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	Solaris (Atari 2600) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Solaris was a game for the Atari 2600 (also supported by Atari 7800), published in 1986 by Atari.
		It is far more complex than most other Atari 2600 games; the Author worked at it for over one year, fine-tuning every aspect of the code and pushing the console's rather simplistic hardware to the limit.
		Solaris is considered to be a sequel to Atari's 1982 hit "Star Raiders", as both games feature an enemy race known as "Zylons", and both "Solaris" and "Star Raiders" were written by Neubauer.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Solaris_(Atari_2600) (361 words)

	Atari 2600 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Atari had spun off an engineering think-tank in 1975 called Cyan Engineering to research next-generation video game systems, and had been working on a prototype known as "Stella" (named after one of the engineers' bicycles) for some time.
		Atari then licensed the smash arcade hit Space Invaders by Taito, which greatly increased the unit's popularity when it was released in May 1980, doubling sales again to over 2 million units.
		Atari continued to scoop up licenses during the shelf life of the 2600, the most prominent of which included Pac-Man and E.T. Public disappointment with these two titles and the market saturation of bad third-party titles are cited as big reasons for the video game crash of 1983.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Atari_2600 (2533 words)

	Atari7800.com - The ATARI 2600 Museum
		Atari soon announced a home version of the arcade classic for both their 2600 and 5200 series systems.
		Atari's development was nearly completed on the 2600 version by the time it was ultimately axed.
		As Atari was gearing up to introduce the home lineup of Tempest for the 2600 and 5200 series home systems, they were readying packaging and instructions to go along with the cartridge as well.
	www.atari7800.com /2600/museum.htm (1534 words)

	ClassicGaming.com - The Museum: Atari 2600
		Atari wasn't very happy about having to deal with this new competition (as Atari was the sole producer of VCS games prior to Activision's formation), and at the time they didn't realize that this was the beginning of the end of their software dominance.
		Coleco and Atari settled out of court, and many other companies quickly came out with their own 2600 clones, some of which are still made to this day.
		Atari proposed their "My First Computer" add-on; Entex proposed the "Piggyback"; Unitronics pushed "The Expander"; and Spectravideo came up with "Compumate." They all failed miserably (or weren't even released), and were crushed by competing home computers and console systems.
	www.classicgaming.com /museum/2600 (1481 words)

	Solaris - Digital Press Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Developed by Doug Neubauer, Solaris was originally slated to be released in 1984 as The Last Starfighter, based on the movie of the same title.
		Solaris is composed of 4 different game screens: the space travel screen, the galaxy scanner, the warp corridor and the planet surface (either a Zylon planet, populated by enemy Zylons, or a friendly Federation planet).
		The box is nicely full-colored, as it’s part of the burgundy series of 2600 releases, but the label is a fl and white version of the box art, and the manual is monochrome (the only color being a pinkish shade of red).
	www.digitpress.com /reviews/solaris.htm (996 words)

	Review: Atari Classics 10-in-1 TV Games
		You shouldn't believe everything you read, but there's still a quite vibrant Atari 2600 "homebrew" game-making scene, not to mention considerable curiosity about what made the old classics tick, generally among programmers who enjoy feeling like an Airbus engineer looking at a Dreidecker.
		The 2600 wasn't the first home game console, but it was the first one to achieve real popularity.
		But hey, Solaris is hard, and ten games (only one of which is Pong) ought to do you for a while.
	www.dansdata.com /ataristick.htm (1564 words)

	The Video Game Critic's Atari 2600 Reviews S-S (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Still, Atari 2600 collectors should be grateful that this old gem has finally seen the light of day.
		Solaris is a stellar effort, but you'll need to invest some time into it to appreciate everything it has to offer.
		Surround is one of the earliest Atari 2600 games, and you'll believe it when you witness its archaic graphics and beeping sound effects.
	www.videogamecritic.net /2600ss.htm (13512 words)

	8-bit Rot (Atari 2600)
		Sometime in 1981, the 2600 was put on a diet and lost it's heavy physique and the two difficulty switches were put in back.
		The 2600 was wildly successful for a number of reasons, but one of the biggest was 3rd party support.
		Yes, the 2600 was back and unfortunately blown away by the far superior NES (hey, the 2600 was 10 years old by then what did you expect?).
	www.msu.edu /user/reicher6/2600/2600.htm (474 words)

