ALL Atari 2600 Games on ONE Cartridge: The Harmony. Plus a Bonus Look at Galagon Home Brew.

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  • The Harmony Cartridge is a simple, affordable, time-saving, space-saving, hassle-free way to play hundreds of games on your Atari 2600 console with JUST ONE cartridge.
    Order the Harmony: harmony.ataria...
    All Original Atari 2600 Games: • Play ALL ATARI 2600 ga...
    Home Brew's on Atari Age: atariage.com/f...
    Champ Games: champ.games/

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  • @marccaselle8108
    @marccaselle8108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I used to have a harmony cartridge when I still had my Atari 2600. It never let me down and I got to play the games I never saw anywhere else, and some great homebrew too 🙂

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same! I have all my carts stacked and its a pain to get the bottom ones and still keep everything straight and not fall

    • @marccaselle8108
      @marccaselle8108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@HippoBytes when I had a cat he would go inside the entertainment center and playfully knock the stack of games down and he liked it lol.

    • @drewchaboo719
      @drewchaboo719 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@HippoBytes can you play this on Atari 2600+?

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@drewchaboo719 No, I tested it on this video: th-cam.com/video/I8jnlh3xHic/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DksXOd108vp1FTD7

  • @johneygd
    @johneygd ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I own that harmony cartride for just a year and i got to say it’s an amezing flashcard,the builtin 70 mhz processor inside is responsible for doing intensive stuff such as bankswitching and presumibly rendering backgrounds & extra sprites and it then should render it’s generated graphics as a background layer to the 2600 to get around that flicker problem.

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting - didn't know that.

  • @-RedAfro
    @-RedAfro ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Totally SICK! I love this, great find.

  • @OrderoftheWarlocks
    @OrderoftheWarlocks 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dang, I need that galagon rom. I got the cart and rom a while ago but for what ever reason I can't find the rom anymore :(

  • @FUGP72
    @FUGP72 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    ALWAYS turn the enemy blue before you let it capture you. Never try to hit it twice with your ship in tow.

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wise words.

    • @FUGP72
      @FUGP72 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoBytes The other fun thing you can do is just wildly shoot as your ship is being pulled up in the tractor beam. You will fire in whatever direction your ship is facing as it spins up the tractor beam. You may shoot the enemy and turn it blue. But you also can clear out some of the other enemies with some lucky diagonal shots. Of course, you only do this is the one pulling you in is green, otherwise you risk hitting it and freeing yourself, forcing you to have to hope another ship will try to pull you in in the level. This is especially risky if you are in the last stage before a challenging state. Don't want to risk having only one ship for them.

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FUGP72 Nothing is worse than a challenge stage with one ship!😬

  • @Joe.Grimm.
    @Joe.Grimm. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't wait to try this with the 2600+ when it comes out in November.

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I ordered it right away! Will be interesting to see how this does in the market. Seems to generate a lot of excitement.

    • @markusk.2214
      @markusk.2214 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Does it work with the 2600+ ?

    • @meneerjansen00
      @meneerjansen00 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@HippoBytes And? Does it work w/ the 2600+?

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@meneerjansen00 no…

    • @meneerjansen00
      @meneerjansen00 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HippoBytes Thank you for the info that this cartridge does not work w/ the "all new and improved" 2600+.
      Sad to hear that the real thing from 1977 supports as many (home-brew) games as you'd like on one single cartridge but the 2023 one needs obsolete 2nd hand 40 year old unobtainable cartridges. The Commodore 64 and Amiga Mini's work differently.

  • @leewprice
    @leewprice ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Atari Flashback X has an SD slot where you can do the same, also 😃😃

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yeah? I didn't know that. I guess that makes the retron irrelevant, eh?

