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The Atari Museum's Rarest & Coolest Exhibits
The Atari Museum is a collection of rare Atari history - including prototypes, schematics, code, paperwork and other fascinating historical oddities and one-offs relating to Atari's 50+ year history of retro gaming and retro computing. So join me as I tell the story of how this valuable website - run by the late, great Curt Vendel - has been restored and preserved, and explore some of the treasures within.
Also hear some of the stories from behind the scenes at Cyan Engineering - Allan Alcorn, Ron Miller, Nolan Bushnell, Owen Rubin and more!
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published: 23 Jun 2023
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Yars' Revenge: Atari XP SOLD OUT Collectors' Series! - Atari VCS / 2600
Yars' Revenge is a classic video game that was originally released for the Atari 2600 in 1982. It was developed by Howard Scott Warshaw and published by Atari, Inc. The game is named after its main character, Yar, an insect-like creature.
In the game, players control Yar as they navigate a vibrant, abstract, and colorful universe to seek revenge on the evil Qotile, a mysterious enemy that destroyed Yar's home planet. The Qotile is represented as a shield at the top of the screen. The objective is to breach the shield and fire a Zorlon Cannon at the Qotile.
The gameplay involves avoiding and shooting various obstacles, including enemy missiles and a dangerous shield-destroying "Swirl" that pursues Yar. Players must strategically plan their attacks to succeed in penetrating the Qotile's sh...
published: 25 Jul 2023
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Centipede: Atari XP SOLD OUT Collectors' Series! - Atari VCS / 2600
Centipede is a 1980 fixed shooter arcade video game developed and published by Atari, Inc. Designed by Dona Bailey and Ed Logg, it was one of the most commercially successful games from the golden age of arcade video games and one of the first with a significant female player base. The primary objective is to shoot all the segments of a centipede that winds down the playing field. An arcade sequel, Millipede, followed in 1982.
Centipede was ported to Atari's own Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 7800, and Atari 8-bit family.
Come along for a tour of this eighth of the Atari XP set of ten, Centipede!
#atari #atari2600 #genxgrownup
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published: 27 Jul 2023
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How the ET Video Game Ended Atari
Perhaps you've heard stories of the mythical Atari landfill in New Mexico full of unsold E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial games. Well, there's actually nothing mythical about it: the E.T. game landfill is very much real. In fact, it's not just the universally panned game based on the beloved Spielberg film that's hidden beneath the earth in Alamogordo, NM. Atari dumped a number of their garbage games in this infamous spot, and they tried to cover it up - literally.
Much like the question "What happened to the G4 network?," people are still wondering what happened to Atari. For years, the company was at the forefront of arcade and in-home gaming innovation. They're responsible for Pong and the first video game Easter egg. Plus, they were one of the first consoles to play Tetris, even if they tec...
published: 16 Aug 2020
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Master Chief Takes on the Atari? A Retro HALO Adventure!
Ed Fries created a fully licensed Halo game for the old Atari 2600 after he left Microsoft, and it's one of the coolest games in my collection! Buy the game here: https://atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=998
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published: 31 Jan 2023
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2 Years with the Atari VCS: Has It Improved?
The Atari VCS has now been out for two year(for backers). In this video, I share my experiences with the Atari VCS so far and give you my honest thoughts about if things are better. I would love to hear your thoughts about it as well. Comment below and thank you for watching!
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published: 21 Dec 2022
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published: 18 May 2023
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The Worst Video Game EVER 😮 (EXPLAINED)
published: 18 Jun 2022
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Atari Newsline Dev Spotlight V2: Cuirass Entertainment, Dev for "End's Reach" Out 7/28 on Atari VCS!
On this #AtariNewsline #Developer #Spotlight (v.2), I talk to Christian w/ @cuirassentertainmentltd.4874 (Cuirass Entertainment), dev for #EndsReach out today exclusively on the #AtariVCS! This is an indie #metroidvania style #game that has been in the making for more than 3 years by a solo dev. I talk to the dev about #gaming inspirations, working with #Atari, past & present company history, future plans for #games, working with #Atari & much more!
Episode length: About 54 minutes.
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This interview was recorded on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 @ 8 am MDT.