	AGH Atari 2600 Review -- Thrust (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		German Atari fan Thomas Jentzsch has now taken a crack at introducing Thrust's goodness to 2600 players, and he does not disappoint.
		Thrust's graphics are standard first-generation 2600 fare, but considering the complicated game logic and AI necessary for proper gameplay, it's more than adequate.
		Sounds consist of simple beeps and blips, but the sounds of the bullets firing are distinct, as is the thrusting noise of your craft.
	www.atarihq.com /reviews/2600/thrust.html (621 words)

	The Atari Times - 2600 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Developed by Atari and led by Nolan Bushnell, the Atari 2600 was released in 1977 after Atari merged with Warner Communications.
		Not all was sunshine and roses for the 2600.
		Interestingly enough, the Atari 2600 was sold in retail outlets until around 1991.
	www.ataritimes.com /2600 (494 words)

	I Beat Solaris on the Atari 2600
		By plugging in a joystick to the second port on your Atari, one may toggle between battles and the Galactic Scanner by pressing joystick 2's fire button.
		Most atari players aren't expecting such a complicated game and so give Solaris poor reviews after minutes of play, but those who give it a chance rank it as one of the best games ever.
		Strangely, PCAE is the only Atari 2600 emulator in the world that offers saving, and it only offered it recently.
	skintigh.tripod.com /atari/solaris.html (957 words)

	Atari 2600/5200/7800 FAQ v. 11.5 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The four atari alt groups are not carried by many newsfeeds; consequently, the traffic in these groups is minimal.
		The Atari Gaming Headquarters site is the home of the #rgvc home page (http://www.atarihq.com/rgvc/index.html), which contains tips on irc etiquette, the #rgvc FAQ and a list of web pages and mail addresses of the regulars.
		Other examples of multicarts exist, including Atari's 32-in-1 for the 2600 (PAL) and their 32-in-1 for the 7800 (which is a relabeled 2600 32-in-1; all games on the cart are 2600 games).
	omicron.felk.cvut.cz /FAQ/articles/a3255.html (13546 words)

	Solaris - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Solaris (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Solaris started as a version of Unix licensed from AT&T, but Sun bought out the licence from a later owner, and no longer pays royalties on sales.
		Although most commonly found on Sun workstations and servers, versions have been made available for the Intel 80486 and later processors.
		This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Solaris (100 words)

	Atari - US - News
		Atari Flashback, a hybrid of the classic Atari 2600 and 7800 consoles, is modeled to resemble a smaller replica of the 7800 and plugs directly into the TV, for easy access and instant gratification.
		Atari Flashback is a smaller replica of the original Atari 7800 system and comes with two joystick controllers, power supply and a TV cable so gamers can quickly and easily connect to their TV and start playing.
		Atari Flashback be available in November for a suggested retail price of $44.95.
	www.atari.com /us/news/2110 (354 words)

	CVG Nexus: Home Systems: Atari: 2600: Titles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Atari Surf's Up Page - Brief story on finding and screenshots of this rare game.
		Core, The - A new Atari 2600 game under development that will use the Driving controllers.
		Official 2600 Doom Page, The - How the hoax was done.
	home.hiwaay.net /~lkseitz/cvg/nexus/nexus.cgi?Topic=HA2600Titles (175 words)

	THE ATARI 2600
		The Atari 2600 made it's impression in history, since it's launch back in 1977 till it's decommissing in 1989, allowing video game fans to play arcade quality games in the privacy of their own homes.
		As the early 1980's continued, games for the Atari 2600 begain to look cheap and fake, a good example being Pac-Man, and E.T. Both games were made quick, leaving gamers with lack luster graphics and sound.
		Even though better games were eventually made for the Atari 2600, both Pac-Man and E.T. left their mark on the video gaming world.
	www.geocities.com /bastanio9/2600copy.html (157 words)

	Atari 2600/5200/7800 FAQ
		The five atari alt groups are not carried by many newsfeeds; consequently, the traffic in these groups is minimal.
		The Atari Gaming Headquarters site is the home of the #rgvc home page, which contains tips on irc etiquette, the #rgvc FAQ and a list of web pages and mail addresses of the regulars.
		The early Atari 5200s came with an unusual switchbox which supplied power to the 5200 down the same wire the 5200 uses to send the video signal to your TV.
	www.emucamp.com /vgee/2600/2600faq.htm (13544 words)

	The Video Game & Emulation Emporium (Atari 2600 / Emulation)
		There are a wide variety of first-party controllers for the Atari 2600 besides the traditional joystick, many that are required for certain games.
		Stella is basically the Snes9X of 2600 emus (or is it the other way around?).
		While PC Atari is the pinnacle, Stella is a very close second.
	www.emucamp.com /vgee/2600/emulation.htm (213 words)

