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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)   (8,828 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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      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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      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

    • Northcoastgamer

      Northcoastgamer

      Now playing at the Colecovision HSC: Burgertime, Cosmic Avenger & 2010. Join in on some CV action, it's finger blisterin' good!
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    • OLD CS1

      OLD CS1

      The short story: Paramount releases "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" on DVD.  It was apparently mastered by a summer intern using off-the-shelf software, resulting in progressive scans of interlaced sources, not de-interlaced and shit quality.  Two of the discs in the set are unreadable so I resort to alternate methods of acquisition.  I find someone has run the DS9 set through an AI up-scaler to produce a 720p collection in fantastic quality!
       
      Really, Paramount?  Would that have been so difficult for you to do and sell to us at the MSRP of $69.99?
      1. SpiceWare

        SpiceWare

        You might want to pick up the original DVD sets of the individual seasons instead of the crappy complete series.  Doing that solved the ripping problems for me, plus the file size for each episode is 2x larger than from the complete series.  More info here:
         
         
    • bbking67

      bbking67

      Family First
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    • Living Room Arcade

      Living Room Arcade

      KNIGHT KUEST by @Retro Lord Link ROM
       
         
       
      How would you classify this game?  
       
      My thoughts:
       
      1. x=usr(1536)

        x=usr(1536)

        In some ways, it's reminiscent of the arcade game Hunchback.  Not totally the same, but there are similarities.
         
         
        Now that I think of it, I can't recall a version of Hunchback making it to the 2600, though just about every other platform from the time seemed to get one.  Hmm.
          • Like 1
      2. Intellivision Master

        Intellivision Master

        There is a homebrew called Hunchy 2 for the 2600.  Also, there is a 2600 multi-cart with mini games on it.  One of the games is Hunchy. Both the homebrew and the multi-cart are in the AA store.
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      3. Living Room Arcade

        Living Room Arcade

        Hunchy in the 2005 Mini-Game Multi-Cart 

        @batari released the ROM here.  
        Hunchy is a 2k ROM that punches above it's weight IMO.  Good game!  There is also a hacked version here.  
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    • Atarian7

      Atarian7

      "A man is born, he's a man of means, then along come two, they got nothin' but their jeans."
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  • Recent Posts

    • Prosystemsearch
      What have you PLAYED weekly tracker 2024 (ALL GENERATIONS)

      By Prosystemsearch · Posted

      Here are my times:   NES/Famicom Arkanoid: 5 minutes Alien Syndrome (unlicensed): 3 1/2 minutes Castlevania: 13 minutes   PC ENGINE/TG-16 Aero Blasters: 2 minutes Gunhed: 6 minutes Bonk's Adventure: 3 minutes AV Poker: World Gambler (Unlicensed): 2 minutes Darius Alpha: 3 1/2 mintues Fantasy Zone: 5 minutes   Android OS YUGIOH! DUEL LINKS: 24 minutes  
    • m.o.terra kaesi
      What do you think of the Atari 2600+ at the moment...

      By m.o.terra kaesi · Posted

      Back to topic:  I like it but I wait to buy it with new firmware. I do not have the nerves to update that thing on my own. 
    • tripletopper
      A new controller SECOND BATCH AVAILABLE

      By tripletopper · Posted

      Also If one wants a ColecoVision Super Action Controller hook up, consider edladdin.com. He builds joysticks and PCBs for Coleco and 7800.   According to his PCB, you can hook up individual joysticks and grounds to each button, and the circuit board deals with 2 different grounds correctly.  Joystick and Index button (left on standard CV) are on ground A.  Middle (right on standard CV)  Ring, Pinky buttons, and keypad buttons are on ground B.   Also it has a different list of games that don't work vs the Official Coleco list.  It seems like certain games, having a lack of a spinner helps, and in others a lack of a spinner hurts.   Games like QBert's Qubes, it will work on Edladdin Super CV, but not a real Super Action Controller.  It's like the presence of a roller/ spinner distracts it on a real CVSAC.   I guess the solution is plugging in a Super Action Controller with a roller on one end of a Y Cable  for the games that mess up without a roller.
    • pboland
      Rehashing the Crash

      By pboland · Posted

      I was only about 10 years old when the crash happened. To me I just saw cheap games until about 1984-85 and I realized there was nothing new.   I personally didn't see a lot of overlap between Computers and Game consoles before the crash. Most kids I knew at the time didn't even get a computer until around 1984 if they got one at all. And it wasn't nearly the number of consoles vs computers. I knew maybe 10 kids that had a consoles before the crash (mostly Atari 2600 and a couple O2's). Out of those kids only about three ended up getting a home computer of some kind. My house ended up with a PCjr. (which was never used for gaming, it was for my dad to work on stuff at home. which btw, never really worked out), one kid's house got an Atari 800XL and I knew one other kid that got a C64. Those two kids did switch to gaming on computer.   At the time it was still a big jump to go from console to Computer money wise. Most consoles sold for $199.00 or lower around 1982/83 time frame (which is when I remember most kids getting a game console. We got our O2 in '79). Computers were $399.00 and up at the time. That's a big price jump and the average family wasn't going to just plop the money out for a computer just for gaming. I'm sorry but (at the time) Computers just were not as ubiquitous as game consoles.   Heck From what I've read PC's never got better than 30% penetration into the home before smartphone became a thing (2008 to 2009). I personally didn't have a PC (outside of the PCjr) at my home until 1998 when I bought one for myself (finally out of college and had the money to buy one).
    • Sikor
      HSC21 Round 7: Desmond's Dungeon

