Sapicco Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Hi everyone. I was hoping for some guidance before making a purchase. Anything special I need to know before picking up a console? Like, do I need any special connectors to hook up to my tv? I just have hd tvs in the house and want to make sure I can run things properly. Also, whats a good price for a cib system? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+xucaen Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Do you have coax on your tv? If not you might want to think about a composite mod. I bought mine already modded from Best Electronics. Imo people ask for too much on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitari Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) Also looking to get into 7800. Is there such a thing as a harmony cartridge for 7800? Not that I mind collecting a load of original physical carts of course. I'm worried I might be way late to the scene tough. I may have missed a whole load of limited homebrew software/hardware runs?? Edited February 28, 2015 by Guitari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Also looking to get into 7800. Is there such a thing as a harmony cartridge for 7800? The Concerto cart is in the works but apparently not ready yet. I am also eagerly awaiting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitari Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Sounds interesting. Is there a thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ataritiger Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Sounds interesting. Is there a thread? Question 2 has 4 links to them in my post # 1. http://atariage.com/forums/topic/234803-atarians-5-qs-from-tigerv2600-to-7800xm-to-concerto-cart-more/ http://atariage.com/forums/topic/232666-any-update-on-the-concerto-cart/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitari Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Thank you I will look through iT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhomaios Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 You'll see better compatibility with 2600 carts if you get an older model with an expansion slot on the side. I had two 7800s, one with that plays everything, and one without that couldn't play Imagic carts and some other oddly shaped ones. If you have a 2600 and plan on keeping it for 2600 games, then there's no reason to get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algus Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I picked mine up from Best Electronics and did an unboxing of the package I got a couple years ago. It is a good route to go but a bit pricey. eBay sellers do ask a lot for 7800s but you can score a deal if you shop around for awhile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitari Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 You'll see better compatibility with 2600 carts if you get an older model with an expansion slot on the side. I had two 7800s, one with that plays everything, and one without that couldn't play Imagic carts and some other oddly shaped ones. If you have a 2600 and plan on keeping it for 2600 games, then there's no reason to get one. I've had 2600s since the eighties and a ton of carts. I want to explore what the 7800 has to offer letter. The back compatibility is a bonus. Is the expansion slot a must have? Will it be used with the xm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitari Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I picked mine up from Best Electronics and did an unboxing of the package I got a couple years ago. It is a good route to go but a bit pricey. eBay sellers do ask a lot for 7800s but you can score a deal if you shop around for awhile. Good plan thank you and I do use best albeit I find it hard to communicate with them, but actually I would like a pal version. Are all the homebrews on the AA store pal compatible? This is all very strange starting from scratch building knowledge of the 7800... Having had 2600s most of my life and lynx and jaguar for a good deal of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapicco Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) Do you have coax on your tv? If not you might want to think about a composite mod. I bought mine already modded from Best Electronics. Imo people ask for too much on eBay. Sorry I am a bit of a noob with the terms, if that is the same connection I would normally screw my cable wire..or a turbo grafx 16 for example, then yes I do. Edited March 1, 2015 by Sapicco 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 When in doubt, google it. "Coax connection" https://www.google.com/search?q=coax+connection&safe=off&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=0ZPzVN-uCoKUoQTcsIA4&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAg&biw=1436&bih=776 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ataritiger Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-2600-RF-TV-Coaxial-F-Plug-Female-Adapter-/191418936878http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coleco-Atari-Video-Game-System-2600-5200-7800-TV-RF-Cable-Video-Connector-/151588467260?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item234b60723cYou can actually buy these for $1 on ebay if you keep looking Edited March 1, 2015 by ataritiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+xucaen Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Sorry I am a bit of a noob with the terms, if that is the same connection I would normally screw my cable wire..or a turbo grafx 16 for example, then yes I do. Yes it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapicco Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-7800-NTSC-Pro-System-Complete-in-Box-2-Keyboard-2-Joystick-35-Games-/291394914641?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43d87d8951 This is a bit pricey, but I can get this lot, and a cheap coax connector (thanks for the link!) and I'll be good to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhomaios Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Maybe my sense of boxed items is off, but that looks like it's about $50-100 too expensive to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ataritiger Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 You are welcome for the links, but I would not pay $250 for an atari 7800 even with games, box and more unless it was the 1984 original with expansion port, that definitely plays all games, revision 0. And from the looks of that box it seems like a 1986 revision 2 board. However that is the common one, and one people a/v and audio for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I know lots of people are against A/V mods... but it does help in the, "picture quality" department. I would never do it to a hard to find, rare console though, just the, "dime a dozen" consoles. I was lucky enough to come across an "expansion Interface" 7800 with original box... I wouldn't dream of ever A/V modding that since there are so many later model 7800s floating around out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhomaios Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I don't see the big deal in AV modding a console. Consoles are meant to be played, not thought of as some "pristine ideal". My 7800 is my only Atari console, so of course I got an expansion slot model for full compatibility and had it modded. It's mine, and it will likely stay mine until it's kaput. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78001987 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Even the original, expansion port model of 7800 isn't really that rare, and these things were all cheaply mass produced in various Chinese/Taiwanese sweatshop factories, so none of them have any collectible value worth keeping them unmodded for. Mod it. Play it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tep392 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 That $250 Ebay lot is way over priced. The games it comes with are all very common and not worth much. You don't want the joysticks that come in the lot either. They are nicknamed 'Painlines" for a reason. I havn't used a CX78 joypad but I hear good things about them. I would rather get this from Best Electronics and then pick up some game lot's off ebay for much less money. The only negative is that you would not have the box. You would also need a 7800 joystick for games that need two independant buttons. The CX78 would be a good choice. Reconditioned Atari US CX7800 System. Comes with CX7800 Console (All in like New condition), two New Non Atari brand BP or Pro-Stick Joysticks your choice (Click here to see pictures of the Joysticks) (Some Atari 7800 game cartridges require an Atari CX24 Joystick or CX78 Joypad for proper game operation), New Atari CX7800 Power Supply, New Atari Cable Ready Universal TV Switch Box (better than stock supplied 7800 original non cable ready Atari TV switch box), New Upgraded Atari RF Cable (better than stock supplied 7800 short RF cable), New boxed Atari 7800 Jinks game with Owners Manual (see Atari 7800 Game listing below for more information on the Atari 7800 Jinks game), New 7800 System Owners Manual and comes with the same Atari 90 day Warranty as when they were first released! CX7800-RE $89.95 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhomaios Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I recommend getting a custom joystick from UberArcade instead. Most games only need one button, so there the Wico stick rules: Alternatively, a Genesis or Master System pad is just fine for most games (my wife prefers the latter). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+xucaen Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 BTW, a word of warning, owning an Atari 7800 may spark a collector's streak in you. This happened to me in less than 1 month (I was on a somewhat limited budget. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapicco Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 Thanks everyone for the feedback! How do I know if it has the expansion slot? Of course the ore gamesi can buy/play the better! Can I tell by the box? I want a boxed one, but the best deal is quite appealing. Tep392, is that one from best the version with expansion slot? Do you think this one has the has the expansion slot? http://www.ebay.com/itm/361227377116?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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