2013/7/16: Atari 7800: Mean 18, Scramble
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2013/7/16: Atari 7800: Mean 18, Scramble
Let me know what you think about these two new Atari 7800 reviews.
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2013/7/16: Atari 7800: Mean 18, Scramble
I could tell Mean 18 was developed by Accolade, the swing meter on the left is exactly the same as their Jack Nicklaus Golf. Looks really good!
Plus, another mention of the Pain Line joysticks! Love that. Too bad we never got those pads.
Plus, another mention of the Pain Line joysticks! Love that. Too bad we never got those pads.
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2013/7/16: Atari 7800: Mean 18, Scramble
Good to see a review for Mean 18, which you were raving about in another thread. It seems like it would be a lot of fun. Scramble looks pretty interesting as well.
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2013/7/16: Atari 7800: Mean 18, Scramble
http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/quickguide.htm
you can buy brand new 7800 joypads here for 17 bucks
don't mind their 1994 website and lack of an online order form. their service is quite good... you just have to email them.
you can buy brand new 7800 joypads here for 17 bucks
don't mind their 1994 website and lack of an online order form. their service is quite good... you just have to email them.
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2013/7/16: Atari 7800: Mean 18, Scramble
Spot on for Mean 18, great review for a great game.
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2013/7/16: Atari 7800: Mean 18, Scramble
[QUOTE=chrisbid]http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/quickguide.htm
you can buy brand new 7800 joypads here for 17 bucks
don't mind their 1994 website and lack of an online order form. their service is quite good... you just have to email them.[/QUOTE]
You can call them too.
you can buy brand new 7800 joypads here for 17 bucks
don't mind their 1994 website and lack of an online order form. their service is quite good... you just have to email them.[/QUOTE]
You can call them too.
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2013/7/16: Atari 7800: Mean 18, Scramble
I don't understand why Atari didn't release pad controllers in the US to compete with Nintendo. The Pro-Lines were already out of date in terms of design and of course painful to use.
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2013/7/16: Atari 7800: Mean 18, Scramble
In a thread talking about the Scramble review at Atariage Bob (the programmer on Scramble) mentioned that you can play Scramble with the 2600 controller. It is selectable between one and two buttons. Both bombs and shots fire at once when you choose one button, and then you can use the good ol' CX-40 controller.
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2013/7/16: Atari 7800: Mean 18, Scramble
Will Sega Genesis controllers work with Scramble? If so, they might be a good alternative to the 7800's joystick.
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2013/7/16: Atari 7800: Mean 18, Scramble
I was wondering based on the opening line of the Mean 18 review, how hard to find is it and how much is it worth? I just saw a loose copy in my local mall game/toy store for $25. I would have thought nothing of it if not for this review. Personally i'm still more interested in getting the more unique Ninja Golf (even if Mean 18 is better), but i'd still give it a shot if $25 is a steal.