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published: 28 Jul 2023
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History of Atari's Crazy Clones, Adapters & Consoles of the VCS/2600 (2nd Gen Game Console Hardware)
Atari hardware extravaganza! Yes, the early 80s were a strange time for Atari VCS hardware, when you could play Atari games on competitor hardware! 2nd Gen game consoles - never in video game history could you play a console's games on so many different hardware systems - adapters that allowed you to play Atari VCS games on other consoles, outright clone consoles, and Atari even got into the game with it's alternate branding and console redesigns. 2nd gen game consoles: when console exclusive games - were no longer exclusive!
In this video on 2nd Gen game consoles, you'll learn all the details of these hardware variations of clones, consoles, and adapters, and also the legal fights behind the scenes that made it possible - including a debunking a big misconception in the retro game commu...
published: 03 Jul 2021
16:24
The Atari Museum's Rarest & Coolest Exhibits
The Atari Museum is a collection of rare Atari history - including prototypes, schematics, code, paperwork and other fascinating historical oddities and one-off...
The Atari Museum is a collection of rare Atari history - including prototypes, schematics, code, paperwork and other fascinating historical oddities and one-offs relating to Atari's 50+ year history of retro gaming and retro computing. So join me as I tell the story of how this valuable website - run by the late, great Curt Vendel - has been restored and preserved, and explore some of the treasures within.
Also hear some of the stories from behind the scenes at Cyan Engineering - Allan Alcorn, Ron Miller, Nolan Bushnell, Owen Rubin and more!
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http://atarimuseum.ctrl-alt-rees.com/videogames/consoles/2600/mindlink.html
http://atarimuseum.ctrl-alt-rees.com/ataritel/index.html
http://atarimuseum.ctrl-alt-rees.com/orubin/
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00:00 Intro - Curt’s Story & Flashback Consoles
02:11 Atari History & The Atari Museum
04:19 CX-2000 / CX-2500 / VAL Atari 2600 Prototype
05:50 Super Breakout & Space Invaders Handheld Games - Atari Electronic Games Division
06:51 Cosmos & Spector Holographic Handheld Games
08:51 Atari MindLink Mind Control
10:48 ATARITEL - Atari Phoney & Telectra Phones
13:55 Kermit The Robot
15:38 Further Reading & Information
#atari #museum #retrogaming
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The Atari Museum is a collection of rare Atari history - including prototypes, schematics, code, paperwork and other fascinating historical oddities and one-offs relating to Atari's 50+ year history of retro gaming and retro computing. So join me as I tell the story of how this valuable website - run by the late, great Curt Vendel - has been restored and preserved, and explore some of the treasures within.
Also hear some of the stories from behind the scenes at Cyan Engineering - Allan Alcorn, Ron Miller, Nolan Bushnell, Owen Rubin and more!
Support the channel!
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Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7aGwKsc40TYqDJfjggeKg/join
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Relevant Links:
Atari Museum Mirror: https://atarimuseum.ctrl-alt-rees.com
Zafinn Books: https://zafinnbooks.com
Atari Inc. Business Is Fun Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18897290-atari-inc-business-is-fun
Featured Items:
http://atarimuseum.ctrl-alt-rees.com/videogames/consoles/2000/a2000.html
http://atarimuseum.ctrl-alt-rees.com/videogames/dedicated/handhelds.html
http://atarimuseum.ctrl-alt-rees.com/videogames/dedicated/cosmos/cosmos.html
http://atarimuseum.ctrl-alt-rees.com/videogames/dedicated/cosmos/spector.html
http://atarimuseum.ctrl-alt-rees.com/videogames/consoles/2600/mindlink.html
http://atarimuseum.ctrl-alt-rees.com/ataritel/index.html
http://atarimuseum.ctrl-alt-rees.com/orubin/
More Info / Credits:
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Intro: Giants’ Nest - Tiny Things
Gavin Luke - Feeling Alright
Cornelio - Feriado
ELFL - Arcade Romance
Jules Gaia - Midnight Swing
Matt Large - Coffeehouse By Large
Jules Gaia - Two Steps Back
Outro: Yomoti - Before Chill
Chapters:
00:00 Intro - Curt’s Story & Flashback Consoles
02:11 Atari History & The Atari Museum
04:19 CX-2000 / CX-2500 / VAL Atari 2600 Prototype
05:50 Super Breakout & Space Invaders Handheld Games - Atari Electronic Games Division
06:51 Cosmos & Spector Holographic Handheld Games
08:51 Atari MindLink Mind Control
10:48 ATARITEL - Atari Phoney & Telectra Phones
13:55 Kermit The Robot
15:38 Further Reading & Information
#atari #museum #retrogaming
- published: 23 Jun 2023
- views: 3961
11:02
Yars' Revenge: Atari XP SOLD OUT Collectors' Series! - Atari VCS / 2600
Yars' Revenge is a classic video game that was originally released for the Atari 2600 in 1982. It was developed by Howard Scott Warshaw and published by Atari, ...
