Some more Atari Jaguar Questions.
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 6:52 pm
Ok so don't scold me for this I am still learning here and google sucks for finding anything useful so here goes a few random questions.
1. Atari 7800 could play 2600 games and I know when Jag came out it was too old but did Atari keep any back wards compatibility either via adapters or any such method where one could own just a Jaguar and still play their old games?
2. IF no to number on is it concieveable that such an device could be implemented doing just that either a cart adapter or some such device or maybe running the software say via the CD or something?
3. Do you think had Atari included some such method it would have affected sales even at all?
4. Is Jaguar compatible with any other Atari console, accessories, or products besides Jaguar brand products? Such as controllers, or the like?
5. I heard there was a way to run Lynx games on a Jaguar similar to Super Gameboy but with a connection to the console instead of a cart is this true or a myth?
6. Is it really hard to find a working Jaguar and if not how rare/expensive would you say the machines and games are?
7. Sega licensed their Genesis hardware to other companies as did 3DO and I think CD-i too if I am not mistaken, did Atari ever consider doing the same with Jag or was this something they had no concept of as I know they did so with earlier consoles. Also if they did consider it are they any prototypes or other models out there or is there just 1 Atari Jaguar to choose from?
8. What type of tv hook ups can Jaguar support does it use proprietary stuff, rca, rf, component, s-video etc?
9. What are the sound capabilties like and what audio outputs does it feature?
10. Last and final question I know it is sad Atari went under they were my first video game experience and I to this day keep 3 working VCS consoles around and a TV games plug N play 2600 too. So I have a soft spot for Jaguar also but I have very little knowledge of the unit so I would like to know more. My question is was anyone else sad when Jaguar failed that it also mean the end of Atari?
1. Atari 7800 could play 2600 games and I know when Jag came out it was too old but did Atari keep any back wards compatibility either via adapters or any such method where one could own just a Jaguar and still play their old games?
2. IF no to number on is it concieveable that such an device could be implemented doing just that either a cart adapter or some such device or maybe running the software say via the CD or something?
3. Do you think had Atari included some such method it would have affected sales even at all?
4. Is Jaguar compatible with any other Atari console, accessories, or products besides Jaguar brand products? Such as controllers, or the like?
5. I heard there was a way to run Lynx games on a Jaguar similar to Super Gameboy but with a connection to the console instead of a cart is this true or a myth?
6. Is it really hard to find a working Jaguar and if not how rare/expensive would you say the machines and games are?
7. Sega licensed their Genesis hardware to other companies as did 3DO and I think CD-i too if I am not mistaken, did Atari ever consider doing the same with Jag or was this something they had no concept of as I know they did so with earlier consoles. Also if they did consider it are they any prototypes or other models out there or is there just 1 Atari Jaguar to choose from?
8. What type of tv hook ups can Jaguar support does it use proprietary stuff, rca, rf, component, s-video etc?
9. What are the sound capabilties like and what audio outputs does it feature?
10. Last and final question I know it is sad Atari went under they were my first video game experience and I to this day keep 3 working VCS consoles around and a TV games plug N play 2600 too. So I have a soft spot for Jaguar also but I have very little knowledge of the unit so I would like to know more. My question is was anyone else sad when Jaguar failed that it also mean the end of Atari?