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Not sure an 800XL maxi would sell very well. I would have thought that their next maxi machine should be something like an Amiga A600 which is not a big footprint like an A500 or A1200.

I'm pretty sure the Amiga 600 maxi will be next, but also they do have the rights for an Atari maxi later too - doesn't mean they will go through with it though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIqFW2rKNWI&ab_channel=RetroRecipes

Quote from: Steve Elliott on March 25, 2024, 16:49:27https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIqFW2rKNWI&ab_channel=RetroRecipes

really cool. i saw that. i dont play 2d retro games but i can imagine.

Quote from: William on March 25, 2024, 23:15:52

Quote from: Steve Elliott on March 25, 2024, 16:49:27https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIqFW2rKNWI&ab_channel=RetroRecipes

really cool. i saw that. i dont play 2d retro games but i can imagine.

Try the Zx Spectrum or the C64 to start with . Its how all the games you see to day came from!

Kind Regards Baggey

lookout for galaxian or space invaders

If you use the supplied joystick and are a bit 'heavy handed' you might want to make this adjustment (or use a USB Gamepad).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OoeCWnRcLE&ab_channel=GenXGrownUp

Any Good? In idea world, I prefer if is was working keyboard to type on as maybe they might do Atari MAXI(full size working keyboard) one day.

QuoteAny Good? In idea world, I prefer if is was working keyboard to type on as maybe they might do Atari MAXI(full size working keyboard) one day.

I've not bought one yet so can't tell, but adding extra games is a must. I've got the original Atari 800 which has been serviced (capacitors replaced etc) and my own Atari 130XE which needs some cleaning for a start.

I'll probably get one as a modern replacement for when the old hardware eventually fails and as a 'display piece' of the 800's younger Brother. In the same way I have a real Amiga 500 and the Amiga Mini. Then there's the C64 (Maxi) as a back-up of the real C64...Expensive hobby retro collecting lol.

As for keyboard support on the 400 Mini, you can plug in a modern USB Keyboard.

ATARI 800(1979) was king of 8bit until C64 came along(yes, I am C64 User lol)

Well, my first computer was ATARI 65XE in 1986 then it was C64 1987 then 1991 Amigaaaaaaaaa