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Post by TrekMD on Sept 5, 2017 19:27:36 GMT -5
Nice finds!
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Post by TrekMD on Sept 5, 2017 19:26:53 GMT -5
They also got the Flashback Portable over there but this is something only they are getting (though you can certainly order it). Oh, and I can see someone doing that mod!
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Post by TrekMD on Sept 4, 2017 18:56:41 GMT -5
Yes, I noticed it doesn't have an SD slot. It does look better, though, that's for sure.
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Post by TrekMD on Sept 4, 2017 11:19:22 GMT -5
A new 2600-based handheld is coming later this year and it is called the Atari ‘Retro’ Handheld. The system retains the console’s iconic "wood" effect, and comes packed with 50 classic games. “We are delighted to be working with Atari on this amazing project,” said David Pain of PQube, who is developing the officially licensed machine, as well as the Atari ‘Retro’ Plug and Play TV Joystick. “Having sold over a million retro gaming consoles, we have taken the extensive feedback from press, retail and the consumer to develop new range of hardware that is faithful to the Atari brand.” “We are thrilled to partner with PQube on the compact handheld and Plug and Play TV Joystick,” added Fred Chresnais, Chief Executive Officer, Atari. “Both products are packed with nostalgic and fun-filled games that will give our fans the opportunity to relive the golden age of videogames wherever they go.” The full list of games for the handheld machine and Plug and Play Joystick are: 1.3D Tic-Tac-Toe (31 in 1) 2.Adventure 3.Air-Sea Battle 4.Asteroids 5.Black Jack 6.Bowling 7.Breakout 8.Canyon Bomber 9.Casino 10.Centipede 11.Circus Atari 12.Crystal Castles 13.Demons to Diamonds 14.Desert Falcon 15.Dodge ’em 16.Double Dunk 17.Fun With Numbers 18.Golf 19.Gravitar 20.Haunted House 21.Home Run 22.Human Cannonball 23.Maze Craze 24.Millipede 25.Miniature Golf 26.Missile Command 27.Night Driver 28.Off the Wall 29.Pong – Video Olympics 30.Quadrun 31.Radar Lock 32.Realsports Football 33.Realsports Tennis 34.Realsports Volleyball 35.Sprintmaster 36.Star Raiders 37.Steeplechase 38.Stellar Track 39.Street Racer 40.Submarine Commander 41.Super Baseball 42.Super Breakout 43.Swordquest: Earthworld 44.Swordquest: Fireworld 45.Swordquest: Waterworld 46.Tempest 47.Video Checkers 48.Video Chess 49.Video Pinball 50.Yar’s Revenge The Atari ‘Retro’ Handheld console will retail for £34.99 and the Atari ‘Retro’ TV Plug and Play Joystick will set you back £24.99. Both are available to order via FunStockRetro, and if you use the code FMYTH5 on checkout you’ll get 5% off your total order.
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Post by TrekMD on Sept 2, 2017 22:28:12 GMT -5
Sure thing!
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Post by TrekMD on Sept 1, 2017 17:07:44 GMT -5
The Retrogaming Times is the furtherance of Retrogaming Times and Retrogaming Times Monthly, two of the longest running retrogaming newsletters of all time. This newsletter is entirely hobbyist driven and content created by retro fans. It even welcomes contributions from readers. Be sure to check out the site for their latest issue and for the back issues. The first issue was released in March 2016.
The latest issue, number 10, celebrates the anniversary of the "Times." As an added bonus, there is an article on this issue that I wrote. Be sure to check it out. ---- Greetings! This is an official notification that The Retrogaming Times, Tenth Issue - September 2017, has been published and can be viewed at the URL below: www.classicplastic.net/trt/ Featured in this issue: TWENTY YEARS OF RETROGAMING TIMES! + More C64! - The Commodore 64's Legacy + Retrogaming Feels - CoCo Arcade + Apple II Incider - Legacy + The Controller Chronicles - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Joystick + A Pirate's Life For Me - Eighth Journey + The "What If Universe" - E.T. + Memory Lane Is Not How I Remembered It + The Starpath Supercharger + The Retro Junkie: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project + Retro Gaming Legacy + What You Leave Behind + Show Report - California Extreme 2017 + Weekly Retrogaming Trivia Recap + and more...
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Post by TrekMD on Sept 1, 2017 17:02:09 GMT -5
Thank you, glad you liked them. I waited for the guy wearing the Alien costume to finish dressing up so I could take the pictures!
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Post by TrekMD on Aug 23, 2017 20:06:30 GMT -5
They look quite similar!
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Post by TrekMD on Aug 20, 2017 8:15:52 GMT -5
Hey Ferg. When you read my feedback for this episode, you said you didn't know who the Talosians were when I said the Mindmaster reminded me of them. Here is a picture of a Talosian. Ironically, the Talosians have very powerful mind powers that create realistic illusions. I have to wonder if the artist was inspired by these characters from Star Trek when drawing the Mindmaster.
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Post by TrekMD on Aug 18, 2017 20:05:15 GMT -5
I just learned about this new book today and thought I'd share it here. The book's synospsis: Travel back to the 1980's and re-live the golden age of video game sports. 38 of the most popular Atari 2600 sports games are celebrated here in The Unauthorized Atari 2600 Sports Almanac. This collection is the definitive guide for the Atari enthusiast. Includes options, strategies, analysis, plus much more. Designed and written like an early 1980's video game strategy paperback book. Check for in Amazon
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Post by TrekMD on Aug 16, 2017 7:16:48 GMT -5
Cool, will be listening to this today at some point.
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Post by TrekMD on Aug 11, 2017 20:07:07 GMT -5
Figured I'd share my picture album from this year's Florida Supercon (two weekends ago). As always, the event was a blast! You can see the full album here but here are some pics for you to see.
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Post by TrekMD on Aug 11, 2017 20:05:23 GMT -5
It sure is! I spent quite a bit of time to get the Activision patch back then! Both the snow and the fog are quite difficult to deal with! Still, an excellent game!
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Post by TrekMD on Aug 11, 2017 20:03:22 GMT -5
Of course, Podfather. Here you go. Let me know if these are good enough.
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Post by TrekMD on Aug 9, 2017 6:34:12 GMT -5
I have quite a few homebrews but,yes, they are getting more expensive as time goes by.
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