Good review video Gamester81.I remember the adds for the Columbia House Video Game System with my old mailings of the Columbia House Music Mag: in the early 80's. Peace.
Gamerster... you are probably the most polite youtube users out there. your intros and outros seem so genuine, more than others; it is like you wait for our response. Hi Gamerster!!!
ahh John, it's always great to come home from work and enjoy a toke over your reviews!! Great overview and back info, do you have a Sears Video Arcade?
So... my dad gave me #7852. Played this console, every summer! Moonsweeper was fun, donkey Kong was just the same, it is the colecovision one. Spy hunter never worked tho. This is a great video!
I thought it was just Coleco that just made Atari clones back in the 80s (Except for those Sears Tele-Games consoles) Were there any other companys that made Atari clones
That's really cool man I love seeing rare 2600 stuff. That is a very interesting era of gaming, sort of a wild west with all the weird stuff Coleco did.
I remember the Columbia House video game club. I never saw the system offered though. I also don't really remember any games that were available exclusively through the club.
I own this console, I was not aware it was so rare. Sadly I lost my power adapter for it. I did buy a replacement 2600 adapter but the 3.5 mm is to small for the one on my Columbia Home Arcade System.
How is your Playchoice 10 doing? Have you done a review of it? I'm curious, as I am also a PC10 owner. I would also like to add that you're doing a fantastic job with your channel. I really enjoy each episode. Keep it up!
Just want to say you've really inspired me to start collecting consoles and I got the first of my collection in the post today, it was an Atari 2600 :)
great review as always. i really enjoy the fact that you always tell us a bit of the company history who published the consoles and stuff like that. i also like your voice and speakingstyle. here in germany we had a cable tv-show who showed retro games and consoles but it was more like watching two guys playing miserable old games and talking trash without any valuable information. so keep up the good work and i'm looking forward for the mattel aquarius review. ;) cheers
Hey I have one of these! Mine is #2750. I think you kicked off alot of discussion of this old underrated clone with great history of the classic sue happy wars between the game companies during/before the big crash. Great job with the awesome history lesson on it! I didn't know all of that! Wish I could find the shipping box... there's one on ebay # 7000 something so they made at least that many.
Hey I have one of these! Mine is #2750. I think you kicked off alot of discussion of this old underrated clone with great history of the classic sue happy wars between the game companies during/before the big crash. Great job with the awesome history lesson on it! I didn't know all of that! Wish I could find the shipping box... there's one on ebay # 7000 something so they made at least that many. BTW I like the gemini style controllers too! Of course the gemini was my first system :)
Oh WOW! I totally forgot the Gemini existed! Now I remember. I remember bugging my parents for that system for months. They shut me down, unfortunately.
@goffmen He would have been too young to order it from Columbia House. I was in High school and was in the video game club. I don't remember them ever offering this. I don't know how I missed out on this. I guess I already had a 2600 and colecovision so wouldn't have needed it.
Another awesome video. Who knew systems like the Atari 2600 and Collecovision supported such awesome games. Further more the Columbia Home Arcade pwns on so many levels it's perfect for any retro gaming hipster.
@goffmen He would have been too young to order it from Columbia House. I was in High school and was in the video game club. I don't remember them ever offering this. I don't know ho wI missed out on this. I guess I already had a 2600 and colecovision so wouldn't have needed it.
D: i almost dropped my beer when you said you prefered the gemini controller.... theres just that classic feel of the atari 2600 controller that you cant get with anything else....
Awesome,another system to look for LOL!!!! I Love my 2600 collection and my Coleco too so this Columbia system would be Freakin Sweet to find(The Gemini too)!!
@revoltkid123 I think you need to watch the Angry Video Game Nerd's review of "Atari Porn". search in google "screwattack gametrailers" and click the first link, and then click the AVGN section and search it.
@revoltkid123 I did a review over Beat'em and Eat'em actually on DailyMotion. It's too controversial to be on YT. My DailyMotion channel name is NEStalgiaholic
What is rare is a reviewer speaking normally no cussing just a good review let's hope this starts a trend.
Good review video Gamester81.I remember the adds for the Columbia House Video Game
System with my old mailings of the Columbia House Music Mag: in the early 80's. Peace.
Great video gamester! Thank you so much for taking the time to make theses great videos!
Gamerster... you are probably the most polite youtube users out there. your intros and outros seem so genuine, more than others; it is like you wait for our response.
