Modern Day Upgrades for the Atari Jaguar

[@yogibear2k220]

It amazes me still (even though I never owned a console back when I was growing up,) and now I am 52 and I have only started getting into gaming (well in the last 4-5 years,) and so wish I had done it years ago. l I was so prejudice against gaming when I was growing up saying the teenagers and adults don't play games, they are for little kids, never realising how wrong I was. So, when you say things like the Jaguar is 30 years old it really does make me regret my choices back then and make me realise how many years I had been missing out! Still, now I am getting into gaming in a big a way as I can afford to. Thank you John, again, for an inciteful video and helping to keep old consoles alive!

[@johnhancockretro]

You are most welcome friend.

[@TeruteruBozusama]

You make me remember one time I walked by a Gamestop (inside a mall) there was a businessman in his 50s or so outside, looking longingly at the games, and he had this sad absence of nostalgia on his face, longing for the games he hadn't played as he was an adult and not given them a chance as he had to act "grown up". I walked by him multiple times, so he stood there for at least 45 minutes. So the 3rd time I whisper to him "there's no shame in playing games and having fun". When I walked by the Gamestop for the fourth time he was walking out with an Xbox 360 and a bag full of games 😄

[@johnhancockretro]

@@TeruteruBozusama awesome story and thank you for sharing this.

[@TeruteruBozusama]

@@johnhancockretro you're welcome ^^. It's scary how having fun is almost frowned upon these days. One is supposed to be "serious and eating healthy", so much that one forget that sometimes healthy food can be tasty too which is really important too..! There's no age limit to having fun ^^

[@Wolfie1262]

It amazes me that even consoles that were considered not very good during their life, being given new life. I think it’s pretty cool.

[@panaceaartist]

got one for christmas for 250$ back then. fascinating how console prices change or stay the same over the years. my favorite was iron soldier. great vid as always

[@johnhancockretro]

You are most welcome

[@cryptocsguy9282]

@R.M.Iron soldier 1 n 2 are underrated games

[@panaceaartist]

@@cryptocsguy9282 never played part 2 but yea def

[@64-Bit-Gamer]

Whenever you post an Atari Jaguar video, I like and watch straight away. A cool console and a cool channel! 🐆

[@byost83]

Love your content, John! Keep up the great work 🙏🏻

[@johnhancockretro]

Thanks so much!

[@zdp-189]

Game Drive is a MUST! I own Raiden, Tempest, Mcfur, Cannon Fod, Head over Heels n just few other cheapo guys...but collecting real cartridges for this is very pricey and hard...so last year when I finally got the email more were available- boy I jumped on it- couldn't be happier! Also those of you who have OSSC, I use a SCART connection for my Jag and it looks as good as possible on modern 65" TCL, bought from Retro Computer Shack. And don't forget controller aftermarket inlays- so much goodness for such obscure console!

[@datassetteuser356]

Amazing, always great to see Jaguar content! 👏❤️ Have three Jags myself, one from 93, one from 94 and one from 95 😅 Anyway, for this 30th anniversay for the Jag, I will have something ready by March you might enjoy as well ... will let you know when it's being released. Cheers and thanks for the Jag content!

[@johnhancockretro]

Very interested :)

[@cryptocsguy9282]

@Datasette User who'd you buy 3 during the life cycle of the console?

[@crossfacegaming]

I also do controller mods for rapid fire for the Atari Jaguar!

[@komradeklutch6215]

Is it possible to mod a controller to get some sort of better strafe/turn control? I'm specifically targeting Alien vs Predator with this

[@JLAvey]

I have a Jaguar that's almost that old and it still works. I bought a couple of them long ago that didn't work well, so I fixed them.

[@rbadams97]

I always wanted the Jag so I finally found a mint one 3 years ago and bought 10 games extra controllers etc.. turns out I couldn't stand the system. Very rare for me to dislike a system in all aspects but with this I personally did. Thank God market for it was high and I made my money back plus when I sold it. Another great video as usual! Have a great one.

[@MountainHomeJerrel]

Great video, John! Thanks for sharing all this.

[@googleuser3163]

Jaguar is my favorite system of all time. I play Tempest multiple times a week on there. Fantastic port of DOOM too Great video sir!

[@cryptocsguy9282]

@Google User I think the port was done by ID software. Would have been cool if there was a Jaguar CD 💿 version of Doom with the music added back in

[@AxiomofDiscord]

@@cryptocsguy9282 If it had the PC and the Playstation tracks so you could choose with Sound Track to have that would be even better. I don't like how it controls the strafe button makes circling about impossible. But in AvP it is somewhat possible. So for me DOOM on JAG is hard pass either way because of controls.

[@retronemesis7064]

I have a jag, 2 controllers, a power supply, an s-video cable, and a Zenith.

[@dreamkastguy1063]

The Atari to me is like a fine pair of used Levi’s.

[@dpgreene]

Great video! I'd love to see this for more consoles. Even though I am as a retrogamer and in a way stuck in the past, I'm still excited about the latest tech for aging hardware!

[@chuckyluvsu13]

I truly loved this video and I think I might pick up a jaguar now that I know how many modern conveniences are available.

[@johnhancockretro]

Glad I could help

[@bruceblumhagen2878]

Thanks for these videos !!!

[@johnhancockretro]

You are most welcome.

[@Evercade_Effect]

I don't own a Jaguar but I enjoy seeing modern upgrades to retro consoles. Also, it's nice to have options and know what's out there just in case.

[@kjhoskins]

I wish the Jag had had better success. It could have been big. Thanks for the video, John.

[@johnhancockretro]

You are most welcome friend. I appreciate all of your thoughtful comments and they have uplifted my days. For that I am grateful.

