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[yell0w_lantern]

I'd say we lost very little on floppies during the heydey - maybe a dozen disks over 8 to 10 years.

BUT back to this fine little machine...

There are many cartridges still commonly available at places like The Exchange, however, if Jphn Q Public buys this as a X-mas gift next year he might be at a loss. Most people would not even know the Harmony Cart exists.

I'll be interested to see how much gets bundled with the system and what will be avilable (if anything) separately.

[tinctu]

Yes best will be to have storage on cartridge with flash, sd-card or what will be next in future...

[StephenJ]

Atari Brand?
When taking the survey, at the beginning of this thread, I indicated that I would buy the new system even if it wasn't an Atari brand-name console. That still is the case. However, I can’t help but think of the possibilities…if this thing had an Atari logo on it.

Here are a few that come to mind:
- It could be perceived as a big deal to the media. I don’t think it’s too much of a stretch to imagine a spot on one of the national news programs…“Not only did this primitive little system start the video-game craze, but has attracted enough of a fan-base to be re-released after all these years!!...that’s never happened”.
- Curt and his team, makers of the Harmony Cartridge, along with the self-published cartridge makers would have a better opportunity to get decent compensation for their efforts. (Who knows…maybe some new games from Activision!...OK, that’s a bit of a stretch.)
- I suspect that the value of the cartridges, peripherals and memorabilia, owned by collectors, would go up.
- There may be a nitch in the market, for the casual gamer, that this system could fill.
- No doubt there are many more possibilities...your thoughts?

Based on the success of the FBs and other Atari plug-ins, I think that if this system was an “Atari”, it would have the potential to be a major event to people…other than us enthusiasts.

Thanks,
StephenJ

[yell0w_lantern]

It probably would draw more public interest just because of the name. But depending on whom Curt has lined up they may also have a fair amount of draw.

[pac^man]

Just voted for System X 'cause it's sexy, but want wireless controllers.
Will it be available in Europe too, should it ever be released?

[yell0w_lantern]

Can't say that I agree about the wireless controllers but as long as there were 9-pin ports to use my other joysticks, I wouldn't really care.

Sure would be nice to hear more about this project though. <cough> <cough> CURT<cough>

[StephenJ]

"...Sure would be nice to hear more about this project though..."
I agree. I've been avoiding bothering CV because he's tied-up with the XM project.
But, I would like to know if this project is still on-the-books.

StephenJ

[Hoessi666]

I can´t believe that I almost overlooked this one!
Hope that it gets real!

If a "very well-known" compnay is involved, could we assume that there will be a release in Europe, too? Importing from America is very expensive...
And if there will be Homebrews "built-in", may I suggest the following ones: Juno First, Medieval Mayhem, Rainbow Invaders, Lady Bug.

[pac^man]

Hoessi666, on Thu Mar 15, 2012 9:40 AM, said:

I can´t believe that I almost overlooked this one!
Hope that it gets real!

If a "very well-known" compnay is involved, could we assume that there will be a release in Europe, too? Importing from America is very expensive...

Indeed it is. Had to pick up a package from the U.S. at the customs office this morning and pay an additional "fee" for the well-being of my country.

[jongolo]

^{I almost forgot about this project. A new System X would be awesome! Is there any news on its progress? I imagine Curt is very busy with the 7800 XM, but maybe they're being developed side by side (crossing my fingers).}

[kenjennings]

Is this shipping? Where do I send my money?

[godslabrat]

Pack-In Game: Knight Rider

[HammR25]

I wonder if the company brand on the console will be Syzygy Company?