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In this week's edition I focus on Atari's last ditch effort to revive the Atari 8 Bit Computer line with the Atari XEGS ( 1987 ). This console came complete with 2 pack in games ( Flight Simulator 2 and Bug Hunt) along with a grey CX40 controller and XG1 Light gun.
This system who's game line was pretty well dated by 1987 ( with games dating back to the initial launch in 1979), just couldn't hold its own versus the NES, Sega Master System and the new 16 bit Genesis and Super Nintendo that would come out a few years. By 1990 Atari cut new game releases for this system and by 1992 discontinued anything for the system along with discontinuing anything for the Atari 2600 and 7800 line.
This week I picked a game I just got in this week. Didnt know if it was going to be a great new title or a dud. As soon as I plugged Rally Speedway in and gave it a shot, was I surprised by how awesome it turned out to be. Heres my take on it in this week's Gaming Moment Back In Time.
This week I was going to go high tech and do a video game of the week segment. But due to time restraints I wasnt able to get it up and running by this time. I might try to do one and get it up with this blog. Either way I do this each Tuesday so I want to make sure this gets up in time. Either way, on with the show.
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I figured this week to do a classic that every one has played at one time or another on some system at some point. PACMAN. From the humble beginings at the arcade to the home console here is a symbol that is recognized anywhere and everywhere.
On the Atari 8 bit this game has 256 levels that you need to figure out and complete. The idea is real simple eat all the pills on each board while avoiding the 4 ghosts that chase after you. Along the way you get 4 power pills you can eat that will turn the ghosts blue. At this point you can eat them. Also along the way you get special bonuses ( Fruit, Keys, and lighting bolts ).
I enjoy this version of the game and can spend hours playing it in either 1 player or 2 player action.
Collectors Note:
There are a few label variations for this cartridge. A black case brown label 400 style label ( CXL 4022 ) and a later re-release on the silver label 800 style ( RX8022 ).
So is the case with the manuals a REV A which shows Pacman running on the cover has a bit more info packed into the manual to the REV B which shows a more computer model of Pacman chasing after pills.
I would say since this cart is easy to find in the population its a worth while title to pick up and play.
Please feel free to let me know what you think of this title and memories from playing this game. Please check me out on my Youtube Channel : Atarian83 and as always on my website www. A8Museum.com
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