CCA - Atari 8Bit Demoscene (Vol 1) - 48k to 128k - The 400 Mini - Exploring Demos

The Atari 8-bit demoscene is a subculture of computer enthusiasts who create and showcase impressive audiovisual demos on Atari 8-bit computers, such as the Atari 400, 800, and XL/XE series. These demos often push the hardware to its limits, demonstrating the creativity and technical skills of the developers.
The demoscene originated in the 1980s and has continued to thrive, with many talented programmers, artists, and musicians contributing to the community. Some notable demos include "Numen" by Taquart, which showcases stunning graphics and effects, and "The Top 3" by WFMH, a classic demo from 1991.
The demoscene is known for its friendly competitions, where creators submit their demos to be judged by their peers. These events, known as demoparties, are held worldwide and provide a platform for enthusiasts to share their work and learn from each other.
CAUTION!!! Flashing Lights!!!!!
All demos in this collection played on "The 400 Mini" by Retro Games LTD using Firmware 1.0.0
#Atari #Atari8Bit #Atari800XL #Atari400 #Demoscene #Chiptunes #Atari400Mini #The400Mini

[@coffeecuparcade]

Check out Atari 8Bit Demoscene (Vol 2) here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/faDPeYqhlrtkaLc

[@Heaven6502]

Thanks again for showing my first demo Carpe demo in your collection... But the music shows your Mini runs in NTSC mode... While my demos are made for PAL 😉

[@coffeecuparcade]

Appreciate what you are saying, but my Atari 400 Mini would not play these in NTSC, the console is set to PAL for these to work. Not sure whats up with the timing, waiting for RGL to release ANY new firmware :)

[@accubens1]

If I had known that my atari xl was able to do this thanks to a few genius coders in the 80s...

[@coffeecuparcade]

Well said. Demoscene are the legends that made our machines as cool as we thought they were!

[@richy69ify]

good stuff

[@coffeecuparcade]

I am still searching for more Atari demos so sub up and look out for episode 2!

[@crtxl]

Are you using an NTSC setup? The demos run a bit fastervthen I remember them.

[@coffeecuparcade]

I have this Atari 400 Mini set to 50hz Pal format at the moment, cause demos don't run in NTSC since not many were made in that format, it's not a USA thing. Hope that helps!

[@crtxl]

@coffeecuparcade thanks for the reply. Maybe my mind played tricks on me. But it doesn't matter too much. Thank you for posting Atari videos. There is a shortage of those 😄

[@coffeecuparcade]

@@crtxl I honestly cant see much difference unless I'm playing a game like Sonic the Hedgehog. Now THAT game is in slowdown for me on a 50hz machine since I'm 100% used to NTSC speeds there.

[@Nebulous6]

Thanks for putting together this compilation. I know this isn't a demo, but I just have to include this since it really does illustrate what a 64K Atari 8-bit machine can do: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJndmqd6Z9WYmdk

[@coffeecuparcade]

I play Space Harrier all the time on my 800XL! Seriously amazing game. I am searching for Demoscene to play off of the Atari. Stay tuned for a part 2