HardZero Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I picked up an original Atari Pong unit today along with some Colecovision stuff. It did not include a power cable. What kind of voltage does it use? 9v? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckafka99 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Others will correct me if I am wrong, but I believe it is only 5.5v adaptor or 4 size D batteries (4x1.5v = 6v) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas10e Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Others will correct me if I am wrong, but I believe it is only 5.5v adaptor or 4 size D batteries (4x1.5v = 6v) this is correct open the battery tray (entire bottom cover) to see if it's clean ...if badly corroded it can be cleaned up with white vinegar & baking soda (or battery holder replaced) don't plug the wrong adapter in even though it will fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 If this unit is that finicky about the power supply, I assume it doesn't have a robust internal regulator (or any regulation?) Was the original power supply internally regulated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas10e Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 the Sears & Atari Pong units didn't come with power supplies originally , they were battery powered.. An additional 6V "battery eliminator" was an extra purchase I believe the Video Pinball did come with a power supply but also it does have a battery tray for six batteries , however it's the same 9v power supply later used for the Atari VCS (2600) the male plug is the same 1/8" jack for both voltages & is what I meant by "not using the wrong one" NOS purchases can be found here: http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/power%20guide.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beep of Death Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Yea the power suply is 5.5. But this things last on 4 cheap D batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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