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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)   (8,836 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

    • Living Room Arcade

      Living Room Arcade

      Who wants FINAL FIGHT for Atari 2600?
      Look good?  Holler out to @alfredtdk in this thread and let him know!  
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    • TheGameCollector

      TheGameCollector

      I finished uploading my August 2022 gaming videos playlist. That month I played a lot of Sonic. First, taking up the most videos I finished up my first playthrough of the launch version of Sonic Origins, then played the Sonic Triple Trouble 16-bit fan game and Esrael's then-current version of his Sonic Delta Reloaded hack, plus I started the Donkey Kong Country: The Trilogy fan game and made more progress in Pokemon Yellow.
       
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    • Charlie Cat

      Charlie Cat

      *Sigh* it's Monday. 
       

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    • 7800Knight

      7800Knight

      Why did Johnny Rotten and Bananarama never go on tour together?  They could have called it - the Rotten Banana Tour!
      1. aeberbach

        aeberbach

        Banarama probably had too much artistic integrity to work with him...
      2. John Stamos Mullet

        John Stamos Mullet

        Because Bananarama only went on one proper world tour for 6 months at the beginning of 1989 ending in May 1989, and didn't tour again until 1999/2000's. Johnny Rotten was in studio recording PIL's album until October 1989.
      3. Atarian7

        Atarian7

        "It's a cruel summer, leaving me here on my own..."
    • bent_pin

      bent_pin

      Can you imagine a world without hypothetical situations?
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  • Recent Posts

    • sramirez2008
      Collecting for the 2600+

      By sramirez2008 · Posted

      When purchasing CIBs from BITD, I always tried to look for a decent box, manual etc. Fortunately, I purchased most of the CIBs that I wanted long ago and these days it’s mainly homebrews. Great thing about the AA homebrews is the quality of the packaging, including cart label, manual and or poster.  My Super Breakout box is pretty good and my Combat Gatefold box is really good. Someone took great care of that one. Btw, the Super Breakout artwork is one of my favorites by Cliff Spohn. The Combat and Air-Sea Battle artwork is also his. IIRC, his artwork is on 20 Atari games. Check out the Art of Atari. They have an excellent review of his work.
    • JetmanUK
      RTFM Games - Games that you realise are actually fun after you take the time to, you know, RTFM

      By JetmanUK · Posted

      Yeah I have this game and tbh I loaded it up to check that it worked, and um that was it. I had no idea what was going on so I turned it off and thought to myself, not a quick blast game this one, I need the manual. 
    • Jasonhrb
      Season 15 ~ Week 19 ~ Play and Replay

      By Jasonhrb · Posted

      Well this is a fun little game. Not much to look at, but a lot of fun to play with. The dynamic of needing to fix ropes to progress is a really interesting one, and would probably have been pretty novel at the time. I can't say I've ever played the arcade game (which can sometimes help with 2600 conversions  ), but taken on it's own merits, I really like this one.    As for play and replay, I can't belive I did this, but I played river patrol again. Like, voluntarily.  . . .with nobody holding a gun to my head (which was pretty much the criteria I thought would be needed for me to play that steaming pile of poo of a game again). My logic was that I'd spent a fair bit of time on all the games I actually liked, so I'd need to play something I didn't take to if I wanted an improved score quickly.   And it worked, I got the imporvemnt I needed on my third game, which was three more games of River Patrol than I would actually want to play. I could have got a better score easily enough with a bit more care, but that would have meant playing River Patrol for longer which was an outcome I was keen to avoid 🤣   Anyway, that's enough from me, here are some scores.        
    • Shaggy the Atarian
      Rehashing the Crash

