I wanted an ST for Christmas the year this came out. Imagine my pissed off face when I opened the present to find an XE :-(
I gave it a go and got bored very quickly. And I struggled to find any games for it. Ended up buying the commodore 64 hollywood pack with platoon and the great escape games.
I know you collect like every system in the world and all, but the atari xe is one of the most rare game consoles ever. you would make a fortune off of it.
@Gamester81 I was looking to buy a 8 bit atari system and was wondering if the XE or the 800 would be better to get? I'm also planning to get the Atarimax cart for it also. It has one of my fav games of all time Blue Max and now that you talked about the full ver of DK on it I'm really looking forward to getting this system. Did you do a review of DK for this and how close to the arcade is it? Thanks for all the great Videos I'm a big fan of your channel.
If Atari released another game system today they'd swear it was better than Xbox and Playstation because it can play arcade classics like Pac man and Defender. And they'd have an inovative gimmick like a plug in fax machine, or a port to which you could attach an analog clock. It would play some kind of disc, but there would be no cover to the disc tray. And they would have drink holders built in to the controlers...
@Nedspodos Pretty much. A number of toy companies and computer manufacturers have as well. I've been researching this for years, and I'm still finding things I'd not heard of. I'd recommend searching the console libraries. I've not found a 100%-complete list yet, but there are some pretty comprehensive ones there. It can get pretty interesting. And actually YouTube is a great resource. This channel is legitimately one of the best. Good luck! Hope you find what you're looking for.
This was my first ever computer / games machine. Man I was like 5 when my parents got me it for christmas. Can remember hearing my dad playing Ms Pac Man as I lay in bed after my bed time! I still have this machine in working condition in a box in my loft :)
I think that the 7800 is more powerfull, since this XE Game System is in fact based on The Atari 8bit home computer line which started end 1978 / early 1979. There are some slight differences between the original Atari 400, and this XE system (the original Atari 400 came with the CTIA chip in stead of the newer and better GTIA chip; and this computer has some more memory and a newer OS version). But that's all the improvement. The 7800 is newer (and better)
@TheMeteorMonkey Thanks my name is actually from when I was a Pro Wrestler on the indie seen. Unfortunately I was injured by a careless new comer. It was fun while it lasted though. DFTBA
Unfortunately I'm not planning on selling mine, but I often see Atari XE systems and games pop up for sale on eBay, some at very good prices when people are just trying to clear out their collections. =^.-=
you are the biggest and most awesome video game collector nerd I have ever seen. You have so many items that any collector would kill to get for, A thousand Internets to your sir!
@bengativo6 I remember typing in all those codes in the manual as well.I was so annoyed with the big bang code,took me nearly 30 mins to type it all in (always checking you didn't make a mistake) and it was over in about 5 secs.
1981 A GREAT YEAR TO BE BORN WE GOT TO GROW UP IN THE OLD DAYS BEFORE ALL THIS NEW CRAP TOOK OVER ALL THESE SPOILED YOUNGSTERS HAVE NEVER EVEN PLAYED NINTENDO FROM 1985 AND WHEN I SAY ATARI I MIGHT AS WELL BE TALKING CHINESE
You should invest in a try pod for showing the console, it would make it a lot easier for you, and make the videos seem more professional. Great review.
hey quick Q.. where do u plug in the controllers into ? same port as the keyboard?
btw im addicted to ur videos.. lol
ive been an avid gamer myself ever since i can rmr but i never held onto my systems, since they would just attract alot of dust so donated em... wish i had em whenever i see ur vidz though!
Thanks for putting this up! It was so great to see my old friend the XE again with its candy-colored buttons and weird diagonal design. I really hope it's still in my mom's basement somewhere...
omg thanks gamester THAT BROUGHT BACK MEMORIES OF MY MOM BUYING THAT FOR ME BACK IN I THINK 1987? but dude i remember playing Allot of missile command
I wanted an NES and got an XE, so imagine my disappointment. All the stores were out of the NES so my dad bought me this. It was so outdated, and the games available weren't up to snuff compared to Super Mario Bros. and Zelda. Luckily I got my NES the next year and the XE was quickly put in the closet.
I love your reviews man! You just make my day better to just sit back and watch one of your retro console reviews. Thank you so much for the great work and i will be looking out for more videos.