Yars' Revenge is a classic video game that was originally released for the Atari 2600 in 1982. It was developed by Howard Scott Warshaw and published by Atari, Inc. The game is named after its main character, Yar, an insect-like creature.
In the game, players control Yar as they navigate a vibrant, abstract, and colorful universe to seek revenge on the evil Qotile, a mysterious enemy that destroyed Yar's home planet. The Qotile is represented as a shield at the top of the screen. The objective is to breach the shield and fire a Zorlon Cannon at the Qotile.
The gameplay involves avoiding and shooting various obstacles, including enemy missiles and a dangerous shield-destroying "Swirl" that pursues Yar. Players must strategically plan their attacks to succeed in penetrating the Qotile's shield while avoiding enemy fire.
Yars' Revenge was well-received and became one of the most popular games for the Atari 2600. It is remembered as a classic example of early video gaming and is often praised for its innovative and unique gameplay mechanics. Over the years, the game has been re-released on various platforms and is still celebrated among retro gaming enthusiasts.
Come along for a tour of this seventh of the Atari XP set of ten, Yars' Revenge!
#atari #atari2600 #genxgrownup
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00:00 - XP So Far
02:58 - Unboxing
03:58 - Contents
06:38 - Fire it Up!
08:18 - Easter Egg
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Yars' Revenge is a classic video game that was originally released for the Atari 2600 in 1982. It was developed by Howard Scott Warshaw and published by Atari, Inc. The game is named after its main character, Yar, an insect-like creature.
In the game, players control Yar as they navigate a vibrant, abstract, and colorful universe to seek revenge on the evil Qotile, a mysterious enemy that destroyed Yar's home planet. The Qotile is represented as a shield at the top of the screen. The objective is to breach the shield and fire a Zorlon Cannon at the Qotile.
The gameplay involves avoiding and shooting various obstacles, including enemy missiles and a dangerous shield-destroying "Swirl" that pursues Yar. Players must strategically plan their attacks to succeed in penetrating the Qotile's shield while avoiding enemy fire.
Yars' Revenge was well-received and became one of the most popular games for the Atari 2600. It is remembered as a classic example of early video gaming and is often praised for its innovative and unique gameplay mechanics. Over the years, the game has been re-released on various platforms and is still celebrated among retro gaming enthusiasts.
Come along for a tour of this seventh of the Atari XP set of ten, Yars' Revenge!
#atari #atari2600 #genxgrownup
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00:00 - XP So Far
02:58 - Unboxing
03:58 - Contents
06:38 - Fire it Up!
08:18 - Easter Egg
- published: 25 Jul 2023
- views: 3588
11:43
Centipede: Atari XP SOLD OUT Collectors' Series! - Atari VCS / 2600
Centipede is a 1980 fixed shooter arcade video game developed and published by Atari, Inc. Designed by Dona Bailey and Ed Logg, it was one of the most commercia...
Centipede is a 1980 fixed shooter arcade video game developed and published by Atari, Inc. Designed by Dona Bailey and Ed Logg, it was one of the most commercially successful games from the golden age of arcade video games and one of the first with a significant female player base. The primary objective is to shoot all the segments of a centipede that winds down the playing field. An arcade sequel, Millipede, followed in 1982.
Centipede was ported to Atari's own Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 7800, and Atari 8-bit family.
Come along for a tour of this eighth of the Atari XP set of ten, Centipede!
#atari #atari2600 #genxgrownup
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00:00 - XP So Far
03:12 - Unboxing
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07:58 - Fire it Up!
https://wn.com/Centipede_Atari_Xp_Sold_Out_Collectors'_Series_Atari_Vcs_2600
Centipede is a 1980 fixed shooter arcade video game developed and published by Atari, Inc. Designed by Dona Bailey and Ed Logg, it was one of the most commercially successful games from the golden age of arcade video games and one of the first with a significant female player base. The primary objective is to shoot all the segments of a centipede that winds down the playing field. An arcade sequel, Millipede, followed in 1982.
