question about the A2600 AC Adaptor

[RK Sparxster]

Is it easy to replace if broken? What is the voltage of it and what kind of tip does it have? I'm thinking about buying one and I just wanna know, because my 7800's adaptor burned out and isnt easy to replace, obviously...I hope A2600 isnt the same.

[Junie]

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Originally posted by Sparxster:

Is it easy to replace if broken? What is the voltage of it and what kind of tip does it have?

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Yes, you can buy one just about everywhere online at least. The Atari 2600 adapter is a 9VDC at 1 Amp. The termination is 1mm ID/3.5mm OD Coaxial - The Center is Positive.

 

You can buy a new one with the Atari logo and everything from MPJA The stock number is 12254-PD and cost $3.50 for a brand new one.

 

Or you can look at video game sites online for one, but it will cost $10 - $15. I have put a large amount of Atari links on my website view them by Clicking Here.

 

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Originally posted by Sparxster:

I'm thinking about buying one and I just wanna know, because my 7800's adaptor burned out and isnt easy to replace, obviously...I hope A2600 isnt the same.

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Apprently this happens alot. My Atari 7800 that I bought has a power adpater as mentioned above with the special connector spliced on the end.

 

You can simply get the power adapter above and cut of the connector on the end. Cut the connector of the end of the original Atari 7800 power supply and solder the Atari 7800 connector wires on the new power adapter. Then wrap it in electrical tape.

 

If you do this becaure that you wire it correctly, I imagine that if it is wired backwards you will ruin your Atari 7800.

 

Of course I take no responsiablity for anything that may happen if you use the hacked power adapter.

[fmctm1sw]

Yes, they are easy to find. As mentioned, it's a 9 VDC positive polarity "F" size (I think) tip. BTW, when I got into collecting a few years ago, I forgot you couldn't just plug in the 2600 and let it plugged in (like the NES/SNES/etc.) So I ended up burning up that power supply and learning a lesson