+atari2600land Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I just got an Intellivision. It works, except for the fact that I can't turn it off. I pressed the ON/OFF button and it turned on, but i tried pressing it again and all it did was reset. Is it broken, and is it ok if I unplug it without turning it off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I just got an Intellivision. It works, except for the fact that I can't turn it off. I pressed the ON/OFF button and it turned on, but i tried pressing it again and all it did was reset. Is it broken, and is it ok if I unplug it without turning it off? Is it an INTV 2? If yes, hold the button down for 5 seconds. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+atari2600land Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 That did it. Thank you! I didn't get an instruction manual for the console. I got Frog Bog, Beauty and the Beast, Night Stalker, Astroblast and Tron Deadly Discs, all with controller overlays and instruction manuals. Are these all common? Is there a forum like this one for Intellivision? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthkur Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 That did it. Thank you! I didn't get an instruction manual for the console. I got Frog Bog, Beauty and the Beast, Night Stalker, Astroblast and Tron Deadly Discs, all with controller overlays and instruction manuals. Are these all common? Is there a forum like this one for Intellivision? Yes, those are all quite common but very good as well. As for your other question, a simply Google search turned this up: http://www.intellivisionworld.com/ihq/default.asp Don't know anything else about it. Don't discount AA though. You'll find knowledgeable folks right here for just about every console. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 That INTV2 reset/on,off switch is the most retarded setup I've ever seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+atari2600land Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 Here's a question: How do you start Atlantis? I tried pressing every button and nothing seems to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Most games you hit 1,2,3,or4 depending on the difficulty you want, then pound or something like that. I may be remembering wrong, as it's been over a decade since I last had mine hooked up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamerz Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Here is a rarity guide for you. Intellivision rarity guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STICH666 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 That INTV2 reset/on,off switch is the most retarded setup I've ever seen! Why? The PS2 works the exact same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+thegoldenband Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Ha, I just got an Intellivision II, and had the exact same problem -- "How do I turn this thing off?" This thread answered it for me, so thanks for that. It seems like there are several different competing rarity guides out there for the Inty, and some pretty disparate estimates as to how much particular games are going to go for. In addition to the one posted here, there's the one at Tomorrow's Heroes, as well as the one at Intellivision World which seems to omit certain games...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) That INTV2 reset/on,off switch is the most retarded setup I've ever seen! Why? The PS2 works the exact same way. A stupid design(IMO) is a stupid design regardless of what system utilizes it. :)Just seems so cheap ass.I find it not so efficiant,depress it for even I second too soon,have to press again and again.I'm talking about the INTV 2,man glad I never bought a PS2,bad enough 1 system I own has that crap design.Do you have to wait like the INTV2 with the PS2,when pressing button?.I would gather the PS2 one works better than the INTV2. Edited July 9, 2009 by Rik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STICH666 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 That INTV2 reset/on,off switch is the most retarded setup I've ever seen! Why? The PS2 works the exact same way. A stupid design(IMO) is a stupid design regardless of what system utilizes it. :)Just seems so cheap ass.I find it not so efficiant,depress it for even I second too soon,have to press again and again.I'm talking about the INTV 2,man glad I never bought a PS2,bad enough 1 system I own has that crap design.Do you have to wait like the INTV2 with the PS2,when pressing button?.I would gather the PS2 one works better than the INTV2. You hold the button down for 3 seconds on the PS2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnapCraft Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 That INTV2 reset/on,off switch is the most retarded setup I've ever seen! Why? The PS2 works the exact same way. A stupid design(IMO) is a stupid design regardless of what system utilizes it. :)Just seems so cheap ass.I find it not so efficiant,depress it for even I second too soon,have to press again and again.I'm talking about the INTV 2,man glad I never bought a PS2,bad enough 1 system I own has that crap design.Do you have to wait like the INTV2 with the PS2,when pressing button?.I would gather the PS2 one works better than the INTV2. You need an original Intelli. It's my favorite system and I hate the Intelli 2. Get the original, it's worth it and it looks so much better. This is the website you need: http://www.intvfunhouse.com/mattel/ Intelli games usually come with boxes (which come with instructions & overlays) because of their design. Follow the overlay for help with Atlantis-- http://www.intvfunhouse.com/imagic/overlay/atln-000.jpg Don't forget to use the saucer, that is was separates it from Atari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 That INTV2 reset/on,off switch is the most retarded setup I've ever seen! Why? The PS2 works the exact same way. So do home computers! I'll admit, though, that if it had been any time before 2000, I would have been confused too. I didn't realize that game systems that old were using that design. By the way, how is the Intellivision 2? I've heard some pretty negative stuff from critics, but I like the smaller form factor and less 70's-riffic design. Detachable controllers are also a very good idea, although I'm not aware of any third party sticks for the system aside from ones that snap onto the dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 (edited) IMO,the original INTV looks way better,and better built absolutely!.Then again,i like the external power supply and the detachable controllers,on the INTV2,something i failed to count in.All in all,every system has its good and bad points Edited July 11, 2009 by Rik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 (edited) That INTV2 reset/on,off switch is the most retarded setup I've ever seen! Why? The PS2 works the exact same way. So do home computers! I'll admit, though, that if it had been any time before 2000, I would have been confused too. I didn't realize that game systems that old were using that design. By the way, how is the Intellivision 2? I've heard some pretty negative stuff from critics, but I like the smaller form factor and less 70's-riffic design. Detachable controllers are also a very good idea, although I'm not aware of any third party sticks for the system aside from ones that snap onto the dial. Wow,i didn't realise how many other systems utilized that on,off/reset combination design! Edited July 11, 2009 by Rik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 It's the only way to force a shutdown on frozen PCs, short of unplugging the power supply. It's a neat little design that keeps you from shutting off your machine accidentally. However, I've always preferred buttons that switch on and switch off when you press them, without all that fancy stuff. If you don't know how the more complicated switches work, you feel incredibly lost and frustrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I discovered that some of the original Intellivoices wont fit in the INTV 2 interface.Some of the Intellivoices had protruding screws on the bottom of connector.I have 4 intellivoices,2 have the protruding screws that make a very tight fit,it'll go in but you'll end up scraping the crap out of the bottom of your INTV connection bay.The other 2 intellivoices have the screws countersunk,i use those on my INTV 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+thegoldenband Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Hey, that's a good tip about the protruding vs. countersunk screws. I'm thinking about getting an Intellivoice, and since I have an Intellivision II, I'll be sure to look for the ones without protruding screws. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STICH666 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 That INTV2 reset/on,off switch is the most retarded setup I've ever seen! Why? The PS2 works the exact same way. So do home computers! I'll admit, though, that if it had been any time before 2000, I would have been confused too. I didn't realize that game systems that old were using that design. By the way, how is the Intellivision 2? I've heard some pretty negative stuff from critics, but I like the smaller form factor and less 70's-riffic design. Detachable controllers are also a very good idea, although I'm not aware of any third party sticks for the system aside from ones that snap onto the dial. Wow,i didn't realise how many other systems utilized that on,off/reset combination design! Intellivision 2, Fat and Slim PS2, PSX (no not the PS1), PS3, Wii and Xavix i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic George 2K3 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Go for 10 seconds, NOT 5, to make sure it powers down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 What the heck is going on in your avatar, Vic? Looks like the offspring of Jeff Bridges and Bob Ross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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