I remember seeing a Colecovision in our local Debenhams and it was running Donkey Kong. I had a Voltmace Database at the time so the Colecovision looked almost arcade perfect. It wasn't until much later that I finally got the console and apart from the controller being a bit cumbersome, it is a nice machine. I think the modern 'homebrew' titles are really impressive.

@@NorwichRetro I do remember the Voltmace Database, I saw many adverts for it as a budget console choice. They were amazing times, the birth of gaming really and just seemed so exciting. In Yeovil we had a store called Denners which sold the Colecovision and saw it but never played on it. I later learned it had the same graphics processor as so many other computers and consoles like the MSX, the Memotech MTX, Einstein, Spectravideo SV318 and I think an early Sega console or home computer. Also the Texas TI99/4A is I remember rightly. Most also had a Z80A processor except the Texas of course. At the time I was always buying home computers that came my way cheap.

It was definitely a cheap alternative, which is probably why my parents bought it. We had a passable version of Space Invaders and a shooting gallery game, and being able to play games at home was a big plus (although I could only use a 14" black and white tv). It wasn't until I left school and worked in a games shop that I really had a better choice.

Thanks. I try to share games that are a little obscure. Glad you enjoyed the video. I've got another video coming up that covers many more CDI titles.

Cheers 😀

I think it's long gone. My visit was 17 years ago (wow, it was really that long).

The Saturn was made for games like that. People may have complained that it was weaker at 3D games but for 2D it really shone.

I'd only played the 3DO version back in the day, so this one feels really smooth.

I know what you mean. Many computers and consoles came and went but the 800XL was the only one I held onto. Even after all these years, I still enjoy the classic titles and with homebrew games being released each year, there is always something new to be try.

In a good way?

Space Pilot on the BBC Micro was a great version. I've also played a homebrew version on the Atari XL, which is great although the sprites are a bit too chunky.

Cheers mate, I really like that game 😀👍

Although it was my first 'real' home computer I owned, it's still the one I always go back to. Playing these games for the videos was great fun and brought back some nice memories. I have two more Atari videos waiting to be released.

It might just be that fabled game.

Hi Jelena, I'm not aware of a version of Linux that was coded for the PET hardware. The C64 has a version of Ubuntu and Commodore OS was a flavour of Linux released for Commodore machines (pcs I think).

Hi, it was supposed to be a teaser but the game never arrived. Such a shame really, if they had used machine code it might have worked out.

@@NorwichRetro Bummer. Some pretty impressive use of PETSCII graphics here regardless.

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it.

Thanks for sharing that information.

Has the time finally come?

The Voices Told Me Too !!!

No, once you've paid for you wristband it's free play on all games.

Raspberry Pi's? Ouch.. 😊 No, they are all original boards, some are Jamma of course.

😂😂

Definetly worth a visit, plenty of choice and some real classics. They have had some additions since that video was shot. I think I need to practice my Mr DO! highscore.

@@NorwichRetro Will be there in a few weeks, have told the Mrs that if she and our son gets bored they can go shopping and ill stay inside all day :)

@@highjim7778 it's surprising how quickly time passes in there 😁

Unfortunately it was a 'proof of concept' but never moved past the teaser screens.

@@NorwichRetro Oh nooooo!!!!!

Thankfully, yes. Infact, it has managed to include more cabinets and has moved into a single-floor unit just across from the original location. Can't wait to visit it again soon.

@@NorwichRetro any plans to get some pinball tables put in? Iron Maiden do a really amazing one with lights and sound effects it would certainly fit in with the rest of the 80's vibe you're going for.

@@Fireglo There was an Pacman Pinball in there. The problem with Pinball tables is, no matter how awesome they are, they take up space and can be a challenge to maintain.

It is impressive that people are still designing games for such an old machine but what they are getting out of the PET is truly amazing.

We also had Pet's at our high school and was taught BASIC on them. We had a couple of educational 'games' on them but I never realised how much fun they could be for playing games.

@@NorwichRetro yep, that’s where I leant basic too!

Hi Matt, thanks for watching and for adding the running times. 👍

Unfortunately not but I never played it for long. Now I have found the cart again I'll have to play it more.

Cheers Steve. It's taken 25 years to reach this point and in another 25 years I'll still be adding to it. It will probably fill two rooms by then. 😉👍

Liofa. It was one of the better games on the console. The sound, although quite annoying, did create a sense of panic as the creatures started chasing you.

Did you know Roger Brookes? And why was this system cancelled? Wasn't due to copyright? Also I wish I had bought the ten sealed consoles for £30 when offered them by the company in 1985 ish

@@Tangobaldy The name doesn't ring any bells. Who was he?