ooXxXoo Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) Ok here's the deal fellas, looking at pics on the net, I've noticed that some Intv II's have a red looking trim going around their shells, and others don't... I myself have two of these units, and none of them have it.. My question is, did all INTV II's had the red trim out of the factory?..Was it some sort of decal rather than paint?.. or there where different revisions with and without it?.. Any info on this will be much appreciated thanks! Edited August 30, 2011 by ooXxXoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Do you have a pic of what you mean? My INTV 2 doesnt have it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntellivisionDude Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 You never noticed that Rev? I remember all the way back in the early 80's when i first got my model 2, it started messing up and my mother bought me a new one. I knew right away it looked different. The first one didn't have the red trim and the second one did. Not sure why they did that though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooXxXoo Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 You never noticed that Rev? I remember all the way back in the early 80's when i first got my model 2, it started messing up and my mother bought me a new one. I knew right away it looked different. The first one didn't have the red trim and the second one did. Not sure why they did that though. So, can you positively confirm that these are two different color schemes/revs.? Examples: With: With the red trim similar to this: And without: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzLee Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Ok here's the deal fellas, looking at pics on the net, I've noticed that some Intv II's have a red looking trim going around their shells, and others don't... I myself have two of these units, and none of them have it.. My question is, did all INTV II's had the red trim out of the factory?..Was it some sort of decal rather than paint?.. or there where different revisions with and without it?.. Any info on this will be much appreciated thanks! Rounded corners as well. I have both versions. -GrizzLee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Ok here's the deal fellas, looking at pics on the net, I've noticed that some Intv II's have a red looking trim going around their shells, and others don't... I myself have two of these units, and none of them have it.. My question is, did all INTV II's had the red trim out of the factory?..Was it some sort of decal rather than paint?.. or there where different revisions with and without it?.. Any info on this will be much appreciated thanks! Rounded corners as well. I have both versions. -GrizzLee Rounded corners? Maybe this is the Heaver INTV 2'er...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntellivisionGuy97 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 On the Intellivision FAQ, there is a description on both of them. Here it is from the FAQ Version 7.0: ...if there were 2 or more different versions of the Intellivision II?? Galen Komatsu wondered this, and here are his thoughts on the matter: "Just noticed differences between the two Intellivision II units I have. We'll call one Ernie and the other Bert. - On the front nameplate, Ernie has a more bolder looking black surface, Bert is a bit dulled looking - Bert has the ® symbol after 'Intellivision' and 'Mattel Electronics'. - Ernie has a red stripe around the perimeter of the unit, Bert, none. - Ernie's casing has square corners; Bert's corners are more rounded. - The button squares on Ernie have a matte finish while Bert's squares have a more "glossy" finish though the areas surrounding the buttons are matte. - Looking at the underside labels, the bright orange "IMPORTANT!" has "2609-0090-G1" in the upper corner, Bert has "2609-0090" ... both labels mention eligibility for FREE CARTRIDGE if the unit requires servicing. I hope that helps. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthompson Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 My Intellivision II didn't have the red stripe and didn't match my ECS and system changer. Today I just couldn't take it anymore and added the stripe with red electrical tape trimmed to 1/8 inch wide. It's a good match, and I feel better now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intymike Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I own two Ernies and two Berts. But I never noticed the round edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intymike Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Now for the black or golden discs on the Intv II controllers. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humblejack Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I too like the "Sports" stripe as I call it. You forgot to do the Digiplay unit. I like the Gold disks also. These controllers were new but the plastic fell apart after 20 years so now I just keep them in a box. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Spear Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I know I have mentioned it elsewhere in this forum a year or 2 ago, but one model does not take the Christmas Carol cart. Very odd. I shelved the one that didn't take the game, I need to see if the LTO Flash fits it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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