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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)   (8,824 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

    • Giles N

      Giles N

      That a very comprehensive SegaAges line-up of classic Super Scalers, never turned up on Switch is something I hope Sega rectify on Switch 2. Something akin to the full line-up on the japanese 3DS/2DS and with a few others, that’d be cool. (I’ve also wondered if the Evercade is much more the real target market for such collection as we’re now speaking 2024/25 concerning such possibilities).
      1. r_chase

        r_chase

        Yeah, I do hope FPGA takes off more than ever tbh. Especially in the context of 8-bit computers as well. After all, fun fact: the Spectrum Next and its clones are FPGA iirc.
    • shane857

      shane857

      Wonder if there will be an Ace Ventura 3? 🤔 Jim Carrey has to reprise his role thou...

      1. dudeguy

        dudeguy

        Anything's possible but I think the studio would make him tame it down quite a bit. you think a bit about a guy going undercover as a mentally disabled person would fly in 2024? right
      2. bent_pin

        bent_pin

        I'd watch it, but I agree that the comedy of the age probably wouldn't fly today. Would be cool if it was his kid or something, and he had a smaller part in it.
    • r_chase

      r_chase

      Dude, anyone up for popcorn? Because there is some drama going on and it involves Harry Potter. :3
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    • GoldLeader

      GoldLeader

      If you're a Fantasy fan,  You're really hoping for Lord of the Rings with every new movie or series,  but you're usually given another Eragon.  **Sigh**  I will say Fantasy right now is probably where Sci Fi was in about 1980... There's a lot of room left to progress,  and new things to try!
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      2. r_chase

        r_chase

        No problem...and remember to be weary of that giant-arse hole in the middle of the sea. It's got...something as it draws people to it with potential artifacts, riches, and God only knows what else. You can barely look away. Even worse...well...I'll not spoil too much, but let's say it's got a curse.
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      3. dudeguy

        dudeguy

        There will never be another Lord of the Rings, or anything close to it. Those films come along once every hundred years
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      4. r_chase

        r_chase

        @dudeguy That's not exactly what I'm saying. I'm suggesting that if you want something that involves world-building almost to the scale of LotR (this especially includes the prequel children's book), then you gotta look for it...even if it happens to be a manga or anime.
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      5. shane857

        shane857

        They tried it on amazon prime with Rings of power...I couldn't watch it after 5 minutes. Like watching game of thrones and house of the dragon. Complete sh*t, in my opinion.
      6. r_chase

        r_chase

        On the topic of streaming services and anime and all that, I've heard good things about the live-action One Piece adaptation, albeit it being somewhat watered down compared to the doorstopper manga and anime. Here's to a thousand more episodes until it's over, I really hope the live-action show doesn't last that long though.
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    • Charlie Cat

      Charlie Cat

      Another of Jon Arbuckle's unforgettable dates is his life. On November 19 to December 1, 1990, Jon was tired of being lonely and wanted to explore the possibility of locating single women in a more upscale environment. So after reading an ad in the local newspaper, he and Garfield signed up for pottery class.
       
      It was there Jon met a girl by the name of Kimmy. Kimmy at first is nice, approachable, and welcoming to Jon. In fact, she's the only women that actually wanted Jon to voluntarily request a date by him. But Kimmy isn't your typical young woman. She was raised my wolves and was brought into civilization in a matter of a few days after meeting Jon. From then on, the date went completely haywire. It was his least favorable dates of all time. However, it turns out that Kimmy is only one of three women that likes Jon. The other too are Liz Wilson and Bertha.
       
      Interestingly enough, The Jon & Kimmy courting series is Jim Davis's favorite of all the abnormal relationships that Arbuckle had in his life. Even more then the Bertha series that I posted a few days ago.
       
      Like Bertha, Kimmy was brought up years later in a Sunday strip. Jon was mentioning to Garfield that he was depressed again and desperately wanting to seek a relationship. So he decided to give Kimmy a call....and he did. 
       
      Here's the strips for all to enjoy and have a good laugh. 
       


       









       
       
      Jon and Garfield discussing about Kimmy. May, 30, 2004. 

       
       
      1. doctorclu

        doctorclu

        I've had one of those dates.   And yes she was kinda hot at the same time, and my prospects were few.  Was rrreeeaallly tempting to keep dating just because.  LOL
         
        As they say:   Sane, available, hot.  Pick two.  
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      2. NeonPeon

        NeonPeon

        Thanks for being AtariAge's Garfield historian, @Charlie Cat! 😄
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      3. GoldLeader

        GoldLeader

        @doctorclu That's Classic!  I bet we all pick Hot to start with and then go, "Wait a minute!"
          • Haha 2
      4. doctorclu

        doctorclu

        Dang, Jon was considering Kimmy 14 years later!!   (1990 to 2004)
         
        No other appearances.  A crying shame, she's a lot of fun (to watch from the sidelines). 
         
