Tag Archives: Coleco

Custom Pole Position Coleco Tabletop Mini Arcade Review

  I review this custom made Pole Position Coleco tabletop mini arcade. It can play multiple games, and is completely custom made. More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamester81 Instagram: http://instagram.com/gamester81 My other channels: Starwarsnut77: https://www.youtube.com/user/starwarsnut77 NEStalgiaholic: …

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The Intellivision Amico Hot Mess – My Unique Take on the Situation

  The Intellivision Amico is stirring up quite a lot of drama in the YouTube gaming community, and I have a unique perspective having gone through something similar with the Colecovision Chameleon years ago. I share my take on the …

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Team Pixelboy’s Wizard of Wor Arcade for the ColecoVision!

Released in early 2018 by Team Pixelboy, this is an incredible port of the arcade game Wizard of Wor to the ColecoVision!  It does require use of the Super Game Module by Opcode Games, which can be obtained from the …

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New Coleco Evolved Mini Arcades Announced

I share some details about the new Coleco Evolved Mini Arcades. More details about the units here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/903316019/coleco-evolved-mini-arcades More at: http://gamester81.com/ Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamester81 Instagram: http://instagram.com/gamester81 My other channels: Starwarsnut77: https://www.youtube.com/user/starwarsnut77.com NEStalgiaholic: https://www.youtube.com/user/NEStalgiaholic Gamester81Arcade: https://www.youtube.com/user/gamester81arcade  

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VGBS 67 – Interview with Chris Cardillo of Coleco Holdings LLC

Topics Include: Coleco Retro Gaming & Collectibles Expo 2017 ColecoVision Memories Q*bert – ‘Don’t Go Up’ Strategy Controller Talk Analyzing Cyclical Trends within the Hobby Chris’ Books NES Accessibility vs Coleco Era and Prior Homebrew Quality Control The Coleco Chameleon …

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Coleco Pac-Man Tabletop Arcade (1981)

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Coleco Chameleon: My Thoughts

  In this video I talk about my thoughts about the controversial Coleco Chameleon. I’m very sorry to the Atari Age community. They’re good guys, and I encourage you to check out the community on here: http://atariage.com More info about CollectorVision …

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Coleco Chameleon Price and Kickstarter Date Revealed!

  The Coleco Chameleon made it’s debut at the New York Toy Fair, and shortly thereafter the team announced the price point and the Kickstarter launch date! Find out all the details! And if you wondering just who I am, …

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Coleco Chameleon Launch Games REVEALED!

  After the Retro VGS campaign went south, the team behind the project revamped it and is now coming back with the Coleco Chameleon. They recently showcased some launch titles for the system in a video. Let’s find out what …

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Arcadia (Tutankham)

  Arcade games were known to be quarter munchers, but Tutankham is one of the King’s of this idea! For additional posts by Maximpact24: Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum Star Wars fan? Then check out our sister site: http://swnut77.com

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Coleco Chameleon: New Coleco System in 2016 – RGT85

  The RetroVGS is no more, and in it’s place is the Coleco Chameleon! Yes that’s right, a new Coleco system is aiming to come to the market in 2016! Learn about what has changed since the rebranding and the …

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Mouse Trap (Colecovision) Review – 8-Bit Tidbit – 8-Bit Eric

8-Bit Eric reviews Mouse Trap for the Colecovision. + Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c… + 8-Bit Eric T-SHIRTS!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h1hl… + Support me on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/8biteric +Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/the8bitericshow +Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/the8bitericshow + Download the 8-Bit Eric App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/8-bit…

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Top 10 ColecoVision Games

The ColecoVision system is one of my favorite systems of all time, and I go over my top 10 ColecoVision Games. Check out the Complete History of Coleco book at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/… Count down voiceover by Erek Ladd: https://www.youtube.com/user/Crosroad… Website: http://dev2017.gamester81.com Follow me at: …

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Retro Freak: The Retron 5 Killer?, 3DO Emulator Hits Android – Retro Gaming News

  Missed any big retro gaming news? Well then you better tune in to the latest episode of Retro Gaming News, the best retro gaming news show on YouTube (and probably the one with the most original name). This episode …

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1981 Coleco Pac-Man Table Top Game Review

In this video I take a closer look at the classic Pac Man table top arcade game by Coleco. It came out in 1981 and was one of several arcade table top games that Coleco had produced in the 1980’s. …

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Top 10 Most Underrated Game Consoles

There have been a lot of different game consoles to hit the market over the years, and some have done well and some not so much. Here is my list of top ten game systems that I feel are underrated. …

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Colecovision Flashback Unboxing | 8-Bit Eric

This is an unboxing video of the Colecovision Flashback that I recieved for Christmas. Check it out mate. Subscribe to 8-Bit Eric

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New Intellivision Flashback System Review

Here is a review over the new Intellivision Flashback 60 in 1 system. Is it worth getting? Find out here. Check out Stoneagegamer.com: http://stoneagegamer.com For additional posts by Gamester81: Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum  

