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A bit of a spark is normal. I suppose it happens because Atari used a two-segment 3.5mm jack plug for the AC adapter, and when you plug it in to the console, the segments briefly come into contact (and cause a spark) as they slide into the connector. Later systems used a barrel-style plug, which avoids this problem.

 

If you don't want to make sparks when you plug in your 2600, just plug the power cord into the console first.

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