Well, this system just shows Atari struggled to re-establish themselves in video games segment after Tramiel's "there's no more console market" switch. All Atari 80s video game consoles suffered from that desicion. Delayed Jr. and 7800. They were releasing all those old-technology consoles in the wrong time, too late. This system (surely better designed than 5200) should have been out in 1982 to have a chance.
I bought this system back in summer 1994 at a flea market in germany. It came as a complete system with the original box, light gun, flight simulator II, Bug Hunt, Centipede, a controller. I bought it for approx. 8 US$.
I found one of these at a garage sale once. But at the time the guy wanted $80.00 for the set up. If only i knew then what I know now. -_- He had about 20 carts for it, Monitor, gun & everything >_<
When you said Backwards compatible with most 8 bit software, is this because it's a game system version? Because there is a commodore 64 game system not compatible with all the software whereas the original does. Would the other 2 XE computers (65 & 130) work with all the software or is it still limited?
I live in Los Angeles, and in 1987 we bought this system straight from Federated Electronics (owned by Atari Corp at the time which was like a Best Buy or Circuit City).Pretty much all they sold was Atari in regards to video gaming department. I remember also having a modem for this computer that you could call other BBS's and Atari’s. It was neat because it also played almost every other 800 game.
Atari stopped production on it in 1990, but I remember Atari in Sunnyvale, Calif sending me game lists and computer hardware lists. An Atari employee told me that the mushy keyboard was to be a relax on the fingers compared to the clicky click keyboards of that area.
This is what the Atari 5200 should have been. Minus the pastels of course. Give it 1982 styling and it would be perfect.
Consolizing the A8 computer was a great idea in it's day, hell it was originally supposed to be a game console to begin with. It's a shame it took them until 1987 to do it properly.
@Gamester81 I see that you have a cart labeled "Star Raider". I imagine that it's the same game as Star Raiders...could it be an earlier revision (the cart I have has the same product number)?
Interesting that you chose to review really obscure video game systems. It's a good thing. It allows me to relive the past. Ahhhhhhhhh..... The memories.
@Gamester81 It doesn't matter how old you are. I don't care if you were 105 as long as you made this video. I think you did a great job! Thank you! keep up the good work!
@Gamester81 lol im 34 and i look like a damn 24 year old man ,but yea i had this xe system for my birthday back on 1987 or 1988 ,i was like between 11 and 12 , i remember the games such as baseball named hardball ,crosbow,flight simulator 2,bughunt ,and the one included mission command ,donkey kong jr.and manny other i used to type in the computer mode and did all the programs on the manual ,i really regret throwing it out like some 10 years ago ,i wish i could go back in time and save it
@arfank199 You can always tell when some moron is going to insult someone by the "no offense" statement. That just means they are too cowardly to take responsibility for what comes out of their mouth.
Like this: "No offense, but from your post I would guess that you are an idiot".
@ovj4 Does that really work for you? I mean that "stfu" thing... Are people scared of you when you type that?
I realize that you're just a kid, and have no idea how to intellectually express yourself, but really. Isn't it time for you to put on your big boy pants and learn how to type like an adult?
I'm not offended by the age thing. I'm offended by morons that hide behind their cowardliness to make a point. As it seems, a LOT of others agree with me, so take your own advice, child.
@ovj4 First rule of life that you'll learn is that when someone makes a decent wage, they don't talk about it. By the time you get to that point you may have learned that. Because you try to brag, you are a liar. I would bet McDonald's will be your future for some time. And if you made anywhere near what you say, you would really give a fuck about a lot of things, so put away the childish nonsense.
Don't be late for work. There are a lot of people wanting to flip burgers these days.
@ovj4 It's good that children dream. Don't let your dreams become so mixed with your reality. You still have a lot of growing up to do. If you start at your tender young age telling such lies no one will be able to trust you.
Don't worry, I don't get "roused" by children, I put them in their place. I doubt that I'll be anywhere around D.C. any time soon, and I don't rent. 21 year olds rent. Business owners, own.
@tomperanteau yea man u win.. u put me in my place dude... i guess i am a liar and i work at mc d's but since u seem so strong in ur opinion ill delete my mesages and stfu myself.... but honestly man the world is changing not all young ppl are uneducated and broke...
I still have one of those things in my garage, my dad got it to me in 1987, i was 6!!
Then i first moved to a c64, then to an amiga 500 and to a SNES.
