Goto Virtual Atari . org and click section B it has this cartridge. I can't really type anything in but it has the manual on the Game Info tab at the bottom. It shows you how to play sounds, move two dots and check collision. If you can get those samples to work let me know. I'd like to see them.
When you want a beginner (and only absolute amateurs would want to learn BASIC using an Atari 2600) to really get an interest in it you have to teach it in a way where he can actually produce satisfying results. Something he finds cool that makes him want to go on.
I highly doubt that is possible with this. Basically you would go through the tedious procedure of trying to program in order to achieve... nothing that would remotely make you think it was worth the effort.
I remember having this ... I had learned basic on my Commodore Vic20 ... But I couldn't make this piece of shit do ANYTHING. I couldn't even get it to print my nmae on the screen lol. Also, it took forever to type stuff in with those keyboard controllers..
I used to be rather intrigued by this. This is the first time I've seen it in action though.
From the catalog: "Write your own program! Want to learn how to talk computer? Atari's "BASIC Programming" cartridge can show you how. You'll get the basics of computer language and programming. What to say. And how to say it. Pretty soon you'll be programming your computer. To print messages. Play games. Even play a tune. (I'm out of room in this message) At one time it sounded neat.
Rumor has it Atari was forced to make this game because people were making complaints that calling the Atari 2600 the Atari Video Computer System was false advertising due to the fact computers are programmable, so they released this to try and satisfy those people.
Apparently somebody was so enamoured with their job of video game programming back in the golden age of console gaming that they tried to bring the whole experience home with Basic Programming for the Atari2600... finally, an Atari2600 title that makes E.T. fun by comparison!
I really don't think it's fair to say that this is a bad game if you *obviously* don't know how to use it.
tdelfino2509 1 month ago
Goto Virtual Atari . org and click section B it has this cartridge. I can't really type anything in but it has the manual on the Game Info tab at the bottom. It shows you how to play sounds, move two dots and check collision. If you can get those samples to work let me know. I'd like to see them.
ytvid1000 1 month ago
Was this the code for modern warfare?
mrsqonk 2 months ago
This has a major flaw.
When you want a beginner (and only absolute amateurs would want to learn BASIC using an Atari 2600) to really get an interest in it you have to teach it in a way where he can actually produce satisfying results. Something he finds cool that makes him want to go on.
I highly doubt that is possible with this. Basically you would go through the tedious procedure of trying to program in order to achieve... nothing that would remotely make you think it was worth the effort.
108Stars 3 months ago
I remember having this ... I had learned basic on my Commodore Vic20 ... But I couldn't make this piece of shit do ANYTHING. I couldn't even get it to print my nmae on the screen lol. Also, it took forever to type stuff in with those keyboard controllers..
Groome007 7 months ago
I get the same problem on this in Atari Greatest Hits for DS. HOW DO I GET OUT OF STACK?
Cartoonyworld109 10 months ago
In fact I'm fascinated by this relic. I'm printing out the user manual just so I can study it further.
UglySean 10 months ago
I used to be rather intrigued by this. This is the first time I've seen it in action though.
From the catalog: "Write your own program! Want to learn how to talk computer? Atari's "BASIC Programming" cartridge can show you how. You'll get the basics of computer language and programming. What to say. And how to say it. Pretty soon you'll be programming your computer. To print messages. Play games. Even play a tune. (I'm out of room in this message) At one time it sounded neat.
UglySean 10 months ago
Rumor has it Atari was forced to make this game because people were making complaints that calling the Atari 2600 the Atari Video Computer System was false advertising due to the fact computers are programmable, so they released this to try and satisfy those people.
thecomputerwhiz1 1 year ago
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT???
I already have seen this program, but I still don't understand that it is a real programming tool or just a game?
1xWertzui 1 year ago
I bought this boxed at a thrift store for $2.00, I feel cheated.
Palmerifics 1 year ago
Apparently somebody was so enamoured with their job of video game programming back in the golden age of console gaming that they tried to bring the whole experience home with Basic Programming for the Atari2600... finally, an Atari2600 title that makes E.T. fun by comparison!
DarkeRaven09 1 year ago
@DarkeRaven09 : E.T. IS fun, just awfully hard because of the rushed development.
1xWertzui 1 year ago
And I though Soccer Manager games are boring XD
MightyTallestZim82 1 year ago
@MightyTallestZim82
Well, Soccer Manager games get nothing on this, when it comes to sheer boredom.
Lol, but seriously...I don't think cpmparing a Progam like this to Manager games is ... nice. :p
Highretrogamelord89 1 year ago