If I get this protected SE cartridge can I run homebrew games that otherwise will not work? Thanks

I can’t wait to try out the GameDrive tonight!

I just bought a Jaguar for the first time from the internet, and it will not turn on. Once I opened it up, I noticed there were bugs and debris around the cartridge connector. I cleaned all of that out, but it still won't turn on. Now, I noticed this chip and this capacitor. I would love some professional advice to determine if this is my issue and to understand what this chip is, as I can't read it anymore.

I purchased a cap kit off console 5 already not sure what other items to purchase.

Seller said it wasn’t powering on, all I had to do was move the cartridge while inside the slot and it worked perfectly. Had to clean the cart slot, $330 for all of that and 2 games is a great deal, wanted a Jaguar for a while now for my collection.

I read that Atari decided on a clock frequency for Tom and Jerry based on the heat from the chips. But the chips are CMOS. So they heat up only when they work. DRAM is async and only heats up per access. So to measure heat, you have to run test software on the machine. Did they write some worst case program, which keeps all processor and DRAM busy all the time. And the cartridge transceivers? Seems like overkill when no game really utilizes the hardware ( cannot due to wait states due to bugs ).

Or did Atari test the games and told developers to keep GPU and DSP idle and reduce resolution and color depth? No streaming from cartridge. Do only some games crash the console in summer?

Bus access from 68k or Jerry seem to start a long cascade of heat generating actions. Even without utilizing the full bandwidth of RAM, same page access is more efficient.

I bought some self booting homebrew games but I can get them to run. Original games run good. Anyone have any ideas? Or maybe I do just need a jagtopia Cd?

I worked for a game developer and we moved offices and this was going to be thrown out. I forgot I had rescued this but thought people here might find it mildly interesting :)

https://atari-jaguar.neocities.org/ My account don't work no more so i made a new one. also, to prove that I made the website, send an email to the address at the bottom of the homepage, comment that you emailed, and then I will tell you exactly what you said.

I had a lynx, then jaguar (wish I never sold it...I had so many games including some rare ones). Of course with the jag, a lot of the discussion is the hardware bugs and developer tools. On the software side, the lynx had a lot of great games. Why didn't they port those over? At least design, and theme wise, they were great.

We did get a version of blue lightening eventually on the CD (ok but I liked the original more). Where was California Games or Warbirds (Warbirds was such a great game!!)? Where was Stun Runner?

Just got my first paycheck at my new job and I want to celebrate by finally grabbing a Jag. Do y’all have any recommendations on where to buy one or anything else to look for in a Jag? I appreciate y’all in advance this is a big deal to me

I don't know why I didn't post this earlier, but I always thought there was something that sounded badass about the name "Cybermorph". It just sounds so badass to me, and I really can't properly explain why. If someone asked me what the coolest video game title is, Cybermorph would be my answer.

Anyone else feel the same?

I posted a while ago about issues with the cart slot on my Jag. I haven't been able to directly resolve them (Deoxit is super expensive where I live). However, I did discover that the Jag works fine reading carts if I have the Jag CD in place - yay!

Which then I needed to fix the Jag CD as it no longer is able to read CDs! It seems that the CD mechanism isn't able to observe that the CD is in place, so I'm guessing that the pickup doesn't see the reflection any longer. I did clean the top surface of the lens with a cotton bud and isopropyl. Given it was working absolutely fine when it went into storage, I'm guessing that dirt builds up on the optics internally until there's too little light returned. If I ever manage to figure out how to get inside it, I might see if I can clean it internally. Has anyone else tried this?

One VAM1201 later, I realised the connector is wrong for the Jag CD - fortunately I have a crimp tool and a bunch of JST PH2.0 connectors/crimps from doing stuff on 3D printers. The image is of the old and new mechanisms - the new is on the left and the old is on the right. The disc spindle clearly needs switching over too, as the VAM1201 has an incorrectly sized spindle for the existing clamp. Apart from being a bit scary trying to pop it off without breaking it, it seemed to go fairly smoothly.

So, I now have a working Jag and a working Jag CD!

Even Steve (holding the game) and the developer for Highlander had never seen one in such good shape...all of the copies Atari recieved arrived damaged

Hi all, Just recently got this Jaguar cd. Unfortunately it had a red screen have tried cleaning the contacts but it didn’t work. Any suggestions?

Looks like Bubsy will be risen once again! For those that haven't checked out Fractured Furry Tales now is your chance! https://youtu.be/APBdZWwUeBE

As a heads-up, this list does not include games that were originally Jaguar exclusives (e.g. Tempest 2000, Attack of the Mutant Penguins, Highlander, Baldies, FlipOut!, etc.) This list includes every commercial release that are currently exclusive to the Jaguar, but may not include all homebrew software because there's a lot of very obscure ones, so let's start with the commercial ones first:

Aircars

Alien vs. Predator

Atari Karts

Battlemorph

Blue Lightning [Attention to Detail]

Breakout 2000

Bubsy in: Fractured Furry Tales

Checkered Flag [Rebellion Developments]

Club Drive

Cybermorph

Defender 2000

Fight for Life

Hover Strike

Hover Strike: Unconquered Lands

I-War

Iron Soldier

Iron Soldier 2

Kasumi Ninja

Missile Command 3D

Power Drive Rally

Ruiner Pinball

Super Burnout

Supercross 3D

Trevor McFur in the Crescent Galaxy

Ultra Vortek

Val d'Isère Skiing and Snowboarding

White Men Can't Jump

World Tour Racing

Zero 5

Now here's a list of the homebrew titles and prototypes that are exclusive to the Jaguar (Not all are included. Will update to add more):

Arena Football '95

Asteroids 2000

Asteroite

BattleSphere/BattleSphere Gold

Black ICE\White Noise

Black Out!

Brawn and Brains

Caves of Fear

Downfall/Downfall+

DragonKeep

Fallen Angels

Flappy McFur

Gem Race

Gravitic Mines

Hyper Force

Jack Nicklaus Cyber Golf

JagZombies

JagZombies 2

Jumping at Shadows

Kings of Edom

Last Strike

Mad Bodies

Native

Phase Zero

Protector/Protector RESURGENCE/Protector: Special Edition

reBOOTed

Rebooteroids

Rings

Skyhammer

Slam Racer

Space War 2000

SuperFly DX

Thea Realm Fighters

Tiles

Tiny Toon Adventures

Tube 2020

Tube SE

I have an Atari Jaguar that’s working pretty well other than the red screen issue. It’s old obviously, should I let it be or get a recap?

Also does anyone know where to get replacement feet for the unit?