I finally took the time to set up FastBASIC development on my Mac. FastBASIC is a new(ish) compiled BASIC for Atari 8-bit. I haven't messed with BASIC since the 2020 10-line BASIC contest, when I used TurboBASIC XL. FastBASIC is the new hotness. #atari8bit
December 4, 2024 at 11:32 PM
I finally took the time to set up FastBASIC development on my Mac. FastBASIC is a new(ish) compiled BASIC for Atari 8-bit. I haven't messed with BASIC since the 2020 10-line BASIC contest, when I used TurboBASIC XL. FastBASIC is the new hotness. #atari8bit
My 15th and final Atari 8-bit interview for 2024 is published! Daniel Serpell is the creator of FastBasic, a modern implementation of the BASIC programming language for the Atari 8-bit computers. He released the GPL-licensed language in 2017. youtu.be/JLy4PiTMoFE
Daniel Serpell, FastBasic — Interview
YouTube video by Kay Savetz
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December 30, 2024 at 6:43 PM
My 15th and final Atari 8-bit interview for 2024 is published! Daniel Serpell is the creator of FastBasic, a modern implementation of the BASIC programming language for the Atari 8-bit computers. He released the GPL-licensed language in 2017. youtu.be/JLy4PiTMoFE
Wizardry has never been released on #Atari8bit computers. There have been a few projects in the past, one of which was halted due to an accidental data loss. There is now one being developed in FastBasic. youtu.be/v79FzODKWsE #atari
Wizardry FastBasic Tests
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July 13, 2026 at 5:31 AM
Wizardry has never been released on #Atari8bit computers. There have been a few projects in the past, one of which was halted due to an accidental data loss. There is now one being developed in FastBasic. youtu.be/v79FzODKWsE #atari
Still playing with FastBASIC to learn the ins and outs. In just a few minutes, I have the bones of a game. Not a fun game, mind you. Not yet.
December 16, 2024 at 4:53 AM
Still playing with FastBASIC to learn the ins and outs. In just a few minutes, I have the bones of a game. Not a fun game, mind you. Not yet.
New 4.7 release of FastBasic, the powerful programming language for #Atari8bit computers github.com/dmsc/fastbas... #atari #retrocomputers #basic
January 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
New 4.7 release of FastBasic, the powerful programming language for #Atari8bit computers github.com/dmsc/fastbas... #atari #retrocomputers #basic
Fujisan Atari 8-bit emulator version 1.1.8 now includes built-in Fastbasic compiler for Windows, Mac and Linux.
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Release v1.1.8 · pedgarcia/fujisan
Version 1.1.8
New Features
Built-in Fastbasic compiler - Enable via Settings -> Emulator -> Show Fastbasic build panel - In the panel, simply select the folder where the .BAS files are and you can...
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March 11, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Fujisan Atari 8-bit emulator version 1.1.8 now includes built-in Fastbasic compiler for Windows, Mac and Linux.
github.com/pedgarcia/fu...
github.com/pedgarcia/fu...
First Atari ST program I've written in ~35 years. Let alone with Fast BASIC on cartridge! 😎
#Atari #AtariST #Atari16Bit #ComputerConcepts #FastBASIC #BASIC #VintageComputing #RetroComputers #RetroGaming #WallOfRetro #NerdsOfVintage #HappyNerding #TheVintNerd
#Atari #AtariST #Atari16Bit #ComputerConcepts #FastBASIC #BASIC #VintageComputing #RetroComputers #RetroGaming #WallOfRetro #NerdsOfVintage #HappyNerding #TheVintNerd
October 12, 2023 at 2:46 AM
First Atari ST program I've written in ~35 years. Let alone with Fast BASIC on cartridge! 😎
#Atari #AtariST #Atari16Bit #ComputerConcepts #FastBASIC #BASIC #VintageComputing #RetroComputers #RetroGaming #WallOfRetro #NerdsOfVintage #HappyNerding #TheVintNerd
#Atari #AtariST #Atari16Bit #ComputerConcepts #FastBASIC #BASIC #VintageComputing #RetroComputers #RetroGaming #WallOfRetro #NerdsOfVintage #HappyNerding #TheVintNerd
FastBasic 4.7 for the Atari 8-bit has been released! #Atari github.com/dmsc/fastbas...
Release Release 4.7 · dmsc/fastbasic
The new year 2025 release!
This is a long overdue release, with many changes in many areas.
