Godzilla Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I've always really liked this system. I've also always wanted to know if the sticks can be read as joystick and paddle at the same time, thus hopefully offering a cheap 'rotating' joystick alternative for mame use (and for future 2600 games that would benefit from such a controller (like tron,) and maybe even some hacks that might put the functionality back into an existing 2600 game (like a rotating arm in front line,) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I've always really liked this system. I've also always wanted to know if the sticks can be read as joystick and paddle at the same time, thus hopefully offering a cheap 'rotating' joystick alternative for mame use (and for future 2600 games that would benefit from such a controller (like tron,) and maybe even some hacks that might put the functionality back into an existing 2600 game (like a rotating arm in front line,) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 Finally package at post office, picking up tomorrow after 1pm I can hardly wait to unbox my Sears Arcade II! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missioncontrol Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 quick question on these: What's the output DC voltage amperage and polarity on the power supplies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 just use a standard 2600 psu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliott Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 (edited) quick question on these: What's the output DC voltage amperage and polarity on the power supplies? The one that came with the console was 10V AC, not sure about amperage, I don't have the original. An NES power supply works great. Any AC or DC power supply over 500ma, between 9-12v should work just fine, being that the console is meant to take AC, the polarity if you are using a DC power supply isn't an issue. I've run mine from NES, SMS/Genesis 1 and Jaguar power supplies. Edited October 10, 2008 by elliott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleman jack Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 There are two other threads out there somewhere on Atari Age about the power supply for the Sears Video Arcade II. You can't use a regular 2600 power supply because the standard 2600 power supply has a male plug tip, and the Sears Video Arcade II requires a female plug tip. Mine came without a power supply, so I've been using a Sega Genesis power supply. But there is another thread out there, I apologize for not having the link handy, in which a couple of Atari Age members discuss the power supplies pretty thoroughly. They did say that a Sega Genesis power supply was okay to use with no ill effects. And so far that has worked for mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMyers Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I always love playing flight or space games that utilize the console during gameplay like Tomcat or Space Shuttle. There's just something about using those LED buttons for flight controls that I love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 (edited) There are two other threads out there somewhere on Atari Age about the power supply for the Sears Video Arcade II. You can't use a regular 2600 power supply because the standard 2600 power supply has a male plug tip, and the Sears Video Arcade II requires a female plug tip. Mine came without a power supply, so I've been using a Sega Genesis power supply. But there is another thread out there, I apologize for not having the link handy, in which a couple of Atari Age members discuss the power supplies pretty thoroughly. They did say that a Sega Genesis power supply was okay to use with no ill effects. And so far that has worked for mine. Polarity wouldn't be the only problem with trying to use a 2600 power supply. My SVAII has a coaxial type power supply connection. All the 2600's I've seen use a phono plug type. The power supply that came with my SVA (from Goodwill) which seems to work fine is Atari branded, part number C017539: 9.5V AC 750 mA. There is no polarity indication since it's AC. Edited October 12, 2008 by BigO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMyers Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 (edited) If you can't find a power supply at a flea market or don't have one that's compatible then may I suggest Radio Shack's replacement adapters for AT&T answering machines. Everybody got on me for suggesting these because they said they were unnecessarily hard to find but what's easier then just going to a local mall and picking one up. Where I come from - Philly, PA - There simply aren't many places to find anything for this system; you just mention it and people give you this wierd look like why are you even looking for that. The reason why I suggest this one is they fit the specs perfectly that the manual for the system suggests to use: 9VAC 750MA adapter's specs - 9,10.2,11,12 VAC 800MA. - just set it to 9 and you're good to go. By the way, I tried this one myself after my original adapter stopped working and it works as good as the original with the Sears Video Arcade II. Edited October 12, 2008 by MMyers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Thag Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 just use a NES adaptor. Works fine on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremoloman2006 Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 yeah, I'm resurrecting an old thread! I bought a Sears Video Arcade II some time ago but never got to try it because it didn't come with a power supply. I won a real cheap one on eBay last week for the power supply. The SVAII that came today was disgusting and I wound up taking the motherboard out and tossing the case. Trust me, it was beyond salvage. After hooking them both up I only have one word to say... COOL! The LEDs look killer and the touch buttons are a major improvement IMHO. If you have a chance to score one go for it! You won't be disappointed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corby Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Can the Sears Video Arcade II, be turned into a atari 7800? changed the cart slot and the chips. that would be one cool mod. but nothing is impossible these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 congrats on finding one yea, the sav2/7800 combo would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Oh heck yeah it is! (cool) Exact casing at the 7800; but with the 2600/Sears flair in the middle. All blacked out like the Vader but even more modern/high-tech looking. It's like the console version of KITT from Knight Rider with those red lights on the dash when it's fired up. Plus the 4 controller ports! Cool controller too. My friend @m2carb recently composite modded one for me and re-built the controllers from the ground up. When they are 100% working properly they are not quiiiiite as good as CX-40's, but they are close, AND they include the paddle controllers which is just an awesome feature and really innovative if you think about it. Keeping one in the mix going forward for sure. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacman000 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 It's cool. Same case as the 2800, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 4 hours ago, pacman000 said: It's cool. Same case as the 2800, right? Yessir, the Japan only 2800. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 It's cool! While I don't need one...I need one.? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Can anyone confirm the pack-in game for the Sears Video Arcade II? I ask, because I have one on the way. Never mind. @Rick Dangerousthis is all your fault.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Wow! This thing is cool. This unit appears to have had limited use. The console is in amazing shape and the controllers aren’t bad. Love the paddles (played Super Breakout). I’m very impressed with the picture quality of this console. I was not expecting it to look so good, but am very happy with the results. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+darryl1970 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 On 2/2/2021 at 4:22 PM, sramirez2008 said: Wow! This thing is cool. This unit appears to have had limited use. The console is in amazing shape and the controllers aren’t bad. Love the paddles (played Super Breakout). I’m very impressed with the picture quality of this console. I was not expecting it to look so good, but am very happy with the results. Very nice snag! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prizrak Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 My unit is a Sears light sixer and would love to get one of these someday. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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