Pack with more than 130 games for the Atari Flashback X console
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Atari Flashback X console users can now enjoy over 130 games from the Atari 8-bit computer line, thanks to a project by three AtariAge forum users.
This is Atari Flashback X Nexus V.0.3.0 Beta, a pre-built package of games and emulators configured to run on a USB drive that connects to the console using an OTG adapter.
According to Draxxon, who is promoting the project, two steps are enough: the first is to flash a custom firmware, created by user Brad from the 80s, to run files from the USB drive instead of the Atari device.
The procedure varies depending on the console model: those from 2019 havean extra step to pre-unlock OTG support; however, those sold after Christmas 2020 already support this adapter.
The next step is to put the package files on the USB and you're done. "There is no need to open the system or connect it to a PC (...) The new model has a hole in the bottom of the unit and a reset button written over the hole."
Draxxon explains that the project started on the Atari Flashback 9 and from there moved on to the X. Apart from Brad from the 80s, member RocketFan is participating, who has been "recompiling" the Atari 800 core for the console.
"However, there is no 'team' of people here. Everyone does their own thing; and I try to bring it all together and keep everyone on the Internet happy (...) Sometimes I have to sacrifice my own vision for things and instead incorporate what the majority asks for," he admits.
Given his penchant for design, Draxxon has also taken on the task of generating artwork for those games that lack images to display in the package selection menu. "That's my main personal goal; we're now at around 1,600 games with artwork."
Finally, he stresses that the package will always be free and is built with the collaboration of the Atarian community.
Atari Flashback X Nexus V.0.3.0 Beta with Atari 8-bit games
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