Atari Anniversary Edition for Sega Dreamcast

Welcome to the Atari Anniversary Edition!

Experience the authentic sights and sounds of classic arcade history with the Atari Anniversary Edition for Sega Dreamcast. This collection features Asteroids®, Asteroids Deluxe™, Battlezone®, Centipede®, Crystal Castles®, Gravitar®, Millipede®, Missile Command®, Pong™, Super Breakout®, Tempest®, and Warlords®.

The game is presented with a Sega Dreamcast controller interface. The cover art features the iconic Atari logo with a stylized, icy blue aesthetic, set against a dark, starry background, with the text "ANNIVERSARY EDITION" below it. The ESRB rating is "Everyone".

Important Warnings and Precautions

Health and Epilepsy Warning

A small number of individuals may be susceptible to epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness when exposed to flashing lights or patterns, common in video games. Consult a doctor before use if you or your family has a history of epilepsy. Parents should monitor children's play. Discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor if experiencing dizziness, blurred vision, eye/muscle twitches, loss of consciousness, disorientation, or convulsions.

Safety Precautions:

• Sit at least 6.5 feet (approx. 2 meters) away from the screen.
• Do not play when tired or sleep-deprived.
• Ensure the playing room is well-lit.
• Take a 10-20 minute break every hour.

Operating Precautions

• Ensure the disc has stopped spinning before removal.
• Use the Sega Dreamcast GD-ROM disc only with the Sega Dreamcast console.
• Keep discs clean and free of fingerprints; avoid bending, touching, smudging, or scratching the surface.
• Do not modify the disc or use damaged discs.
• Do not write on or apply anything to the disc.
• Store discs in their original cases, away from high temperature, humidity, direct sunlight, or heat sources.
• Clean discs gently with lens cleaner and a soft dry cloth, wiping from the center outwards. Avoid chemicals like benzene or paint thinner.

Projection Television Warning

Avoid prolonged or repeated use of video games on large-screen projection televisions, as static images may cause permanent picture tube damage.

Sega Dreamcast Video Game Use

This GD-ROM is for use exclusively with the Sega Dreamcast system. Unauthorized copying, reproduction, rental, or public performance is a violation of applicable laws. Characters and events are fictional.

Getting Started

The Atari Anniversary Edition supports multiplayer games. Connect controllers or peripherals to the Sega Dreamcast control ports before powering on. To return to the title screen during gameplay, simultaneously press and hold the A, B, X, Y, and Start buttons to soft-reset the system.

Sega Dreamcast Hardware Unit

The Sega Dreamcast hardware unit features a Disc Door, Power Button (to turn the unit ON or OFF), Open Button (to open the Disc Door), and Control Ports (A, B, C, D) for connecting up to four controllers.

Controlling the Gameplay

The game utilizes the Sega Dreamcast Controller. Key input devices include:

• Analog Thumb Pad: Used for navigating menu choices and in-game actions (e.g., movement, rotation).
• Directional Button (D-Button): Also used for menu navigation and in-game actions.
• A Button: Selects menu items, fires weapons, jumps, serves, etc., depending on the game.
• B Button: Returns to previous screens, cancels actions, or performs specific functions like hyperspace or shields.
• X Button: Zooms in on images in the Atari Archives, or performs specific game actions (e.g., Alpha Fire).
• Y Button: Accesses the Atari Archives, zooms out on archive screens, or controls specific game actions (e.g., Right Tread Forward in Battlezone).
• Start Button: Pauses the game, accesses options menus, or starts a game.
• Right Trigger: Used for firing weapons (e.g., in Battlezone).
• Left Trigger: Not used in most games.

Important: Do not touch the Analog Thumb Pad or Triggers while turning the Sega Dreamcast power ON to avoid controller initialization issues.

The Arcade Menu Screen

After launching the game, the Arcade Menu screen appears, allowing you to select from the following Atari classics:

• Asteroids®
• Asteroids Deluxe™
• Battlezone®
• Centipede®
• Crystal Castles®
• Gravitar®
• Millipede®
• Missile Command®
• Pong™
• Super Breakout®
• Tempest®
• Warlords®

The Arcade Menu is controlled by the controller in Port A.

Additional Features

Configure Game Settings

From the game's Options menu (accessed via the Start Button), you can change various game settings. Controller settings can also be customized by selecting the 'Controller Settings' option.

The Atari Archives

Explore the Atari Archives for background information, interviews, graphics, stories, and audio related to the classic games. Navigation is done via the controller in Port A.

Game Descriptions and Controls

Asteroids®

Retro Recap: Arcade Debut: 1979. Notable events of 1979 include The Knack's "My Sharona" hitting #1, the exile of the Shah of Iran, Mother Teresa winning the Nobel Peace Prize, and the Pittsburgh Steelers winning the Super Bowl.

It's Time to Play!: Destroy asteroids with your ship's blaster. Smaller rocks break from larger ones and move faster. Use your ship's thruster for movement and hyperspace for evasion. Watch out for enemy fire.

Default Controls: A Button = Fire; Analog Thumb Pad/D-Button Up = Thrust; B Button = Hyperspace; Analog Thumb Pad/D-Button Left/Right = Rotate Left/Right.

Asteroids Deluxe™

Retro Recap: Arcade Debut: 1981. Notable events of 1981 include Olivia Newton-John's "Physical" becoming popular, Walter Cronkite's retirement, and the maiden flight of the Columbia space shuttle.

It's Time to Play!: Blast through asteroid swarms and new hazards. Use your shield for protection.

Default Controls: A Button = Fire; Analog Thumb Pad/D-Button Up = Thrust; B Button = Shields; Analog Thumb Pad/D-Button Left/Right = Rotate Left/Right.

