Woot! My #atari8 bit 800XL emulator written in #python is actually becoming performant enough to use interactively! Still feels like typing through a 1200 baud modem, but if you're old enough, you'll remember that actually wasn't all *that* bad :)
Next up: Using it to teach myself more about the various architectures of the chips like ANTIC, GTIA and POKEY in this thoroughly amazing machine!
github.com/feoh/pyatari
Today is the last day for orders of the Neo Geo LS-4 Joystick and LS-2 Atari/Commodore Joystick.
They will be discontinued after today.
Please give this a repost if you have a moment.
retrofrog.net/collections/jo…#NeoGeo#Amiga#C64#Atari8
Looking for the best damn 2 button joystick money can buy for your retro computer?
Look no further than the LS-2
Seimitu lever
Sanwa buttons
Turbo
Selectable Up as jump 2nd button
Works on #Amiga#C64#AtariST#Atari8 and more!
retrofrog.net/products/ls-2-…
Like and repost pls!
AMAZING!
(and I know there's probably going to be a lot of people that go "big deal", but those are people who never had to program the Atari8's and figure out tricks with Player/Missile and character sets to get even remotely close to this)
FujiNet was all over VCF East this year. It powered all 15 Atari 800XLs in the classroom and made that a smashing success, it was in full exhibit mode showing FujiNet on C64, 2600, Atari8, Coco, Mac, Apple2. And there were two talks (coming to YT soon).
#fujinet#atari#vcfeast
Replaced the power switch on my #Atari 600XL. The old switch was dirty on the inside and would have intermittent issues if you lightly touched it. Decided to replace it with E-switch 300SP1J1BLKM7QE available on digikey or mouser. Direct replacement for these machines.
#atari8
I’ve been working on my recently acquired pal #Atari 600XL.
Installed Lotharek’s 64k sram memory expansion and the Ultimate1MB add on. The U1MB is installed inverted on a 3d printed mounting bracket I found on AtariAge. I’ve remixed it some for better functionality.
#atari8
Received an awesome package of #atari8 bit goodies today.
Lotharek’s 64k ram kit, Ultimate 1MB and #fujinet. Installing these in a PAL 600XL.
Thanks @BrewingAcademy for the quick shipping!
Preview of tonight’s live stream, arcade classic conversions for the #Atari 8-bit computers, comparing the original releases with their updated counterparts. Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, DK Jr., and more!
twitch.tv/gozgeek @ 8PM EDT (GMT-4)
#atari8#atari800#RETROGAMING
Tonight's livestream is all about the arcade classic conversions for the #Atari 8-bit computers, comparing the original releases with their updated counterparts. Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, DK Jr., and more!
twitch.tv/gozgeek @ 8PM EDT (GMT-4)
#atari8#atari800#RETROGAMING
ALT The left side shows the original Pac-Man release (1982), while the right is the Pac-Man Arcade release from 2012.