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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)   (8,643 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

    • bent_pin

      bent_pin

      @Albert Were any last chance orders shipped USPS Ground Advantage? I have an odd tracking number that showed up from a label purchased in January.
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    • CPUWIZ

      CPUWIZ

      Our member count is about to bust through the 16bit ceiling!
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        Random Terrain

        I want nothing to do with anyone's member, but I especially want nothing to do with multiple members.
    • Charlie Cat

      Charlie Cat

      *Sigh* It's Monday. 
       

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    • dudeguy

      dudeguy

      Lord of the Rings extended version- im about halfway through Fellowship. don't feel like the extra scenes add a whole lot. Felt it just kind of slowed the pacing down. still plan to watch the entirety of it but on future viewings it'll be the theatrical versions for me
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    • SlidellMan

      SlidellMan

      When a pig eats fermented corn:
      One man reviews an Navistar International DT466 engine:
      He also has found a bunch of crazy engine ideas:
       
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  • Recent Posts

    • Rybags
      800XL Blue screen with a cursor.

      By Rybags · Posted

      The CPU is worth a look also.  If the IRQ pin isn't connected you can have trouble. You could just check continuity between the CPU IRQ pin and Pokey and PIA. PIA is a 6520, though could be labelled as 6820 - "Atari part # CO14795 or CO12298 - sometimes no Atari number, Hitachi HD68B21, GTEu G65SC21P" (from AtariMax Jindroush site mirror)
    • CPUWIZ
      Amazon UK selling the 2600 Plus for crazy cheap!

      By CPUWIZ · Posted

      Yes, a guy named Shawn Kelly did this about 20 years ago or so.
    • Jess Ragan
      Whack 'Em Smack 'Em Byron, dev log

      By Jess Ragan · Posted

      Kids' mode? Don't mind if I do! Kids' mode currently cuts the quota to 60%, and could later be used to adjust other stats.   I have to deal with some unpleasant business in my life which could slow down the production of the game, not that there's that much left in the game to do. So if I disappear, that's the reason. I'm not... at optimal mental health right now. whackem_game.rom
    • psykix
      800XL Blue screen with a cursor.

      By psykix · Posted

      Yeah, I replied as you did!   Don't think it's CTIA because I don't get any cassette loading sound. Plugging the 1050 in however.. that gives a whole load of Boot Error messages iirc.   Which chip is the PIA?
    • Beeblebrox
      800XL Blue screen with a cursor.

      By Beeblebrox · Posted

      see my post directly above.  
    • psykix
      800XL Blue screen with a cursor.

      By psykix · Posted

      BREAK didn't do anything. I tried blasting the Pokey with hot air but nada... Just waiting on replacement chip to arrive.   I'll socket the other chips and see what happens.   Just to add.. the sound test works on the Super Salt, so the Pokey is at least part working I guess?
    • Beeblebrox
      800XL Blue screen with a cursor.

      By Beeblebrox · Posted

      Just to chime in here.    Yesterday I returned to an old 600XL board I was fixing last year but had to park.   So after finding a bad CPU was one of the reasons I was getting a black screen, I actually got to a stage where I was getting the blue screen cursor and the bleep sound you get when loading a cassette (where the maxchine thought I was holding down the Start key).   My first thought was Pokey, so I swapped in a known working spare - no change. Second was replacing the 4051 chips. No change. Third was replacing the PIA with another PIA. Again, no change.   Being a 600XL it was all socketed, then my attention turned to the sockets. I replaced the original 40 pin sockets for pokey, but that made no difference. Then I replaced the socket for the PIA and the issue went away. So looked like a bad PIA socket or factory solder work related to that socket.   So perhaps have a look at the PIA as well as the Pokey.   Also, GTIA is worth looking at perhaps:    
    • ianhollis51
      Pocket 386 Computer

      By ianhollis51 · Posted

      Actually, it might be my eyesight. I'm 72 with diabetes and my eyes are beginning to have some issues with refocusing. I got closer to the monitor and for 640 x 480 VGA on a widescreen LCD monitor, it looks pretty ok - close up.   Anyway, here are the pictures. If my memory serves me correctly, I think the external monitor colours are more accurate. The internal screen colours seem a bit too dull and muted.   Here in Western Australia in Autumn, the internal screen has issues with brightness when used outside on a sunny day. The viewing angle is quite limited and as the screen is a bit dark, bright sunlight doesn't help. Inside, under soft light, it's quite acceptable to me. I've seen $2000 laptops with much worse issues back in the 90s.    
    • N0mi
      Amazon UK selling the 2600 Plus for crazy cheap!

      By N0mi · Posted

      I don't think so, both offers list them as sold by Amazon. 
    • Octavio Pinho Bokel
      Hellway 2 Players Edition

      By Octavio Pinho Bokel · Posted

      @Living Room Arcade   It was for the fun and challenge of doing it.   I already had the first game, it was a matter of extracting functions for reuse, to keep it under 4kb, and figuring out how to draw both games at the same time. I experimented with several ideas, but drawing half of the screen at a time was the best I could do...   The road state uses 4 bytes (3 bytes + 1 of cache). 16 bytes (3 lanes plus the border) is all the state of the road itself for each player. From that number I consistently draw the road. This means that if both cars are in the same position they will see the same road. It felt doable. I also had more than enough cycles on the blank intervals itself (I even draw more lines than the default 192 lines to increase the visible game area).   I draw the game at 30Hz (one side per frame), but most of the physics run at 60hz (process the game for both players at all frames), so it still feels responsive.   I can gladly explain better the details of the game if there is more interest.

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