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New ColecoVision Flashback System Review

Here is my review over the brand new ColecoVision Flashback system (coming out in October).  It’s a ColecoVision plug and play system that has 60 built in games in one. Check out Stoneagegamer.com: http://www.stoneagegamer.com/ For additional posts by Gamester81: Click Here …

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Atari 5200 System Review

I review the Atari 5200 which came out in 1982. Some consider it one of the worst systems of all time.  So how is it really? Check out Stoneagegamer.com here:  http://www.stoneagegamer.com/ For additional posts by Gamester81: Click Here Join the Gamester81 …

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Mr. Do! Colecovision Review

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Popeye Colecovision Review

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Rare Super Game Module review-for the ColecoVision

I review the rare Super Game Module addition for the ColecoVision.  It increases the memory, has an enhanced sound chip and essentially turns the ColecoVision into an MSX computer. Get on the waiting list for one here: http://opcodegames.com/sgm.htm  Pick up …

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Gamester81: The Video Game Update & Final Gameplay

Available at: http://www.atari2600.com/ccp7/ecom-prodshow/COLGAM0564-Gamester81-The-Video-Game.html For more ColecoVision Games go to: http://teampixelboy.com/ & http://collectorvision.com/   For additional posts by Gamester81: Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum

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Battle of Hoth Review-ColecoVision

I review Battle of Hoth, the newest ColecoVision homebrew based on original Empire Strikes Back for the Atari 2600 and Intellvision. Available at: http://teampixelboy.com   For additional posts by Gamester81: Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum

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Pac-Man Collection for the ColecoVision-Review

I review the Pac-Man Collection game set for the ColecoVision.  This is a rare fairly recent homebrew game that shows some very impressive home ports for both Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man.   For additional posts by Gamester81: Click Here Join the Gamester81 …

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Gamester81: The Video Game is now available!!!

Available for preorder now at: http://igg.me/at/gamester81/x/4133569 Joe Cody (Owner of Atari2600.com) and I have teamed up to release a one of a kind new homebrew game for the ColecoVision system! For additional posts by Gamester81: Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum

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Gamester81: The Video Game exclusive first look

I’m launching an Indiegogo campaign next week for a brand new unique ColecoVision homebrew game simply called Gamester81: The Video Game.  I’m co-producing it with my good friend Joe Cody Owner of Atari2600.com. More information coming soon, but for now …

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History of Consoles: Telegames Personal Arcade System (1988)

Console: Telegames Personal Arcade Manufacturer: Telegames Availability:  1988 Original Cost: $40 ($89.93 including inflation) History:  On February 1986 Bit Corporation released the DINA 2 in 1 system, or often times known simply as DINA.  Bit Corporation was a Taiwanese company that had previously released …

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Coleco ADAM Computer Review

Part 1: Part 2:   I join Joe Cody from Atari2600.com and we review the Coleco ADAM computer, which ultimately killed Coleco. Why did it do so bad? What could it do?  Find out more here. The ADAM and other …

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History of Consoles: Arcadia 2001 (1982)

Console: Arcadia 2001 Manufacturer: Emerson Availability: May 1981 Consoles Sold: Unknown Original Retail Price: $199 ($475.08 with inflation) History:  Emerson Radio Corp. (known for their development of affordable electronic products) decided to enter the video game home console market in …

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History of Consoles: ColecoVision (1982)

Console: ColecoVision Manufacturer: Coleco Availability: 1982 Consoles Sold: 6 Million+ Original Retail Price: $175 ($415.47 including inflation) History: The company Coleco was founded in Connecticut in 1932 originally as a manufacturer of leather supplies and as a shoemaker.  Eventually Coleco …

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History of Consoles: Magnavox Odyssey 2 (1978)

Console: Odyssey 2 Manufacturer: Magnavox Availability: 1978 Consoles Sold: 2 Million Original Retail Price: $100 ($351.39 including inflation) History: Magnavox had been the first manufacturer to release the first home video game console to the market in 1972 with the …

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History of Consoles: Mattel Intellivision (1980)

Console: Intellivision Manufactured By; Mattel Electronics Availability: 1980 Original Retail Price: $299 ($832.69 including inflation History:   In 1978 major toy manufacturer Mattel decided to enter the home video game market after seeing Atari’s success with the Atari VCS (2600).  Mattel …

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History of Consoles: Atari VCS/2600 (1977)

Console: Atari Video Computer System (later renamed Atari 2600) Manufactured By: Atari, Inc Retail Availability: October 14th, 1977 Original Retail Price: $199.99 Units Sold: 30+ Million History:  In the early to mid 1970’s Atari had experienced success with the home …

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Cabbage Patch Kids: Adventure In The Park Review for the Colecovision

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History of Consoles: Magnavox Odyssey (1972)

Console: Odyssey Manufactured By: Magnavox Year Released: 1972 Discontinued: 1975 Units Sold: 300,000 History: When people think about the very first home video game console ever released, a lot of people may think of the Atari Pong.  It’s true that …

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