    • @leewprice
      @leewprice ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HippoBytes Well, kinda, as you can download the entire Atari 2600 library. However, not every homebrew game works, as it's running emulation that's not completely compatible with all homebrews. It is a good solution for around £70

  • @HarosOfStyx
    @HarosOfStyx ปีที่แล้ว +4

    But does the chip shape and prongs fit in a 7800? Because many cartridges for 2600 & 7800 LOOKED the same but actually didn't have the same chip/prongs.

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That I'm not sure- I'd ask them: harmony.atariage.com/Site/Support.html

  • @d.aardent9382
    @d.aardent9382 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im just catching up to all these new methods of utilizing Atari games.its really great, I need to get one of these as I like a lot of the new Atari games and homebrews.
    I've still been buying some original carts when I see them cheap and even 2600 games I've never heard of! Which is wild that I'm finding out about games I've never seen in shops back in the old days in my area. But the Stella thing is all new to me also, and I'm just figuring that stuff out to use. But I just don't have enough time in the day. Maybe I'll get some free time to work on collecting a bunch of these new games. A lot of these are just amazing on a 2600.
    I was really into Adventure!,it was one of my first carts as a kid.
    Its wild that guys have made new variations on it and even kinda glammed it up a bit differently.
    I just bought a original Venture cart that was a good deal, but also was helping someone's family out,as the collector had passed away from health problem. He was a game programmer.
    So its weird, I had moved on years ago to play stations and then got a GameCube, but after quite a few years of quitting gaming pretty much other than playing with my uncles original Atari 400, as he had a ton of games on discs for it.
    Anyway, weird that ive gotten back into games more and here I'm back where I started with the 2600 again. Lol
    I was pretty much just collecting arcade classics ports discs for my PlayStation and gamecube, as it was awesome to be able to play some of my fave arcade games at home and not have to spend a pile of quarters, but the games look and behave almost exact to the original cabinet units, or at least close enough.
    Playing Sinistar again and Joust on a modern console that were so exact blew my mind.
    I wish I could find a really good version of Star Castle or Rip Off.,but I don't think anyone has those unless there is a Vectrex (sp?)emulator that's really good.
    So im just learning about and getting into the emulator devices that allow ya to access multiple consoles games, ones that I will never be able to buy all the original systems as its just too expensive.

  • @ALLinMiami
    @ALLinMiami ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! Just subscribed to your channel and ordered the Harmony Encore with the SD card. How do I download all the Atari games to put on the SD card? Thanks

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! It’s been a while for me but this video should still work to get all games th-cam.com/video/DT_dkgJpoNU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_Sp8yAFJPGWEggg4

  • @mattmyers9351
    @mattmyers9351 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool! I just bought a Harmony Cart from Atariage!

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right in! You’ll love it.

    • @mattmyers9351
      @mattmyers9351 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HippoBytes thanks!

  • @tjf7101
    @tjf7101 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’re right. I’m stunned by Galagon. Would not have thought it possible on the 2600.
    I might get flamed for not knowing. But will this work on the 2600+ ?

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  ปีที่แล้ว

      We don’t know how the emulator for the 2600+ works yet. I am on the betting side it will.

  • @thepeternetwork
    @thepeternetwork ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There are two listings for the Harmony. One is the Cartridge, and the other is Harmony Encore. Which is which?

  • @thefifthdoctor6780
    @thefifthdoctor6780 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just ordered the encore with a micro Sd card. Do they load it with games already?

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No but look at my video on how to get all the Atari games on a pc and you can get the files from the site me too es there. And there are lots of homebrews you can download on Atari Age.

    • @thefifthdoctor6780
      @thefifthdoctor6780 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@HippoBytes thanks mate got it all ready to go when it arrives 👌

  • @Tsigarinho
    @Tsigarinho 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi i just ordered an Atari 2600 Jr edition. I hope that flashcart would be compatible with my console. Also you haven't showed us what files must be copied to sd card and what rom files, .bin or .a26 and where to copy them? Thanks in advance!!!

  • @fabricio4794
    @fabricio4794 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    is there a possibitly to Devs Build the "Largest Atari vcs homebrew Game of all time?",a sorta of 32MB game?