Then the first PlayStation came out, i've been craving for it!! Imported was insanely expensive here in Italy, so i had to wait for the official release. After the PS i had a Dreamcast and last one an xBox first edition. two portables a game boy original and a game gear. Flight simulator II for thi system was stupid, insnaely complicated.
I owned one of these but never got to play it because it never worked, only paid $2 for it at a yard sale. it came with lode runner and another game for it (think it was bug hunt). i was a little bit mad when it would not work, it would power up though. think it was a video output issue (wasn't the cables).
@Gamester81 It also had composite A/V out which gives a better picture (I think you forgot about those connections, may be wrong). Also, I think you hold either Option or Select with the keyboard plugged in to play Missile Command. Without the keyboard, it auto-starts the game.
This was my first computer. Got it in 1989. My mom thought that getting an Atari from the get go would be a good way to get the need for video games out of my system and focus on computers. She believed that Atari was on it way out, so I wouldn't be interested in the company after a while. As you can see by my username, that plan failed miserably. ;-)
I really want to own one of these systems, especially after seeing how good the Donkey Kong and Pac Man ports are. I sorta like the design too, the light grey with different colored buttons and the ridges sort of remind me of the Playstation 1 for some reason.
with that hat on, you look a lot like Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine, don't know if anybody else thinks so, but i enjoy your videos, keep up the good work
I had one of these back in the day mate. I brought it with a friend 2nd hand with the idea of sharing it. I had it for a month and then I gave it to him... and that was the last I saw of it ha ha!! Wasnt a great system anyway I thought? Cheers ;o)
no gameplay? bullshit
cincinatus90 23 hours ago
I wanted an ST for Christmas the year this came out. Imagine my pissed off face when I opened the present to find an XE :-(
I gave it a go and got bored very quickly. And I struggled to find any games for it. Ended up buying the commodore 64 hollywood pack with platoon and the great escape games.
whisfoxvictor 6 days ago
My first system. I won it in a competition. It was great. But not amazing.
Toddsky86 1 week ago
So god dam gentle.......
baconhobo 3 weeks ago
SHOW GAMEPLAY!
keoni29 3 weeks ago
Kids kids, back in the day game consoles were really sturdy, they could handle some real damage, and they still do.
PoIaris 3 weeks ago
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border205 4 weeks ago
Why do you handle all of your stuff so roughly?
liOVERLOADil 4 weeks ago
i have this system hooked up to my tv right now lol
glove8888 4 weeks ago
The color of the buttons look like candy.
xXxSHOOPIExXx 4 weeks ago
I know you collect like every system in the world and all, but the atari xe is one of the most rare game consoles ever. you would make a fortune off of it.
coolman1437 1 month ago
@coolman1437 are u serious? i have one of those
glove8888 4 weeks ago
@glove8888 :O dude u could make sooo much money! probably around 300 to 500$
coolman1437 3 weeks ago
@coolman1437 your bull shitting me right
glove8888 3 weeks ago
@glove8888 No, its really worth it to collectors.
coolman1437 2 weeks ago
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celendzeris1 1 month ago
damn that space bar is huge
MGRaiden64 1 month ago
this is the atari i had as a kid! found memories. i never knew what model it was because we just called it "atari". thanks gamester!
1kld5mnb 1 month ago
@Gamester81 I was looking to buy a 8 bit atari system and was wondering if the XE or the 800 would be better to get? I'm also planning to get the Atarimax cart for it also. It has one of my fav games of all time Blue Max and now that you talked about the full ver of DK on it I'm really looking forward to getting this system. Did you do a review of DK for this and how close to the arcade is it? Thanks for all the great Videos I'm a big fan of your channel.
Brian6677 2 months ago
do you really have to bang s*** around......
zoopop22 2 months ago 5
@zoopop22 grown men aren't gingerly like with equipment
evildead818 1 month ago
@zoopop22 do you really have to censor your own words...
MGRaiden64 1 month ago
If Atari released another game system today they'd swear it was better than Xbox and Playstation because it can play arcade classics like Pac man and Defender. And they'd have an inovative gimmick like a plug in fax machine, or a port to which you could attach an analog clock. It would play some kind of disc, but there would be no cover to the disc tray. And they would have drink holders built in to the controlers...
10072018 2 months ago
OMG, I have not seen one of those in ages, my friend and I used to play on that all the time!
