Got another 2600, for ridiculously cheap.

[Dwo Shwoom]

I went to rummage sales on sat. and looky what I got...

 

A 2nd model 6-switch Atari VCS. I know watcher sayin: wasn't that a hefty price? 10, 20, possible 40 bucks? nope, half off, it cost $1 DOLLAR with a carrying case, power brick, and half a dozen games. I know economy sucks already, so if this was the 1930's, that would've been overkill...

 

and in regards to your question: does it work? yes, the puppy is in good condition; a few bad eggs here and there, but my standard Atari games work well. Don't believe me? Here:

(ignore that red line to the left, thats my mini-tvs fancy channel indicator. annoying, but it goes a away after a few secs.)

 

Instead of acting all snooty about it (which I have, sry ), I'm just asking straight up: deal or bad deal? (all signs ignore the latter, probably)

[the.golden.ax]

Ha ha, yeah... you have the right to gloat.... GOOD DEAL?

 

What kinda games did you get?

 

AX

[Dwo Shwoom]

Wow, you must be on acid to reply that fast.

 

Yeah, This puppy was obviously owned by your run of the mill early 80's gamer.

Asteroids, Freeway, Declathon, air sea battle, combat, video pinball & olympics, you know, the works.

PS: thats solaris in the screen; i owned that prior to me purchasing this system.

PPS: I do hate using forums, they aren't very good for getting quick updates, but you were fast, thanx.

PPPS: I spent another dollar on two coleco tabletops: donkey kong and galaxian.

PPPPS: these PS's are your friend, my friend. Wow, just turned into McCain alluva sudden.

Edited November 4, 2008 by Dwo Shwoom

[Prodos8]

Good deal for sure. I've only done better getting one for free once with several games.

[Mirage]

Great deal! You got an even better deal on the 2 Coleco tabletops for a buck. Wow! Even if they're not in the best of condition. I have one that I'm going to make replacement repro stickers for since they're trashed. Or even without stickers, they look cool, so either way it's a good deal!

 

Inspired to hit a few thrifts today now, thanks!

[homerwannabee]

Dude you got the system for $1. I know Atari collecting is not what it used to be but I do know that from today yesterday and tommorow and at all times in the history of America since the Atari 2600 has come to sale $1 is a fantastic deal.

[Zwackery]

The carrying case alone makes the whole deal an amazing deal.

[Dwo Shwoom]

I know, the good condition colecotops sweetens the deal, and the GENERIC case which was made specially for ataris works well.

 

it would be great, however, if i could find my paddles to play pong and breakout.

Edited November 4, 2008 by Dwo Shwoom

[Rik]

Why even bother to charge even $1? ,might as well have given it to you,good for you though!Whats a dollar?,a pittance.Amazing,especially the way the economy is that the seller would let it go for next to nothing.Nice to see not all sellers are greedy.Congrats,some guys get all the luck!

Edited November 4, 2008 by Rik

[Dwo Shwoom]

No, it was a dead relatives, they were indifferent.

... Still, good deal tho!

 

TIP: be sure to shop at rummage sales on Saturdays, people are less likely to make u fork over lots of cash. And act indifferent, as if you could care less whether you got it or not.

 

Question Hour

 

Also, there seems to be white corrosion on the six switches, any idea of how to get those "sparkling" again?

And I've yet to learn how you clean the contacts in the cartridge port. Any help on that as well?

Edited November 4, 2008 by Dwo Shwoom

[jahfish]

Wow, you must be on acid to reply that fast.

 

congrats for the cheap deal!

 

(sorry for the slow reply, i'm on crack)

[Dwo Shwoom]

congrats for the cheap deal!

 

(sorry for the slow reply, i'm on crack)

 

 

Hey, YOU wouldn't have any solutions to my questions? Would'ja?

Edited November 4, 2008 by Dwo Shwoom

[jahfish]

mmmh not really ...

 

i used to have so many consoles that i simply kept the best looking ones and sold the rest

 

but do a search on the forum ... i think there has been quite a few discussions about cleaning your system ... i think one even made it into the top ten of "great AtariAge moments"

 

[Breakpack]

but do a search on the forum ... i think there has been quite a few discussions about cleaning your system ... i think one even made it into the top ten of "great AtariAge moments"

 

 

Two words:Armor All

 

 

 

[hhwolfman]

but do a search on the forum ... i think there has been quite a few discussions about cleaning your system ... i think one even made it into the top ten of "great AtariAge moments"

 

 

Two words:Armor All

 

 

 

 

Oh no, where is Pavlov.

[jahfish]

here you go: just empty a bottle of armor all over your console and say abrakadabra two times while spinning your hands over the console ....

 

 

 

EDIT: i take no responsability for that! i'm just a european collector with no access to Armor All ... so i can't tell you if that would work

Edited November 5, 2008 by jahfish

[ninermaniac]

but do a search on the forum ... i think there has been quite a few discussions about cleaning your system ... i think one even made it into the top ten of "great AtariAge moments"

 

 

Two words:Armor All

 

 

 

 

Two more words: cooking oil. (On the plastic case only!!!!)

 

PS. Just a little goes along ways

Edited November 5, 2008 by ninermaniac

[Dwo Shwoom]

but do a search on the forum ... i think there has been quite a few discussions about cleaning your system ... i think one even made it into the top ten of "great AtariAge moments"

 

 

Two words:Armor All

 

 

 

 

Two more words: cooking oil. (On the plastic case only!!!!)

 

PS. Just a little goes along ways

 

This all very nice, but I already know how to make it sparkling clean.

 

I'm just asking how you clean out the connector port where the cartridges go (the 9 pin connector).

Edited November 5, 2008 by Dwo Shwoom

[ninermaniac]

This all very nice, but I already know how to make it sparkling clean.

 

I'm just asking how you clean out the connector port where the cartridges go (the 9 pin connector).

 

A thin butter knife, a T-shirt, and 70% alcohol works for me.

[Rik]

To clean the console port,i use those popsicle shaped emery board nail files.You can get them at any pharmacy in the cosmetics section.They're round at each end.Cut the large end straight with a pair of scissors.Then just insert with an in and out motion starting at one end and work down till you get to other end of port.Then i give the port a squirt of contact cleaner,as spray obviously gets in better.Works fantastically well.The idea above in post #19 is a good idea too.I'd use my idea for the really corroded filthy consoles mostly.

Edited November 6, 2008 by Rik

[Dwo Shwoom]

Thanx everybody!

 

I'll post some pictures of anything I get later...

Until then stay cool. (or warm, considering that winter is near and its been cold outside. )

[TurboGenesis]

a dollar eh? you paid way too much man. lol jk. Great deal!

[Dwo Shwoom]

a dollar eh? you paid way too much man. lol jk. Great deal!

 

Thanx.. your too kind...

 

BTW, how do I make the switches sparkly clean again?