Right? I can only make field goals, heheh. Tennis definitely has more depth than you would first expect. It’s a great game.

True, I should know that living in Minnesota. A few years ago we had 7inches of snow hit us in May. Good times.

It’s the 2600+, it came out a little over a year ago. I’ve got some reviews of it on my page, check em out if you are into the older games. It plays the old cartridges but hooks up to an hdmi tv.

@bencha3341 Wow, I’m shocked to see you noticed my little channel. Keep up the good work. I hope my videos bring some good insight and don’t just come across as the crazed ramblings of a madman, heheh. I will say I’ve been having a lot of fun with all this stuff over the last year or so, much appreciated.

That is a good point. I’m so computer basic I’m not even thinking outside of windows. The laptop I use is actually over 10 years old, don’t judge. The Atari Lock and Chase is one of my favorite Pac-Man style games. Super basic looking compared but as long as the gameplay is good I’m happy.

Yeah, it definitely could have been better. But still I’m having fun messing around with it.

Yup, the video transfer is making an already washed out game look even more faded. But at least no green patties like on the NES!

Haven’t been able to test it out myself but that’s what I’ve been hearing. Not sure if that one will ever be possible.

@@CoachTroyRetro I'm sure it is possible, there's an emulator out there which is designed to run Rikki & Vikki. The question is more whether this is worth it. It was a limited production of 550 carts it seems - very hard to find today.

@d.vaughn8990 Ya know it’s been growing on me. It’s been fun figuring out how to play it. I do ok till the Abobos in the mountains and the bridge, then I get whooped. The paddles are better with the 7800 but still they should be better. Breakout is too difficult to play.

Oh it’s a visual abomination for sure. But somehow more fun than it should be.

@@CoachTroyRetro I feel the same way about Lock and Chase. For some reason I find it addictive despite how it looks and sounds.

Definitely gotta use that imagination with the enemies. That “breadstick” kills me. It’s just a line!

I made a video about BurgerTime about a year ago. I definitely feel it’s fun despite it being not the greatest port. Chaotic Grill always looked amazing to me. I need to get more into the home-brews. There is some gold out there.

@@CoachTroyRetro Just got "Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest." It's a lot of fun, plus it has POKEY for sound and music. I've also got Tutankham and GORF from Champ Games for the 2600 (which sadly still do not work on the plus machines...glad I've got an original 7800). They are absolutely excellent ports.

Crystal Quest is a gem of a game. Such quality work. Sad to hear about Gorf. It’s one I’ve been looking to pick up. I will definitely keep ahold of my OG 7800 for all those that just won’t play. Plus if I ever pick up a light gun I’ll need it to hook up to the CRT.

I didn’t pick that one up, sadly. I figured the original 7800 version is already so good I didn’t need it. But that hidden version has got me tempted.

@ I agree the original is good! Asteroids Deluxe didn’t really appeal to me but after I got this one I was very impressed with how it plays and the fact that you get the Original Arcade Version as well!

It is seriously incredibly easy. Even I did it. Watch that linked video for a step by step tutorial and it takes about 7 minutes to do.

@@CoachTroyRetro I've updated a lot of firmwares across a wide array of devices in my time, but I honestly thought I bricked the 2600+ during the update. It's not particularly user friendly. And it is Windows-only so if you're running anything other than Windows, you're out of luck. I wish it was as easy as the 400 Mini to update.

Absolutely, that community is pretty amazing.

Me too, I feel Atari should have sent me one just cuz I’m so likable. Or at least my wife. Ok, maybe not, I’ve got enough crap. But I do like the idea of punching an 8 bit facsimile of either Paul brother.

Kickstarter idea worth one million dollars: a romhack to get the Paul brothers and Mike Tyson into the same video game.

I’m surprised that idea hasn’t been done already. It’s gotta be out there somewhere.

What can I say, I’m a simple man with simple pleasures. And I’ve been wondering where you’ve been! What happened?

I've switched to doing podcasts (including "video podcasts" on Spotify that compete directly with KZbin). Google "Everyone Hates Eisel Mazard" and you'll get my comedy, "Doomed Republic" and you'll get the serious side (Ancient Rome, etc.). I am tempted to start a Retro Gaming Lore podcast, but I'd rather do it with two voices (not as a monologue) when I have a friend in town.

Ok, just looked it up. Listening now. Good luck with it!

I dont think they were disappointments at all. Sure 2600+ was rough until that firmware update finally arrived. But 7800+ came with it. The only 2 complaints I have are that flashcarts don't work unless there is only 1 rom on the card and ChampGames releases don't work. Other than that. They play the old carts I have. They play the new carts I bought from Atari. And they play the homebrews I buy from AtariAge. So if you're into buying games. These things are fuckin awesome. If you're into ROMs and flashcarts.... then yeah, I can see why someone would be disappointed. But I got original hardware for all that. I play all my new purchased carts in HD both 2600/7800+. It's awesome. But I do wish they would play the Champ releases. But totally understand why they can't. John uses some advanced shit in his games.

Not at all disappointing. Maybe a lil unfinished. But part of the fun has been watching it grow and being able to update with it. I’m one of those weird guys that likes physical carts. Like preferring to enter an actual store as opposed to ordering online or a printed book over a kindle. So for that reason this has been right up my alley.

Heheh, yeah I was debating but I am happy with it. You got one too, right?

@ Yes I did. I’m very happy with it! I still have my 7800 from way back but I stopped using it. The picture always looked dark on modern TVs. The 7800+ is clear and bright, really nice picture! It takes these games to a whole new level.

