The Atari 8 bit line represented the vanguard of computer gaming during its nearly ten-year run of production. Join Boat and Aaron as they take a look at their favorite games from the system, as well as some hidden gems!
Latest episodes
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45 min
Pew Pew Pleasure! Laser Gates | 1200XL An Atari 8 bit Podcast Episode 21
Laser Gates got a highly rare release on the Atari 8 bits, but improved on its 2600 version by leaps and bounds! Come check out another iMagic treasure with us! Subscribe to 1200XL…
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29 min
Shamus - Berzerk & Adventure LOVE CHILD! 1200XL - The Atari 8 bit Show Episode 20
Shamus is a robot detective who's out for VENGANCE! He's got a freakin' iron shiv! Join us as we take a look at this landmark Synapse Software title for the Atari 8 bits! 📌 Chapter…
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24 min
Congo Bongo, Atari 8 bit style! 1200XL Episode 19
🏆 Support our wacky Atari 8-bit Podcast! https://patreon.com/1200xl Watch LIVE Fridays at 5:00 Eastern on https://twitch.tv/amigospodcast 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 3:50 Congo Bongo Re…
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24 min
Jungle Hunt Retrospective - 1200XL: An Atari 8 Bit Podcast 18
Jungle Hunt brought the recently-renamed Jungle King home to the Atari 8 bits with a quality port! Watch live on Twitch! https://twitch.tv/amigosretrogaming 0:00 Big Game Hunter Mo…
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30 min
Donkey Kong - The Popeye that never was! 1200XL: The Best of Atari 8-Bit Gaming 17
Donkey Kong replaced the boards of thousands of Radar Scope cabinets in 1981, and changed the world of arcade gaming forever. Is the Atari 8 bit port at the top of the heap? 0:00 T…
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23 min
Star Trek Strategic Operations Simulator - 1200XL: A Celebration of 8 Bit Atari Gaming 16
Star Trek Strategic Operations Simulator is neither a simulator or really that strategic. But it is a well-developed port which surpasses the Sega color vector original! 🏆 Support…
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32 min
Skool Daze - I cannot tell a lie! 1200XL: An Atari 8 bit Gaming Podcast 15
Skool Daze is a truly original simulation of a British schoolday circa 1984 that originally on the ZX Spectrum and C64, but has recently been ported to the Atari 8 bit. Watch live…
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23 min
Is Rally Speedway the best Atari 8 bit top-down racer? 1200XL Episode 14
Released in 1983 and notable for its lush graphics, humorous driver, and options like a track editor and two player simultaneous play, it's hard to beat Rally Speedway when you wan…
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34 min
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Death Star Battle! 1200XL: An Atari 8 Bit Gaming Podcast 13
Presumably the first in a sadly cancelled series of RTJ games, Death Star Battle attempts to recreate the climactic scene from the final film of the original trilogy. How well does…
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24 min
Moon Patrol is a be-boppin' good time! 1200XL: An Atari 8 Bit Podcast 12
Moon Patrol has some of the best arcade action and music that could be found at home in 1983. Such a shame about the buggy. 🏆 Support 1200XL on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/120…
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23 min
Dropzone is Defender for the Rest of Us! 1200XL Episode 11
Dropzone was the result of a concerted effort by a gifted programmer to produce an arcade-quality game for the Atari 8 bits. It's still fun today! 🏆 Support 1200XL on Patreon! http…
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36 min
Montezuma's Revenge - Flipscreen Platforming, American-style! 1200XL Episode 10
Montezuma's Revenge was a bedroom-coded masterpiece for the Atari 8 bit computers. It's a must-play! 🏆 Support 1200XL on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/1200XL ☕ Or just buy us a…
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29 min
Archon - 1200XL Episode 9
Archon combined the strategy of chess with the action of the gladiators home to Atari 8 bit owners in 1983. Another huge hit for Electronic Arts! 🏆 Support 1200XL on Patreon! https…
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25 min
Pole Position - 1200XL Episode 8
Pole Position made a big splash on the Atari when it was released, but how does it compare to other versions of the time? 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 6:20 Pole Position Review 23:11 Sho…
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34 min
Getaway! - 1200XL Episode 7
🏆 Support 1200XL on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/1200XL ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/1200xl More Amigos Retro Gaming! Amigos: Everything Amiga - A weekly, wacky…
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33 min
David's Midnight Magic - 1200XL Episode 6
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38 min
Kangaroo - 1200XL Episode 5
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32 min
Bruce Lee - 1200XL Episode 4
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32 min
One on One - 1200XL Episode 3
🏆 Support 1200XL on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/1200XL ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/1200xl The Amigos Retro Gaming Podcast Network: https://anchor.fm/amigospod…
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32 min
Miner 2049er - 1200XL Episode 2
🏆 Support 1200XL on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/1200XL ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/1200xl The Amigos Retro Gaming Podcast Network: https://anchor.fm/amigospod…