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Frequently Asked Questions

Please browse our F.A.Q. for the quickest answers to your questions about Pixels Past and our products and services.

About Pixels Past

  How can I buy Pixels Past products?
  Who runs Pixels Past?

Homebrew Game Development

  How do I learn about creating new games for classic systems?


Answers:

About Pixels Past

  Q: How can I buy Pixels Past products?
  A: All Pixels Past products are currently exclusively distributed by AtariAge. AtariAge is the leading website for Atari game systems, featuring news, homebrew games information, an online store for classic gaming hardware and software, and an active community discussing Atari systems in online forums.

By working with AtariAge to manage all sales and support, we can dedicate our time to creating more products for the classic gaming community without being bogged down with day-to-day business operations.

  Q: Who runs Pixels Past?
  A: Joe Grand, electrical engineer and long-time classic game enthusiast, is the main contributor to Pixels Past. Pixels Past was created out of Joe's love for the classic gaming hobby and community, with a goal of providing cool classic gaming products for gamers and developers. Pixels Past is a division of Grand Idea Studio, Inc.

Homebrew Game Development

  Q: How do I learn about creating new games for classic systems?
  A: There are many tools and resources available to help learn about classic game development. The following sites serve as excellent starting points:

2600 Programming for Newbies
The Stella Mailing List

AtariAge keeps a living list of homebrew titles in development for the Atari 2600, Atari 5200, and others.

AtariAge also offers cartridge building services along with professional quality labels, manuals and boxes all at reasonable prices.