kernzy Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 hey guys, I bought an atari XEGS from Ebay, and think it's faulty.when I turn it on, I get a black screen with no sound.What can I do from here, or is this a broken machine?Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapoza609 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I bought one froM a flea market a few years ago for $10. I had the same issue. For me, the contacts just needed a good cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapoza609 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Although I was only getting the blank screen when I tried to play a cartridge. If you turn it on without a game in it, then Missile Command or a memory test (if the keyboard is attached) should boot up. Missile Command is built in to the XEGS. If nothing is happening then there is most likely another problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernzy Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 cheers.nothing comes on screen with keyboard plugged in either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapoza609 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Yeah, either Missile Command should boot up when no game is inserted and without the keyboard inserted or a memory test screen (or maybe its just a prompt, i forget) should boot up if the keyboard is attatched. A black screen most likely means something more serious. But thats about the extent of my knowledge on it. Sorry, wish I could be more help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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