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Post by Xeogred on Aug 30, 2023 13:24:56 GMT -5
Gotta play videogames while looking for bigfoot.
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Post by Sarge on Aug 30, 2023 14:43:31 GMT -5
As a friend of mine said, it's clearly aimed straight at collectors.
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Post by Ex on Sept 5, 2023 9:05:22 GMT -5
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Post by bonesnapdeez on Sept 5, 2023 9:57:06 GMT -5
Looks like it plays 7800 carts, which is cool.
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Post by bonesnapdeez on Sept 10, 2023 17:33:38 GMT -5
So I just found out that there's a Retron 77 controller, which blends the Atari 2600 joystick and paddle into one. Reviews are mixed but I'm definitely gonna check it out.
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Post by Ex on Sept 10, 2023 20:28:23 GMT -5
That's rad, good for Pong all night long. I'd like the aesthetics more if the entire face was wood panel.
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Post by Ex on Sept 11, 2023 9:39:23 GMT -5
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Post by bonesnapdeez on Sept 11, 2023 14:33:51 GMT -5
Cool collector's item, but not something I need at all. There are a few others that were reprinted like this as well.
Kinda hilarious as this is like the exact opposite of those $300 NES games being reprinted and sold for less. You can get an ORIGINAL Outlaw cart for like 5 dollars.
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Post by bonesnapdeez on Sept 13, 2023 16:58:42 GMT -5
So I just found out that there's a Retron 77 controller, which blends the Atari 2600 joystick and paddle into one. Reviews are mixed but I'm definitely gonna check it out. So, this isn't too bad. I don't know anyone who prefers an authentic Atari 2600 joystick to a thumbstick (or d-pad) + button layout, and the thumbstick on this one is decent enough. The paddle thing is worse than authentic paddles though. It's just fine for the gambling titles and board games sims, serviceable when it comes to some of the shooters, but not great for super twitchy score chasers like Kaboom! The controller has a couple of switches. One is used to switch between stick and paddle controls. The other actually lets you flip the controller upside down (ie: left-handed style). Kinda cool.
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Post by Ex on Nov 16, 2023 11:29:27 GMT -5
bonesnapdeezTime Extension's review of the new Atari 2600+: www.timeextension.com/reviews/atari-2600plus-the-grandaddy-of-gaming-is-back"Atari has done a wonderful job paying tribute to its past with the 2600+. While it's not quite a full-size replica of the original, it looks and feels close enough, and the ability to use your original games and accessories is a massive boon. We also like the fact that Atari is releasing a series of physical cartridges – including all-new games, like Mr. Run And Jump – as it makes the hardware feel more alive than ever.
Some people might grumble about the fact that the 2600+ uses emulation rather than a more accurate FPGA solution, but we'd imagine those same people would be paying more than the $129.99 / €119.99 / £99.99 being asked if an FPGA chip had been used. Besides, emulation is more than good enough when you're talking about games that are 40-odd years old, and the Stella and ProSystem emulators used are mature and capable."
We had a whale of a time diving back into gaming's history, and were pleasantly surprised that some of the younger members of our household took a lot of interest in what, in reality, must surely seem like a relic to anyone under the age of 20. Perhaps there's something universally appealing about the instant, pick-up-and-play gameplay offered by 2600+ – it has crude visuals, sure, but it also boasts gameplay which isn't saddled by load times (well, beyond that initial ROM dump, at least) or downloads, and it champions local multiplayer.
If you're an existing Atari fan or you want a history lesson in the origins of the world's biggest entertainment medium, then this represents a solid investment – just make sure you buy a second CX40+ controller."I agree with the bolded part concerning the 2nd gen in general.
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