Do you think that I got a good deal?

[smile_walle]

I just found one black Darth Vader Atari 2600 console, it only 9.99 (BIN)!

 

The seller said, she didnt test it, beacuse didnt have power supply, but this system have very nice coditions.

 

But, Im not worry, beacuse I have orignal Atari power supply and joystick.

 

I have empty orginal Atari's box for console put in!!

 

Once I received it, then I will go and test it to see if it work.

 

I will post it here let know if my new console work.

 

9.99 is not a big deal?

 

Have look..

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...3005215191&rd=1

 

 

Hear soon!

 

 

Jason

[Nukey Shay]

Not bad! Especially if you already didn't have a Vader. The decal and paint look to be in perfect shape (the paint on my systems always gets worn off).

[smile_walle]

Not bad!  Especially if you already didn't have a Vader.  The decal and paint look to be in perfect shape (the paint on my systems always gets worn off).

 

 

Yeah right, I have noticed it.....I wanted to tell you, I never been owned Vader console. That is my first Darth Vader Atari 2600 system. I have Atari 2600 Jr. for many years since '86.

 

I look forward to get my first Darth Vader system soon!

 

 

Jason

[smile_walle]

Ok, you do remembered recently I got 9.99 BIN at ebay right. I did got it today from mail.

 

I did tested on my console, power did worked, but I have realized on my screen showed all black. I wondering is console is failed and no good?? or is inside of is dirty or what??

 

I wanted to know what worng?

 

thanks

 

 

Jason

[Godzilla]

try cleaning the cartridge contacts inside the system. they made some nice chamois on a stick for cleaning old nes carts, and that works well for me with 2600s and a little rubbing alcahol.

sometimes some hand modified paperclips can help if the little metal arms are so 'used' they arent making contact with with the cartridge. u can use the paperclip to bend the arms back...

[smile_walle]

try cleaning the cartridge contacts inside the system. they made some nice chamois on a stick for cleaning old nes carts, and that works well for me with 2600s and a little rubbing alcahol.

sometimes some hand modified paperclips can help if the little metal arms are so 'used' they arent making contact with with the cartridge. u can use the paperclip to bend the arms back...

 

I just wondering does Radio Shack have these equipments?? I will try to clean inside cartridge's contacts and see if console worked or not.

 

 

Jason

[badbrad]

did you check the channel select switch?

after fighting TWO ataris for hours, this was my problem for both of them

[Godzilla]

hey, badbrad, I have achieved your goal as far as U.S. released systems :-) (only u.s. released console im missing is the RDI Halcyon, (takes Laserdiscs.))

[smile_walle]

did you check the channel select switch?

after fighting TWO ataris for hours, this was my problem for both of them

 

Yes I did check the channel select switch, no plm, but yet still black on my screen. I did cleaned inside of cartridge's contacts. I think motherboard seem failed, maybe not good?

 

 

Jason

[CPUWIZ]

Do you have a voltage meter ?

[smile_walle]

Do you have a voltage meter ?

 

You mean to test the console to see what worng?

[CPUWIZ]

Read this thread and check my post about measuring the voltage regulator (7805), there is a picture of how to do it and what it looks like.

 

http://www.atariage.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=17110

[smile_walle]

This evening, I will ask my friend who have voltage meter, and he will bring to my home and will test on my console to see what worng.

 

 

 

Jason