Centipede was ported to Atari's own Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 7800, and Atari 8-bit family.
Come along for a tour of this eighth of the Atari XP set of ten, Centipede!
#atari #atari2600 #genxgrownup
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00:00 - XP So Far
03:12 - Unboxing
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07:58 - Fire it Up!
- published: 27 Jul 2023
- views: 2490
10:46
How the ET Video Game Ended Atari
Perhaps you've heard stories of the mythical Atari landfill in New Mexico full of unsold E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial games. Well, there's actually nothing mythic...
Perhaps you've heard stories of the mythical Atari landfill in New Mexico full of unsold E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial games. Well, there's actually nothing mythical about it: the E.T. game landfill is very much real. In fact, it's not just the universally panned game based on the beloved Spielberg film that's hidden beneath the earth in Alamogordo, NM. Atari dumped a number of their garbage games in this infamous spot, and they tried to cover it up - literally.
Much like the question "What happened to the G4 network?," people are still wondering what happened to Atari. For years, the company was at the forefront of arcade and in-home gaming innovation. They're responsible for Pong and the first video game Easter egg. Plus, they were one of the first consoles to play Tetris, even if they technically didn't have the real rights. But the early '80s got ugly in a hurry for the once-legendary creators of Pac-Man.
#E.T. #Atari2600 #WeirdHistory
https://wn.com/How_The_Et_Video_Game_Ended_Atari
Perhaps you've heard stories of the mythical Atari landfill in New Mexico full of unsold E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial games. Well, there's actually nothing mythical about it: the E.T. game landfill is very much real. In fact, it's not just the universally panned game based on the beloved Spielberg film that's hidden beneath the earth in Alamogordo, NM. Atari dumped a number of their garbage games in this infamous spot, and they tried to cover it up - literally.
Much like the question "What happened to the G4 network?," people are still wondering what happened to Atari. For years, the company was at the forefront of arcade and in-home gaming innovation. They're responsible for Pong and the first video game Easter egg. Plus, they were one of the first consoles to play Tetris, even if they technically didn't have the real rights. But the early '80s got ugly in a hurry for the once-legendary creators of Pac-Man.
#E.T. #Atari2600 #WeirdHistory
- published: 16 Aug 2020
- views: 208230
0:53
Master Chief Takes on the Atari? A Retro HALO Adventure!
Ed Fries created a fully licensed Halo game for the old Atari 2600 after he left Microsoft, and it's one of the coolest games in my collection! Buy the game her...
Ed Fries created a fully licensed Halo game for the old Atari 2600 after he left Microsoft, and it's one of the coolest games in my collection! Buy the game here: https://atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=998
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- published: 31 Jan 2023
- views: 1213977
14:37
2 Years with the Atari VCS: Has It Improved?
The Atari VCS has now been out for two year(for backers). In this video, I share my experiences with the Atari VCS so far and give you my honest thoughts abo...
The Atari VCS has now been out for two year(for backers). In this video, I share my experiences with the Atari VCS so far and give you my honest thoughts about if things are better. I would love to hear your thoughts about it as well. Comment below and thank you for watching!
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The VCS Two Years In 00:00
Yars Recharged 2:10
Updated Missile Command Recharged 3:25
Atari Mania 4:20
Atari 50: The Anniversary Collection 5:00
OrangePixel Games 6:08
Antstream Arcade 8:02
Linux USB Stick 8:55
Discounted Games 10:12
Hardware on sale 10:52
Thoughts on the controllers 11:00
Final Thoughts 12:38
#AtariVCS #Atari #VCS
https://wn.com/2_Years_With_The_Atari_Vcs_Has_It_Improved
The Atari VCS has now been out for two year(for backers). In this video, I share my experiences with the Atari VCS so far and give you my honest thoughts about if things are better. I would love to hear your thoughts about it as well. Comment below and thank you for watching!