[@legendsflashback]

@@johnhancockretro What was 6 button controller for?

[@johnhancockretro]

@@legendsflashback certain games utilized a six buttons.

[@legendsflashback]

@@johnhancockretro Atari Age says fight for life, NBA jam uses pro controller

[@slaapliedje]

​@legendsflashback Doom did as well. Keep in mind, it will work with all of the games, it basically just remapped the number pad to the face and shoulder buttons... so assuming the game used the 'correct' button layout, you could strafe with the shoulder buttons.

[@cyrollan]

happy 30th anniversary Jaguar!!!

[@joeydemitro8976]

AWESOME 😎👍💯 TOO MY FRIEND

[@wiredupretro]

Glad to hear you got a rotary controller, John. That is a purchase you won't regret :)

[@johnhancockretro]

I had one to show but the one I bought is better ;)

[@wiredupretro]

@@johnhancockretro Having a switch on the bottom makes it very versatile.

[@r-typer1334]

Pal Jaguar with 60hz mod + pro controller and RGB câble. I love this system 🤩

[@Caolan114]

I only ever knew about the Jaguar as "That other but less powerful 3D system before the PS1" But having tried the games on the Atari 50 collection I wouldn't mind owning one

[@cryptocsguy9282]

@Caolan114 did you enjoy cybernorph?

[@GoldenMean743]

Modern day upgrades is a really cool idea for videos, and I enjoyed this one, but is the Jaguar really misunderstood?

[@johnhancockretro]

Yes it is.

[@Gaming-Enthusiast]

Love my Atari Jaguar

[@myretronation]

Would love to be able to get a Jaguar... but after calculating shipping + handling, it would be more expensive than a PS5

[@Christdeliverme]

My Jags always had very low sound output

[@johnhancockretro]

Post in Atariage Jaguar forums, someone might be able to explain why or what issue you might have

[@therealfornicus]

I want one so bad and have for a long time. But local here, hard to find or you're paying two thirds of your reproductive rights to get just the base console. For what it was when it hit, and what was left and still going on make it a really awesome and unique piece. So rad.

[@customgames8311]

I know this is an old video but this is the only one I can find that talks about the jag bt adapter , can you only hook up Xbox,ps4-5 controllers or can you basically hook up any Bluetooth controller?

[@3diamonds524]

Sometimes I imagine what it would be like to hang out at John's place.

[@ashtar4413]

I would love to see them come out with a 2D JRPG for the Jag

[@XV250]

Kings of Edom from Songbird might interest you.

[@legendsflashback]

What was 6 button controller for?

[@snrrlax]

Where'd you get that hat? I dig it.

[@johnhancockretro]

eBay

[@kind2311]

homeboy says "super intendo"

[@skippyb.coyote895]

When I was growing up my dad always told me, "Jaguar will make a rich man poor". I always presumed he was talking about the car, but now I wonder >.>

[@cryptocsguy9282]

🤣🤣🤣

[@bitdigital8052]

I hope somebody makes a Game Drive alternative at a reasonable price.

[@leeroyrousseau]

I hate that I said to myself years ago. No one with a brain will ever pay 20$ for garbage when I seen the jag many times.

[@RobiticDuck]

I still want to get a Jaguar

[@cryptocsguy9282]

All this after market stuff for the Atari Jaguar is cool 😎 👌🏾 😮😮. I do wonder how companies like stone age gamer make profit selling this super niche stuff or is it just a labour of love. I do like the idea 💡 of porting Atari ST games 🎮 🕹 😃 to the Jaguar. I think Atari should have done that officially but with some upgrades to the games taking advantage of the RISC processor(s) & not just the 68k

[@Htbaa]

Are the ST games freely available?

[@johnhancockretro]

Over at Atariage, some are

[@Htbaa]

@@johnhancockretro thanks, found them.

[@davidbermudez7704]

I want to see Mortal Kombat on Jaguar

[@SPACEHOPPER-wq1ct]

where can i buy a good quality rotary controller

[@johnhancockretro]

etsy

[@crossfacegaming]

Someone said Atari Jaguar 3 times here I am!

[@beezle1976]

I know the Jag controller is almost universally disliked, and I understand that, but in my opinion it's 3/4 of the way to being ahead of the curve. Cut away the keypad portion and youre left with something very akin to what has been the standard shape of controllers for nigh on 20 years.

[@craiganderson7986]

I really liked the Jaguar controller. Nice and hefty, it felt good in my hands. And I really liked the keypad overlay! I looked forward to what every new game would do with it, what new innovations! Unfortunately it was a lost opportunity for too many games but when it lived up to its potential it was gamer heaven. But then I’ve always enjoy playing with unique and different controllers.

[@Turbotobi79]

I love gaming with those inlays. I even got some aftermarket inlays for the full experience with the Gamedrive. Things I critizise though: The DPad is much to stiff, the original controller had not enough regular buttons and the later controller shared the new buttons with the keypad.

[@RealziesCuts]

Cool and thank you for sharing but hard pass because my jaguar was stolen 🤦‍♂️

[@johnhancockretro]

Sorry to hear that

[@TechRyze]

I’m always interested in watching Jaguar videos, but I’ve never been interested in owning one. Probably only 3 games I’d be interested in playing. Pretty much everything else is better elsewhere unfortunately. Potential not realised with this system, at all.

[@brunoramos9747]

Don't you just love that 64-bit system

[@ChairmanMeow1]

Not trying to be a hater, but I dont think the Jaguar is 'misunderstood'. It's ok to say it sucked. :D

[@johnhancockretro]

I’ve learned that anything said before the word but doesn’t matter ;).

[@brunoramos9747]

Let me tell you something most of y'all don't know the shittiest systems in the world are better than this