Tips for someone considering collecting for the Atari 2600?

[Tips for someone considering collecting for the Atari 2600?]

Got a head start on games!



Now alls I need is the actual console.

[Wanted! Working Nintendo Famicom in average-good cosmetic condition!]

With hookups. Anyone got one they're willing to sell? Inbox me.

[Tips for someone considering collecting for the Atari 2600?]

Just bought 12 2600 games from guitarmas over on the marketplace. Anyone have experience with this user? Trustworthy seller?

[SOLD: Atari 2600 Games - $.50 each]

Looking at lot #1. Those titles still available? Looking to get Pitfall!, Donkey Kong, Asteroids, Defender, Space Invaders, Berzerk, Missile Command, Warlords, Demon Attack, Combat (pic label), and Haunted House. If so PM me and we'll work something out.

[Atari 2600 Vader Console Composite Video Audio Mod **$90 Shipped**]

Does the composite replace the original RF type output, or is that still an option?

Also, does console only include the hookups or any controllers? Or just the bare system?

[Tips for someone considering collecting for the Atari 2600?]

So even though it's composite modded, is RF still an option, or did the mod replace the original feature?

[Tips for someone considering collecting for the Atari 2600?]

Posted in Marketplace. If anyone sees a good heavy sixer listing on eBay link me here please.

[Wanted! 2600 Heavy Sixer in good cosmetic condition, complete!]

Looking to get a 2600 Heavy Sixer in good looking condition with 2 original controllers, and all original hookups (Power/RF..or whatever I need to plug it directly into my TV's coaxial port) and possibly some starter games. Get at me.

[Tips for someone considering collecting for the Atari 2600?]

So indecisive. I will have disposable income in mere hours.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161850945499?ul_noapp=true Yay or nay? The aftermarket controller/power adapter is turning me off. Or is that actually a good thing? (No idea how OG 2600 controllers hold up these days).

[Tips for someone considering collecting for the Atari 2600?]

Is that the light sixer, Meneer?

[Tips for someone considering collecting for the Atari 2600?]

Watching a guy review each variation on YouTube. The Jr. looks great in pictures, but getting a better look at every version has me leaning towards the Darth Vader.

[Tips for someone considering collecting for the Atari 2600?]

Thanks for the all the helpful feedback, everyone. Went to my local Game XChange and they had a lot of the games on my list, but the labels were mostly in horrible condition so I ended up leaving with 7 more NES titles lol. I'm really anal when it comes to trying to get games in decent condition with pretty good labels and such. Anyone else suffer from this horrible condition? Looks like I might have to stick with ebay so I can track down carts in good physical condition.

[Tips for someone considering collecting for the Atari 2600?]

Also, an ignorant question, but excuse me because I'm a noob... What are the six switches for? Resetting the game and I know some carts have different game modes, so do you lose some of that functionality with the JR since it has 4 switches instead of 6?

[Tips for someone considering collecting for the Atari 2600?]

Not a fan of flash carts. I guess I'm a purist when it comes to collecting physical media. The only time I'd buy a flash cart is after I've bought all the games I want that I can afford. Then I'd use the flash cart for the crazy expensive titles I'll never be able to buy a real copy of. But seeing as there's probably roughly only 50 2600 games I'm interested in owning physical copies of, the harmony cart might be in my not so distant future.

 

Will probably stop by the local game store today to see what they have and get a head start on buying games. Will wait until the weekend before I get a console. The flea market here is open on weekends and I'm gonna see if they have one I'd want before I order from eBay.

 

 

So, do you guys collect for any other consoles?

[Tips for someone considering collecting for the Atari 2600?]

What's a harmony cart, an Atari flash cart?

 

Also, are there any quality 1st gen platformers like Pitfall, Pitfall 2, Jungle Hunt, and Frankensteins Monster? Those are the types of games I'll enjoy the most.

[Tips for someone considering collecting for the Atari 2600?]

After some research these are the games I have decided to target..

Asteroids
Berzerk
Breakout
Combat
Defender
Demon Attack
Dig Dug
Dodge 'Em
Donkey Kong
E.T.
Frankenstein's Monster
Frogger
Haunted House
Jr. Pac-Man
Jungle Hunt
Mario Bros.
Missile Command
Ms. Pac-Man
Pac-Man
Pitfall!
Pitfall II
Pong Sports
Q*bert
River Raid
Space Invaders
Star Fox
Worm War I
Yars' Revenge

[Tips for someone considering collecting for the Atari 2600?]

I've been collecting retro games and systems off and on the past 10 years or so. My main focus is NES games and I also own a SNES, Sega Genesis, and Nintendo 64 with a small collection of games for each. So since I'm new to Atari completely, I was hoping some people here could help me out.

What's the best model of 2600 to get? I'm considering the 2600 Junior myself just because I like that it takes up less space and has a nice sleek design and logo on the front of it. Are there any downsides to this version of the console I should be aware about? Does the console just connect straight to your TV with an RF connector? Or will I need to buy some sort of converter to get the system hooked up to the television?

And lastly, GAMES. What are the best/must-own Atari 2600 games? Thanks!