Battlezone™

Retro Recap: Arcade Debut: 1980. Notable events of 1980 include Queen's "Crazy Little Thing Called Love," the death of the Shah of Iran, and the eradication of smallpox.

It's Time to Play!: Steer your tank, destroy enemy tanks, cruise missiles, and saucers.

Default Controls: D-Button Up = Left Tread Forward; D-Button Down = Left Tread Reverse; Y Button = Right Tread Forward; A Button = Right Tread Reverse; Right Trigger = Fire.

Centipede®

Retro Recap: Arcade Debut: 1980. Notable events of 1980 include Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust," the death of Alfred Hitchcock, and the Philadelphia Phillies winning the World Series.

It's Time to Play!: Shoot insects with your bug blaster. The centipede splits when hit in the middle, leaving a mushroom. Clear mushrooms and watch out for spiders and scorpions.

Default Controls: A Button = Fire; Analog Thumb Pad/D-Button Up/Down/Left/Right = Move Up/Down/Left/Right.

Crystal Castles®

Retro Recap: Arcade Debut: 1983. Notable events of 1983 include the end of the M*A*S*H TV show, the death of Karen Carpenter, and the launch of the compact disc.

It's Time to Play!: Help Bentley Bear collect gems and avoid enchanted enemies.

Default Controls: A Button = Jump; Analog Thumb Pad/D-Button Up/Down/Left/Right = Move Up/Down/Left/Right.

Gravitar®

Retro Recap: Arcade Debut: 1982. Notable events of 1982 include the mass wedding by the Unification Church, "Chariots of Fire" winning Best Picture, and the opening of EPCOT.

It's Time to Play!: Rid planets of enemy gun emplacements, collect fuel, and navigate using gravity as a key element.

Default Controls: A Button = Fire; Analog Thumb Pad/D-Button Up = Thrust; B Button = Shields/Tractor; Analog Thumb Pad/D-Button Left/Right = Rotate Left/Right.

Millipede®

Retro Recap: Arcade Debut: 1982. Notable events of 1982 include the death of John Belushi, the hit single "Don't You Want Me" by The Human League, and Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn winning Oscars.

It's Time to Play!: Blast through creepy crawlies and reinforcements. Use DDT bombs to clear enemies and watch out for new insects and mushrooms.

Default Controls: A Button = Fire; Analog Thumb Pad/D-Button Up/Down/Left/Right = Move Up/Down/Left/Right.

Missile Command®

Retro Recap: Arcade Debut: 1980. Notable events of 1980 include Kenny Rogers' "Lady," the death of Hermann Tarnower, and the eruption of Mount St. Helens.

It's Time to Play!: Stop missile attacks on your cities by firing missiles from Alpha, Delta, and Omega bases. Aim carefully to thwart enemy destruction.

Default Controls: X Button = Alpha Fire; A Button = Delta Fire; B Button = Omega Fire; Analog Thumb Pad/D-Button Up/Down/Left/Right = Aim Up/Down/Left/Right.

Pong™

Retro Recap: Arcade Debut: 1972. Notable events of 1972 include "The Godfather" film, Mark Spitz's Olympic medals, and the Watergate break-in.

It's Time to Play!: Hit the ball back to your opponent, using angled shots to make them miss.

Default Controls: Analog Thumb Pad/D-Button Up/Down = Paddle Up/Down.

Super Breakout®

Retro Recap: Arcade Debut: 1977. Notable events of 1977 include "Roots" airing, the phasing out of the Volkswagen Beetle, and the debut of "Happy Days."

It's Time to Play!: Smash the wall with the ball across multiple gameplay variations, including multiple balls and increasing speed.

Default Controls: A Button = Serve; Analog Thumb Pad/D-Button Left/Right = Move Left/Right.

Tempest®

Retro Recap: Arcade Debut: 1980. Notable events of 1980 include Pink Floyd's "The Wall" album, the death of Jimmy Durante, and John Lennon's murder.

It's Time to Play!: Blast aliens from another dimension before they reach the edge of the tube. Rotate and fire your blaster. Use the SuperZapper for temporary clearance when overwhelmed.

Default Controls: A Button = Fire; B Button = Super Zapper; Analog Thumb Pad/D-Button Left/Right = Clockwise/Counterclockwise.

Warlords®

Retro Recap: Arcade Debut: 1981. Notable events of 1981 include Iran releasing hostages, Pope John Paul II being shot, and the launch of IBM's personal computer.

It's Time to Play!: A four-player game where you deflect fireballs into opponents' castles to destroy them.

Default Controls: Start Button = Start Game; Analog Thumb Pad/D-Button Left/Right = Counterclockwise/Clockwise; A Button = Catch.

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Legal Information

License Agreement

This agreement governs the use of the Software and Documentation. By downloading or installing, you acknowledge reading and agreeing to the terms. Infogrames Interactive warrants the Software for 90 days against substantial defects. Limitations on liability and warranty are detailed, and users are advised to consult a physician if experiencing adverse symptoms like dizziness or seizures. Repetitive strain and motion sickness warnings are also provided.

Key Points:

• Limited License: For personal use only; no resale or transfer.
• Ownership: Title remains with Infogrames Interactive and its licensors.
• Restrictions: No disclosure, copying, renting, sublicensing, leasing, dissemination, or reverse engineering.
• Limited Warranty: 90-day warranty against substantial errors.
• Limitation of Liability: Infogrames Interactive is not liable for indirect damages; liability is capped at the purchase price.
• Governing Law: New York State law applies; arbitration is the exclusive forum for disputes.

Consumer Safety Warnings: Includes detailed advice on epilepsy, repetitive strain, and motion sickness.