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Homebrew & Aftermarket Games
https://bit.ly/homebrewafter
Ranking Videos:
https://bit.ly/3nL5Yol
Switch videos:
https://bit.ly/2MH9Cl9
Xbox videos:
https://bit.ly/3wHKMDS
PlayStation videos
https://bit.ly/3HoTgFZ
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Switch OLED
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https://amzn.to/3OdCXhE
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Cool NES themed mouse here
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The VCS Two Years In 00:00
Yars Recharged 2:10
Updated Missile Command Recharged 3:25
Atari Mania 4:20
Atari 50: The Anniversary Collection 5:00
OrangePixel Games 6:08
Antstream Arcade 8:02
Linux USB Stick 8:55
Discounted Games 10:12
Hardware on sale 10:52
Thoughts on the controllers 11:00
Final Thoughts 12:38
#AtariVCS #Atari #VCS
- published: 21 Dec 2022
- views: 44940
54:00
Atari Newsline Dev Spotlight V2: Cuirass Entertainment, Dev for "End's Reach" Out 7/28 on Atari VCS!
On this #AtariNewsline #Developer #Spotlight (v.2), I talk to Christian w/ @cuirassentertainmentltd.4874 (Cuirass Entertainment), dev for #EndsReach out today e...
On this #AtariNewsline #Developer #Spotlight (v.2), I talk to Christian w/ @cuirassentertainmentltd.4874 (Cuirass Entertainment), dev for #EndsReach out today exclusively on the #AtariVCS! This is an indie #metroidvania style #game that has been in the making for more than 3 years by a solo dev. I talk to the dev about #gaming inspirations, working with #Atari, past & present company history, future plans for #games, working with #Atari & much more!
Episode length: About 54 minutes.
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This interview was recorded on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 @ 8 am MDT.
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https://wn.com/Atari_Newsline_Dev_Spotlight_V2_Cuirass_Entertainment,_Dev_For_End's_Reach_Out_7_28_On_Atari_Vcs
On this #AtariNewsline #Developer #Spotlight (v.2), I talk to Christian w/ @cuirassentertainmentltd.4874 (Cuirass Entertainment), dev for #EndsReach out today exclusively on the #AtariVCS! This is an indie #metroidvania style #game that has been in the making for more than 3 years by a solo dev. I talk to the dev about #gaming inspirations, working with #Atari, past & present company history, future plans for #games, working with #Atari & much more!
Episode length: About 54 minutes.
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This interview was recorded on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 @ 8 am MDT.
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- published: 28 Jul 2023
- views: 149
35:30
History of Atari's Crazy Clones, Adapters & Consoles of the VCS/2600 (2nd Gen Game Console Hardware)
Atari hardware extravaganza! Yes, the early 80s were a strange time for Atari VCS hardware, when you could play Atari games on competitor hardware! 2nd Gen game...
Atari hardware extravaganza! Yes, the early 80s were a strange time for Atari VCS hardware, when you could play Atari games on competitor hardware! 2nd Gen game consoles - never in video game history could you play a console's games on so many different hardware systems - adapters that allowed you to play Atari VCS games on other consoles, outright clone consoles, and Atari even got into the game with it's alternate branding and console redesigns. 2nd gen game consoles: when console exclusive games - were no longer exclusive!
In this video on 2nd Gen game consoles, you'll learn all the details of these hardware variations of clones, consoles, and adapters, and also the legal fights behind the scenes that made it possible - including a debunking a big misconception in the retro game community - was the Atari VCS hardware built on off-the-shelf parts, paving the way for all of these clone & adapter knock-offs? Finally, the truth can be told.
Yes, the history of Atari VCS clone hardware of course includes Atari's variations - the Heavy Sixer, the Light Sixer, the 4-Switch, and The Vader - but it's so much more than that. Atari made a version of the 2600 to be re-branded as the Sears Video Arcade, and when the ColecoVision Expansion Module hit the scene, it spawned a wave of Atari console clones and adapters. The Intellivision System Changer wasn't far behind, and Atari came out with their own adapter for the Atari 5200 console. Coleco came out with their own complete clone console with the Coleco Gemini.
And even more Atari VCS hardware variations started from Atari themselves, first with the redesigned Sears Video Arcade II (in actuality, a relabeled Atari 2800 sold in the Japanese market), and after the great video game crash released their first official redesign of the console with the Atari Jr., a small budget priced bit of Atari nostalgia. And it was soon followed by yet another console that could play Atari 2600 video games - the Atari 7800! Never in the history of video game consoles has there been so many different consoles, designs, clones, and adapters that all played the same games.
And the story doesn't end there - this video for your review covers even MORE Atari clones and adapters that never came to market - including two adapters to play Atari games on your Commodore Vic-20 computer! And there's also the infamous vaporware of the Ultravision!
