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Are you good desoldering and soldering? If so you can try to rebuild the switch by prying the corners up and replace the spring that pushes it up. These switches go bad but not too often. These momentary type switches are pretty sturdy. Thisis the reason why I have parts Atari's so I can just take a switch from one and use it when I need it when I rebuild one. Honestly, I have never just rebuilt a switch. I just replace. Saves time and frustration. While soldering is an option, servicing the switch isn't too bad. I had a reset switch go bad (it physically functioned fine, but didn't reset the program -- dirty contacts). With a small screwdriver and needle-nose pliers, you can bend the prongs that wrap around and attach the switch to the board, allowing you to free the switch and access the contacts and spring. The contacts can be scrapped and the spring replaced. It will take a little patience to line up the spring and switch again and hold it in place while you push the prongs back around the board, but doable.

Totally agree. Well said.

Definitely Quadrun. It is a good combination of a rare and fun game. There are many other other games that are rare (and now expen$ive) because the game wasn't fun so people didn't buy it. Others are rare just because they are just some obscure title from an obscure company or just a repro of a game you can buy now for 99 cents. I am reluctant to shell out money for those games. But Quadrun I haven't regretted.

I haven't heard back either. But it is better to not receive an answer than to not receive a paid-for cart.....

I love the blocky graphics, vintage sounds and playability of the 2600, even if games often look better on other systems. One that surprised me is Kung Fu Master. I can't believe how great it looks on the 2600. I got the 7800 version thinking it would be even better, but the graphics are nearly the same and the gameplay on the 2600 is MUCH better.

Had no idea those were missing--guess if I looked at every single page and followed the numbers I would have seen that. So interestingly, I have *two* supposedly complete scans of the comic that are BOTH missing different pages.. If someone can scan those pages, I can insert them pretty quickly. Thanks, ..Al Al, I can't seem to post anything larger than 1MB. I emailed the scans to your AA account. Let me know if that works.

Wow, I am envious. The only thing I could post is how much I overpaid for something....

Since you want a pdf, I went ahead and made a pdf of the pamplet. I was able to upload this. Maybe size does matter.....since the pdf is significantly smaller than the jpg. waterworldtips.pdf

Attached is the jpg of the front. Looks like it did not stick.... Unable to post attachments in this thread or personal messages. Not sure if it is me or AA. Sent you a PM.

Attached is the jpg of the front. EDIT: Not sure why, but I can't upload attachments. It acts like it is uploading ("Uploading File...") but nothing is showing in attachments once the uploading process is done.

I am actually out of town till next week. I will scan it when I get back. You basically have it, tho, the picture you circle is the front and there is nothing on the back.

Not a problem. Check your original thread on this subject. I got both while I was at it. You're welcome

Here is a scan of the inside with the tips.

Given all you do for us, Al, I would happy to give it a shot. I tried 600 dpi, but it was just too big for max upload size. Attached is a 300dpi scan in PNG format. If you need me to take another shot with different settings, let me know.

Because the Atari 2600 does not hold any sentimental value for these people. They would rather one N64 game than 20 Atari games. In the same way that you may not collect Doris Day LPs from the 1050s, even though you can get 800 of them for $800. why would you want 20 Atari 2600 games for $800 when you can have 800 Doris Day LPs? I have been bouncing a similar idea around in my head a lot. I collect 2600 games because admittedly they have a lot of sentimental value for me. That is what makes them valuable -- I played/loved them as a kid and I get a kick out of playing them now. I do not see them as a true collectible or as a long term investment. Once us 30 and 40 somethings grow old and/or pass away, the demand will virtually disappear. Sure there might be a few people who find some novelty in the 2600 and what it represented in video gaming history, but not enough to demand a high price.

Oh he will when the first out of warranty repair bill comes due :rolling: So very, very true. lol. I wish my car was as durable as my heavy sixer.

