Full 2600 Compatibility Problem List

[toymailman]

I am in the process of testing all my 7800 units and wanted to see if any are truly 100% compatible with all 2600 titles. I have listed below the ones that are in my testing process. I grabbed some from the FAQ and others from searching the threads here.

 

Am I missing any that have shown problems in the past? Thanks!

 

Decathlon

Robot Tank

Space Shuttle

Burgertime

Kool-Aid Man

Dark Chambers

Stargate

Supercharger

 

Also Food Fight for the 7800

 

While I am at it, I am also using the 7800 Diagnostic cart and the Color Bar Generator to calibrate colors in the 7800 and 2600 modes of operation. Then each gets tested with Testcart to make sure all other 2600 functions/controllers work properly. A good cleaning finishes it all off.

[purduecrum]

My Time Pilot doesn't like my 7800, but is 100% on my 2600 jr.

[toymailman]

Thanks, I'll add that to my testing list. What does it do when plugged into your 7800 (ie. roll, blank screen, lock up, etc.)? Also, what is the serial number on your 7800 unit?

[DocEss]

My Time Pilot also has issues with my 7800. I'd have to check the model number later, but it doesn't roll or even attempt to load, just varying flat color screens.

[purduecrum]

Has expansion interface... A1 5057643. I think the game is just black.

[toymailman]

Didn't Santa Simon for the 7800 have issues on some units too? I believe that is why it was not sold in the store anymore as well. I'll add that to my testing list.

[vacuumnoise]

very helpful thread, thank you.

Edited June 7, 2011 by vacuumnoise

[Dauber]

FTR, my 7800 worked with a Supercharger, and it has zero problems with The Activision Decathlon, Burgertime, or Stargate. All I know is it doesn't have the expansion port, nor does it have the punch-out for one...

[toymailman]

The results of my testing are found in another thread here.

[ntavio]

Does this thread include games that just don't fit in the cart slot?

 

If so any Tigervision cart.

[gorfcadet]

Kool Aid Man works fine on my 7800.. what issue was it having?

[vacuumnoise]

Does this thread include games that just don't fit in the cart slot?

 

If so any Tigervision cart.

 

my copy of Threshold fits and works fine...

[The Galaxer]

When i emulate Pac-Man on the ProSystem Emulator i see no screen but the sounds are sped so fast...

[vacuumnoise]

the only game I ever had trouble playing on my 7800 was Mega Force My lihttp://www.atariage.com/software_page.html?SoftwareLabelID=296nk

and I always assumed the cartridge was bad or broken, I cleaned it like crazy and couldnt find anything physically broken... anyone else ever have trouble playing this on their 7800?

[toymailman]

Kool Aid Man works fine on my 7800.. what issue was it having?

The screen is just black with a vertical line near the left hand side for the few 7800 units that it didn't work for. Also, I found (with some 7800 units) the cart didn't fit well in the slot. It wouldn't go in far enough for the contacts to make a good connection.

[toymailman]

the only game I ever had trouble playing on my 7800 was Mega Force

If I do anymore testing, then I can add this to the list. I will likely remove others as some games did not have a problem (in cart form or from Harmony) on any of the units I tested.

[ApolloBoy]

Food Fight doesn't work on my 7800, it'll play for a few minutes and then crash. I still have no reason as to why it doesn't work.