Hi Gamerster!!!
looks like a bit like the Sears Coleco Gemini( Pets his console) it was a lovely clone and even sharper in quality weirdly
the gemini is my go-to for 2600 on crt
If either of those stop working for you 9/10 its because the power port soldering broke it's a easy fix to get it running again
that is interesting indeed. I never was a huge columbia house fan...
more or less THIS is the Coleco Gemini repackaged for Columbia House
WOW didnt know Columbia House had a console system. To me Columbia House is the reason I have so many VHSs. lOL Great Review
WOW your history and research of your collection is very well explained
ahh John, it's always great to come home from work and enjoy a toke over your reviews!! Great overview and back info, do you have a Sears Video Arcade?
Not bad graphics for an RF output, of course a bit fuzzy but well televisions of that time we're not that much better.
So... my dad gave me #7852. Played this console, every summer! Moonsweeper was fun, donkey Kong was just the same, it is the colecovision one. Spy hunter never worked tho. This is a great video!
I thought it was just Coleco that just made Atari clones back in the 80s (Except for those Sears Tele-Games consoles)
Were there any other companys that made Atari clones
@davegg11 I'm saving up for an HD camcorder at the moment.
@yokohamaguy75 Yeah I'm really enjoying my Playchoice 10. I do reviews over it and games on my Gamester81Arcade channel.
Cool....even AVGN said the same thing of what if Sony allowed you to play X-Box games (as an expansion module). There'd be lawsuits up the ass!!!
I suspect the "beat em & eat em" was an inside joke.
I always click the like button before I even watch the video because Gamester81 ALWAYS has GREAT reviews.
I have watched a bunch of your videos and I have yet to find a bad one. Keep it up.
Do love the old nostalgia game consoles, still love the commodore 16 and 64,amstrad and spectrum
That's really cool man I love seeing rare 2600 stuff. That is a very interesting era of gaming, sort of a wild west with all the weird stuff Coleco did.
@backwoodsmods HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR WHEN EVER IT WAS!!!!!!1111!!! yyyeeAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!
I remember the Columbia House video game club. I never saw the system offered though. I also don't really remember any games that were available exclusively through the club.
@XxBroBuzzxX saw it on Chariie Brookers Gameswipe. Essentaly its two girls catching seamen from a guy jissing off from a roof
I own this console, I was not aware it was so rare. Sadly I lost my power adapter for it. I did buy a replacement 2600 adapter but the 3.5 mm is to small for the one on my Columbia Home Arcade System.
How is your Playchoice 10 doing? Have you done a review of it? I'm curious, as I am also a PC10 owner. I would also like to add that you're doing a fantastic job with your channel. I really enjoy each episode. Keep it up!
Just want to say you've really inspired me to start collecting consoles and I got the first of my collection in the post today, it was an Atari 2600 :)
great review as always.
i really enjoy the fact that you always tell us a bit of the company history who published the consoles and stuff like that.
i also like your voice and speakingstyle.
here in germany we had a cable tv-show who showed retro games and consoles but it was more like watching two guys playing miserable old games and talking trash without any valuable information.
so keep up the good work and i'm looking forward for the mattel aquarius review. ;)
cheers
I still have mine along with a Commodore 64 . Both are still working .
Hey I have one of these! Mine is #2750. I think you kicked off alot of discussion of this old underrated clone with great history of the classic sue happy wars between the game companies during/before the big crash. Great job with the awesome history lesson on it! I didn't know all of that! Wish I could find the shipping box... there's one on ebay # 7000 something so they made at least that many.
@backwoodsmods Hope you had a great birthday!
Hey I have one of these! Mine is #2750. I think you kicked off alot of discussion of this old underrated clone with great history of the classic sue happy wars between the game companies during/before the big crash. Great job with the awesome history lesson on it! I didn't know all of that! Wish I could find the shipping box... there's one on ebay # 7000 something so they made at least that many. BTW I like the gemini style controllers too! Of course the gemini was my first system :)
Oh WOW! I totally forgot the Gemini existed! Now I remember. I remember bugging my parents for that system for months. They shut me down, unfortunately.
@DanScoLew Hey thanks Dan. =)
Pretty cool. I didn't expect to see a Nintendo game on a home console at that time!
@yucky2322 is i t really? do they make alot of that exclusive in iother countries
Another great video!! Keep em coming!!!
@goffmen He would have been too young to order it from Columbia House. I was in High school and was in the video game club. I don't remember them ever offering this. I don't know how I missed out on this. I guess I already had a 2600 and colecovision so wouldn't have needed it.
