SlowCoder

Never played on the 2600, but love playing it on CV. Regarding the comment about difficulty on the CV, choose a higher level than 1.

Those were the days. $.25 games, and extra tokens for grades at the local Putt-Putt Golf and Games. Haven't been to an arcade in a few years, but if I remember correctly you can't touch a game for less than $1 these days. And the new games suck. What would. $.25 in '85 be today with inflation?

Exactly what I was thinking! Generally a little cleaning of the contacts and they're ready to go. I have managed to tear a rubber pad once while cleaning, but just fixed with superglue.

One of my son's stupid PS3 wrestling games seems to take at least a couple of minutes to load.

All of my H6 controllers are built like that. They're very heavy duty compared to the newer light sixer versions. I like the smooth feel, but the button and stick throw is a bit wide for my liking.

Simply put, I think it's when you've crossed the threshold from buying to play, to buying just to have it. Some members here have so much collection, but they never actually play anything. The stuff they own is displayed right next to the 8x10 family photos. They have nice, unopened CIB games and consoles. Stuff that will remain tucked away in boxes, hidden from view, and will likely never see the light of day ... because UV is damaging. I'm more a gamer, and when I have the time I play. I can't really call myself a collector.

I was wondering g when Ax was going to chime in. Glad he did.

I think a well-maintained original console is the most valuable. I've also seen some WTF paints and cuts that in my opinion removed almost all value from the console. On the other hand, I've seen some really nice mods, like a Mario cut into a NES console. It was obvious time and planning had been involved and the case was very nice looking. I modded a 2600 Heavy Sixer by stripping the wood grain and bezel paint, and it is now all black and beautiful. Something I wouldn't have done, except the wood grain was badly faded and scratched, and in that type of case, I don't think there's any way to restore wood grain. In that instance, I think I actually increased it's value. My summation, if you're going to cosmetically mod, have a good reason, or at least a good artistic idea, plan appropriately, and take the time to do it right. Don't just toss a can of spray paint at it and expect it to be called it a masterpiece.

Damn it W007! Spill it!

I think I'm ok with flipping. It does perhaps raise the cost of items, but as other said, will likely automatically regulate as people will not buy if asking too much. What about when someone finds a particular game in a lot. They will buy the lot for that game, but intend to flip the rest of the lot? Possible loophole?

Looks like a surplus dump. Most likely all junk, having been picked through over 15 years. Still wouldn't mind rummaging through it for little treasures.

I decided that, of the 6 cars, I am interested in getting the PONG and 2600 cars. Will probably open them and display them at work. I know some of you might think it sacrilege to say something so crass. The 2600 GMC camper is about the right timeframe. The PONG doesn't look too far off, either. The others, just meh. I'm out of town visiting family this week. I stopped at a Walmart and a ToysRUs, neither of them hinted of having any special cars. As we go through the week, I'll look other places, and hopefully get lucky.

Unknown to me, and probably not actually an Atari component. Can you see which of the DB9 pins go to which contacts on the jack end?

Nope. That's a light. The heavy has rounded corners on the front, rather than the angled "V" shape.