JynxBlack13 2 months ago
Will the XEGS work with all the classic Atari 400 cartridges like Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, and Parker Brothers stuff like Frogger?
7megahertz 2 months ago
I had this thing as a kid. Rescue on Fractalus ftw!
jameswoodardtglh 3 months ago
Wow. John is it true that every single major Electronics company had a game console in their history?
Nedspodos 3 months ago
@Nedspodos Pretty much. A number of toy companies and computer manufacturers have as well. I've been researching this for years, and I'm still finding things I'd not heard of. I'd recommend searching the console libraries. I've not found a 100%-complete list yet, but there are some pretty comprehensive ones there. It can get pretty interesting. And actually YouTube is a great resource. This channel is legitimately one of the best. Good luck! Hope you find what you're looking for.
xJoeEDangerouslyx 3 months ago
This was my first ever computer / games machine. Man I was like 5 when my parents got me it for christmas. Can remember hearing my dad playing Ms Pac Man as I lay in bed after my bed time! I still have this machine in working condition in a box in my loft :)
gaz470 3 months ago
I'm 13 and iwas thinking about when i have kids the ps3 and xbox360 are gunna be retro consoles :)
ZELDAfan9098 4 months ago
I bid on one of those on ebay once....
xINVISIGOTHx 4 months ago
I always thought this was a more powerful version of the 7800? Am I rite or is it older than the 7800?
fireheartis1 4 months ago
@fireheartis1 It's less advanced than the 7800. It's based on the 5200/400/800/XL.
barrybear2011 3 months ago
@fireheartis1
I think that the 7800 is more powerfull, since this XE Game System is in fact based on The Atari 8bit home computer line which started end 1978 / early 1979. There are some slight differences between the original Atari 400, and this XE system (the original Atari 400 came with the CTIA chip in stead of the newer and better GTIA chip; and this computer has some more memory and a newer OS version). But that's all the improvement. The 7800 is newer (and better)
musicmarius 2 months ago
@fireheartis1 u have d best name
TheMeteorMonkey 2 months ago
@TheMeteorMonkey Thanks my name is actually from when I was a Pro Wrestler on the indie seen. Unfortunately I was injured by a careless new comer. It was fun while it lasted though. DFTBA
fireheartis1 2 months ago
i remember my dad had one, great old machine
sokapex1 4 months ago
rofl i love the subtitles :D @ 6:46 "for scheming yasir arafat so it looks like delicate role stock "
Fiilis1 4 months ago
What's funny are that the colors of those buttons make me crave Sweet Tarts.
Watcher3223 4 months ago
I still have that system and a bunch of games for it! :-)
PeromyscusLeucopus 5 months ago
@PeromyscusLeucopus Really? Can I have it? I love atari!
ClOuDsTaR159 4 months ago
@ClOuDsTaR159
Unfortunately I'm not planning on selling mine, but I often see Atari XE systems and games pop up for sale on eBay, some at very good prices when people are just trying to clear out their collections. =^.-=
PeromyscusLeucopus 4 months ago
Fight Simulator? trolololo
stanleyopar91 5 months ago
you are the biggest and most awesome video game collector nerd I have ever seen. You have so many items that any collector would kill to get for, A thousand Internets to your sir!
stanleyopar91 5 months ago
love your video's man, keep doing what your doing!
Marchan186 5 months ago
@bengativo6 I remember typing in all those codes in the manual as well.I was so annoyed with the big bang code,took me nearly 30 mins to type it all in (always checking you didn't make a mistake) and it was over in about 5 secs.
joemel2 5 months ago
1981 A GREAT YEAR TO BE BORN WE GOT TO GROW UP IN THE OLD DAYS BEFORE ALL THIS NEW CRAP TOOK OVER ALL THESE SPOILED YOUNGSTERS HAVE NEVER EVEN PLAYED NINTENDO FROM 1985 AND WHEN I SAY ATARI I MIGHT AS WELL BE TALKING CHINESE
DREQON2005 5 months ago
@DREQON2005 i have an atari 2600. i dont have a nintendo, but i love playing the 8-16 bit games. DONT CAPS LOCK IT IS AWKWARD WHEN YOU READ IT.
supermorshu64 5 months ago
@DREQON2005 i was born in 96 and i know what an atari 2600 was and i have played it i also have a NES hooked up in my room
godofwar4ever22 4 months ago
I remember seeing this about for a very short while. Were there any games that made practical use of the keyboard?
inphanta 6 months ago
i love that console,i had that instead of the 2600,very cool console.