Another awesome video.
Who knew systems like the Atari 2600 and Collecovision supported such awesome games. Further more the Columbia Home Arcade pwns on so many levels it's perfect for any retro gaming hipster.
really great video!
was the beat em and eat em supposed to be an AVGN reference?
dirty one for sure, lmao.
Nice to see some quality reviews! Great work Happy console gamester.
Ohh sorry GAMESTER81!
Great video!!! are you growing a soul patch???
Pretty cool and interesting little console.
@Gamester81 hahaha awesome answer! cheers!
The Gemini power supply also works with the original Atari 2600.
hey John, did you order this from columbia or bought it off ebay, etc?
@goffmen He would have been too young to order it from Columbia House. I was in High school and was in the video game club. I don't remember them ever offering this. I don't know ho wI missed out on this. I guess I already had a 2600 and colecovision so wouldn't have needed it.
Dang, they allowed smut games on consoles back then?
bwc1976 Yeah. AVGN did an episode on it years ago.
Great video as always :D
pretty cool video,
D: i almost dropped my beer when you said you prefered the gemini controller.... theres just that classic feel of the atari 2600 controller that you cant get with anything else....
I agree I like the Gemimi controller myself. it's less stiff
yo wats the rarest and most expensive thing in your collection?
holy smokes. that is awesome!
What is "Beat'em and Eat'em" and what's controversial about it?
You the man John!! Love the vids..Hit Like every time!!Hope to see new videos soon!!
how much did beat em and eat em coast?
Awesome,another system to look for LOL!!!!
I Love my 2600 collection and my Coleco too so this Columbia system would be Freakin Sweet to find(The Gemini too)!!
Common up here in Canada bought one for $5
@Gamester81 Storrryyy tiime!!!! i dont know why, but i am curious as to what this controversial game actually was? lol. do you have it?
you got the 360 games playing on PS3 thing from AVGN,didn't you?lol
@yazlaw1 Yeah it's a rare game and very controversial. Just put it in there as a joke. =)
whats wrong, no review of beat em & eat em?
I saw one on ebay for 30$ apparently the guy didn't know what he was selling
@DanScoLew He does do a nice job
4:20 stole the show right here. Funny that it happens at....420.
i had that one!!! you can use your atari games in it!
4:23 why were you playing that dirty game? ;)
2:23... the pube
Colecovision = best game system for its time, EVER
Coleco - Originally the COnnecticut LEather COmpany - CO-LE-CO
Great video
Hehe where can I get a copy of that game you had in the system? xD
Cool video too xD ;)
That's it john I'm calling u out golden tee tourney, loses buys beer at prge next year
Beat 'em & Eat 'em. LOL. Awesome review man.
thats a weird looking version of donkey kong
@revoltkid123 I think you need to watch the Angry Video Game Nerd's review of "Atari Porn". search in google "screwattack gametrailers" and click the first link, and then click the AVGN section and search it.
Damn Lucky, beatem and eatem is expensive!
Going for $65 to $100.00 +
Hahahahahhaa Beat'em and Eat'em was an adult port of Activisions "Kaboom"...Now we all REALLY know why you like this console so much :P
OMG @ Beat 'em & Eat 'em! That game was…omg…just watch a video…..hard to believe that game is actually on Atari 2600! it's naughty!
i have the gemini.. is it worth anything? if it is if anyone wants to trade or buy it (i collect video games) let me know
i have this is it worth anything? if it is if anyone wants to trade or buy it (i collect video games) let me know
@revoltkid123 I did a review over Beat'em and Eat'em actually on DailyMotion. It's too controversial to be on YT. My DailyMotion channel name is NEStalgiaholic
i have a Gemini liked it way better than my cousins 2600.
OMG clean that dirty coleco module now!
Great job John
Wen i saw this if u remember on Facebook
I said it was the gemini and then u said it was this system
loll
shit were did you find this
I have this game
@Gamester81 Not a fun game though lawl, can't believe I played it
4:20 LOL
2 people often beat em and eat em
@bobmarley789456 my wife. =)
how much of a nerd does it make someone if they are super jealous that you own this? asking for a friend
the story behind it is amazing. :D what a downfall for atari :D
haha, didn't know you liked Atari Porn games!
Why do you have an erotic Atari game?
book
LOL, beat em and eat em?
Throw away the manuals, let's play the fucking game :D
hah. Beat 'em and eat 'em. Naughty boy you! :D