DracIsBack Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 "real life" Don't you love instant internet acronyms? Oops I mean Don't you love IIAs? LOL. When I become arch-dictator of Earth, excessive use of acronyms will result in harsh prison sentences! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mord Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 LOL. When I become arch-dictator of Earth, excessive use of acronyms will result in harsh prison sentences! orly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Ghost Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 {o,o} |)__) -"-"- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceDice2010 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I personally think that those that are planning releases for the XM are making a big mistake by not announcing them in some form. I know a few people that want this but wont pay the $100 unless they know they are going to get some games that use the hardware. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARI7800fan Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I personally think that those that are planning releases for the XM are making a big mistake by not announcing them in some form. I know a few people that want this but wont pay the $100 unless they know they are going to get some games that use the hardware. exactly, I am one of them. Also are there any planned side scrolling plat-formers or beat em ups planned, that is one area the 7800 was really laking, like Wolfchild for instance. That was a fun side scroller, and no I did not like it just because I am a fan of werewolf's. Arcade ports are nice but that is one reason it did not sell well back then is that there were hardly any plat-formers for it which were big at that time and still are. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I agree... I won't buy one of these until I know there are at least several games taking advantage of it that are of interest to me. Especially since I don't particularly care for the 7800 to begin with, so I have no interest in the high score features or anything like that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I agree... I won't buy one of these until I know there are at least several games taking advantage of it that are of interest to me. Especially since I don't particularly care for the 7800 to begin with, so I have no interest in the high score features or anything like that. Ditto. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleco Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I have faith. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceDice2010 Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 The only thing worse than not knowing what games are in development is if there are no real games in development to announce. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyBee Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 The only thing worse than not knowing what games are in development is if there are no real games in development to announce. Have you read the first post in this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceDice2010 Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Yes. Also read this - http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/173454-7800-expansion-module-xm-games/page__view__findpost__p__2152572 It's still VERY unclear what games are coming for the XM that uses the features of the XM. For many the High Score feature is not that exciting. Looking at the list it still seems that Dungeon is the only game that really takes full advantage of the XM. Maybe I am reading the list wrong. There are unknowns and question marks. Not sure how to read into that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyBee Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 It's still VERY unclear what games are coming for the XM that uses the features of the XM. For many the High Score feature is not that exciting. There is a key in the first post of this thread too. XM games will fall into two camps e.g. games that make use of XM features if it is detected in the system (reliant only on enhanced POKEY/Yamaha sound and HSC) and games that won't work without the XM at all (reliant on its mappers and 128K RAM). Its up to developers what they want to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyBee Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 [quote name='SpaceDice2010' date='Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:54 PM' timestamp='1295211281' post='2184700'Looking at the list it still seems that Dungeon is the only game that really takes full advantage of the XM. Maybe I am reading the list wrong. There are unknowns and question marks. Not sure how to read into that. You edited while I was replying. My Dungeon! and Fruitarian games are specifically targetted towards the XM. As more games are announced developers will state if the XM is mandatory or if it only provides optional enhanced features (if detected). I don't see a problem with the number of unknowns at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Is Beef Drop VE available anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madaracs Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Is Beef Drop VE available anywhere? In the store when it's open. It was recently closed. Check back after the XM launches though. I'd expect it would be a good time to reopen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 It's still VERY unclear what games are coming for the XM that uses the features of the XM. For many the High Score feature is not that exciting. Tell that to my 12 year old self from 1987 who had to turn off his 7800 when he was on Level 56 of Galaga so he could attend a church service with his family. For that, I blame the Tramiels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lendorien Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 I like the HSC feature honestly. I wish more games would use it. the 2600 and 7800 are really the only two systems I won where I actually care about high scores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremysart Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Just throwing this out there, but how would you guys feel about Crystal Castles? With the XM, an almost arcade perfect port could be produced.. and after all, it was in the works, but never release for the 7800. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Just throwing this out there, but how would you guys feel about Crystal Castles? With the XM, an almost arcade perfect port could be produced.. and after all, it was in the works, but never release for the 7800. I'd jump at it in a second! I love this game! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Just throwing this out there, but how would you guys feel about Crystal Castles? With the XM, an almost arcade perfect port could be produced.. and after all, it was in the works, but never release for the 7800. I'd jump at it in a second! I love this game! Third'ed. Too bad the 7800 never received a ProLine version of the Trackball controller... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremysart Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Just throwing this out there, but how would you guys feel about Crystal Castles? With the XM, an almost arcade perfect port could be produced.. and after all, it was in the works, but never release for the 7800. I'd jump at it in a second! I love this game! Third'ed. Too bad the 7800 never received a ProLine version of the Trackball controller... Agreed, Crystal Castles is a little difficult but still enjoyable with a joystick. Although, the 2-button d-pad controller for 7800 would handle it pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapetino Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Just throwing this out there, but how would you guys feel about Crystal Castles? With the XM, an almost arcade perfect port could be produced.. and after all, it was in the works, but never release for the 7800. I'd jump at it in a second! I love this game! Third'ed. Too bad the 7800 never received a ProLine version of the Trackball controller... So, does that mean the 2600 trakball doesn't work on the 7800? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyBee Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 So, does that mean the 2600 trakball doesn't work on the 7800? Thee is a TrakBall version of Centipede for the 7800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Just throwing this out there, but how would you guys feel about Crystal Castles? With the XM, an almost arcade perfect port could be produced.. and after all, it was in the works, but never release for the 7800. I'd jump at it in a second! I love this game! Third'ed. Too bad the 7800 never received a ProLine version of the Trackball controller... So, does that mean the 2600 trakball doesn't work on the 7800? It does but it isn't "pro". The trackball itself isn't that large, unlike the trackballs used by Atari [and Atari Games] in the arcades for Missile Command, Centipede, Millipede, Crystal Castles, Marble Madness, etc. Too bad Atari didn't produce a 7800 themed trackball controller. Even the 5200 got one... I forget...was the Colecovision's "Roller Controller" large? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tep392 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 So, does that mean the 2600 trakball doesn't work on the 7800? Thee is a TrakBall version of Centipede for the 7800. That's the version that currently resides in my centipede cartridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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