Numchak 6 months ago
You should invest in a try pod for showing the console, it would make it a lot easier for you, and make the videos seem more professional. Great review.
manbearpig3445 6 months ago
i dont like the pink and blue and yellow buttons
andyseaview 6 months ago
OH SHIT BUG HUNT !!! DAMN THAT CARTRiDGE BROUGHT ME A NEW MEANING OF LiFE !
zerozebra 6 months ago
i had one of thoose atari xe machines.. i sold it 12 years ago for 100NOK.. that is 12 euros today..
i regret it :(
gaffelnskje 6 months ago
I'm assuming this system doesn't work by the way u r treating it throwing the components around etc
xadam2dudex 6 months ago
For any females willing to fork over their vagianas...please press 666 =
Spocktavian 6 months ago
This system was a stupid, STUPID thing to do in 1987. Jack Tramiel, you douche. You killed Atari!
ken131 7 months ago
wow, that is one straaaaaaaaaaaaange looking system!
shortandbald 7 months ago
The Bug Hunt cartridge will work in the older ones. It deffo works in the 800XL.
wisteela 7 months ago
@wisteela It will work even on 400 with 64kb ram.
KubaPSP 4 months ago
Looks like this game is pretty advanced in looks for it's time. It could easily be like an 1990 system.
kaiserwilhelm 8 months ago
how do i save programs to floppy disk form basic i try save "d1kevin.bas" but does nt work
Spidermankevin78 8 months ago
The expansion port on the back looks like an Atari 5200 controller port.
GCNRulz 8 months ago
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The way you handle your systems and games, it gives me goosebumps. It's miracle that they even work anymore!
sinngamer 9 months ago
The way you handle your systems and games, it gives me goosebumps. It's miracle that they even work anymore! :O
sinngamer 9 months ago
nice intro there bro
sethious1 9 months ago
You never show game play. XD
lordquasar 9 months ago
i used to have the atari xe....loved it
19pioneer88 9 months ago
Does it work with a standard ATARI 400/800 power supply?
flexyldy 9 months ago
Does this one have four controller ports like the Atari 800? How's the OS? Is there one built in?
Tamanozke 10 months ago
8 Capcom accounts
PedrOxt2 10 months ago
Man that is one ugly console.. sorry ;D
Stuppern 10 months ago
That console is F-Ugly!
EmeraldWarrior420 10 months ago
UHH UHH UHH UHH UHH UHH UHH UHH UHH UHH
wildthing302 10 months ago 16
hey quick Q.. where do u plug in the controllers into ? same port as the keyboard?
btw im addicted to ur videos.. lol
ive been an avid gamer myself ever since i can rmr but i never held onto my systems, since they would just attract alot of dust so donated em... wish i had em whenever i see ur vidz though!
djozyd 10 months ago
the keyboard plug looks like a 5200 plug would it work than again who would do that
uwright22 11 months ago
Thanks for putting this up! It was so great to see my old friend the XE again with its candy-colored buttons and weird diagonal design. I really hope it's still in my mom's basement somewhere...
ovinophile 11 months ago
The most advanced system in North-Korea
NecroPhil85 11 months ago
You're like the Vin Diesel of video games :)
solidsnake1211 11 months ago
what didn't atari try to compete with nintendo?
stuie31 1 year ago
Yeah, my first system! Still got it, along with a box full of games.
strawberryrhubarbs 1 year ago
omg thanks gamester THAT BROUGHT BACK MEMORIES OF MY MOM BUYING THAT FOR ME BACK IN I THINK 1987? but dude i remember playing Allot of missile command
MoK86 1 year ago
Hook it up bro! lets play some DK!
Tarrdica 1 year ago
I have one of these along with 2 atari floppy drives and a Atari modem!!
6307randal 1 year ago
I wanted an NES and got an XE, so imagine my disappointment. All the stores were out of the NES so my dad bought me this. It was so outdated, and the games available weren't up to snuff compared to Super Mario Bros. and Zelda. Luckily I got my NES the next year and the XE was quickly put in the closet.