        Also when that search for additional info failed, fun fact that no one asked for: I couldn't find any Rule34 on Kimmy.  A woman that acts like a wolf and half nuts?  That's like a poster child for that place.  I'm disappointed in you Rule34 community, you failed.

  • Recent Posts

    • Rev
      IntellivisionRevolution store inventory update and IntelliClub news

      By Rev · Posted

      Update. Club games will ship pretty soon after all the”super mystery adventure” games are out this week.     Hang on, almost caught up.  Thanks for an abundance of patience.    
    • DPOLARA
      Assembly on the 99/4A

      By DPOLARA · Posted

      I've been spoiled, writing and debugging TI-99/4A Assembler Code in Classic99, but I'm having problems getting the Editor/Assembler Debugger to properly work on actual TI-99/4A.  After setting breakpoints, I think the system is supposed to return to the DEBUGGER, but it just stops running and appears frozen.  I need to power cycle the TI-99/4A when it hits a breakpoint.  Does anyone have any tips, tricks, links or tutorials for running the EA Debugger on actual TI-99/4A hardware?  Thank you!
    • GameGirl420
      BEAT-EM-UP: The Thread

      By GameGirl420 · Posted

      The Sailor Moon series of beat em up games are my most favorite of the genre! Especially love the arcade versions.   Also lately been really into the Jackie Chan series of fighting games like Fists of Fire.
    • bjkrug
      Dynamic Memory Management Library for Assembly Language Programs

      By bjkrug · Posted

      3 or 4 people managed to find and "star" this repo on Github, even though I've never posted information about it in any public thread. With version 1.4, I think that it is stable enough that I may as well let a larger audience know about it here.   https://github.com/bkrug/TI-string-buffer https://github.com/bkrug/TI-string-buffer/releases   TI-string-buffer is an assembly language library that I wrote to manage dynamically allocated memory. It let's you reserve one buffer of memory in RAM for dynamic purposes, and it keeps track of which portions of the buffer are currently reserved or free. There is a routine to specify how many bytes you wish to reserve, and it will return the address where it choose to place that reservation. Previously reserved blocks can be de-allocated, shrunk, or grown. When you grow a previously allocated block, it might need to move the block, but it returns the new address to you. Routines that allocate more memory will set the EQU status bit when they can't find enough free space for the requested allocation.   There are also routines for creating and editing arrays. Arrays will always be made of of elements that are of equal length. You can initialize arrays such that their elements have a length that is some power of 2. 2 bytes is the minimum. For more information, see the README file in the git repo.   Currently TI-string-buffer is used by the EmuWriter program I've been writing. (https://forums.atariage.com/topic/356969-emuwriter-a-homebrew-word-processor/).
    • Chri O.
      Atari Sparrow Prototype

      By Chri O. · Posted

      Atari GEM metafiles. (falcon - sparrow - mega - ste - tt): EASYDRAW.GEM.zip
    • Chri O.
      Atari Sparrow Prototype

      By Chri O. · Posted

      I just printed this out this from vector graphic GEM metafiles. artwork_0517-024851.pdf artwork_0517-025212.pdf
    • x=usr(1536)
      tnfs.online is temporarily tnfs.offline

      By x=usr(1536) · Posted

      Power supply is replaced, and it looks like everything is back up and running  
    • Zeptari
      Now I've done it...

      By Zeptari · Posted

      Awsome! All set up and enjoying it?
    • NathanOfLight
      Wanted: 3 Wii Remotes (regular or motion+)

      By NathanOfLight · Posted

      Please free to PM me if you have any. Thanks!
    • matthew180
      F18A programming, info, and resources

      By matthew180 · Posted

      You should really use SR1 for this, since you don't know if you have an F18A yet.   I think I know why use used bits >E0 of SR1 for the F18A, so those will remain constant.  For any releases going forward the three zero bits >1C will contain the F18A type, i.e. MK0, MK1, MK2.     I cannot promise I won't go over V1F, but once the MK2 is ready the version for all F18As will change to V2.0.     For the sprite number in SR0 bits >1F, the real 9918A (and F18A) will retain whatever was the highest processed sprite on a line which will depend on:   1. If the >D0 byte is set in the sprite table to stop sprite processing at a certain value. 2. If five or more sprites are on a line during the frame.   Keep in mind that the sprite number is only valid if the 5S flag is set.  IIRC the sprite number has been characterized to follow the sprite counter unless the 5S flag gets set, at which point it always retains the 5th sprite number until SR0 is read.  So, it is possible that the value is always >1F depending on what happens during the frame, but I don't remember if it gets cleared when reading SR0 (I don't think it does).  

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