Colecovision trackball?

[Colecovision trackball?]

Any way to rig a xarcade tankstick?  Is there such a thing as usb to Atari? = - )

[Colecovision trackball?]

I’m quickly discovering I can’t play some games without a trackball.  I can’t find anything on EBay except a Wico trackball without any sort of a number pad.  Would this work?

[Buying a 7800...]

Yes!  Message me.

[Buying a 7800...]

Thank you for the reply and tips.  I had one back in college.  I was taken a back by the prices people are asking.  Someone on my local Facebook market place is asking $350 for a 2600.

[Buying a 7800...]

I’ve been scoping out goodwill, EBay and Etsy.  They all get close or surpass $150.00.  That’s a little more than I can spend.  I want one for $100.00 or less.  Is this unreasonable? Are there other places to watch or buy outright?

[Is the Colecovision Atari adapter 100% compatible?]

Thank you guys.  I bet it’s a bent pin.  How much is one of these things worth?  I already have a 2600.  I was thinking of storing the Atari (It’s a really nice Sunnyvale heavy 6er) and using the adapter.

[Is the Colecovision Atari adapter 100% compatible?]

Yes.  It works.  It appears I’m having trouble with the first joystick port.  It doesn’t seem to want to go in easily.  It also comes right out with the slightest movements.

[Is the Colecovision Atari adapter 100% compatible?]

I’m having trouble getting Yar’s Revenge to work.

[Alternative controller?]

Thank you very much!

[Alternative controller?]

Hi Guys,

 I’m new to the Colecovision.  I almost got one in the 80’s but my sister ruined it.  Anyways I love the system.  Is there a good alternative controller?  It doesn’t really feel comfortable in my hands?  Also any good home brews and where to get them?  I’m surprised Atari Age has a very limited selection.

Thank you!

[Is it possible to fix a keyboard ribbon?]

On 12/17/2020 at 3:35 PM, Keatah said:

Sometimes I'll stuff a cable back in by doing it at a sharp angle and then sliding over to the edge and rocking back'n'forth. Other times it's best to insert it straight down holding it at both ends for tension. It's a practiced technique hard to describe.

 

A few times I used a stiff support like a credit card, or even two, sandwich-style, to keep it from bending. I'm sure others will offer yet different suggestions or maybe make/show a video on the technique.

Thanks for the reply and advice.  The ribbon appears to be protected by a front and back sleeve that has seperated.

[Is there a better way?]

No switch box.  I do have a bit of a rats nest around the tv.  If I cleared out all the wires, would that really clear up the picture?

[Is there a better way?]

Atari 2600, Colecovision and an O2.

[Is there a better way?]

I just got into retro gaming and my screens are all fuzzy regardless of the systems I hookup through a RF adapter.  Is there a better way short of getting a tube tv?

[Is it possible to fix a keyboard ribbon?]

Opening up an O2, the ribbon came out.  I’ve tried and tried to reinsert it but it won’t go back in.  Any suggestions?