RyuHayabusa06 1 year ago
My first computer, at twelve year old
apocatastasis80 1 year ago
Can i play World of Warcraft on it? :D
MCRnorway 1 year ago
love your vid intro :)
nastybeard 1 year ago
dude, you are so helpful to me. ive never heard of most of the systems you show!!! SUBBED!!!
gigaty123 1 year ago
how do you play missile command on it ?
jaws33321 1 year ago
3.08 i cant believe you just THREW that gem LOL. like the guy from everyone loves raymonds brother
hippa2dahoppa2 1 year ago
I love your reviews man! You just make my day better to just sit back and watch one of your retro console reviews. Thank you so much for the great work and i will be looking out for more videos.
Timbo1009 1 year ago 2
I would like to see this game in action ? do you have any video of this system ?
kingangelbiddy 1 year ago
in this video it sais that XE had a biger collection than the NES ww w. youtube. com/watch?v=ws3PcFqBLdQ&feature=related
Emeengor 1 year ago
Reminds me of the movie Cloak & Dagger (1984)
mp4podcastDOTcom 1 year ago
i got this computer as a deal package just before they stopped selling them in the uk
it came with bug hunt centipede a flight sim type game and a huge computing manual which you could use the word processor to launch different commands
anyways it rocked back when i had it
it was a interesting peice of kit
puggster 1 year ago
you really took it back with this one
kingreal78 1 year ago
2600-5200-7800 AND XEGS are ALL 8 bit game systems
briguy1971 1 year ago
Well, this system just shows Atari struggled to re-establish themselves in video games segment after Tramiel's "there's no more console market" switch. All Atari 80s video game consoles suffered from that desicion. Delayed Jr. and 7800. They were releasing all those old-technology consoles in the wrong time, too late. This system (surely better designed than 5200) should have been out in 1982 to have a chance.
maiki60fps 1 year ago
What do you mean not "near the quality of a Nintendo or Sega Master system"? 4:45.
Also, older CRT style computer monitors work EXACTLY like older style *CRT* TVs.
FeeLtheHertZ 1 year ago
I have one of these, They rock!!!
legolover1999 1 year ago
I bought this system back in summer 1994 at a flea market in germany. It came as a complete system with the original box, light gun, flight simulator II, Bug Hunt, Centipede, a controller. I bought it for approx. 8 US$.
thamry721 1 year ago
I had a 65XE :)
Agerasia 1 year ago
man about how much money have you spent on these systems
ultmgammer 1 year ago
You forgot to metion the lynx
MrVideoGameMAN2012 1 year ago
No game play?
lordquasar 1 year ago
I found one of these at a garage sale once. But at the time the guy wanted $80.00 for the set up. If only i knew then what I know now. -_- He had about 20 carts for it, Monitor, gun & everything >_<
wingnut4427 1 year ago
I counted you said "uhh" 99 times in the video
No kidding
Lufttygger306 1 year ago
@Lufttygger306 I think you're the only person who would count how many times someone says "uhh" in a YouTube video
No kidding
rejectofsoul24 1 year ago
@rejectofsoul24 I was bored
No kidding
Lufttygger306 1 year ago
is a Xegs all the hookups a controoler an gun and 2 games for 80 dollars and it works a good deal
Mrnintendo64guy 1 year ago
im 23 and I think ill still appreciate vintage video game systems when im 40
ViperstudiosNG 1 year ago
HEY! I HAD THAT! :D
zpotek 1 year ago
When you said Backwards compatible with most 8 bit software, is this because it's a game system version? Because there is a commodore 64 game system not compatible with all the software whereas the original does. Would the other 2 XE computers (65 & 130) work with all the software or is it still limited?
mattsprinter 1 year ago
I live in Los Angeles, and in 1987 we bought this system straight from Federated Electronics (owned by Atari Corp at the time which was like a Best Buy or Circuit City).Pretty much all they sold was Atari in regards to video gaming department. I remember also having a modem for this computer that you could call other BBS's and Atari’s. It was neat because it also played almost every other 800 game.
ItalianAce 1 year ago
Atari stopped production on it in 1990, but I remember Atari in Sunnyvale, Calif sending me game lists and computer hardware lists. An Atari employee told me that the mushy keyboard was to be a relax on the fingers compared to the clicky click keyboards of that area.
ItalianAce 1 year ago
This is what the Atari 5200 should have been. Minus the pastels of course. Give it 1982 styling and it would be perfect.
