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by Muzz73
Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: VIC-20 joystick port possessed!
Replies: 4
Views: 1041

Yes, I've tried all of the basic stuff to look for... bent or dirty pins, bad connections, etc. One is a Wico bat handle-type and the other is a typical Atari CX40 (plain black w/red or orange fire button). Both of them work great with my C=64's, but are extremely flakey on the VIC. The keyboard wor...
by Muzz73
Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:51 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: VIC-20 joystick port possessed!
Replies: 4
Views: 1041

VIC-20 joystick port possessed!

Hey, all... My VIC's joystick port is possessed by some evil force and I'd appreciate any insight anyone may have as I try to unravel the mystery. Any joystick I plug in seems to be stuck left with the fire button down. I immediately suspected one of the 6522's, but which one? Can anyone tell me whi...
by Muzz73
Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:05 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: Found an incredibly cool VIC expansion cart
Replies: 10
Views: 1757

That... is... COOL!!!
by Muzz73
Sat Jun 02, 2012 8:03 pm
Forum: Games
Topic: Most disappointing box' art to actual game surprise?
Replies: 5
Views: 1343

I've got one for you; Temple of Apshai!

The package artwork was strange enough, but when you fired up the game, it was like... "Huh?!"
by Muzz73
Mon May 28, 2012 3:20 am
Forum: Games
Topic: Atlantis by Imagic?
Replies: 9
Views: 1744

Atlantis (Imagic):

It looks to me like the Intellivision version is the best, but the VIC=20 (as a platform) had so much more potential!

Too bad I'm not a programmer... I'd love to see an updated VIC=20 version running 8 or 16K RAM!
by Muzz73
Thu May 17, 2012 3:42 pm
Forum: Games
Topic: Atlantis by Imagic?
Replies: 9
Views: 1744

Atlantis...

Interesting... I've played the Atari 2600 VCS version and it had three bases (the middle one could be destroyed). The Intellivison version (I used to own this one) was awesome. It had the two bases (one on either side) and in place of the center base, there was a little hangar that could launch a fl...
by Muzz73
Thu May 17, 2012 1:39 am
Forum: Games
Topic: Atlantis by Imagic?
Replies: 9
Views: 1744

Atlantis by Imagic?

Has anyone on this forum played this game on the VIC? If so, can you please tell me if it is more like the Atari 2600 version (plain) or more like the Intellivision version? That one has better graphics & sound, three modes (day, dusk and night), a saucer for ship-to-ship combat and searchlights...
by Muzz73
Sun May 13, 2012 2:13 am
Forum: Games
Topic: The best Vic-20 game ever II - nomination round.
Replies: 56
Views: 12865

Top VIC=20 games:

OK, I'm still pretty new to the VIC, but I'll bite...

1) Choplifter
2) Sargon II
3) Buck Rogers
4) Donkey Kong

And that's a good start... :D
by Muzz73
Fri May 04, 2012 4:17 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Why are Vic Carts so Big?
Replies: 21
Views: 2911

Big cartridges...

As compared to the TI99 4/a, the cartridges are about the same size as the VIC's, right?

I know that when I put them next to the ones for my 8-bit Atari, the VIC's cartridges are real honkers! :lol:
by Muzz73
Fri May 04, 2012 4:08 pm
Forum: Announcement Board
Topic: Introduce Yourself: What's your User Name based on?
Replies: 656
Views: 359012

Newbie to the forum...

Hello, everyone! I was a C=64 guy growing up, had a couple of VIC=20's in my day, but never had software, so I didn't know what to do with them. Now I love the VIC=20 every bit as much as the 64 and am still pretty new to the VIC=20 side of the world. My user name is one of my real nicknames in the ...
by Muzz73
Fri May 04, 2012 3:54 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, and Trade
Topic: *SOLD OUT* 32k RAM expansions for the VIC-20 - 25$ each
Replies: 60
Views: 10656

My mistake...

I was looking at the wrong date and I see that none of these messages are very old at all.

But I'd still like to purchase a RAM expansion if you have any more. :D
by Muzz73
Fri May 04, 2012 3:52 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, and Trade
Topic: *SOLD OUT* 32k RAM expansions for the VIC-20 - 25$ each
Replies: 60
Views: 10656

Are these still available?

I would be interested in purchasing one from you if they are.

I see that some of the messages in this string are a few years old, so I had to ask.