Here are my Atari silver CIB that I have opened myself. I have some 1988 versions in storage that I might post later. * Battlezone: Game c1983 2681, Manual color stapled CO19741-81 2681, Box 2681 G-CO19743-81 REV. 1 * E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: Game c1982 2674, Manual color stapled C019741-74 REV. 1 2674, Box 2674 G-CO19743-74 REV. 2, Catalog CO16725-Rev. E, Tips On Getting E.T. Home Fast! insert No. CO20807 Rev. 1, Raiders of the Lost Ark insert CO20361 Rev. 1 * Galaxian: Game c1983 2684, Manual color stapled C019741-84 REV. B 2684, Box 2681 G-CO19743-84 REV. 1, Atari Service Contract Offer CO21047 Rev. 1, Atari Force comic book No. 5 CO 20131 * Joust: Game c1983 2691, Manual color stapled CO19741-91 REV. A 2691, Box 2691 G-CO19743-91 REV. A, Catalog CO21776-REV A, SPECIAL OFFER Atari Club mailer CO24247 Rev. A * Jungle Hunt: Game c1983 2688, Manual color stapled CO19741-88 REV. A 2688, Box 2688 G-CO19743-88 REV. 1, Catalog CO16725-Rev. E * Krull: Game c1983 2682, Manual color stapled CO19741-82 REV. A 2682, Box 2682 G-CO19743-82 REV. A, Catalog CO21776-REV A, SPECIAL OFFER Atari Club mailer CO24247 Rev. A * Moon Patrol: Game c1983 2692, Manual color stapled CO19741-92 REV. A 2692, Box 2692 G-CO19743-92 REV. A, Catalog CO21776-REV A, SPECIAL OFFER Atari Club mailer CO24247 Rev. A * Ms. Pac-Man: Game c1982 2675, Manual color stapled CO19741-75 REV.1 2675, Box 2675 CO19743-75 REV. 2 w\"Super Arcade-Like Graphics" decal, Catalog CO16725-Rev. E * Stargate: Game c1987 CX 26120, Manual greyscale stapled CO19741-120A Rev.A Model 26120 V L.9.1987, Box CX 26120 CAO19739-120 REV. A, Warranty Card CO72020-001 REV. B * Phoenix: Game c1982 2673, Manual color stapled C019741-73 REV. 1 2673, Box 2673 G-CO19743-73 REV. 1, Atari Force comic book No. 4 CO20133, Catalog CO16725-Rev. E * RealSports Tennis: Game c1983 2680, Manual color stapled C019787-80 REV. A w\mult languages, Box 2680 CO19785-80 REV. A w\"N" sticker on top flap and mult language descriptions * Swordquest EarthWorld: c1982 2656, Manual color stapled C019741-56 REV. 1 CX2656, Box CX 2656 G-CO19743-56 REV. 1, Catalog CO16725-Rev. E, Swordquest comic Book No. 1 CO19251, Swordquest challenge poster C020116 * Swordquest FireWorld: c1982 2657, Manual color stapled C019741-57 REV. 2 CX2657, Box CX 2657 G-CO19743-57 REV. 1, Catalog CO16725-Rev. E, Swordquest comic Book No. 2 CO19251, Swordquest challenge poster C020117 Rev. 1 * TAZ: Game c1983 2699, Manual color stapled CO19741-99 REV. A, Box G-C019743-99 REV. A * Vanguard: Game c1982 2669, Manual color stapled CO19741-69 REV. 1 2669, Box 2669 G-CO19743-69 REV. 1, Catalog CO16725-Rev. E

One mans garbage is another's treasure. I could say typing a page response to a thread you have absolutely no interest in seems also to be a waste of time. Believe it or not there are people who actually care about having a game complete in box. Sure you could play a monopoly game without all the pieces but it's nicer to have all the pieces. I just want to know what makes a complete in box game for as many games as I can. For me this has nothing to do with prices, or notoriety. It's just a need to know what truly makes a complete in box game. I feel a person deserves to know if their games are truly complete or not. For you it means nothing, and seems laborious. But for me it's a need to know. It's amazing how people who profess no interest in this have the interest in posting long posts. OH, and yes I am aware of the fact that there are at least 2,000 variations to NTSC American released games. I just don't care, it's my time and I feel it's a worthy cause. "First off, if the list is on the first page of this thread, it is very unreadable" -- I am assuming this is a work in progress. As the list grows it can be broken up into a new thread, e.g. A-F, G-L, etc. reformatted, whatever. Up to Homer. "Personally, I wouldn't open any of my sealed games to find out what is inside" -- I do open sealed games. I have about 230 CIB games and a third are/were sealed. It gives me the experience of buying a game new, opening it and playing it, just like you would do with present-day game. I keep the shrinkwrap around the box. There are others who do the same as I have purchased CIB games with just the top opened and containing all the literature. "Any purchase I make of boxed games I can't assume the correct warranty cards, game catalogs, or even instruction manuals are the originals that came with this box." -- That is why we are making this list, so you can compare against another list to see if it matches up. "One thing you should note is that people may not be honest as to what they have as contents." -- Then others can correct as necessary. The more the better in creating this. Better to have a list to refer to as opposed to nothing at all. It really is a matter of perspective and attitude. You say you have spent 10 years cataloging label variations. I personally could care less about different and obscure label variations and feel that is a waste of time. I just want one CIB copy of a game that is either new or has the correct contents. But even though I feel that way, I wouldn't jump on your thread and write a half-page treatise pointing out all the problems and time wasted by cataloging labels, because I realize that in the world of collecting there are people who are interested in variations. Consider then that there are collectors who are interested in Homer's list even if you are not.