Consolizing the A8 computer was a great idea in it's day, hell it was originally supposed to be a game console to begin with. It's a shame it took them until 1987 to do it properly.
gdement 1 year ago
gosh, I'm 33 years old but you look older...
If you claim to be 29 that would state in your mind non as an assumed fact
PobreDiablillo 1 year ago
you kinda look like tom merello from rage against the machine
MatthewSkirble 1 year ago
@Gamester81 I see that you have a cart labeled "Star Raider". I imagine that it's the same game as Star Raiders...could it be an earlier revision (the cart I have has the same product number)?
tsskiller08 1 year ago
Informative yet boring as fuck.
kordman916 1 year ago
Nice review! I remember playing a boxing game on the XE years ago at a friend's house. I think it may have been Fight Night, but am not sure.
johnnyjohnson 1 year ago
you said uhh 5 times within the first 20 seconds lol
brickman409 1 year ago
@brickman409 Yeah one of my earlier videos. I've improved a lot. I don't use scripts when I do my videos either.
Gamester81 1 year ago 15
@Gamester81 me neather
thefatfrier 10 months ago
Interesting that you chose to review really obscure video game systems. It's a good thing. It allows me to relive the past. Ahhhhhhhhh..... The memories.
Sledge070685 1 year ago
I used to own a XE. I remember owning Bug Hunt which was a light gun game, Missile Command and Battle Zone.
RareAspie 1 year ago
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you look like your 40 years old, no offense
arfank199 1 year ago
@arfank199 It's the shitty lighting when I filmed this. I'm 29.
Gamester81 1 year ago 15
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29 my ass
kroen 1 year ago
@Gamester81 plus 11,, lol
DjStiv3 1 year ago
@Gamester81 It doesn't matter how old you are. I don't care if you were 105 as long as you made this video. I think you did a great job! Thank you! keep up the good work!
farcher3 1 year ago
@Gamester81 lol im 34 and i look like a damn 24 year old man ,but yea i had this xe system for my birthday back on 1987 or 1988 ,i was like between 11 and 12 , i remember the games such as baseball named hardball ,crosbow,flight simulator 2,bughunt ,and the one included mission command ,donkey kong jr.and manny other i used to type in the computer mode and did all the programs on the manual ,i really regret throwing it out like some 10 years ago ,i wish i could go back in time and save it
bengativo6 11 months ago
@Gamester81 lol
iToasterman 11 months ago
@arfank199 Hahahaha he's the 40 year old virgin lmfao. What a fucking dork! =D
UberLifeTroll 8 months ago
@UberLifeTroll he is married and probably gets more action then you
Spidermankevin78 8 months ago 21
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@Spidermankevin78 It's than you uneducated piece of shit.
UberLifeTroll 8 months ago
@UberLifeTroll dude shut the fuck up you fucking cunt why don't you go outside and go play hide and go fuck yourself
commodore64fan 1 hour ago
@arfank199 You can always tell when some moron is going to insult someone by the "no offense" statement. That just means they are too cowardly to take responsibility for what comes out of their mouth.
Like this: "No offense, but from your post I would guess that you are an idiot".
tomperanteau 7 months ago
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ovj4 7 months ago
@ovj4 Does that really work for you? I mean that "stfu" thing... Are people scared of you when you type that?
I realize that you're just a kid, and have no idea how to intellectually express yourself, but really. Isn't it time for you to put on your big boy pants and learn how to type like an adult?
I'm not offended by the age thing. I'm offended by morons that hide behind their cowardliness to make a point. As it seems, a LOT of others agree with me, so take your own advice, child.
tomperanteau 7 months ago
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ovj4 7 months ago
@ovj4 First rule of life that you'll learn is that when someone makes a decent wage, they don't talk about it. By the time you get to that point you may have learned that. Because you try to brag, you are a liar. I would bet McDonald's will be your future for some time. And if you made anywhere near what you say, you would really give a fuck about a lot of things, so put away the childish nonsense.
Don't be late for work. There are a lot of people wanting to flip burgers these days.
tomperanteau 6 months ago
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ovj4 6 months ago
@ovj4 It's good that children dream. Don't let your dreams become so mixed with your reality. You still have a lot of growing up to do. If you start at your tender young age telling such lies no one will be able to trust you.
