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[atwwong]

If Atari makes a Flashback 2 or whatever, it should have 100% compatibility with the VCS hardware, not the NES-on-a-chip solution.

Maybe Atari will license production of Sunmark's work...


Other things I would like to see:
-compatibility with CX30 joystick & paddle, etc., plugs: if Atari is worried about legacy controller support, they could put a disclaimer right on the box stating they do not give technical support for legacy hardware, but they could still make it compatible
-some way to use existing carts: Atari could have a disclaimer, same as above
-a pause button
-good shielding like the heavy-sixers (not likely in this age of plastic, but hey, this is a wish list)
-detachable cords, making replacements easy
-good games, originals, homebrews, repro's, whatever...

That's all I can think of, for now...

[Laner]

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good shielding like the heavy-sixers (not likely in this age of plastic, but hey, this is a wish list)

Would that really matter one way or the other? Wouldn't RF interference be a non-issue with a composite video connection?

[atwwong]

Laner said:

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good shielding like the heavy-sixers (not likely in this age of plastic, but hey, this is a wish list)

Would that really matter one way or the other? Wouldn't RF interference be a non-issue with a composite video connection?

Hmmm... I'm not an electronics guy, so I don't know. But it would be nice to get something that doesn't feel like el-cheapo plastic (high quality plastic would be acceptable . )

[Artlover]

Laner said:

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good shielding like the heavy-sixers (not likely in this age of plastic, but hey, this is a wish list)

Would that really matter one way or the other? Wouldn't RF interference be a non-issue with a composite video connection?

RF noise is generated by electronics in general. Try using a radio scanner next to a PC. Be prepaired to hit "skip" a lot.

[geosteve]

I got mine today, at Best Buy sold as an 'open item', basically a slightly damaged box, which was opened to check parts but it works fine.

Only $26, should be worth that

[Flojomojo]

geosteve said:

Only $26, should be worth that  

You'll soon see that it's not. At least not for me ...the money doesn't really matter, but having a useless blob of plastic take up a power tap does.