A couple notes and updates: My "Frogs and Flies" post hasn't shown up in the master list. Here it is again: Frogs and Flies, Game c1982 Korea black label w\blue text, Manual tri-fold in color 5664-0950, Box No. 5664-0410, Catalog 0151-0050, FREE DECAL Card 0151-0060 This and all other posts by me are boxes that were bought factory sealed and opened by me. They can be marked with an asterisk, whereas currently they are not. e.g. Plaque Attack and etc. posting; Popeye and etc. posting; Demon Attack and etc. posting. Here are a couple more while I am at it. Again, SIB opened by me: River Raid II: Game AK-048-04, Manual AK-048-03, Box AK-048-02, Catalog AG-946-103, Registration card AG-946-89, Now Available insert AG-946-126, Triton Products order form ACT688 Sorcerer (Mythicon): Game c1983 No. 1, Manual small tri-fold, Box MA 1001, Registration Card Myth 00007-7-83 k

Here are the Imagic games which were new in factory shrinkwrap that I have opened myself: Demon Attack: Game color picture c1982 720101-1 Rev. B, Manual color stapled 700601-1, Box IA 3200, Catalog 700500-1 Rev. A, Registration card 1-10000 Rev. B Cosmic Ark: Game color picture c1982 720104-1 Rev. A, Manual color stapled 700604-1 Rev. A, Box IA 3204, Catalog 700500-1 Rev. A, Registration card 1-10000 Rev. B, Defend Atlantis Contest pamplet 700199-1 Star Voyager: Game color picture c1982 720102-1 Rev. B, Manual color stapled RevC 700602-1, Box IA 3201, Catalog 700500-1 Rev. A, Registration card 1-10000 Rev. C Fathom: Game no picture c1983 720111-1A, Manual color stapled 700111-1A, Box 03205, Catalog 700500-1 Rev. A, Registration card 1-10000 Rev. D, Electronic Games Magazine subscription pamplet, Imagic Sneak Preview insert 700194-1A Moonsweeper: Game no picture c1983 720114-1A, Manual color stapled 700114-1A, Box 03207, Catalog 700500-1 Rev. A, Registration card 740000-1 Rev. D, Electronic Games Magazine subscription pamplet, Imagic Sneak Preview insert 700194-1A

I have quite a few sealed in box Parker Brothers Games, however I have only opened these so far: Popeye: Game c1983 colored picture label, Manual c1983 color stapled, Box top-fold No. 5370, Parker Brothers catalog c1983 stapled, Popeye's Spinach Can Game card Reactor: Game c1982 color picture label, Manual c1983 color stapled, Box two halves No. 5330 with "Reactor" cart holder, no inserts Star Wars Jedi Arena: Game c1983 color picture label, Manual c1983 color stapled, Box two halves No. 5000 with "Jedi Arena" cart holder, no inserts Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back: Game c1982 color picture label, Manual c1982 color stapled, Box two halves No. 5050 with "The Empire Strikes Back" cart holder, no inserts

Here are my Activision games that I have opened new in shrinkwrap. I have others, but these I have a high confidence that they were factory sealed: Plaque Attack: Game and Box c1983 AX-027 colored red/pink background, Manual color folded AX-027-03, Catalog Winter/Spring 1983 AG-940-11, Warranty Card AG-940-01 4/82--Rev 3 Robot Tank: Game and Box c1983 AZ-028 colored gray background, Manual color stapled AZ-028-03, Catalog Winter/Spring 1983 AG-940-11, Warranty Card AG-940-01 4/82--Rev 3, FREE ROBOT TANK POSTER card Beamrider: Game color label c1983,84 AZ-037-04, Manual folded W\poster on opposite side AZ-037-03, catalog AG-940-05 Kung-Fu Master: Game c1984 black and white label AG-039-04, Manual black and white stapled AG-039-03, Warranty Card AG-940-00 06/88, Registration card AG-946-89 Frostbite: Game and Box c1983 AX-031, Manual color folded AX-031-03, Catalog Fall/Winter 1983 AG-94-05, Warranty Card AG-940-01 4/82--Rev 3 Commando: Game c1985 black and white label AK-043-04, Manual black and white stapled AK-043-03, Warranty Card AG-940-00 06/85 Rev. 4, Registration card AG-946-89

My Commando is the same except the revised date is "06/85 Rev. 4" I opened this new.

Then why don't you bug off. Get lost with your negativity. To each their own. Several of my friends and family think that my collection of old, outdated Atari games is a huge waste of time and money. I personally am very interested in catalog numbers. Many times I wondered about my Activision and Atari colored-box collection and which catalog would have been originally included.

Almost my entire M-Network is New in Shrinkwrap, plus a couple more NIS that I replaced because their boxes were crushed, but I have never had double manuals. I have had a few of the weirdly folded manuals. I would suggest that double manuals are very rare, but oddly foldly is about a 15% chance, much higher if made in the USA. Here is one more M-Network game I just got in the mail and opened: Frogs and Flies, Game c1982 Korea black label w\blue text, Manual tri-fold in color 5664-0950, Box No. 5664-0410, Catalog 0151-0050, FREE DECAL Card 0151-0060