Language changes:
Adds SIO statement
Adds Fujinet support: NOPEN, NCLOSE, NSTATUS and NGET statements, s...
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January 8, 2025 at 1:34 AM
FastBasic 4.7 for the Atari 8-bit has been released! #Atari github.com/dmsc/fastbas...
Wizard of WASD, conversion for #AtariLynx handheld of the original FastBasic 10 liner from 2020 for Atari 8-bit computers forums.atariage.com/topic/386681...
December 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Wizard of WASD, conversion for #AtariLynx handheld of the original FastBasic 10 liner from 2020 for Atari 8-bit computers forums.atariage.com/topic/386681...
Results of BASIC 10 Liner Contest 2026. The 6 #Atari8bit computers games in the competition performed well, winning EXTREM-256 category with Arkanoid (FastBasic) and PUR-80 category with Tenbirman (Atari Basic). Video with all games: youtu.be/36G6k4D3KPQ #atari #retrogames
April 4, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Results of BASIC 10 Liner Contest 2026. The 6 #Atari8bit computers games in the competition performed well, winning EXTREM-256 category with Arkanoid (FastBasic) and PUR-80 category with Tenbirman (Atari Basic). Video with all games: youtu.be/36G6k4D3KPQ #atari #retrogames
Arkanoid, incredible 10 lines 256 characters FastBASIC game for #Atari8bit computers youtu.be/7ZNggI3YKLM #atari
Arkanoid - 2026 Basic 10Liner Contest Entry (Atari 8-bit)
This is my entry to the 2026 Basic 10Liner Contest, for the EXTREM-256 category (10 lines of up to 256 characters each).
This is a minimal take on the classic Arkanoid game, with 10 levels and 4…
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March 19, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Arkanoid, incredible 10 lines 256 characters FastBASIC game for #Atari8bit computers youtu.be/7ZNggI3YKLM #atari
With the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu in theaters, it’s time to revisit The Children, a 2021 #Atari8bit computers game programmed in 10 lines of FastBasic youtu.be/RIngiM8YOdM #starwars #atari
The Children - Atari game for NOMAM BASIC 10Liners Contest 2021
(c) 2021 by Víctor Parada
Pedro has been commanded to rescue the child, but he realized that there are many of them!!!
This game was written in FastBasic 4.5.2 for the BASIC 10-liners Contest at…
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May 26, 2026 at 8:33 PM
With the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu in theaters, it’s time to revisit The Children, a 2021 #Atari8bit computers game programmed in 10 lines of FastBasic youtu.be/RIngiM8YOdM #starwars #atari
If you want to learn more about Fujisan, the Atari 8bit emulator, here is a new video talking about basic features, Fujinet support, Fastbasic development, etc.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0NP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0NP...
Fujisan - Atari 8-bit emulator introduction and main features
YouTube video by 8-Bit Relics
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April 13, 2026 at 11:31 PM
If you want to learn more about Fujisan, the Atari 8bit emulator, here is a new video talking about basic features, Fujinet support, Fastbasic development, etc.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0NP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0NP...
FastBASIC entries completely crush every other BASIC in the 10-line contest. It's practically unfair, honestly
December 5, 2024 at 12:55 AM
FastBASIC entries completely crush every other BASIC in the 10-line contest. It's practically unfair, honestly
Moar retro networking. #fujinet and #retrolink
When I get back to this I'll probably rewrite the Atari version in C or Assembly. Fastbasic is nice, but I'm interested in trying out other languages with the fujinet.
youtu.be/oDibgAlDus4
When I get back to this I'll probably rewrite the Atari version in C or Assembly. Fastbasic is nice, but I'm interested in trying out other languages with the fujinet.
youtu.be/oDibgAlDus4
Atari 800/Fujinet and MegaDrive/Retro.LInk Chess server test
YouTube video by Greg Gallardo
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September 28, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Moar retro networking. #fujinet and #retrolink
When I get back to this I'll probably rewrite the Atari version in C or Assembly. Fastbasic is nice, but I'm interested in trying out other languages with the fujinet.
youtu.be/oDibgAlDus4
When I get back to this I'll probably rewrite the Atari version in C or Assembly. Fastbasic is nice, but I'm interested in trying out other languages with the fujinet.
youtu.be/oDibgAlDus4
The 800xl any day. Loading up Fastbasic and having fun.
January 16, 2025 at 6:06 AM
The 800xl any day. Loading up Fastbasic and having fun.