      By Sikor · Posted

      Little more: 1st level 1st man: 2980 Score: 21270
    • Dire 51
      SNES Box Art thread

      By Dire 51 · Posted

      And then there's this. This is... something. My biggest question, though: what's with the snarling doberman in the upper left hand corner? Is this supposed to make the game feel more dangerous? Is the dog an in-game character? I don't know!
    • karri
      Easter - a small springtime game, was "Tools for making a nice title page?"

      By karri · Posted

      I just got multiple song support to work with my game. Currently two long songs (1:30 each) plus the Furnace Tracker driver takes $BAD bytes. And on my ROM I still have $1F57 bytes free. This means enough space for multiple controllers support and more tunes for the background if I get inspiration.   This is kind of cool as you can compose all your title screen, levels, credits as one tune in Furnace Tracker and call the music when you need it.
    • tripletopper
      A new controller SECOND BATCH AVAILABLE

      By tripletopper · Posted

      If one wanted to build an ambidextrous pad/stick for Intellivision, RetroGameBoyz's Intellidapter would be a good starting point.   5 pins affect the direction only, pins 1-4 and 9.   3 pins affect the button layout only, 6-8   Pins  1-4 and 6-8 all affect the keypad.   Therefore the proper strategy is to use the keypad as the hub, and add on a joystick and buttons.   Think Nintendo Switch, but the main purpose of removing portions is modularity for easy configuration.   I would buy a RetroGameBoyz adapter except for one flaw: a lack of 3 independent buttons.   Currently it uses a "Master System Hack" of L+R= T.   Their true Joystick uses 3 independent buttons.   I would buy their $120 adapter if I can use my 3.5mm TRS based Fight Stick with it.   Any fight stick that starts out  uncoded and has direct inputs can work with this.   I think this might be a good compromise.  I THINK, (I'll test it once I get equipment from my joystick builder Stan Escolano) that my designed SMS to 6x TRS 3.5 mm cable does work, because the Sega Master System itself uses an "electronically uncoded" signal.  (Simple presence of signal is actuation, simple absence is lack of actuation.). This cable can act as a bridge to the already existing SMS adapter.     As for the third button, I would suggest a switch to switch between combination mode and independent mode.  Combination mode is where L+R=T and independent mode takes it's third button from a 3.5mm TRS cable so a single button can be hooked up to act as an  independent third button   Also a "BYOC" (bring your own controller) version which just has the circuitry to deal with INTV 4 way and 8 way correctly and deal with the 3 buttons correctly.  You provide a real "back in the day INTV Keypad" (if one mixes FB equipment and BITD equipment, one's self is responsible for getting it working.  Thankfully 8 Bit Widgets has a half a solution, and the other half are DB9 gender benders)  a DB9 Y cable  and the keypad is handled right.    Also I thought of a way you can add keypad buttons as a joystick button on my 3.5 mm TRS Stick: just change the push buttons to a 3.5mm TRS connectors.
    • Northcoastgamer
      Season 17 - Round 4 - Cosmic Avenger

      By Northcoastgamer · Posted

      Have a great week and best of luck!
    • Northcoastgamer
      Season 17 - Round 4 - Cosmic Avenger

      By Northcoastgamer · Posted

      HIGH SCORE CLUB Season 17 Round 4 Game Information Game Name: Cosmic Avenger Released by: Arcade: Universal 1982. CV: Coleco/CBS 1982. Settings: Skill 3 CV HSC High Score: Skill 3: 40,230 Bmack36 (11/2019 Fall KO Tourney) . Manual: http://adamarchive.org/archive/Manuals/ColecoVision/Cosmic Avenger.pdf   This game and skill level was chosen by ed1475.   Cosmic Avenger Bonus Points: Play the game & post a score= +3 Score 3,000= +2, Score 6,000= +3, Score 12,000= +4, Score 18,000= +5, Score 24,000= +7, Score 36,000= +10, Score 50,000 & up= +12 Break a CV HSC High Score= +10  Set a New CV HSC Score= +15   Round Ends: Sunday May 26th at 8:00pm(PST) 11:00pm (EST)   The same rules and scoring system that have been used the past few seasons will be in play this season as well.  Season 17 rules: http://atariage.com/...1-cv-hsc-rules/   Cosmic Avenger Scores 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Good Luck!   cosmic-avenger-1982.rom

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