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably - a lot of developers extended the memory a bit to expand gaming possibilities but most keep it strictly low to be true to the system and its a challenge in itself.

    • @fabricio4794
      @fabricio4794 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoBytes id like to see something similar to"Coleco s Dragon s Lair"With A 3d Perspective and sorta of Fantasy Action rpg Game..

  • @hassanmhsn8836
    @hassanmhsn8836 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for this nice video... I have 2 q... 1st how and from where can get this card? And can I modify the joystick for atari?

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Here's the site and not sure about the joystick harmony.atariage.com/Site/Harmony.html

  • @-shawn-4640
    @-shawn-4640 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is this compatible on the new Atari that just came out?

  • @tenminutetokyo2643
    @tenminutetokyo2643 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's nuts!

  • @shawncb67
    @shawncb67 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So do the games already come preloaded or do you have to download them yourself?

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You have to install but it's real easy to do. As easy as putting files on a USB drive.

  • @mjmonjure
    @mjmonjure ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could you please do a video on the new Contessa?

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Last year has been crazy busy for me but maybe - whats the Contessa?

  • @atarigirl729
    @atarigirl729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A must have for all Atari owners

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If it works on the Retron, which I haven't tried yet, then you can just travel with it - how cool is that?

  • @StuartRyde-uu1tx
    @StuartRyde-uu1tx 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I must have this!

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'd love to test on the 2600+ but Atari STILL hasn't shippe mine yet and I had to be one of the first orders 😅😅

  • @hassanmhsn8836
    @hassanmhsn8836 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Also how can I changes the RF to AV?

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  ปีที่แล้ว

      I bought a moded unit on eBay

  • @Spider_Rico
    @Spider_Rico 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I want that rpg.

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Super legit, right!? penultrpg.com/

  • @RetroNIX7
    @RetroNIX7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool!!

  • @mixtapesforever1765
    @mixtapesforever1765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good video

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Truly appreciate the comment!

  • @snowsue1973
    @snowsue1973 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just bought the Gamestation Pro. Can you just sell me the SD card?

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't sell anything, just make videos for fun. But it is easy to download and just copy onto an SD card.

  • @dpsinoh
    @dpsinoh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Need a 7800 ROM cart

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gosh, I still have yet to own a 7800. I guess its time.

    • @Spider_Rico
      @Spider_Rico 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HippoBytes you guess? Thou must!

  • @adamkalb1412
    @adamkalb1412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just used the Ben Heck conversion kit for my Atari CX-2600 and would like to know the commission for your files? Do you accept PayPal?

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      All the files you can get for free.

    • @adamkalb1412
      @adamkalb1412 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HippoBytes 👍❤️

  • @juliusmega7373
    @juliusmega7373 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope it work on the Atari +

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😬 Can't wait to get my hands on one and test all these things!

  • @maniaque37
    @maniaque37 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    those carts are useless now if you get yourself a gamestation pro system

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sometimes its just the routine and process of plugging in physical media, like putting on a vinyl record

  • @Christianpreaching
    @Christianpreaching ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Let me be the odd one out by saying I don't like this. It takes away the joy of having a big, impressive collection of games only deserve by those who take the time to go out and buy them

    • @edwardmclaughlin719
      @edwardmclaughlin719 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why not have both since you would be the odd one out?

    • @TonyDanger
      @TonyDanger ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah, like everybody has an extra $800 to buy Halloween.

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I get it. For me, both worlds is ideal.

    • @losinggumby
      @losinggumby ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have the harmony cart and I collect all the Atari game carts I had as a kid. Best of both worlds!

    • @gregferguson7737
      @gregferguson7737 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@losinggumbysame

  • @elviaa42000
    @elviaa42000 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How much is it?

    • @HippoBytes
      @HippoBytes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Two options erstwhile-technologies-7800.square.site/shop/order-your-harmony-cartridge/2