AtariVox+ Speech Synthesizer

The AtariVox is a bulky design that can be tough to get in the second controller slot Atari 7800, but fits in no problem on the 2600 wood grain models and Jr. It does save high score for games that support it. For the voice to work you will have to hook it up on a speaker or a headset. In this case I use the Flips headset which works well testing it with the Time Salvo cartridge I purchased with the AtariVox Accessory. I will try to get future homebrews down the line like Wizard of Wor Arcade, Gorf, Dungeon Stalker and a few others. I don't have the Vectrex to use this accessory since that system with the games are getting more expensive each year passing by.

It does take up the player two slot so if you want to play a game with a friend you will have to remove the AtariVox from the second slot or if you have a game with a Quadtari support with AtariVox like Wizard of Wor Arcade and Galagon you'll get to save highscores with a friend no problem. AtariVox is a good accessory but not a perfect design that can cause some hiccups along the way. Plan accordingly if you want to invest in the Atarivox for the 2600/7800 systems. If you only care about saving highscores for the homebrew games you purchase, just go with the Savekey instead to save you the trouble at a cheaper price.

Update.it doesn't work on a retron 77. But that's ok because neither do the homebrew games that use it. I think it's probably the 5v supply on the retron 77 ,and of course atari 2600 and 7800 both run 9v to 10v. But of course it runs flawlessly on the atari consoles. (Strange how some homebrew games will work on a retron 77 though).

Super item ,speaking as a long time player and collector of everything from 3do ,to sega saturn, to atari jaguar ,and so on and so forth, I highly recommend this item. I plugged mine into a small standalone speaker which sits atop my atari consoles. The only thing is that I find myself reserving the atarivox purely for speech games only. But that's the whole point. If I wanna save ,then I'll just hit up the raspberry pi. And speaking of emulators ,I intend to see if it works on my retron 77. So I guess I'll do an update at some point. So to summarize I say buy it ,it's loud enough when cranked ,all I ask is more speech based games so that I can utilize my atarivox to the max !!!.

If you enjoy beating your hi-scores then this is superb. The fact that it has that superb retro speech built in, and a 3 channel music synth make it a MUST HAVE! Definitely worth the money, and adds a new dimension to what gaming can be in our old VCS. Wizard Of Wor and Juno First, both games I enjoy, but with the speech added it really does make the experience that much better!
Nice professional build quality, and if you're using a 7800 you'll need an extension cable. (I'm using it on my 7800, 2600jr and 6 switch woody with no issues at all)

I had an Issue about the AtariVox not clearing
high score games on the Champ games. Albert
sent me a new one, and although it still dos'nt
clear my high scores, it must be something
else. The volume was low and turning dial with screwdriver worked quit well. Juno first sounds great. It could be because I use a Atari Junior , or I hav'nt beaten all preset scores. I beat two of the five on Mappy, but couldn't clear my high scores. It's a good device, and talks great. Albert backs it up, so I give it a five star.