On this episode of #BCB, I talk about the #Atari400 #Computer from 1979. I ordered this as a cheap $50 untested model from eBay & I unbox it, talk about the history & give a brief overview of the system. Will it work? What's the beef on this 45 year old #computer? Tune in to... Continue Reading →
01.11.24 Atari & Plaion Announce Atari 400 Mini Personal Computer Console! Plus: What My Arcade Didn’t Say (Atari Newsline)
ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline early update, I'm SUPER excited to announce that @Atari & #Plaion have officially announced the #Atari400Mini! This is an awesome recreation of the classic #Atari400 #8bitcomputer that launched in 1979! Let's take a look! Plus: What @MyArcaderetro didn't tell us in those initial promo reels for the... Continue Reading →
06.02.23 BCB #108: Infinity Game Board by Arcade1Up (Unboxing & Overview)
On this episode of #BCB, I spend some time with the #InfinityGameBoard by #Arcade1Up! This is a smaller version of the previously released #InfinityGameTable that features over 100 #boardgames, #cardgames & other #family style #gaming. I spent 10 days with it. Will I keep it? Who's this for? Tune in to watch the #unboxing &... Continue Reading →
03.22.23 UNBOX’D #33: “More Random Atari Stuff from eBay, a Fisher Price Toy Clock, Vectron, Thunderball, and a budget Surface Laptop!” (YouTube)
On this episode of UNBOX'D, I go over my March 2023 #pickups & #unboxings. In ""More Random #Atari Stuff from #eBay, a #FisherPrice #ToyClock, #Vectron, #Thunderball & a budget #SurfaceLaptop," I uncover... well, that, plus a lot more! Come along, too, as #8BitBubba unbxoes his '8 Bit Bubba Box' for March of his favorite finds! #CoopKitty also makes an apperance! Sort of. (Note: this is the final episode of #UNBOXD until Fall 2023. Enjoy!) Episode Length: 55 min.
03.17.23 BCB #98: Atari 12-Digit Lap Top Folding Calculator (w/ Atari Calculator Gallery & 8-Bit Bubba!) (YouTube)
On this episode of #BCB, 8-Bit Bubba and I take a look at a true #Atari oddity, the Atari 12-Digit Lap Top Folding #Calculator! (Wow, that's a mouthful.) We go over all 187 keys (lol) and even take you on a tour of all the other #Ataricalculators we've seen online, here and there, and everywhere. What use will 8-Bit Bubba find for it? You might not be that surprised. How does this lap top calculator thing add up?
01.18.23 No Filter #38: E.T. Phone Home, Defender, Dig Dug & Gyruss on the Atari 130XE! (YouTube)
In case you missed it... ! On this episode of #NoFilter, welcome to Season 3! Today, I'm playing a few classic #8bit #Atari games on my 130XE home #computer! These are: E.T. Phone Home, #Defender, #DigDug & #Gyruss. And get this! Original sofware on original hardware! Which one will I like best? #gaming #vintagegaming #retrogaming #atari8bitcomputer #games #ballistikcoffeeboy #youtube
01.04.23 My Arcade & Atari Collaborate on New Products (4 Videos,YouTube)
During the days leading up to #CES 2023, #Atari & #MyArcade have been 'teasing' #retrogaming fans with pictures & media regarding new 'devices' or 'consoles' they've been working on together. There are at least 2 or 3 products the companies have been collaboring on, which I have duly reported on within my #YouTube show, #Atari Newsline Newsflash & #ThatAtariShow. I posted FOUR videos/news pieces thus far on Newline about these devices, with the big announcement coming Thursday, January 5, 2023 at CES around 10:30 am PST...
12.28.21 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2021 (Tech Review)
When I decided to upgrade my black metallic Surface Laptop 3 two months ago to what was to come from Microsoft in 2021, I went all out. I sold it on eBay, along with my base model Surface Pro 7 to 'upgrade' to one of Microsoft's latest new laptop offerings, the massive Surface Laptop Studio,... Continue Reading →
03.06.21 Microsoft Surface Duo – 6 Month Review (Tech Review)
The Microsoft Surface Duo is a first gen device, for sure, but how did it fare after 6 months of day to day use? Find out in my review!
11.10.19 Apple iPhone 11: Is it worth the upgrade? (Tech Review)
So I was lucky enough to be able to trade in my iPhone XR yesterday through my carrier (T-Mobile) for the new iPhone 11. Why bother, you might ask? Well, a few things have stood out to me. As an owner of the Apple iPhone XR for a year, I really didn't see the value... Continue Reading →