Absolutely, hooking up that hdmi and seeing that clear picture is a game changer. Pun intended.

After the update it works! I’ll be posting a vid on that soon.

Of course! I’ve been enjoying it. And yes Bounty Bob is tough but it’s been fun. Reminds me of when I was younger playing games on the C64. I could never get very far. I’d have to leave it and think about it. Then after some time something would click and it would start to make sense.

Bounty Bob is hard as hell. But It's addictive and I can't stop playing it. Any chance you'll port Miner 2049'er for 7800 in the future?

@@chrisd8458 I don't know... If they ask me to I will. :) (Thank you for the kind words)

You can play on either the old Atari 7800 or the new 2600+ / 7800+

Thank ya! Much appreciated. I am doing the updates this weekend so I’ll something on it. Though I’m thinking of doing the AtariAge updates on the 2600 and waiting for the ‘official’ updates for the 7800. Just to see if they act any differently.

Yeah, I was happy that driver controller is finally good for something, heheh. And no box or bag is safe from these cats investigating.

@@CoachTroyRetro Cats love new boxes and bags!

Imma try the unofficial update probably sometime this weekend. Sounds like that fixes the issue. I’m really hoping it does anyway.

If I ever get my C64 going I’m glad I’ll have that option. I’m sure many games will be better with the pad over the joysticks.

Oof, authentic crushed corners?

That is a USB C to Micro adapter.

Nice. I’ve just got the Xbox so haven’t tried with the Play Station controllers but hear they work nicely.

That is pretty much what happened to me too, heheh.

Crazy how that works. I get it, just sad I didn’t get everything when it was affordable. Thankfully emulation exists. It’s not my go to but it’s there when in need it. I’m hoping Atari can put out more of these hard to find games like they did with Ninja Golf.

That is good to hear. Makes me a little more tempted to get it. I already have all three games but thinking just for the collection sake. The new 7800 games I got from them all have manuals as well.

True, the speed jump is crazy. Like it goes from easy to expert with no normal mode.

That is a solid list. Glad to see Pole Position get some love. I always thought it was fun. I'm also looking for that affordable copy of Midnight Mutants. Mine may have been emulated... And Ninja Golf is so different. A good time though I never beat it. Its just outside my top ten.

Heheh, the orange one was actually sleeping on the chair next to me while I filmed. But too lazy to get in the way this time. I also wish Commando wasn't so expensive, my version is emulated. Some day I'll get the real thing.

@@CoachTroyRetro Maybe Atari will release a new version of Commando for the 7800 this year. I also like the fact that the new 7800+ plays the old Indy 500 with the paddles-so I might have to pick it up for that improvement alone.

@@theblenderinyourkitchen2 That was a dig at a very specific person. But if the micro transaction hidden as a tiny plastic figure fits… 🤣

@CoachTroyRetro oh

You don't get it. Atari is back and winning. Not crap. Coach is enjoying the ride. As are so many others. I sold a single cart for over $100 to buy other 'crap'. The cart was BOING.

Shoulda sold it to me! I woulda traded you a bunch of my crap, heheh.

@@CoachTroyRetro yep, enough crap for everyone this Christmas

I’ve only got a few Wii games but I’ll what I got after tomorrow’s event.

Thank ya! Much appreciated.

After some reading it looks like it does work but may act differently with some games. This weekend I’ll pull mine out of storage and test it myself.

You will still need the proper wires and adapters though.

@@CoachTroyRetro Oh yeah,No Prob there.Got Tons Adapters & Cables out the ying-yang...LOL!

Snaps, yeah I’m looking at and they are a little ridiculous. To think you couldn’t give these things away a few years ago.

Definitely gonna bundle them, Pac-Man, Combat and Space Invaders. Why not throw all the pack in games in there. Plus one joystick for $65 I think is fair. Then have all the extra available for add ins as well. I’ll have a decent amount of NES games but nothing really Nintendo after that. Still I’ll have way more Atari, heheh. And no, that is just what I have extra. Any Atari, NES, Intellivision, or Colecovision game I have doubles of. I ended up with way too much of that when buying these bundles of games and systems. So no worries about me keeping my stuff, heheh.

Ok, I know I have a few extras. I’ll have to dig in and find em. Thanks!

@@CoachTroyRetro It is weird but someone won't even glance without one

@@CoachTroyRetro Don't show up front, selling point

Thank ya!

If the price is right, heheh. Oh man, and I don’t even want to think of the pain of getting it all ready for shopping so pick up only! 🤣

Cuz that’s the one most people have or at least did have a year ago when I made this? Still haven’t updated my Xbox myself either so I’m still sitting on this one.

@CoachTroyRetro consider updating it. According to many forums people are looking for answers and finding all these old solutions when they have the answer sitting on the shelf.

I actually was going to put out a new video on the GSP after having for a year. Maybe I’ll rush it if that’s what people are looking at.

Well some people don't shell out a shitton of money for a new system when the old one works fine.

You're just lucky they kept supporting the old system for a long time this go round. Every generation before the support falls off quick with only a couple exceptions.

Indeed. I retrospect I feel I should have talked about how smooth the animation of the main sprite is. Plus the variety of screens. It’s like a spiritual successor to Pitfall!

I thought so too. I’ve been tempted to get the vcs but I already have too much stuff and there are only so many hours in the day, heheh.

@CoachTroyRetro I think Steam is the best way to go. I hear you looks like I've been collecting more than playing unfortunately.

Trying to keep that balance is hard. I keep only few games set to play at a time so I can focus. But then the ‘to do’ list keeps growing, heheh.