Pink Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) I'm only 22, there is not a lot of young people my age familiar with these antique video game systems, or a lot of people who love these old systems and love collecitng for them. I've been searching for a Colecovision for a long time. I've heard nothing but bad things regarding their reliability and durability so i've been put off, especially since they tend to go for over $100 used. And with all the things I read that can go wrong, never wanted to buy one from someone random on ebay who probably doesn't know about the general unreliability of the system. Anyways I found one on Tradengames.com for only $70, a seller I trust and who knows his stuff (and a member here at Atariage I believe) and when he says something works great I can trust him without hesitation, not to mention I've been buying from him for the past several years. Anyways I just got it today! The console is in fantastic condition especially considering it's over 30 years old, works great, have to try a few times to get cartridges to work right because screen will be garbled, but other then that nothing bad at all. I went through and thoroughly cleaned all the games immediately (The colecovision is my 13th video game console that I own not counting handhelds) and I am very happy with my purchase! I got 6 games so far, and got a bunch more coming in the mail hopefully later this week! Edited May 18, 2015 by Pink 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Welcome to the club. The good news is that a lot of the good games can be found for only a few dollars each. Also check out the Atarimax Ultimate SD multicart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Congrats on getting the Colecovision!! It is a fantastic console and the library is phenominal. If you have any problems, questions, advice, and want to do specific mods for the system. Yurkie is the man to contact here. He is the CV guru. Welcome to Atariage!! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I'm only 22, there is not a lot of young people my age familiar with these antique video game systems, or a lot of people who love these old systems and love collecting for them. Any younger and I would call you an archeologist. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoDan Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 if you are still getting garbled graphics and have to try several times to get the picture right after you clean the carts and the colecovision connectors then you might need to clean and regrease the on/off switch because it might be starting to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannacek Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 99% of the time you can get any game to work if you just clean it well enough. The other 1% of the time the ROM chip is damaged, or the contacts are damaged beyond repair.With ebay you just need to buy stuff that the seller clearly describes as working. Otherwise you are taking a chance it won't work if they are selling it as is, or don't describe the condition. The buyer is always right on ebay, so you can get your money back if the item received is not as described. Even if the item was clearly damaged during shipping, you can get your money back.You can get good deals on ebay, it just takes time and patience. Don't go for ridiculously inflated buy-it-nows, and wait for an auction that is priced right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyankyfan1 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Welcome!!! "Antqiue consoles" LMAOOO Oh snap!!! Ya made me feel old, 45 aint that old. Hee Hee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) Thank you for the kind words everyone! I just sent a PM to Yurkie about an AV mod and getting the whole system refurbished including the power switch cleaned/rebuilt whatever you call it, and getting the ball knobs installed and cords straightened on the controller. I had no idea somebody like Yurkie even existed that does all this stuff! This is so cool! It took me 5 times to get Donkey Kong to work properly today without displaying either a solid colored screen, or a messed up garbled screen. Edited May 19, 2015 by Pink 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chart45 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 i dont know if he still offer the power supply mod but since you send your console to him you should consider get rid if the 30+ years olds brick at the sametime i know it will put the $ up but probably save you some future problem.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 It says in his thread parts aren't currently available for the power supply mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Darrin9999 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Welcome! You won`t be disappointed with a Yurkie modded system!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chart45 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 It says in his thread parts aren't currently available for the power supply mod. then go for a cfm40t internal power supply this is what im using and a f18a video board at this time its the best video quality for the price cause maybe the rgb with the freamister is better but so much $$$ at the end... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Thank you for the kind words everyone! I just sent a PM to Yurkie about an AV mod and getting the whole system refurbished including the power switch cleaned/rebuilt whatever you call it, and getting the ball knobs installed and cords straightened on the controller. I had no idea somebody like Yurkie even existed that does all this stuff! This is so cool! It took me 5 times to get Donkey Kong to work properly today without displaying either a solid colored screen, or a messed up garbled screen. I have a Yurkie modded system as well. It was money well spent. He is a true professional when it comes to overhauling Colecovisions. The pause switch, the arcade knob joystick, and pressing the fire button to bypass the 12 second bios screen is convenient. If you are interested in 2600 games as well. I highly suggest you getting the CV expansion module 1. It plugs into the expansion interface in the front of the system and you can play the 2600 library. They go for $25-$30 on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab0meat Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I have a Yurkie modded system as well. It was money well spent. He is a true professional when it comes to overhauling Colecovisions. The pause switch, the arcade knob joystick, and pressing the fire button to bypass the 12 second bios screen is convenient. If you are interested in 2600 games as well. I highly suggest you getting the CV expansion module 1. It plugs into the expansion interface in the front of the system and you can play the 2600 library. They go for $25-$30 on ebay. I, too, have a Yurkie system. Bought from him with all mods available at the time, then re-modded with the newer power supply. My 2600 expansion module 1 came from him, as well. Everything is done top-notch. I highly recommend it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamshaft Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Welcome! Glad to some young folks into the FAMOUS Colecovision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 (edited) Well a quick update, I am up to 30 Colecovision games now. Got some rarer/uncommon games like Qbert's Qubes, a few Xonox games, Campaign 84, and a few others. I've been having lots of fun collecting for and playing this system. Edited July 10, 2015 by Pink 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Very nice collection to start off with the Colecovision. Pepper 2 is my favorite game for the system. Once you play it, you will be hooked! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari5200dude82 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Well a quick update, I am up to 30 Colecovision games now. Got some rarer/uncommon games like Qbert's Qubes, a few Xonox games, Campaign 84, and a few others. I've been having lots of fun collecting for and playing this system. Well a quick update, I am up to 30 Colecovision games now. Got some rarer/uncommon games like Qbert's Qubes, a few Xonox games, Campaign 84, and a few others. I've been having lots of fun collecting for and playing this system. Very cool collection. I am selling a few colecovision games also. Tomarc the barbarian with manual and illision cib. if any inetrest or anybody else pm me. Congrats on getting a colecovison. While ur add it, Get the Intellivision and the Atari 5200 systems and games as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamshaft Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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