Help me...

Electric Rain · Post by **Electric Rain** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 1:45 am

You see... I want to make an Atari portable, just because they're cheap to make, and I know I have a good shot at building the smallest one ever, but I just can't bring myself to do it... SNES and even NES classics are awesome, yeah... but the Atari is just... too classic.

I don't think I'd really ever play it, because it's just not sophisticated enough for me. I need you guys to try to talk me into it. What games are even worth the time and money?

Post by **Skyone** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 1:50 am

The reason I make portables, is to relive the classics, on the road! If you've never played an atari, or just don't like it, don't make one unless you're selling it! Sorry for talking you... out of it.

Electric Rain · Post by **Electric Rain** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:10 am

I've played the Atari plenty of times, and I like many of the games. I just don't know if I like them enough to make a portable just to play them...

Post by **Sparkfist** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:58 am

Well if you feel there isn't enough interest for you to build it, then don't. The key reason I want one is to play Pitfall on the go, and maybe some other games I haven't played in over a decade. Really no one is forcing you to make one, unless you're going to sell it, but that's not the point.

Post by **bicostp** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 7:46 pm

Just do the Composite and 4" mods and make a battery pack for your Atari. Then add AV inputs to either a current portable or your next one. You could probably make a new case for the Atari, with controller ports, cart slot, and all switches. (Just use a project box. You could even put the batteries inside!) There you go. A semi-convenient Atari box you can use to play games once in a while.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:11 pm

http://www.atariage.com/store/index.php ... ucts_id=37

'nuff said.

Electric Rain · Post by **Electric Rain** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:26 am

Sparkfist wrote:The key reason I want one is to play Pitfall on the go, and maybe some other games I haven't played in over a decade.

You bring up a good point. Pitfall would be a big reason to build one...

Sparkfist wrote:Really no one is forcing you to make one,

I know; I want to make one to see how small I can make it. But... that's not really a good enough reason... I don't think... (is it?)

bicostp wrote:Just do the Composite and 4" mods and make a battery pack for your Atari. Then add AV inputs to either a current portable or your next one. You could probably make a new case for the Atari, with controller ports, cart slot, and all switches. (Just use a project box. You could even put the batteries inside!) There you go. A semi-convenient Atari box you can use to play games once in a while.

Making it isn't the problem. (Besides, if I'm gonna make one I'm totally gonna deck it out.

) The problem is finding a use for it, you know?

One question, though... if I made a PCB that's smaller than gannon's, would you guys buy it from me?

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:20 am

....yeah, probably.

Post by **Sparkfist** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:22 pm

It's a possiblity, but smaller then Gannon's? His already rivals the Flashback 2 for size.

Electric Rain · Post by **Electric Rain** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 5:24 pm

Yeah, but he doesn't use SMDs.

Turbo Tax 1.0 · Post by **Turbo Tax 1.0** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 6:23 pm

Sparkfist wrote:It's a possiblity, but smaller then Gannon's? His already rivals the Flashback 2 for size.

i didsnt know his were for sale yet?

Post by **Sparkfist** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 8:24 pm

Gannon's not selling, he's just had pictures of the prototype. I'm not sure if he's been able to confirm that the board works, last I remember reading he was looking to get the 3 main chips for the Atari. If you really want to know PM/email Gannon and ask.