Hello, thanks for the reply!
I actually went out on a limb, and bought another Ultra Pong Doubles that was being sold as-is. This time I got lucky. And it works! I didn't swap the IC chip because I didn't want to take the chance of shorting or damaging this new "working" console. But I had removed it on the old one, and reseated it a few times.
I really am enjoying playing it.
Maybe I can help you? Is there anything I can send you that will help your console get repaired? I could hold onto it for parts, but I'd much rather help another member of the community get theirs going if I could. I know how that would make me feel. ✌️
Thanks again for the advice, and it feels great to be back!
Tom Vogel