	Atari 2600
		The Atari 2600 was the first successful game console.
		Atari rapidly scooped up licenses, including: Space Invaders from Taito, Pac Man, E.T. (video game), and others.
		The Atari 2600 continued to sell in the USA and Europe until at least 1988, and continued to sell in PAL version in Asian nations until the early 1990s.
	www.megalong.com /games/platform.asp?pid=1 (406 words)

	Kevin's Atari 2600
		Click on these for a list of my Atari games and manuals, my trade lists, a list of places to mail order NEW games, and a list of the games (with prices) available through the Radio Shack Unlimited catalog.
		I couldn't resist bringing along a 2600 and, of course, it was a big hit.
		Atari: The Next Generation -- Atari and action figures, you can't go wrong here!
	gatland.tripod.com /atari2600.html (782 words)

	[No title]
		The Solaris title screen appears, with your fighter, the StarCruiser, at the bottom center.
		However, because we are constantly improving and updating our computer software and hardware, Atari Corp. is unable to guarantee the accuracy of printed material after the date of publication and disclaims liability for changes, errors, and ommissions.
		ATARI, 2600, and 7800 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Atari Corp.
	www.steverd.com /docs-26/solaris.txt (1185 words)

	Solaris
		There is also an album called Solaris by Photek.
		This is a disambiguation page; that is, one that just points to other pages that might otherwise have the same name.
		If you followed a link here, you might want to go back and fix that link to point to the appropriate specific page.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/so/Solaris.html (53 words)

	Solaris for Atari 2600 - MobyGames (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Your goal is to destroy all of the Zylon fighters you encounter, rescue cadets that are trapped on Zylon planets, and to find the planet Solaris to protect it from the Zylons.
		Your spaceship is equipped with a galactic map which can be used to warp to different sectors of the galaxy.
		The Atari 2600 release of this game has not been reviewed.
	www.mobygames.com /game/solaris_ (307 words)

	Digital Press - Solaris (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Clearly a lot of effort was put into this 16K masterpiece, as it's often regarded as being the 2600's most impressive title.
		Work had already begun on a Last Starfighter-based game but stopped for reasons unknown, and the title was given to this game (it already had the "Solaris" name by this point).
		Click here to show Solaris for all systems (if applicable).
	www.digitpress.com /DP/cmf/game.cmf?gameid=24222 (176 words)

	eBay - solaris game, Games, Vintage Games items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Atari 2600 solaris video game still in box
		Atari 2600 vintage games lot - MASH and Solaris
		Solaris ATARI 2600 GAME by Atari 652+ w/ Instr
	search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=solaris+game&newu=1&krd=1 (270 words)

	Atari 2600 Encyclopedia Article @ LaunchBase.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The 2600 remains the longest running supported console in North American history (not counting licensed sale of new games).
		Find More Information about "Atari 2600" in LaunchBase.net's:
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	www.launchbase.net /encyclopedia/Atari_2600 (2622 words)

	Ozyr's Atari 2600 Instruction Archive
		Atari and a large group of third party companies such as Activision and Imagic continued to push the system to its limits in the early 80's.
		This, and the debute of the ColecoVision, spelled doom for the Atari 2600.
		However, Atari did re-release the 2600 in the late 80's, and it survived mainly by mail-order until the early 90's!
	www.ozyr.com /atari/atari26.html (417 words)

	Atari 2600 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Solaris (Atari 2600) - preowned w/ display box and instructions
		Space Attack in box w/ manual (Atari 2600)
		Space War in box w/ manual (Atari 2600)
	www.collectorscardsandgames.com /new/Atari2600Page8.html (125 words)

	Atari - US - Atari® Flashback™ Classic Game Console - Classic Game Console (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		It has two controllers -- we all know how games get boring when there is nobody else to play against.
		© 2004 Atari Interactive, Inc. ATARI, the ATARI logo, and all individual game names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Atari Interactive, Inc. or its affiliates.
		Atari’s Saboteur manual content provided by Matthew Reichert.
	www.atari.com /us/games/atari_flashback/7800 (261 words)

	Atari 2600 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Mario Bros - Multilingual (Atari 2600 - Manual Only)
		Phoenix - multilingual (Atari 2600 - Manual Only)
		Race - Sears (Atari 2600 - Manual Only)
	www.collectorscardsandgames.com /new/Atari2600Page13.html (171 words)

	THE ATARI 2600 PAGE
		This was the big one, everybody and their brother had a 2600.
		There were several different types of Atari 2600s available.
		From Atari to X-Box, we have it all..
	www.playersc.com /atari2600.htm (197 words)

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