[New: VECTREX Joystick Kit for sale]

I’m interested in a kit as well when they become available! 

[It’s okay to like the VCS.]

4 minutes ago, MrBeefy said:

How sturdy does it feel? 

It’s smaller than expected but it’s sturdy as hell, controllers feel a little light but are pretty firm and don’t feel cheap, and I’m usually used to an Xbox elite controller with double aa’s in it which adds a lot of weight.

 

if anything the people that don’t think the console will be worth while should look into the controllers they made when they come out.

[It’s okay to like the VCS.]

I received mine Thursday so they should be arriving soon here for most backers I would assume, my kid loves the new version of the classic joystick! Pretty smooth on paddle games as well.

["AgaCart" my version of the Atari Lynx SD cartridge]

Please add me to the list!

[New BBS: Space Cactus Canyon!]

Shut down again? Man I didn’t even get to see it when you brought it back lol

[Hooking up 2600 to old tv via switch box?]

Sweet! Nearly brings a tear to my eye. It’s nice to see Atari hooked up to an old CRT via switchbox.

 

 

Hopefully I can get a color one in the future but this is the most satisfying way to play for sure!

[Hooking up 2600 to old tv via switch box?]

 

The knurled ring just under the turn lever is a fine adjustment knob that can be rotated as well. You have one on both the VHF and UHF knobs there.

 

And if channel 3 fails, you can also try Channel 2 unless you still have a station broadcasing on that channel that you are able to pick up?

 

On the switchbox itself, make sure you push it all the way to Game/Computer. I've had some that would almost click into this position and not register until it was absolutely at the maximum.

 

Out of curiosity, how do you know for sure the 2600 and the switchbox are good? They work on another TV I'm guessing?

 

And yes they where both tested on another tv before hand. Thanks!

[Hooking up 2600 to old tv via switch box?]

It was the fine tuning inner knob!

 

[Hooking up 2600 to old tv via switch box?]

 

The knurled ring just under the turn lever is a fine adjustment knob that can be rotated as well. You have one on both the VHF and UHF knobs there.

 

And if channel 3 fails, you can also try Channel 2 unless you still have a station broadcasing on that channel that you are able to pick up?

 

 

Oh damn your right! I was wondering why the inner rings free spun even when not changing channels, I’ll try adjusting those while it’s on later tonight.

[Hooking up 2600 to old tv via switch box?]

Sorry I can't be of more help. BTW, love your Galaga cocktail table.

 

 

Oh that’s fine I’m happy for any input! And thanks for the compliment I love being able to play Galaga at home!

 

 

Some of the tvs like that have "fine tuning" knobs - the knurled inside the knob.

Does any thing else work on ch. 3?

 

 

Sorry what sort of fine tuning knob do you mean? And I cannot pick up any channel or anything on channel 3 if that’s what you are talking about.

[Hooking up 2600 to old tv via switch box?]

Check the Channel Switch on the unit. It might have been set to channel 2, vs. 3. Depending on your unit, the Channel select switch may be on the rear or on the bottom of the unit.

 

 

Yes the channel is set to 3 as the tv is, just odd that I’m getting no picture. Hopefully it’s not something more serious...

[Hooking up 2600 to old tv via switch box?]

Hey Fellas, just bought an old tv and I am trying to hook up my Atari 2600 to it via a switch box but I’m only getting another type of static. When not connected the tv works fine and produces sound but I’m not able to get the Atari to show up on the tv. What I know: The 2600 works, and the switch box works. I’ve attached photos to see if I’ve done anything wrong.

 

Setup:

 

Tv model number:

 

 

Tv with Atari off:

 

 

Tv with Atari on:

[Supercharger White Cassette Communist Mutants from Space?]

Thanks fellas! Odd color change, guess its just later production of its white?

[Astronomer 2600 now has a patch that you can earn]

Congratulations Gray Defender! Might i ask what controller you where using?

 

 

Finally had a good game after many hours of plugging along... Not nearly as good as Steves amazing game!

 

[Astronomer 2600 now has a patch that you can earn]

That’s an amazing score Steve! I’m still trying to reach enough for a patch...

[Songbird 20-year anniversary: sales, mysteries, and games, oh my!]

Is it over? Cant believe I missed this!

[Fireball]

I definitely agree fireball could have been done better but for a 2600 game I have some fun with it.

[Supercharger White Cassette Communist Mutants from Space?]

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[Supercharger White Cassette Communist Mutants from Space?]

Hello fellas I recently got a few supercharger games to bolster my collection and one of them is this copy of Communist mutants from space but it is a white cassette, Ive only seen it in black really so I was wondering if its different at all. Thanks.

 

PS I am sure people will ask but no there are no stampings on the cassette of numbers or dates.

[Astronomer 2600 now has a patch that you can earn]

Thanks for the tips! Ive probably put only about 5 hours total into it so I hadnt developed that strategy yet, definitely seems to be the smart way to go of resetting it when you get a low star..

[Astronomer 2600 now has a patch that you can earn]

I got 22 on the atari portable, same rom though! Just gor the cart last week so did nit try that yet. How high are you getting?

 

Did you get the boxed or lose cart version?

 

 

 

Sadly my high has only been max at 18 and yes I got the boxed version it looks great!

[Astronomer 2600 now has a patch that you can earn]

Still trying to get this patch... dont know how possible it is on the physical version can you guys tell me if anyone has gotten it without an emulator?

[Lynx Multi Card Preorders]

Sign me up for one! Would love to get the encased version.

[HOMEMADE BOX ART]

So you made that box? Looks great! I have that hack and always was sad when I bought it that they had no box.

[Coming Soon! Drop in tactile switch controller boards]

Just got my boards I ordered after the post office kept them hostage for 13 days...

Love the click they make and the quick response of the tactile switches! Got my highest score yet on Donkey Kong for my Atari 800. Well worth the money and I will be ordering more for sure very soon..