1200XL questions

[Brad2600]

I recently learned that a RF Adaptor and power supply could be used to power my 1200XL.

 

However, what kind of power supply can I buy/use today that will work with it?

 

I would like to at least power it up and look for games for it..if I can get it to work.

 

Let me know! Thanks!

[Jetboot Jack]

Both B&C and Best sell PSU's for the 1200XL (its the same one as the 800 and 810)...

 

sTeVE

[Shawn Jefferson]

I've been successful buying Atari PSs from Ebay for less than what a new one costs at Best or B&C. However they are used and you take your chances with eBay. Just keep your eye on what a new one costs and don't buy one from ebay that is going to be more with shipping.

[svenski]

Hi Kepone,

 

Jetbook Jack is right, you can use the 800/810 etc PSU or the PSU that shipped with the XF-551 disk drive. Best Electronics are a good place to source from.

 

Obviously, regardless of where you buy from, that PSU might be relatively pricey for shipping because of its weight.

 

The 1200XL originally shipped with a cable to switch box, designed for old style TVs. Using a new RF lead will bypass that problem.

 

You can set your 1200XL to output to tv channel 2 or 3, just make sure you remember which one you have it set to when tuning in. You should get a black screen with "ATARI" in multi colors when you power up your machine without a cartridge inserted.