Music: End theme: We Will Overcome by Chosen Robot
Background music: Overdrive & Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites
Sources:
Special thanks to Dan Boris, and to the collaboration of Kieren, The Laird:
The Laird's Lair: https://tinyurl.com/34e5h88f
YouTuber Videos:
Abort, Retry, Fail: https://tinyurl.com/7vezszp8
Adam Koralik: https://tinyurl.com/nzbctph6
Atari Leaf: https://tinyurl.com/ncw38x3s
Gamester81: https://tinyurl.com/hkc49kdu
GAMETIMEwithKyle: https://tinyurl.com/y9zm98ez
Replay Retro: https://tinyurl.com/mv3tem69
Gaming Historian: https://tinyurl.com/22r45pvd
Additional YouTubers: ArcadeUSA, Retro Games Fan, Cinemassacre/AVGN, World of Longplays (Yushira)
Magazines:
Electronic Fun with Computer & Video Games, Electronic Games, Video Games, Powerplay, Sears Wishbook, Cyborg Gazette, MicroTimes, Retro Games Fan, Compute, TV Gamer, Leisure Time Electronics, Blip
Websites:
Atari Museum, Atari Age (users Dutchman 2000 and Bill Loguidice, Andrud), Atari Compendium, Atari Historical Society, ColecoVisionBoxArt.com, MadPlanetsGameroom.blogspot, Thrillist.com, Video Game Gazette, Dot Eaters, dfarq.homeip.net, Video Game Kraken,
Wikipedia, Wiki Commons, Evan Amon, Michael C. Battilana and Colanto IT srl (Jay Miner pic https://tinyurl.com/9nm9swfw), Avon Fox the-liberator.net,
Books:
Atari, Inc. - Business is Fun (Vendel/Goldberg), Phoenix (Hermann), The Ultimate History of Video Games (Kent),
Other:
New York Times, Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Beaver County Times, Madison WI State Journal
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:13 - ColecoVision's Expansion Module Breaks Game Exclusivity!
2:27 - Atari VCS Hardware Variations - Heavy/Light Sixer, 4-switch, & The Vader
3:25 - Sears Video Arcade - a Partner, Not a Competitor
5:39 - Atari vs. Coleco - 2nd Gen Gaming's Biggest Misconception
12:02 - The Atari Clone: Coleco Gemini
14.43 - Cloning the Clone: Columbia House Home Video Arcade
15:45 - Intellivision Gets Into the Clone Game w/the System Changer
17:50 - Another Atari 2600 Adapter - but from Atari! (Atari 5200)
19:57 - Adapter Twist - Atari's Planned ColecoVision Adapter!
20:52 - Stepping Out of Atari's Shadow - Sears Video Arcade II
22:04 - Atari's 1st Official Redesign - the Atari Jr.
23:51 - Yet Another VCS Compatible Console - the Atari 7800
26:09 - Atari VCS Adapter Vaporware: Atari on the Commodore Vic-20
28:14 - Atari VCS Clone Console Vaporware - Secrets of the Ultravision
Did I miss a source? Or get anything wrong? Let me know in the comments below so I can issue corrections and/or updates as needed.
#Atari #AtariVCS #Atari2600 #ColecoVision
https://wn.com/History_Of_Atari's_Crazy_Clones,_Adapters_Consoles_Of_The_Vcs_2600_(2Nd_Gen_Game_Console_Hardware)
Atari hardware extravaganza! Yes, the early 80s were a strange time for Atari VCS hardware, when you could play Atari games on competitor hardware! 2nd Gen game consoles - never in video game history could you play a console's games on so many different hardware systems - adapters that allowed you to play Atari VCS games on other consoles, outright clone consoles, and Atari even got into the game with it's alternate branding and console redesigns. 2nd gen game consoles: when console exclusive games - were no longer exclusive!
In this video on 2nd Gen game consoles, you'll learn all the details of these hardware variations of clones, consoles, and adapters, and also the legal fights behind the scenes that made it possible - including a debunking a big misconception in the retro game community - was the Atari VCS hardware built on off-the-shelf parts, paving the way for all of these clone & adapter knock-offs? Finally, the truth can be told.
