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Post by TrekMD on Sept 28, 2018 21:27:52 GMT -5
The folks from Syzygy have announced they will be releasing a new console that will be fully 2600 and 7800 compatible called the Syzygy 3200. I figured I'd share this here after seeing it posted over on Atari Age. About the Console: Engineered to bring back the excitement, fun and thrills of owning a system that everyone loved and wanted. With Atari* 2600/7800 compatibility to allow the system to be able to play real 2600 & 7800 game cartridges. Yes, this is a REAL game system that uses REAL cartridges. Something to own, to hold in your hand and to know its always yours... Designed into an all new sleek case design that was a prototype for an unreleased console called the 3200. Now everyone gets to own this elusive prototype design, including all new combo controllers. Both joystick AND paddle controller built into one, with a sleek low profile design, this brings a whole new dimension to game players. Its like getting that system you had always wished for back in the 80's and 90's and finally it has arrived. Thanks to so many contributors in the hobbyist community, there is now a brand new system to use with original and many of the newest released 2600 & 7800 games. Learn more at: syzygy3200.com/
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Magoo
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Post by Magoo on Sept 29, 2018 7:10:26 GMT -5
Interesting project. I looked at the website because I am interested, but no pricing and the link to the crowdfunding just links back to the page. I'll just have to keep an eye on this one.
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Post by TrekMD on Sept 29, 2018 8:08:23 GMT -5
The link for the campaign doesn't work yet. Not sure when it will be launching but at least that page serves as a placeholder.
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Magoo
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Posts: 93
Favorite Spice: NOT F**KING SNUGGLEBUNNIES
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Post by Magoo on Sept 29, 2018 9:01:30 GMT -5
Good point, just have to keep checking. Hopefully it's not like other delayed projects.
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Post by iddod on Sept 29, 2018 9:47:51 GMT -5
now that looks way more interesting than the linux box they're touting on the other side of the street...
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Post by TrekMD on Sept 29, 2018 9:51:44 GMT -5
Indeed it does.
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Post by iddod on Sept 29, 2018 12:58:49 GMT -5
i actually filled in the contact form to keep in touch about the spec and other details, as they're fixed... i hope it's built with real electronics, or fpga, and not some crappy emulation like the retrons... but seeing as it's Curt Vendel that's building it, i'm confident it's in good hands...
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Post by TrekMD on Sept 29, 2018 15:20:57 GMT -5
This is a nice way to have a newer console that is fully compatible with the older games should the old consoles crap out and not be fixable.
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Post by iddod on Sept 30, 2018 9:45:06 GMT -5
here's hoping it has a scart socket on it
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