iesposta Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Is a Fairchild Video Entertainment system w/12 game cartridges for $25 a good deal? What is the low / high price for something like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 What is the low / high price for something like this? A lot more than $25. Jump on it. Even if the console doesn't work 100% (and chances are good it doesn't), the 12 games are worth the $25, whatever they are. A working Channel F usually goes for about $100. More if there are some good titles thrown in. Which videocarts are included? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the11thdoctor Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Jump on it. I have been trying to find a Fairchild for awhile now. Doesnt seem to exist locally. $25 is a great deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Thanks for the quick replies. I will look into getting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianoid Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Anything in good condition with 12 cartridges is not a bad deal these days. A Genesis with 12 cartridges is not a bad deal. Sadly you have to jump on stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ataridroid Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Thanks for the quick replies. I will look into getting it. I will give you $50 for it if you get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I have one that has a few issues that Im going to sell hopefully soon . It does work and has around 12 carts and a nice carrying case for them . That is a nice deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalessinDB Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Heh I see I got beat to the punch but yeah I would've happily offered to double your money if you just wanted to resell it. Ah well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Is a Fairchild Video Entertainment system w/12 game cartridges for $25 a good deal? What is the low / high price for something like this? Congrats. Remember to report back how you like the joysticks. They be a little odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 A lot more than $25. Jump on it. Even if the console doesn't work 100% (and chances are good it doesn't), the 12 games are worth the $25, whatever they are. A working Channel F usually goes for about $100. More if there are some good titles thrown in. Which videocarts are included? Bought it. Saw it working with some interference-like display. It has videocarts 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 21 & 24. I guess Pro Football and Bowling are the rarest? No boxes, but I saw some instruction manuals. Lots of the carts have the end label fallen off in the container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y-bot Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 The interference is probably from the RF switch. Try one of those coax to RF adapters instead of the old tv/game switch. Nice find! I'm still looking for 25 Casino Poker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+stupus Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Is it a channel f 1 or 2? If its the 2 with the removable controllers then they alone working are easily worth $25. If you are looking to sell anything from the lot, the only item I need is a real nice manual only for #24 pro football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 It's a 1 with hard-wired controllers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ataridroid Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 What about my offer iesposta? You would double your money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 What about my offer iesposta? You would double your money! Thanks, but I think I'll enjoy it as part of my retrogaming collection. I ordered the Multi-cart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Bought it. Saw it working with some interference-like display. It has videocarts...24. There's your $25's worth right there. Thanks, but I think I'll enjoy it as part of my retrogaming collection. I ordered the Multi-cart! Be prepared to wait. A buddy of mine has one and it took almost a year to get. It is pretty sweet though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+evg2000 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 There's your $25's worth right there. Be prepared to wait. A buddy of mine has one and it took almost a year to get. It is pretty sweet though! I got mine in less than 6 weeks, and he had to build it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 There's your $25's worth right there. Be prepared to wait. A buddy of mine has one and it took almost a year to get. It is pretty sweet though! I hope it comes quickly as the thread says there are two remaining (well, one now). But it's okay if I have to wait a bit. I can't wait to show off PAC Man. Just the idea of playing PAC man on a home console that was made four years before PAC Man hit the arcades makes me amazed. I also like that it has half the ram of the 2600 VCS, 64 bytes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Tried Pac Man on the Multi-Cart today. That is so freaking cool! The interference is tolerable now with a direct RCA to Coax connection, and a ferrite clip-on. if you have one of these clip-ons, loop the end of the RF wire at the TV and clip it around the 2 wires. Also going into Zenith "Service Mode" and playing with all the V height and H height and RF this and that, I got it nice. I noticed when I first plug it in and turn it on there are blue square pixels all over the place, but after a five or so minute warm-up, they go away. Read where blue square are a "Video Ram" problem? Any repair / refurbish tips? Couldn't find any searching online. Do any Electrolytic Capacitors need replaced? What about the in the power brick? As long as it works fine after warming up, I won't break any plastic like the power brick to refurbish, but looking for any info or tips other than get a 2nd one and swap parts.... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmdof Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 If any console is 25 bucks with a bunch of games, it's pretty much worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Worth $25 for resale value = yes Worth $25 to play = NO I never tried any of the homebrews though, I bet they are cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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