Weird Sears 2600?

[Devin]

I saw this on eBay, and it looks a bit odd. Its an auction for a Sears Atari 2600. The picture makes it look like there are 2 speakers built into the top of the console - like a classic Pong system. Was this normal for Sears 6-switchers? The system is nonfunctional.

 

eBay Auction -- Item Number: 250824681018

 

EDIT: Added photo

Edited May 23, 2011 by Devin

[bomberpunk]

"The original 1977 six switch consoles have openings in the top deck for two speakers! Obviously Atari nixed the built-in speakers and went with the sound through the TV speaker. So that is why the Atari 2600 has a "speaker grill" as its top!" -Rob Mitchell, some website

[dwane413]

You might find the "what 2600 games are in stereo?" thread interesting.

[atari181]

Definately normal, I have the same system.

[anakedg]

I saw this on eBay, and it looks a bit odd.

Very normal. I see this version fairly often and probably more often than the Atari branded 6 switchers. Afaik it is usually referred to as a "Telegames 2600" or usually with some mention of the Telegames name along with Sears as a "Sears Tele-games 6er" or something like that.