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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)   (8,811 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

    • nick3092
      Slight smear in all forms of video output

      By nick3092 · Posted

      Since I've started using my Jaguar with a scaler and on my large TV, I've noticed some slight smearing/ghosting on the video image.  It's very obvious with RGB (more predominant on the white, but also noticeable on the red):     Hooked up to a Commodore CRT monitor via RGB, its harder to see (the CRT mask tends to make it less obvious), but you can still tell it's there:   I can also see it using s-video through the scaler as well:     Looking at the schematic and talking with a friend of mine who knows a wide array of electrical topics, we came to the conclusion that the since both s-video and RGB are affected, the issue has to be coming before the issue is coming from before the PAL/NTSC encoder (U3), since both RGB and s-video are affected (and RGB by passes the encoder).  Based on the schematic, he had me check a couple test points with my scope.   Most notably TP17 (which is right before the R signal goes through a 75ohm resistor and out the A/V port on the back and also right before it branches off to the encoder):   And TP89-92 (which is the digital R signals going into the RDAC (U7).  Here is 89 (91 and 92 looked very similar and 93 was a flat line, which he said was most likely normal based on the grid test pattern I had on the screen):     From what I understand from him (some of what he was telling me was going a bit over my head), is that TP 89-92 looked clean.  But TP17 should really look similar to what I was seeing for the 89-92, with straight lines on both sides of the pulse.  It should just have a lower amplitude/voltage than the digital pulses.  And that the curved line on the right side of the pulse is the smear.  But he didn't really have any idea on what was causing it.  Outside of the smear, the picture looks quite good.  And colors all seem bright and correct.  I had recapped the Jaguar back in 2019, using a kit from Console5.  Unfortunately I wasn't using a scaler back then, so I have no idea if it was smeared before that (since its only very apparent when using RGB on a large display).   I'm hoping maybe someone here that is more familiar with the inner workings of the Jag video path might have a better idea as to whats happening and how to fix it.   Thanks!   -Nick    
    • Geister
      Porch Pirates

      By Geister · Posted

      As we found out, requiring a signature is no guarantee that the delivery person will bother to get one.  Shipping is just a big scam industry these days.  Insurance as a business has always be a scam.  I don't know how you can ensure that something can be delivered safely and inexpensively.     Perhaps one of the Amazon Locker systems would help?
    • aeberbach
      Ahem …Apple II “better” at games than Atari 8bit line?

      By aeberbach · Posted

      Look at the bright side, you could have been trying to program on an Atari 400! If you hadn't had a decent keyboard and 80 column display you would have wanted it.
    • gbag
      Season 15 ~ Week 18 ~ Paddle Week 2

      By gbag · Posted

      41,600 for gbag
    • groundtrooper
      Movie Cart

      By groundtrooper · Posted

      So my MC arrived today. The bubble mailer didn’t fair very well but the PCB was safe and sound in the box.    So I swapped out the stock sd card and replaced it with my Cinemax SW rip and popped the PCB in my 7800 and Booom! Amazing. And my Dragon’s Lair ripped also worked flawlessly.    Thanks Rob for this amazing project. When I first saw it on ZPH I was in amazement but at the time it seemed very intimidating. But you evolved it nicely and made it pretty simple to do. I have a bunch of my movies ripped and sitting on a Plex server so I just needed Touch Designer to convert them to the movie cart format.    Thanks again. I love this thing. And will likely grab a couple more down the road when everyone has had a shot to get their own.      IMG_7067.mov
    • Tanooki
      The Official Nintendo 64 Thread!

      By Tanooki · Posted

      I'd suggest to @shane857 also Ridge Racer 64 as that's fantastic, and of the more late arrival stuff Indiana Jones is just monumentally well done (not well made, buggy as all get out, save often) but it hits way above the assumed N64 pay grade, and along those PC centric lines Starcraft 64 is a beast even has an entire new campaign if you use an expanded memory pack.  If you don't mind importing, possibly paying a scalper beating on one of the two, Sin & Punishment and Bangaioh are amazing.  And if you don't mind translated bootlegs Wonder Project J2 is a stunner, as is the original Animal Crossing.
    • newtmonkey
      What have you been up to lately with your NES/Famicom?

      By newtmonkey · Posted

      Dragon Quest IV I finished Chapter IV last night.  It's a linear run through a couple of dungeons to a boss fight.  It's weird how the game sticks you with two very unpowered characters for half of the chapter, but then hands you an NPC that makes the rest of the chapter (including the boss) a total cakewalk.  It was alright, but was a bit of a letdown after the unique setup of Chapter III.   Chapter V starts you off (yet again) as a level 1 weakling, but I guess this is where the true Dragon Quest IV begins.  It will be fun meeting the characters and revisiting the areas from the previous chapters, and I'm looking forward to the exploration and non-linearity coming up.
    • LatchKeyKid
      N00b questions about bB

      By LatchKeyKid · Posted

      Thanks!  Just plugged it in and it worked!
    • DaveM
      Frazzled - WIP Homebrew

      By DaveM · Posted

      A bit thanks to The Immortal John Hancock for including Frazzled in his latest video!  
    • MrBeefy
      Atari Fans Spent $1000 On 50th XP Collection Only To Find Two Of Its Games Are Broken

      By MrBeefy · Posted

      Wasn't that referencing their XP cartridge run? Which indeed had some installed backwards. I believe I remember members talking about having to crack them open and reverse them.   https://www.timeextension.com/news/2022/09/ataris-xp-nightmare-continues-as-it-ships-broken-cartridges-to-customers   *Edit Went back and read and it did imply these had some. Which while that ONE part was inaccurate, it doesn't negate a continued quality control issue with them making carts. Instead of excuses their response should be we are going to fix it and do better in the future.

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