Yes, the history of Atari VCS clone hardware of course includes Atari's variations - the Heavy Sixer, the Light Sixer, the 4-Switch, and The Vader - but it's so much more than that. Atari made a version of the 2600 to be re-branded as the Sears Video Arcade, and when the ColecoVision Expansion Module hit the scene, it spawned a wave of Atari console clones and adapters. The Intellivision System Changer wasn't far behind, and Atari came out with their own adapter for the Atari 5200 console. Coleco came out with their own complete clone console with the Coleco Gemini.
And even more Atari VCS hardware variations started from Atari themselves, first with the redesigned Sears Video Arcade II (in actuality, a relabeled Atari 2800 sold in the Japanese market), and after the great video game crash released their first official redesign of the console with the Atari Jr., a small budget priced bit of Atari nostalgia. And it was soon followed by yet another console that could play Atari 2600 video games - the Atari 7800! Never in the history of video game consoles has there been so many different consoles, designs, clones, and adapters that all played the same games.
And the story doesn't end there - this video for your review covers even MORE Atari clones and adapters that never came to market - including two adapters to play Atari games on your Commodore Vic-20 computer! And there's also the infamous vaporware of the Ultravision!
Music: End theme: We Will Overcome by Chosen Robot
Background music: Overdrive & Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites
Sources:
Special thanks to Dan Boris, and to the collaboration of Kieren, The Laird:
The Laird's Lair: https://tinyurl.com/34e5h88f
YouTuber Videos:
Abort, Retry, Fail: https://tinyurl.com/7vezszp8
Adam Koralik: https://tinyurl.com/nzbctph6
Atari Leaf: https://tinyurl.com/ncw38x3s
Gamester81: https://tinyurl.com/hkc49kdu
GAMETIMEwithKyle: https://tinyurl.com/y9zm98ez
Replay Retro: https://tinyurl.com/mv3tem69
Gaming Historian: https://tinyurl.com/22r45pvd
Additional YouTubers: ArcadeUSA, Retro Games Fan, Cinemassacre/AVGN, World of Longplays (Yushira)
Magazines:
Electronic Fun with Computer & Video Games, Electronic Games, Video Games, Powerplay, Sears Wishbook, Cyborg Gazette, MicroTimes, Retro Games Fan, Compute, TV Gamer, Leisure Time Electronics, Blip
Websites:
Atari Museum, Atari Age (users Dutchman 2000 and Bill Loguidice, Andrud), Atari Compendium, Atari Historical Society, ColecoVisionBoxArt.com, MadPlanetsGameroom.blogspot, Thrillist.com, Video Game Gazette, Dot Eaters, dfarq.homeip.net, Video Game Kraken,
Wikipedia, Wiki Commons, Evan Amon, Michael C. Battilana and Colanto IT srl (Jay Miner pic https://tinyurl.com/9nm9swfw), Avon Fox the-liberator.net,
Books:
Atari, Inc. - Business is Fun (Vendel/Goldberg), Phoenix (Hermann), The Ultimate History of Video Games (Kent),
Other:
New York Times, Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Beaver County Times, Madison WI State Journal
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:13 - ColecoVision's Expansion Module Breaks Game Exclusivity!
2:27 - Atari VCS Hardware Variations - Heavy/Light Sixer, 4-switch, & The Vader
3:25 - Sears Video Arcade - a Partner, Not a Competitor
5:39 - Atari vs. Coleco - 2nd Gen Gaming's Biggest Misconception
12:02 - The Atari Clone: Coleco Gemini
14.43 - Cloning the Clone: Columbia House Home Video Arcade
15:45 - Intellivision Gets Into the Clone Game w/the System Changer
17:50 - Another Atari 2600 Adapter - but from Atari! (Atari 5200)
19:57 - Adapter Twist - Atari's Planned ColecoVision Adapter!
20:52 - Stepping Out of Atari's Shadow - Sears Video Arcade II
22:04 - Atari's 1st Official Redesign - the Atari Jr.
23:51 - Yet Another VCS Compatible Console - the Atari 7800
26:09 - Atari VCS Adapter Vaporware: Atari on the Commodore Vic-20
28:14 - Atari VCS Clone Console Vaporware - Secrets of the Ultravision
Did I miss a source? Or get anything wrong? Let me know in the comments below so I can issue corrections and/or updates as needed.
#Atari #AtariVCS #Atari2600 #ColecoVision
- published: 03 Jul 2021
- views: 46897