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  1. Posted

    Every one of my controllers works perfectly, although before I opened them up and cleaned the contacts they were flaky at best. It's quite simple to open the case, use an eraser on the contacts, ALL the contacts where the buttons hit and close em up. I did this to about 9 or 10 controllers, pretty much in about 45 minutes to an hour. However, I did just order a full set of gold replacement parts for 1 controller from Best to completely rebuild one and see how it works out.

     

     

    Wow , I think I might just try this.

  3. Posted

    Actually, I did score 80 points!

     

    I figured since everyone else was probably going to max the thing out, I'd just try playing a game where I ended with exactly 80 points. :D

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    Heh yeah that's sorta funny, but because you have a 0 before the 80.

    We can tell that this high score is not legit.

  8. Posted

    Well, I decided to buy an Atari 5200 from eBay I got a system, works good.. etc. Only problem is the Joysticks, are broken. Are they easy to fix, or do I need new ones?

     

    :ponder:

     

    ALL Atari 5200 Joysticks are broken. :)

     

    PM MrRetroGamer

     

    Send him your broken ones and a fair price and he will fix them so they work forever and ever.

    The guy rox the hiz-ouse.

     

    I have worked with him a bunch of times. He is very quick and very fair.

     

    OKAY, thanks for the advice, I'll look into the options. lol, I just checked the internet,

    look at this = http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=17031&type=mov

     

    It's like how I am now, but I'm not so angry. :D

  9. Posted

    I'll check that site and post what I think,

    Thanks for the info.

     

    I have roughly about 30 games or a little more then that.

    Seems like all the classics are there! (most untested as of now)

    3 are boxed with instructions, including Freedom Fighters / Golf.

    (Maybe I can post a photo of the games here soon)

    And yes, the graphics do look great with that game, nice

    arcade-like-moving graphics. I notice the screen does not scroll,

    I find that unique, for I am now used to 2600 Defender lol.

  11. Posted

    Hi, I bought an Odyssey 2 with games. It works well. I haven't played it (off emulator) since I was 4-7 years old?! I remember playing this with a friend and also typing my age (4) Ahh, I have memories ;) Like, the game Freedom Fighters! Quest for the Rings... Showdown, Skiing, Monkey Shines etc. :D

    I remember when I started my Atari 2600 collection and wondering why Defender didn't seem to ring a bell in graphics or sound. It's because it was Freedom Fighters for Odyssey 2! Ohhh, now I get it. heh

    Now for my questions,

    I wonder how to keep the games, 2 I tested and they work great, the first game I tried gets stuck on SELECT GAME. These games are from era 1980. What is a good way to clean the Unit and the games,

    outside on surface and the inside. I use the q-tips and rubbing for Atari, but this Odyssey might be different. Any Odyssey collectors/users here? :)

  12. Posted

    Hey, this is a general question about games 'still sealed',

    if they should be cleaned with the q-tip method?

    Are they good to go, or is it best to clean away the years?

    Same question it a used Atari, should the circut board inside be cleaned?

     

    ok, thanks. :cool:

  16. Posted

    3rd party? I said its new, not original. If ur so dissapointed then don't bid. And yeah.. I know ur gonna say back, I wont.. so I do it for ya,

     

    No thanks ;)

     

    No, I wouldn't buy it I got too many ATARI's as is. I sell setups like that all the time for $25 bucks, ya know a realistic price for such a setup.

     

    here's a past realism, I came across ...

     

    http://cgi.ebay.ca/ATARI-7800-2600-GAME-SY...1QQcmdZViewItem

     

    It's $25 to $29, yeah. not to mention the extra fee of $20 to ship. = $45-49 total. :P

    I don't see any rare amounts of games either, nor any actual 7800 ones in this lot.

     

     

    You have no clue how much shipping rates are in Canada you dumbass :roll: and if you want to be a fuck about this for much longer I can list the exact same auction as you are with a 25 dollar bin and exact shipping costs with a shipping calculator. I put $20 as the ship as that insures I won't end up screwing myself on the ship with the CanadaPost rates just going up this month. You don't even know this but if I have to send it to places like lower Florida, Cali or lower texas with rate code 3 shipping rates that cost more than most other places in the states to ship to, Untill just recent shipping would have only been $15. Don't kick my can buddy cause this can kicks back every single time.

     

    Ok?, if someone writes back about my auction post, either, good, bad or ugly. I am entitled to reply or defend it. Now, I wasn't the first to question others motives. I also didn't write $20 is too much to charge on shipping cost, (don't twist my words) BUT, what I was trying to mention is 'OBVIOUSLY' if you factor in the shipping total, you will have the buyer paying more then $25-29 for the whole lot. More like $45-49. You may be fair in your auction thats' good, but it's not cheap enough (in my opinion)

    to place ANY judgements of my sale. On a different note (for myself) I take a loss on the shipping because I rather make profits from the total of the product.

  19. Posted

    New AC Adaptor = $12
    Those AC's are not $12 dollars more like $3 unless you acutally buy it off ebay and are including shipping into that price, and don't you think you should mention that the AC is 3rd party? I can tell a mile away that it is but average Joe won't be able to.

    I buy 2600-compatible used 3rd-party AC adapters at flea markets and thrift stores for $1 each or less. They aren't very common but you can find them if you keep looking. A couple models of Code-A-Phone answering machines (1980s vintage?) used the right style.

     

    If I want to spend more and get a long cord like the originals, Fry's has one for (I think) $7.99 or so.

     

    I can't find anything at thift shops. Mostly books and non-toys here.

    I bought 2 new AC adaptors's online stores for.. $21. total cost. hmm, Franz I'll send you a PM.

    I never knew they are cheap in reality. :ponder: Used.. but cheap.

  20. Posted

    3rd party? I said its new, not original. If ur so dissapointed then don't bid. And yeah.. I know ur gonna say back, I wont.. so I do it for ya,

     

    No thanks ;)

     

    No, I wouldn't buy it I got too many ATARI's as is. I sell setups like that all the time for $25 bucks, ya know a realistic price for such a setup.

     

    here's a past realism, I came across ...

     

    http://cgi.ebay.ca/ATARI-7800-2600-GAME-SY...1QQcmdZViewItem

     

    It's $25 to $29, yeah. not to mention the extra fee of $20 to ship. = $45-49 total. :P

    I don't see any rare amounts of games either, nor any actual 7800 ones in this lot.

  21. Posted

    It depends on which style you're getting. The original (with 4 controller ports in front) needs a special automatic RF switchbox, which the power supply plugs into (unless the console has been modded for a normal power supply and manual switchbox). The 2-port version does not need the special switchbox. Both versions use the same supply, IIRC it's something like 12 volts at 1.7 Amps (1700 mA) (the Amps/milliAmps rating of a replacement supply can be higher but not much lower), center-positive coaxial plug 5.5 mm O.D., 2.8 mm I.D. (= Radio Shack's "Adaptaplug" style "O"). Yes, that's a lot of power, and yes, Radio Shack's adapters that are compatible cost an arm and a leg! Do be aware that you get at least one free Adaptaplug when buying one of their adapters - it says so on the package - so don't let them charge you the extra $5 + tax for that.

     

    Cool thanks for the info. It appears to be a 2 port.

  24. Posted

    I'm listing at $45 buy it now for $55.. its not like I ask, $140.

    Iv'e sold already Atari's from $23 to $43. All were pleased. I dont think it's so humble to build yourself up, when I haven't seen your prices or auctions yet. Anyways, you have many systems you own "as is". Share for free ... have a ball. I'd like a deal on those $3 dollar power supplies.

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