Thomas Jentzsch · Posted

      It doesn't hide a copy, but it doesn't create a new one.    BTW: If you want to test your emulator for correctness, try the attached SI-11 ROM. You can shot the invaders individually or use left difficulty = A which randomly removes and adds them. SI-11 (230112)test.bin
    • CharlieChaplin
      Chrome issues

      By CharlieChaplin · Posted

      There is still one thing that works strange...   When I want to reply to a topic I am reading, as soon as I login, a small part of the topic (the last 3-5 replies) disappear and a white space appears there instead. The reply window is also missing and I have to use the Firefox "back" button, then all replies appear again, the reply window appears and I can reply. (That "bug" is already there since several months and clearing the cache did not change it.)  
    • CharlieChaplin
      AVGCART

      By CharlieChaplin · Posted

      Me too, me too !  
    • CharlieChaplin
      AVGCART

      By CharlieChaplin · Posted

      And now AVG has to go to school...    "I can see you in the morning when you go to school Don't forget your books, you know you've got to learn the golden rule Your teacher tells you stop your playing, get on with your work And be like Johnnie-Too-good, don't you know he never shirks He's coming along"   (Supertramp / School)  
    • JetSetIlly
      How Galaxian hides enemies ?

      By JetSetIlly · Posted

      Do you have a screenshot of the problem? I'm finding it difficult to picture what the side-effect looks like.
    • Baldrick
      How to save to disk image on applewin

      By Baldrick · Posted

      Start with this disk image.  The DOS 3.3 System Master.  Insert this disk image into "drive 1" in AppeWin and boot the machine. Without booting into some sort of DOS you will not have any access to disk I/O.  Because it's the system master, it will load Integer Basic into upper memory's you can fiddle around with it, too if you want to horse around. The command "INT" puts you into Integer BASIC with its ">" prompt.  You can return to AppleSoft BASIC by using the command "FP" which will return you to the "]" prompt but also clears memory. https://mirrors.apple2.org.za/ftp.apple.asimov.net/images/masters/Apple DOS 3.3 January 1983.dsk   You'll need a blank disk image, too (although the system master might have a bit of free space on it). https://mirrors.apple2.org.za/ftp.apple.asimov.net/images/masters/emptyDSK_Dos33.zip   You can install that blank image in Drive 2 and when you want to save your program use the command "SAVE PROGRAMNAME,D2" and it will save to disk 2.    
    • Trebor
      Trying latest MAMEUI64 - X-Arcade not working

      By Trebor · Posted

      MAME 0.170 is from over 8 years ago back in Jan 2016.  There have been a significant number of layout, configuration, and input changes since then.   Your best bet, if still running into issues, is to start with a clean folder.    Go to a command prompt, change to your MAME folder, and run the command "mame -cc" (minus the quotes), or create a *.txt file enter a line that reads "mame -cc"  (minus quotes) and save the file.  Change the *.txt to *.bat and run the batch file.   Either method will create a brand new configuration file (mame.ini) to tweak all your settings.   Open the mame.ini file under Notepad, at the very least, ensure the ctrlpath is accurate pointing to where your xarcade.cfg file is located under "# CORE SEARCH PATH OPTIONS", and that "xarcade" is specified under "ctrl" within the "CORE INPUT OPTION" section.     If you have created a brand new configuration mame.ini file, all the "CORE INPUT AUTOMATIC ENABLE OPTIONS" should have by default "trackball_device" set to "keyboard".  The trackball under the XArcade behaves as a mouse, so this should read "mouse", if the default "keyboard" is not working.  It can also be issued at the command line for a specific game.   For example: mame.exe ccastles -trackball_device mouse The above will run Crystal Castles utilizing the device(s) that behaves as a mouse for its input controller.   P.S. If your system is distinguishing between two different mouse inputs for the mouse paired with your computer and the XArcade trackball *AND* you want them to be recognized separately in games (I.E. Player 1 utilizes computer mouse, Player 2 utilizes XArcade trackball that registers like a mouse), there is the 'multimouse' option under mame.ini that should be changed from 0 --> 1.  Ditto for a mapping one player to a keyboard and another player to the XArcade joystick/buttons, for those inputs to be treated as separate devices, there is a 'multikeyboard' option.
    • awbacon
      The Official NEO-GEO Thread!

      By awbacon · Posted

      awesome stuff

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