mtshark7

Last week I ordered all the parts I need for my atari 2600 mods. So I will start/finish my mods sometime by the end of this week or next week. I will post a new forum with pics and details...hopefully everything goes smoothly

LMAO! I have that game too! It is very bad....didn't return it tho I'm trying to build up my atari 2600 collection and my NES collection this month but it seems I buy more NES games than atari 2600 i think that is hilarious!

Actually I am also having an issue with my other light 6-switch. When I turn it on it goes on but after a few mints it will turn off and the power switch will be on still. So I turn it off and on and stil nothing. So I unplug the power from the unit and plug it back in and then it works again. It turns off every now and then...so would this be a switchboard issue? Cos the power switch is sluggish and doesn't 'snap' into place like the other switches do.

I been having similar issues with my light 6-switch atari 2600. I'm assuming its the RF modulator that has gone bad. I plan to do a AV mod sometime next week so hopefully that fixes the problem. ADDL Note: When I looked at the underside of the RF Modulator that is connected to the switch board it looked all dirty so I'm assuming I could clean it with an alcohol swab and remove all of the gunk and that should help it...haven't done it yet...might do it today and reply with my results.

Is there any tutorial on how to do this type of mod?

LMAO! Thats awesome! Damn, now I REALLY Want one!!! lol You can put every game, hack, demo, homebrew, whether complete or WIP versions, all prototypes, and anything else and still have maybe 1.98 GB free.

Zylon: Awesome thanks!!! Also stay tuned cos after I finish my Atari 2600 mods I'll post pics of before, during, and after pics for you all to see! Additionally, I was thinking couldn't you add a POT across pin 6 and 9 on the TIA and adjust it until the picture comes in the clearest? our could you damage the TIA chip by too low or too high resistance?

Thats what I was thinking too...but I assume you can put EVERY atari 2600 game on that 2GB card? I'm going to buy the Deluxe version when I get the extra money since it comes with everything you need.

Which harmony cartridge should I buy? The standard or Deluxe? I was thinking about purchasing one in the near future.

I will post my 2600 list later on after I buy a few more carts...I definatly don't have ALOT tho :-(

Zylon: Excellent job on the pics! Also, how do you know which revision the board is? To sum things up...the only revisions you would need to do this mod to are: 9, 12, & 13? Thanks!!!

A comparision screenshot would be awesome! Maybe one of it actually in use too...to show the picture quality difference?

I would only buy it if you are collecting the various versions of Atari 2600...or at least mod one of 3 that you currently own if you plan on buying a Jr. version. The most I would spend on a Jr. would be $45 approx.

Awesome thanks for the tip! I can't wait to do my 3 Mods to my Atari 2600!!! Its gonna look amazing! I'll start a new thred once its finished so everyone can see the awesomeness. :-) It's not necessary, but helps. Most av mods I've seen are slightly darker picture so it can only benefit you. IMO

would this resistor mod be needed if you are doing a composite/s-video mod?

you could check this site out for referb controllers as well as the wico controllers. http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/quickguide.htm

Does anyone have any videos of these easter eggs? I think that would be better then just a word description of whats happening. I would definately like to try them but I think a video would be ideal for that :-) I saw the video orionpax posted for mountain king....any others? ADD: The mountain king one was also mentioned in AVGN's game glitch video.

So I finally bought my 2nd 6sw atari 2600 from my friend and I found out that both of my 6sw are light and not heavy! So I mixed and matched both components and found out that the one I bought off my friend, the power switch is slugish and doesn't have a nice 'click' to it and the channel selector is stuck on 3. So I decided to relace the switch board from best electronics from Rich's suggestion. Then with my original one I'm gonna do the 3 different mods to. Now that I know its only a light model I don't feel soo bad I will post pics of my progress/completed atari L6sw :-)