Atari X65

fitzsteve · 06 May 2010, 22:33

Hi all!

I've got an Atari X65, but no leads or anything for it. Don't know much about this little cute Atari other then its in immaculate condition!

I'll need to get the leads and stuff so I can have a play, but does anyone know much about it?

Cheers,

Steve.

s2325 · 06 May 2010, 23:30

Are you sure it's not 65XE/XL? It have 64KB RAM, only few games need more. I had this computer so feel free to ask.

fitzsteve · 06 May 2010, 23:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2325

Are you sure it's not 65XE/XL? It have 64KB RAM, only few games need more. I had this computer so feel free to ask.

Ah, it is a 65xe... here's a pic:

prowler · 06 May 2010, 23:55

The Atari 65-XE is exactly like the 800 XL, except for the rear parallel connector, which it doesn't have.

(Quote from StrategyWiki.)

s2325 · 06 May 2010, 23:55

Could you tell me what is this small sticker near reset?

fitzsteve · 07 May 2010, 00:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2325

Could you tell me what is this small sticker near reset?

It says 'Master'

s2325 · 07 May 2010, 00:54

You can see some Atari 65XE games here:
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prowler · 07 May 2010, 00:58

That sticker seems to be an optional extra.

TjLaZer · 07 May 2010, 04:52

It will take a lead from an Atari 600/800XL or 130XE. Head over to http://www.atariage.com/forums/forum...it-computers/? for more info!

Amiga1992 · 07 May 2010, 05:58

I am about to get one of these puppies, looking forward to put 512KB of RAM in it!

(and a stereo POKEY of course

)

adolescent · 07 May 2010, 07:31

Such a sexy little computer. I have a XEGS that I have been meaning to upgrade. Have a IDE cart, etc. but never enough time to learn SpartaDOS.

fitzsteve · 07 May 2010, 08:46

Thanks for all the info guys

I'll try and get hold of the leads.

Steve.

TCD · 07 May 2010, 08:48

Boo Atari!

Someone had to say it

Anemos · 07 May 2010, 13:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by prowler

That sticker seems to be an optional extra.

I like, i like it.. looks a small baby ST ..

deicidal · 07 May 2010, 14:09

For an 8 bit computer they where pretty smart just not supported that much in the UK, I used to have the 800XL which as mentioned the 65XE was pretty much the same but with a makeover. Horrible loading times though if you had to do it by tape.

s2325 · 07 May 2010, 14:54

Yes, without Turbo system for tape or without disk drive you can go to sleep when game is loading. I remember that game Ninja need 266 spins on tape counter.

Paul_s · 07 May 2010, 15:07

Sorry Steve, but you will now have to send your entire Amiga collection to me for safe keeping as you have turned to the darkside.

deicidal · 07 May 2010, 15:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2325

Yes, without Turbo system for tape or without disk drive you can go to sleep when game is loading. I remember that game Ninja need 266 spins on tape counter.

Was a nice little game though, I remember Zybex used to take about 45min to load. A disk drive is a must have. Probably one of the reasons I will stick with the emulator for the time been.

fitzsteve · 07 May 2010, 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_s

Sorry Steve, but you will now have to send your entire Amiga collection to me for safe keeping as you have turned to the darkside.

That wouldn't be fair, you can only pick one

tomcat666 · 07 May 2010, 18:53

Yeah, these were nifty... I have the 130XE which is the same only has 128kb of memory

06 May 2010, 22:33	#1
fitzsteve Professional slacker! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kent, UK Age: 44 Posts: 6,683	Atari X65 Hi all! I've got an Atari X65, but no leads or anything for it. Don't know much about this little cute Atari other then its in immaculate condition! I'll need to get the leads and stuff so I can have a play, but does anyone know much about it? Cheers, Steve.

07 May 2010, 14:54	#16
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06 May 2010, 23:30	#2
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 43 Posts: 17,789	Are you sure it's not 65XE/XL? It have 64KB RAM, only few games need more. I had this computer so feel free to ask.

06 May 2010, 23:55	#4
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	The Atari 65-XE is exactly like the 800 XL, except for the rear parallel connector, which it doesn't have. (Quote from StrategyWiki.)

07 May 2010, 00:54	#7
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 43 Posts: 17,789	You can see some Atari 65XE games here: [ Show youtube player ] [ Show youtube player ] [ Show youtube player ] [ Show youtube player ] [ Show youtube player ]

07 May 2010, 00:58	#8
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	That sticker seems to be an optional extra.

07 May 2010, 04:52	#9
TjLaZer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tacoma, WA USA Age: 52 Posts: 1,915	It will take a lead from an Atari 600/800XL or 130XE. Head over to http://www.atariage.com/forums/forum...it-computers/? for more info!

07 May 2010, 05:58	#10
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	I am about to get one of these puppies, looking forward to put 512KB of RAM in it! (and a stereo POKEY of course )

07 May 2010, 07:31	#11
adolescent Powered by Motorola Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Age: 52 Posts: 1,065	Such a sexy little computer. I have a XEGS that I have been meaning to upgrade. Have a IDE cart, etc. but never enough time to learn SpartaDOS.

07 May 2010, 08:46	#12
fitzsteve Professional slacker! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kent, UK Age: 44 Posts: 6,683	Thanks for all the info guys I'll try and get hold of the leads. Steve.

07 May 2010, 08:48	#13
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,530	Boo Atari! Someone had to say it

07 May 2010, 14:09	#15
deicidal Registered Insane Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ununited Kingdom Posts: 792	For an 8 bit computer they where pretty smart just not supported that much in the UK, I used to have the 800XL which as mentioned the 65XE was pretty much the same but with a makeover. Horrible loading times though if you had to do it by tape.

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Paul_s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amigaville Age: 46 Posts: 3,334	Sorry Steve, but you will now have to send your entire Amiga collection to me for safe keeping as you have turned to the darkside.

07 May 2010, 18:53	#20
tomcat666 Retro Freak Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Slovenia Age: 51 Posts: 1,647	Yeah, these were nifty... I have the 130XE which is the same only has 128kb of memory

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