Madaracs

It's the proud American in me saying, "Wait! We almost invented the most important gaming console in history!" Heh heh. Can you imagine if this thing had stayed in the market for a full year before the NES was released in North America? That would have been so cool. It likely would have bred a healthy competition between NES and Atari and we would have seen a lot more releases with the POKEY chip carts. We also would have probably saw the joypads released here in NA instead of only in Europe.

That is cool. I don't need it... but it's really cool and thanks for sharing!

OK, so my anal-retentiveness is showing. I apologize folks, but every time I read the forum description for the 7800, I cringe a little. No offense to the author. (And I realize it's probably you, Al.) The description: I take issue with it for the following reasons: The Atari 7800 was not the answer to the NES. It was being developed at the same time. In fact, at the time that Atari and NES were in negotiations for distribution of the NES in North America, not only was Atari bidding to be the NES distributor but they had even discussed using the NES tech instead of the newly designed TIA/MARIA system! (And there is more to that story too!) "Originally slated to be released in 1984." is a true statement... though the fact is that the 7800 was released in 1984 to a limited market. Uncle Jack came along and killed that though. Thus, the late release in 1986. "Sharing more in common with the 2600 than the 5200, the 7800 plays 2600 games and uses 2600 compatible controllers." True, true and sort of true. Yes, it was backward compatible with the 2600. Yes, you can play your 2600 games. But the controllers were new with independently functional dual fire buttons. So in my humble opinion, that last statement is almost correct. I'm not trying to offend anyone here so I hope that everyone's cool. And since I'm nitpicking, I offer a new header description for the 7800 forum: Since most of us know this history, I think this description is more appropriate to the forum. If you don't agree that's fine with me, too. The 7800 happens to be one of my favorite consoles. Although I didn't own one back in 1984/1986--It's tainted history and technological capabilities and accomplishments at the time of its early release command my respect. Thanks for listening, gang. -Madaracs (Mad-er-axe)

Bump. Only one left. Details updated in top post.

Have you looked on the front right next to the joystick ports? ...If there was an "embarrassed" smiley for this forum, I would definitely be using it right about now. Heh. Don't feel bad. I just bought that game... your question has reminded me that those switches are there too. If I hadn't read this--I might have bumped into the same problem. Thanks!

***Update*** Sold one for a 450. Still have the larger model (22ER9141) and one smaller model (22ER9956). ***Update*** According to this page: http://www.freetimeweb.nl/home/electro/video/cdi/cdi_220.html The older CDI220s will take the 22ER9141. If this is a case, you will see a long access panel on the back of your unit. And yet another page indicates that there are only two versions: Two versions: There are two versions of the digital video cartridge. The first version was 22ER9141: This was the 'large' version. This cartridge has a 100 pins connection. Feeds decoded video as an analogue signal into the player. It was used in the first generation of consumer CD-i players: 210/220/200/910. The second version was 22ER9956: This was the 'small' version. This cartridge has a 120 pins connection. Feeds decoded video as a digital signal into the player. It was used in the second generation consumer CD-i players: 450/470/490 http://cdii.blogspot.com/2009/05/digital-video-cartridge.html -- Link to CDI FAQ PDF

As I suspected the two Philips Digital Video Cartridges I pulled from the Magnavox machines are the 22ER9956 model. So here is what I have: Philips DVC Model 22ER9956/37 (I believe the /37 indicates the firmware version): Philips DVC Model 22ER9956/40 (Again, I believe the /40 indicates the firmware version): Magnavox (Again Philips Brand--I think Philips must've made all of the DVCs) CDV Model 22ER9141/37: As previously stated, they all work. They were pulled from a Magnavox units. The last one was from a full size model and I don't have the model number of the original unit. The first two were pulled from Magnavox CDI-450s and 550s which have interchangeable cards. According to the interwebs the 22ER9956/XX should work in the following models: Magnavox CDI450 Magnavox CDI550 Philips CDI450 Philips CDI210* Philips CDI220* *If manufactured in 1994 or later. They may also work in other models but I'm not privy to that information. $20/per Shipped. PM me if you're still interested. (P.S. Sorry, I didn't get the photos up right away... been super busy.)