Fujisan - Atari emulator has another update! Ready to be used with VSCode Fastbasic Extension.
github.com/pedgarcia/fu...
github.com/pedgarcia/fu...
Release v2.0.1 · pedgarcia/fujisan
New Features
Added CLEAR key via menu System -> Special Keys or F8 (UI button will be added in the future)
Bug fixes and improvements
Created separated thread to handle the emulator windows - Th...
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April 11, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Fujisan - Atari emulator has another update! Ready to be used with VSCode Fastbasic Extension.
github.com/pedgarcia/fu...
github.com/pedgarcia/fu...
I don't know if there's a #retrocomputing scene on here, but I created a @neovim.io / Vim syntax for the #FastBASIC programming language for the #atari 8 bit line of computers.
github.com/feoh/fastbas...
github.com/feoh/fastbas...
GitHub - feoh/fastbasic_neovim_syntax: FastBASIC syntax for Neovim
FastBASIC syntax for Neovim. Contribute to feoh/fastbasic_neovim_syntax development by creating an account on GitHub.
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April 2, 2026 at 1:39 PM
I don't know if there's a #retrocomputing scene on here, but I created a @neovim.io / Vim syntax for the #FastBASIC programming language for the #atari 8 bit line of computers.
github.com/feoh/fastbas...
github.com/feoh/fastbas...
Right now it's dependent on the Sega to check for wins. I'll update the A8 code over the weekend to make it work without the Sega.
I'm currently trying to convince myself to convert my valid move code from SGDK/C to fastbasic. Or switch to using a dedicated TCP or HTTP server for chess games.
I'm currently trying to convince myself to convert my valid move code from SGDK/C to fastbasic. Or switch to using a dedicated TCP or HTTP server for chess games.
September 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Right now it's dependent on the Sega to check for wins. I'll update the A8 code over the weekend to make it work without the Sega.
I'm currently trying to convince myself to convert my valid move code from SGDK/C to fastbasic. Or switch to using a dedicated TCP or HTTP server for chess games.
I'm currently trying to convince myself to convert my valid move code from SGDK/C to fastbasic. Or switch to using a dedicated TCP or HTTP server for chess games.
Mini Golf, #Atari8bit computers game coded in FastBasic for BASIC 10 Liner Contest 2025 youtu.be/Y7f5if4gdlQ #atari #retrogames
Mini Golf - 2025 Basic 10Liner Contest Entry (Atari 8-bit)
This is my entry to the 2025 Basic 10Liner Contest, for the PUR-120 category (10 lines of up to 120 characters each).It is a 9 hole mini golf game. See how m...
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April 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Mini Golf, #Atari8bit computers game coded in FastBasic for BASIC 10 Liner Contest 2025 youtu.be/Y7f5if4gdlQ #atari #retrogames
FastBASIC is pretty amazing, in 2022 I did days 2-10 of Advent of Code in it: github.com/GozGeek/adve...
I don't feel bad leaving line numbers...
I don't feel bad leaving line numbers...
GitHub - GozGeek/adventofcode2022
Contribute to GozGeek/adventofcode2022 development by creating an account on GitHub.
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January 9, 2025 at 11:12 AM
FastBASIC is pretty amazing, in 2022 I did days 2-10 of Advent of Code in it: github.com/GozGeek/adve...
I don't feel bad leaving line numbers...
I don't feel bad leaving line numbers...
Fujisan - Atari 8-bit emulator for Windows, Mac and Linux version 1.1.4 now available!
github.com/pedgarcia/fu...
github.com/pedgarcia/fu...
Release v1.1.4 · pedgarcia/fujisan
New Features
Added support to configure the H1-H4 drives via TCP API
Aims to facilitate the configuration when using VSCode fastbasic-debugger
Bug Fixes
Fixed problem where the H1-H4 hard-dri...
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February 9, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Fujisan - Atari 8-bit emulator for Windows, Mac and Linux version 1.1.4 now available!
github.com/pedgarcia/fu...
github.com/pedgarcia/fu...
I remember finding it extremely useful when I was trying to figure out how to write TCP clients for tic-tac-toe and chess in Fastbasic last year. I'll try to look it over again this week. Would you want feedback on discord?
January 11, 2026 at 10:35 PM
I remember finding it extremely useful when I was trying to figure out how to write TCP clients for tic-tac-toe and chess in Fastbasic last year. I'll try to look it over again this week. Would you want feedback on discord?