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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)   (8,924 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

    • Charlie Cat

      Charlie Cat

      We acquired a 1996 Ford Explorer for $1.00 Dollar recently. This SUV was about to be scrapped. But we convinced the yard owner we would purchase the car from him to try to make it roadworthy again. But of course, this Explorer had parts missing seeing it was in a salvage yard for the longest time. It needed a starter, alternator, radiator, belts, hoses, and all tires were deflated 
       
      So to keep the cost down, we obtained used reliable parts and repaired the tires since it still has 75% tread on them Now it runs like a champ like it was new off the dealership and is our daily vehicle.
       

       

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      2. Charlie Cat

        Charlie Cat

        @Neon Wraith Hahaha. Thank you Joe. We were driving along past the salvage yard and I happen to see it in the corner gate. Glad that your wife had a couple as well. Was it the 2nd generation Explorers like this one? 
      3. Neon Wraith

        Neon Wraith

        She had a first gen, a second gen, and I had a third gen.  Great vehicles, but they lost me when they went to unibody construction.
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      4. bent_pin

        bent_pin

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      5. GoldLeader

        GoldLeader

        Wow!  Good job!
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      6. NeonPeon

        NeonPeon

        Nice @Charlie Cat. How many miles are on it?
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    • shane857

      shane857

      Playing mostly Atari 2600+, NEO-GEO CD and Nintendo 64 at the mo...💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
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    • Reaperman

      Reaperman

      I busted out the PSTV today--what a system. That's a great Ridge Racer, even if it's a bit of a DLC monster.
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    • SlidellMan

      SlidellMan

      8-Bit Music Theory on Secret of Evermore:
      Fun facts about Secret of Evermore:
      1. It was internally codenamed SoM2. (Lit. Secret of Mana 2.)
      2. It was also the first game Jeremy Soule worked on before he composed for Bethesda and Electronic Arts.
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    • Maztr_0n

      Maztr_0n

      my dream, is to own sealed copies of red-label NTSC games, all of them.... AND THEN I WANNA OPEN EM UP (keep as much of the seal as possible) and then put the carts on my shelf and play them all day...
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        bent_pin

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  • Recent Posts

    • jgkspsx
      Evercade?!

      By jgkspsx · Posted

      I think Alpha is going to be an arcade stick with a cartridge port. It will work as a standalone unit that takes controllers for other players. It's what makes the most sense given that we know it takes controllers. Given how expensive the Egret II Mini is I don't think that Blaze is going to make something like that, but I wouldn't mind being wrong.
    • MrBeefy
      Intellivision Amico’s trademark changed to ‘abandoned’

      By MrBeefy · Posted

      I'll just leave this here.... take from it what you will.   😬
    • griff3125
      A8 users... Where do you live

      By griff3125 · Posted

      A spryly young 60 yrs of age, I got my 1st Atari 800 when I was a kid living on 79th Street off Columbus Ave in New York City. I still remember staring out the window painfully waiting for the UPS truck to deliver the goods. I've recently moved to Lake Waukomis, MO.  
    • MrBeefy
      Intellivision Amico’s trademark changed to ‘abandoned’

      By MrBeefy · Posted

      This was a 4D chess move so I can't search for their FCC certs via Intellivision anymore. Don't worry though according to tinfoil hat wearing AI losers with conspiracy theories of the FCC site lying about them passing certs, to only listen to a random and not very specific thing an engineer said about them passing preliminary stuff when the reality is there is no preliminary tests to move forward but an all or none passing.... they are good! To be fair. In recent Amico history, now is the best chance these pigeons have of getting something made. Obviously, if Atari was smart and didn't overpay they still don't have enough to manufacture.   So we might have to be a little more patient. It is probably going to take them until December 32nd (not a typo) to realize they aren't being made this year. 10x more money for him and his two sons.   I am glad to hear that people are finally realizing that him and the others are just as bad as Tommy.      Unless Atari overpaid, I'd predict, at best, they say they almost have enough to manufacture controllers. HOWEVER, they are going to have to crowdfund the "remaining difference" to make it happen. Then they crowdfund the controllers and if it fails blame the fans for lack of interest.   Or they could be jerks and say to reserve your spot for a controller you have to forfeit the rest of your refund to be placed in line so they have hard numbers. Then close shop, then fail the crowdfunding, and go to Sweden and play backgammon.
    • XL Freak
      Remembering the magazines... Coding bitwise AND for Basic

      By XL Freak · Posted

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    • DarkLord
      Atari 8-bit related BBS(s)

      By DarkLord · Posted

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    • CurlyQ
      Intellivision Amico’s trademark changed to ‘abandoned’

      By CurlyQ · Posted

    • Gary from OPA
      Off-Topic / Dumping Thread

      By Gary from OPA · Posted

      37 years later. Z80 Basic been updated by the original author.   https://github.com/rtrussell/BBCZ80
    • Neon Wraith
      VCS System Software Update (May 2024)

      By Neon Wraith · Posted

      Thank you for the breakdown.  Now I get to ask how you know all this in depth information so quickly?🙂   I know Atari themselves would not have given this information so quickly without much prodding.
    • Gabe
      atari2600+ bricked after flashing the experimental firmware

      By Gabe · Posted

      I've seen a few people mention problems having to do with this very thing, where they've flashed the firmware of a device, then when using the same computer the flashing of a different device fails. I've also seen it mentioned that deleting the drivers used for flashing the previous device prior to flashing the new one resolves the issue, but that can be a bit of pain, as you've got to know exactly which driver(s) you're purging, and that can be tricky when it's not actively being used.

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