I have two models, have to check which ones they are. I need to double check the model number but I -=think=- the two I have out of the Mag 450s are 22ER9956. If this is the case they are also compatible with: Philips CDI450, CDI210*, CDI220 if they were made in 1994 or afterward. I'll update this thread tonight around 18:00 CST with photos and model numbers.

***Update Jul 31, 2010*** Both 22ER9956 models have been sold and shipped. Still have the larger model (22ER9141). ***Original Post*** I've got two one Digital Video Card modules for CD-I machines (Magnavox 450 550) and a third second for a Magnavox home unit (larger card module.) Does anyone have CD-I machines that they want to slap one of these cards in? They all have been tested and are working. Purchase or trade?

I have a couple of newbie questions: 1. Is there a place where we can see the upcoming HSC game so we can purchase it before the contest begins? 2. Is there a thread where I can post questions about such things in the future? Your help is appreciated!

Bump. Just a few hours left so I thought I'd throw a reminder out there.

PM sent.

Anyone have a ColecoVision board that they want to part with? Doesn't have to have a case... the case can be damaged. Don't need anything except the board.

Thought I'd share that I've thrown some stuff up on the eBay for the taking. Included are: - 1 NES with accessories, a couple of games and a new 72-Pin connector. eBay Auction -- Item Number: 300445793021 - 1 SNES model 2 with a couple of controllers and a couple of games. eBay Auction -- Item Number: 300445793123 - 1 Vader 2600 with a bunch of accessories and a pile of so-so games. eBay Auction -- Item Number: 300445794306 Free shipping on everything. Thanks for having a look. eBay Seller: akooyer

Amen, brother.

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I received this set from Yurkie yesterday afternoon. (Very -=FAST=- shipping.) The controllers look as great as they do in the photo. It's my first time using the ball knob instead of the Coleco disc so it will take some getting used to--but I quite like it. They're perfect for my latest project too.

Maybe it's just a bad photo. I've been looking for an inexpensive Heavy Sixer. I don't need anything except the unit and the power supply... and I'd prefer it to be a grey wall-wart. I see them pop up for fairly reasonable prices these days. The one in the listing above just seemed odd. The shape is wrong in the front for a normal sixer... but the more I look at the photo the more I think it's probably just a bad photo. The switch heads almost look square.

I'm having trouble with this one. It kind of -looks- like a Heavy Sixer... but it isn't? Unless they made some in Hong Kong... There is no Atari logo on the woodgrain. But the plastic appears to be curved at the bottom and thicker than a normal sixer. eBay Auction -- Item Number: 370133754625 Can someone put this into the Atari history timeline for me?

Heheh. It's the little things in life... I think I'm ready to tackle an AV mod now.

Thought you guys might enjoy this. I just put a new power switch in my Atari! :-) It's ham dandy! I was going to embed the video here, but you can see it over here instead: http://www.gridcycle.com/?p=3973

I think this is good advice.

really, weird it doesnt pop up on ebay that much so i figured it was worth more than that I've never seen it before but there is one on eBay (overpriced as usual) right now. It's a pac-man knock off. I'd keep shopping it. Don't let it go for cheap just yet. You're better off unloading these things on eBay starting your bid at $1. That is the true test of something's worth. If you put a reserve or start the auction with a high bid--it will cost you more in the long run. Thanks for posting it though. It's cool to see.

Wait. So are you selling these together for $95? Or for $95 ea.?

That is wickedly cool! As I'm getting ready to do my mod, I'm also thinking of picking up one of those BIOS kits. Any recommendation on where to get one? Any thing else I should stuff in there? I love your new power switch/LED combo. I must admit to a little Coleco envy. I'm going to write up a story on Retro Thing showing how much you can pimp out an old COleco, so would appreciate any advice. THanks! Thanks for the compliment. I'm actually working on a project right now that I want to keep hush hush until it's finished. I was inspired by Doubledown's "ColecoVision Mini mod" when researching switch problems a year ago. I have 4 working ColecoVisions. All but one are modded. The first one can be seen here: http://www.gridcycle.com/?p=1844 I'm actually thinking of redoing that one with a different light and switch--but something about that big old chunky green lamp and industrial chrome switch just makes me happy. The thing I like about this latest mod is that the switch really looks like it belongs there. That LED is killer. PM me, we can chat 'offline.'