      By Shaggy the Atarian · Posted

      It doesn't, like I said, I have a complete chapter that delves into all of angles (as best I can) as it really is a complex answer. In terms of inflation, that's what I meant, that inflation triggered high interest rates - although even in '82, inflation was still fairly high, as was the unemployment rate.    As you mention though, there is the seeming contradiction that video games were hauling in the cash when the economy was stumbling bad, then they performed horribly when the economy was roaring in '84. In the same issue where you can find these stats, it starts with an editorial titled "The Rape of an Industry"     I think that can be explained by two things: 1st - as the economy sucked, consumers needed an affordable escape and gaming 1 quarter at a time was a great way to do that. Games at home weren't that overpriced and in '81, hadn't been saturated with ports and clones. 2nd on why things didn't bounce back - I think consumers became burned out. Atari really tarnished their reputation from several instances, but you did have poor games at home (whether in quality or simply just too derivative of existing games like Space Invaders or Pac-Man), poor games and tons of bootlegs in the arcade, too many arcade ports that came out too quickly(some games were released on console the same day that coin-op versions did),too many console choices, overhyped stuff like LaserDisc games that ended up being all smoke, no fire, then of course, a lot of legal/political headaches and moral panic headwinds that made being in the video game business not very profitable.  Also, notice "games on location" there - that's kind of the same game glut that affected Atari. You had 3,000 less arcade operators only two years later, yet the total population of game machines out there had only dropped by 150k. There was a lot of "dead wood" out there and so ops didn't want to buy brand new dedicated cabinets. Instead, conversion kits became quite popular. Of course, there's also the factor of accumulated and defaulted debt that occurred from many ops that dropped out, then those who survived not wanting to take on more, etc.    But I was trying to give a "short" answer     Here's one thing too that helps back up what I was saying about elements of the crash had already begun before anyone even knew what E.T. was. From April 1981 - from legal battles to pinball bans and more:  
    • zzip
      Is there a forum for classic DOS gaming?

      By zzip · Posted

      I thought someone set one up recently here, but I don't see it in the list
    • +Adam+
      Robocop (C64-Theme) (Pokey Version)...WOW!

      By +Adam+ · Posted

      The idea of that commercial is taken from this Oscar winning Polish short animation "Tango" (1981) by Zbigniew Rybczyński:    
    • Ben from Plaion
      first impressions and thoughts...

      By Ben from Plaion · Posted

      In the case of the incoming 7800 re-issues of  Ninja Golf, Food Fight and Fatal Run, a NTSC cart will run as NTSC in a 2600+ and a PAL cart will run as a PAL game in a 2600+
    • kisrael
      Rehashing the Crash

      By kisrael · Posted

      I'm still thinking more about the progression to the 8bit home computers (still I can't bring myself to call 'em PCs; at that time, IBM was PCs, and Apple Atari 800xl C-64 TI were all 'home computers')... yeah the first cost of admission of a computer was a lot more than a typical console, but you could possibly swindle your parents for it in terms of "I can program!!!!" (or maybe sell them on  home finance or word processing utility crap, but lets face it systems were pretty under-powered for that) But then once you got it, and if you weren't morally old enough to have scruples (or maybe not having money makes thieves of us all...) - holy cow piracy was amazing. It tended to be a social connection with other kids, vs store bought games which were more of a "convince the parents thing". and to that end it was empowering; kids get to acquire games w/o the parents involvement despite not having independent financial resources. So my current musing is that - combined with every home system but especially the Atari - looking a bit old and clunky, was a part of the "crash-y" pivot - and hand in hand with the price wars for the home computers that made the home computers as cheap as the consoles. That's not incompatible with the MTV idea, though we could bicker about what was more significant. Skipping ahead 15 years, but keeping on the idea of "other things started coming along" - it reminds me of this quote about the death of arcades:    
    • zzip
      Jaguar Mini Possible?

      By zzip · Posted

      Now that there's a native Linux build of BigPEmu, it might be more doable, but I don't think the demand is enough.
    • Ksarul
      Parsec High Score

      By Ksarul · Posted

      That is the general problem with those trays--they are generally few and not in the same country as the folks looking for them, and the prices are thus a bit crazy. I have exactly one of them that I found about 15 years ago (it was in Canada)--and stopped trying to buy more unless I saw them for a reasonable price, but that hasn't happened, LOLOL.

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