Platforms:
Description:
Atari Retro is a collection of officially licensed Atari 2600 games for
your handheld device - reproduced with absolute authenticity; powered by a
sophisticated emulation engine designed specifically for mobile use. Each
game has been perfectly restored for use within your handheld computer.
VERSION 1.0: released 2004-01-14
VERSION 2.0: released 2004-07-17 (free update)
- FULL SCREEN emulation
- newly designed user interface/menu system
- support for Microsoft Smartphone
- support for Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 second edition (rotation/square)
Game Descriptions:
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Adventure
An evil magician has stolen the Enchanted Chalice and has hidden it somewhere
in the Kingdom. The object of the game is to rescue the Enchanted Chalice and
place it inside the Golden Castle where it belongs.
GENRE: Adventure, Exploration
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Asteroids
You navigate your Cosmic Spacecraft through the boulevards of space.
It is always the same; calm, no action and no excitement - but, tonight
feels different. Lookout! it's a giant asteroid boulder and it's headed
straight for you!
GENRE: Action, Reflex
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Breakout
SMASH! POW! CRUNCH!
A brick wall appears at the top of the screen, and your mission is to smash
them off the playfield -- one brick at a time.
GENRE: Action, Reflex
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Centipede
The Enchanted Forest is a challenging, but dangerous region.
Use your magic wands to remove as many mushrooms as possible; however
beware of the paralyzing insect bites - stay alive!
GENRE: Action, Reflex, Strategy
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Missile Command
Your planet Zaron, the last of the peaceful planets, is under attack by Aliens.
As base commander it is your responsibility to protect and defend six cities on
the planet of Zardon. Use your antiballistic missiles (ABMs) to stop the enemy
before your planet is destroyed.
GENRE: Action, Reflex
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Pong
The ORIGINAL computer game classic!
You must prevent the bouncing ball from crossing into your back field
by blocking it with your paddle while trying to get the ball past your
opponent's paddle and into their back field.
GENRE: Action, Reflex
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Yar's Revenge
You are a descendant of a house fly who was aboard a space shuttle that
was bombarded with radiation. Now, an intelligent mutant insect, you help
his people defeat the evil Qotile Continuum. Break a path through the
shield, and destroy the Qotile with a blast from the Zorlon Cannon.
GENRE: Action, Reflex
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Atari Retro has been developed using the
SHARK
development kit - that has enabled the application to be recompiled in native
format on multiple platforms utilizing a single, common source code base.
Information on the SHARK development kit and licensing options are provided
on request, please refer to the SHARK pages for more information on how
MobileWizardry can assist you in your developments.
Download:
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palm-atari_retro.zip
palm-atari_retro.sit
palm-atari_retro.prc
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INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS (Palm OS)
Install Atari Retro by using the installation tools provided by the Palm Desktop application.
HotSync your device and open the Games category to launch Atari Retro.
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msmobile-atari_retro.zip
msmobile-atari_retro.cab
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INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS (Pocket PC)
Run setup.exe to launch ActiveSync to install Atari Retro to your Pocket PC.
Atari Retro can be lauched by using the shortcut in the Games category of the Start Menu.
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msmobile-atari_retro.zip
msmobile-atari_retro.cab
msmobile-atari_retro-signed.cab
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INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS (Microsoft Smartphone)
Run setup.exe to launch ActiveSync to install Atari Retro to your Smartphone.
Atari Retro can be lauched by using the shortcut in the Games category of the Start Menu.
Smartphone Digital Signatures
If on installation your smartphone complains about missing digital signatures; you need
to install the signed CAB file manually to your device - step-by-step instructions are
available at: http://www.airfagev.com/howto.htm
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series60-atari_retro.zip
series60-atari_retro.sis
v2.0 update coming soon - stay tuned
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INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS (Symbian Series 60)
Install the SIS file using the Nokia PC Suite or use IRDA or BlueTooth to send the
SIS file to the mobile phone. After installation is successful, an Atari Retro icon
will be displayed in the Applications list.
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The evaluation version of Atari Retro provides the ability to play each
game for a total of 15 seconds. After this period, the user will be presented
with a registration screen where they can enter in a registration code. To
obtain a full version, registration (a fee payable to the developer) is
required - BUY IT NOW
Purchase:
Atari Retro can be purchased in a number of ways.
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MMC/SD card
Atari Retro is available as a "plug 'n play" card.
The easiest way to run these Atari classics on your handheld device.
>> SUPPORTED PLATFORMS:
any color handheld device with MMC/SD card slot, running:
- Palm OS (5.x+ ARM), Pocket PC (ARM) or Symbian Series 60.
PRICE: $29.95 USD
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ESD: Tapwave Zodiac
"Tuned for Zodiac" version of Atari Retro.
Special version created exclusively for Tapwave Zodiac device owners.
Landscape, full screen (480x320) game play - ultimate playability, games
provided in a neat bundled package.
>> SUPPORTED PLATFORMS:
exclusive to Tapwave Zodiac platform.
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ESD: other platforms
Atari Retro will also be distributed via ESD.
The collection is available for purchase over electronic download for all other
platforms via our online store. Purchases are instantly fullfilled - what are
you waiting for!?
>> SUPPORTED PLATFORMS:
any color handheld device running:
- Palm OS (5.x+ ARM), Pocket PC (ARM),
- Microsoft Smartphone (ARM) or Symbian Series 60.
PRICE: $29.99 USD
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DISCLAIMER:
"Asteroids", "Adventure", "Breakout", "Centipede", "Missile Command", "Pong" and "Yar's Revenge" are trademarks of Atari.
"Palm" and "PalmOS" are registered trademarks of Palm Computing, Inc.
"Pocket PC" and "Windows" are registered trademarks of Microsoft.
All other trademarks are owned by their respective owners.
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