How big is the Colecovision?

[TedHub]

Hello, I'm planning on buying a Colecovision tomorrow and I want to know how large it measures, so I can know if it will fit on my gaming shelf.

 

Any help would be great!

[BillyHW]

I don't have one anymore that I could measure it for you. It's big, about the size of an old VCR. And the AC Adapter or power supply is huge IIRC.

[kelrodjr]

Approximate measurements are 15" x 9.5" x 3". If you want to add the Atari expansion module add another 5 inches to the front of the unit.

[TedHub]

Alrighty, thanks! Getting that Coleco today!

[SKELETOR68]

I hope you enjoy the Coleco Vision and congrats on getting one.

[VectorGamer]

The size of a ColecoVision is immeasurable - it is bigger than life

 

Congrats on the purchase/theft of this great system!

[TedHub]

Thank you! Ended up not getting it since the store was out of stock, though... Onto the next game store!

[cOLeCoHiTMan]

How much was it? You can get a fully modded one from Yurkie in a couple days for $179 (rebuilt controllers, straightened cords, ball knobs, fast bios, pause button, rebuilt power switch etc fully cleaned and tested) ... Check out his videos.. chances are if you just "find" one it needs work anyway.

 

4jays.net has them listed for $90 with no mods.

[+Ransom]

I highly recommend the Yurkie modded ones, if you have the cash. They're totally worth it. Mine improved my Colecovision experience from good to great!

[TedHub]

How much was it? You can get a fully modded one from Yurkie in a couple days for $179 (rebuilt controllers, straightened cords, ball knobs, fast bios, pause button, rebuilt power switch etc fully cleaned and tested) ... Check out his videos.. chances are if you just "find" one it needs work anyway.

 

4jays.net has them listed for $90 with no mods.

 

It was $75 there, and I'll be looking around a bit more. I'm likely going to be getting an unmodded Coleco and sending it into Yurkie.

[ColecoDan]

How much was it? You can get a fully modded one from Yurkie in a couple days for $179 (rebuilt controllers, straightened cords, ball knobs, fast bios, pause button, rebuilt power switch etc fully cleaned and tested) ... Check out his videos.. chances are if you just "find" one it needs work anyway.

 

4jays.net has them listed for $90 with no mods.

 

It was $75 there, and I'll be looking around a bit more. I'm likely going to be getting an unmodded Coleco and sending it into Yurkie.

 

You might want to talk to Yurkie first. Depending on the price you pay for the damaged colecovision and his services it could end up costing you more than just getting one from him that he has already modded.

[TedHub]

How much was it? You can get a fully modded one from Yurkie in a couple days for $179 (rebuilt controllers, straightened cords, ball knobs, fast bios, pause button, rebuilt power switch etc fully cleaned and tested) ... Check out his videos.. chances are if you just "find" one it needs work anyway.

 

4jays.net has them listed for $90 with no mods.

 

It was $75 there, and I'll be looking around a bit more. I'm likely going to be getting an unmodded Coleco and sending it into Yurkie.

 

You might want to talk to Yurkie first. Depending on the price you pay for the damaged colecovision and his services it could end up costing you more than just getting one from him that he has already modded.

 

Well I don't know if they were selling the broken one specifically since they were using it as a display model in the window. There's another big retro game store nearby so I'll check it out later this week.

[cOLeCoHiTMan]

Well.. I know Yurkie has a disclaimer he'd rather people send him Coleco's if possible so he can save as many as possible.. and I'm sure he doesn't have an endless supply in his area either!

Here's one from Steve at Atarimax for $50 if he still has it.

http://www.atarimax.com/classic/forsale/index.html

(ColecoVision page)

[BillyHW]

I feel so guilty for throwing mine away. At the time I didn't realize it could be fixed.

 

Wish I had the money to buy one off this Yurkie fellow you keep talking about. Maybe in a couple years.

[TedHub]

Well.. I know Yurkie has a disclaimer he'd rather people send him Coleco's if possible so he can save as many as possible.. and I'm sure he doesn't have an endless supply in his area either!

Here's one from Steve at Atarimax for $50 if he still has it.

http://www.atarimax....sale/index.html

(ColecoVision page)

 

Hm... I might look into getting that broken one then. Depending on if they let me have it, of course. That Atarimax one looks really good though.

[cOLeCoHiTMan]

Don't go too broken... Yurkie is awesome but I'm sure he can't bring all back from the dead (or at least they aren't cost effective too)

[TedHub]

Don't go too broken... Yurkie is awesome but I'm sure he can't bring all back from the dead (or at least they aren't cost effective too)

 

Yeah, I'll make sure to ask how broken it is.

[TedHub]

Okay, got a Colecovision in full working condition from that other store. It's a bit bad off cosmetically, the expansion module door seems to have been lodged open for years, and it won't go down. The metal around the expansion module is rusty. Other than that, I'm having a blast with it.

[VectorGamer]

What games did you get with it?

[TedHub]

What games did you get with it?

 

Donkey Kong (of course!), Zaxxon, BurgerTime and Ladybug. The store did not have too broad of a selection (can't find Frenzy anywhere!)

[VectorGamer]

That's a great batch of titles to start off with. Ladybug - now that game always gives me a coronary...

 

When you find yourself wanting more from the system, I highly recommend getting the roller controller along with the driving controller module. Those two add-ons take the ColecoVision to the next level.

 

And of course, you'll want to check out Retrocade Magazine because we review a lot of ColecoVision!

[TedHub]

Thanks for reassuring me on my selection!

 

Yeah, my situation with the controllers is weird, I don't have any room on my desk for anything. The Coleco is on a shelf so I can't really have anything big attached to it. I should hack up an extension cord for the extension module if I want to get a driving controller

 

I was eyeing Retrocade.... That looks really neat! I'll make sure to buy an issue.

[SKELETOR68]

You have to get PEPPER II And Donkey Kong Jr, both are very common and very easy to get!

[VectorGamer]

You have to get PEPPER II And Donkey Kong Jr, both are very common and very easy to get!

 

Pepper II is one of my favorite games on the ColecoVision and arcade.

 

There are so many second tier arcade titles translated to the CV that are really good: Venture, Mouse Trap, Frenzy, Carnival, Cosmic Avenger, Space Fury, Slither, Ladybug, Roc N Rope and Subroc. And all of those are relatively common.

[TedHub]

You have to get PEPPER II And Donkey Kong Jr, both are very common and very easy to get!

 

Pepper II is one of my favorite games on the ColecoVision and arcade.

 

There are so many second tier arcade titles translated to the CV that are really good: Venture, Mouse Trap, Frenzy, Carnival, Cosmic Avenger, Space Fury, Slither, Ladybug, Roc N Rope and Subroc. And all of those are relatively common.

 

I guess I'll have to look out for those then! (except for the roller controller ones, can't really do that sadly )