Don't worry, I don't get "roused" by children, I put them in their place. I doubt that I'll be anywhere around D.C. any time soon, and I don't rent. 21 year olds rent. Business owners, own.
tomperanteau 6 months ago
@tomperanteau yea man u win.. u put me in my place dude... i guess i am a liar and i work at mc d's but since u seem so strong in ur opinion ill delete my mesages and stfu myself.... but honestly man the world is changing not all young ppl are uneducated and broke...
ovj4 6 months ago
i still have this in my closet lol
i dont know is it funcional...haven't started it in like...15-20 years lol
te console and keyboard and joystick where operational...bat the gun got broken...won't work
there was 2 game shipping in package...some bugs to shoot with gun...and flight simulator(with some red baron option in it...like...mod? lol )
and there was missile command onboard
never could find any games for it here...even back in the late 80s/early 90s
how much does it worth?
Frozen822 1 year ago
pastel buttons....lovely
azmanntoz 1 year ago
@azmanntoz Not much unlike PS1 styling, huh.
HearTheVoiceOfReason 1 year ago
I still have one of those things in my garage, my dad got it to me in 1987, i was 6!!
Then i first moved to a c64, then to an amiga 500 and to a SNES.
Then the first PlayStation came out, i've been craving for it!! Imported was insanely expensive here in Italy, so i had to wait for the official release. After the PS i had a Dreamcast and last one an xBox first edition. two portables a game boy original and a game gear. Flight simulator II for thi system was stupid, insnaely complicated.
merakko 1 year ago
Your reviews are great, but how do you afford all this stuff?
hyrulesurfer1 1 year ago
I owned one of these but never got to play it because it never worked, only paid $2 for it at a yard sale. it came with lode runner and another game for it (think it was bug hunt). i was a little bit mad when it would not work, it would power up though. think it was a video output issue (wasn't the cables).
madmax2069 1 year ago
i got this for my 12 birthday back in 88 and i ended up throwing it out to the trash bin on 1999.i really regret it .i shouldve kept it.
bengativo6 1 year ago
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garnett9295 1 year ago
@garnett9295 I found it at a garage sale a long time ago actually.
Gamester81 1 year ago
Nice review. The 7800 was test marketed in 1984, but wide-released in 1986.
DracIsBack 1 year ago
My cousin had this!
was horrid.
Tribute2JohnnyB 1 year ago
Does this play Atari ST games?
SuperMLSA 1 year ago
No. This was an 8 bit system.
UliJones 1 year ago
@UliJones Thanks - I was unsure. This system is still pretty cool though.
SuperMLSA 1 year ago
HOW DO I HOOK IT UP TO A TV!???
i need to know! haha
please!
humanslayermil 1 year ago
@humanslayermil Like any other retro system with RF cables. Let me know if you have any specific questions.
Gamester81 1 year ago
@Gamester81 It also had composite A/V out which gives a better picture (I think you forgot about those connections, may be wrong). Also, I think you hold either Option or Select with the keyboard plugged in to play Missile Command. Without the keyboard, it auto-starts the game.
NightSprinter 1 year ago
@Gamester81 Actually, Jon, it supports composite video and audio as well due to a couple of RCA ports. Should look a smidge better.
NightSprinter 9 months ago
great videos man. your collection is very extensive!
ElectricIndica420 1 year ago
This was my first computer. Got it in 1989. My mom thought that getting an Atari from the get go would be a good way to get the need for video games out of my system and focus on computers. She believed that Atari was on it way out, so I wouldn't be interested in the company after a while. As you can see by my username, that plan failed miserably. ;-)
atarian2049 1 year ago
I really want to own one of these systems, especially after seeing how good the Donkey Kong and Pac Man ports are. I sorta like the design too, the light grey with different colored buttons and the ridges sort of remind me of the Playstation 1 for some reason.
EpsilonEagle123 1 year ago
with that hat on, you look a lot like Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine, don't know if anybody else thinks so, but i enjoy your videos, keep up the good work
metallicazepman 2 years ago
i seen it at my flea market
2ooPnYz 2 years ago
Looks like an Atari ST! I miss my old 1040....
nightmathzombieethan 2 years ago
I had one of these back in the day mate. I brought it with a friend 2nd hand with the idea of sharing it. I had it for a month and then I gave it to him... and that was the last I saw of it ha ha!! Wasnt a great system anyway I thought? Cheers ;o)
interghost 2 years ago
Grey and pastel...that's so mid to late eighties.
nookie077 2 years ago 2