+GoldLeader Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Just got this in the mail today... As of right now, being a 70's baby, I think this is the coolest ATARI item in my collection so far and I've got a lot of ATARI. Paired up with my Philips GA-212 turntable. Now that I've clicked on the video, I gotta say that is pretty neato! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISMOPC Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 WHAT DID I GET MYSELF INTO ?!?! Took 14 days to get here due to our wonderful USPS "delay" in shipping, but here is my recent purchase. I have a couple busy days ahead of me... ATARI XEGS - CIB (except black contoller instead of beige) Two Magnavox Odyssey 2's - Appear to be CIB Several Odyssey games - CIB Atari 2600 4 switch Atari 400 and 410 w/power supplies Atari 800XL EMPTY Atari Video Pinball box Over 240+ 2600 cartridges (several dups) in USPS boxes in pics A couple Atari 2600 cartridges - CIB Several 8-bit cartridges, cassettes, manuals, books, etc One TI-99 cartridge Several Atari controllers and paddles and one beat to HELL Atari 5200 (probably missing something, but you get the idea) On with the pics... CRAZY motherload of fun. Almost everything needs some TLC, but going to be working on this for quite some time. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISMOPC Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Ignore the other random stuff and large box (car parts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deemar Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I traded for this today! Notables are Rampage and Pete Rose Baseball I think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 WHAT DID I GET MYSELF INTO ?!?! ATARI XEGS - CIB (except black contoller instead of beige) What did the XEGS cost you if you don't mind me asking? I'm playing with the idea of buying one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISMOPC Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 What did the XEGS cost you if you don't mind me asking? I'm playing with the idea of buying one myself. It was part of the entire lot pictured. After I clean it and test functionality I might be selling it. I'm just overwhelmed right now with all that was included. So far I cleaned and tested the 2600, 800XL and 400. They all work. 2600 board had to be flushed with electronic cleaner and case washed. 800XL worked first try and still needs a good case scrub. 400 speaker was detached and bouncing around and the lid would not close due to metal shield in wrong location. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISMOPC Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 What did the XEGS cost you if you don't mind me asking? I'm playing with the idea of buying one myself. If you are still interested, I listed the XEGS on ebay... http://atariage.com/forums/topic/277155-atari-xegs-in-original-box-gun-controller-power-rf-cableswitch/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 If you are still interested, I listed the XEGS on ebay... http://atariage.com/forums/topic/277155-atari-xegs-in-original-box-gun-controller-power-rf-cableswitch/ I was hoping to buy it directly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Bought a cheap $12.00 stapler to make it easier to make booklets for my classic computer gear from PDF files. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 This, and it...is...wait for it...amazing!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldLeader Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Just got this in the mail today... As of right now, being a 70's baby, I think this is the coolest ATARI item in my collection so far and I've got a lot of ATARI. Paired up with my Philips GA-212 turntable. BTW, what's the music in the video? It's pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISMOPC Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 BTW, what's the music in the video? It's pretty cool! QUEEN - Machines (or back to Humans) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldLeader Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 QUEEN - Machines (or back to Humans) Thanks! I can't help but feel I should have known that one haha...I guess a lot of times I know the very obscure stuff,...But don't know the normal stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantgames:) Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Super excited to add this to the collection today She needs a bit of work but man shes a machine Ive wanted for so long 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy B. Coyote Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Super excited to add this to the collection today She needs a bit of work but man shes a machine Ive wanted for so long Woah, a TRS-80 Model III! Such a cool looking computer. That one could use a little refurb work, but I'm sure you'll get it cleaned up nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantgames:) Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Woah, a TRS-80 Model III! Such a cool looking computer. That one could use a little refurb work, but I'm sure you'll get it cleaned up nicely. Yea it needs new capacitors and a bit of polish and shine but such a great system and piece of computer/gaming history. Glad to finally own one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy B. Coyote Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) Today I bought my first classic computer, and you can almost smell the minty freshness! Now I just need a power supply for it... and a 1050 disk drive to save and load programs with... and some game cartridges... and a 48K memory upgrade so it can play the games. Geez, retro computing is really expensive! Edited April 1, 2018 by Jin 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tep392 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Today I bought my first classic computer, and you can almost smell the minty freshness! Now I just need a power supply for it... and a 1050 disk drive to save and load programs with... and some game cartridges... and a 48K memory upgrade so it can play the games. Geez, retro computing is really expensive! Congrats! I love the 400, my first computer. Missile Command, Defender and Donkey Kong are must have carts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy B. Coyote Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) Congrats! I love the 400, my first computer. Missile Command, Defender and Donkey Kong are must have carts. Thanks Tep! I know the 400 isn't nearly as powerful or versatile as the 800XL or 130XE, but I just love the aesthetics of it so I'm thrilled to get one for my first classic computer. To me the visual styling alone totally makes up for the lower horsepower, RF output, and membrane keyboard. The 400 really looks like something you'd see on the set of Alien! I did some hunting around this afternoon and scored cartridge copies of Pac-Man and Centipede, and I'll be picking up a Donkey Kong cartridge from Best Electronics when I order a power supply for the computer from them tomorrow or the next day. My next order of business after that is going to be saving up for a working 1050 disk drive so I can start saving my own programs as I learn Atari BASIC (and play Zork once I get a 48K RAM upgrade), but I'll definitely keep an eye out for good deals on Missile Command and Defender carts in the meantime. Edited April 2, 2018 by Jin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy B. Coyote Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) Congrats! I love the 400, my first computer. Missile Command, Defender and Donkey Kong are must have carts. Alright, I took your advice and ended up purchasing Missile Command and Defender for $6 each from the same seller that sold me the Pac-Man and Centipede carts, so to start off my Atari 8-Bit gaming experiences I'll have... Centipede Defender Donkey Kong Missile Command Pac-Man Not a bad start I think! I would like to pick up a dozen or so other games over the summer as well (Millipede, Ms. Pac-Man, Pole Position, and Super Breakout especially) but I should probably focus my efforts on getting a 1050 disk drive and a 48K RAM upgrade for the Atari 400 first before I go too wild buying game cartridges. There is a pretty substantial number of games I'm looking forward to playing on it as funds allow though. Edited April 2, 2018 by Jin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Spriggy Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Alright, I took your advice and ended up purchasing Missile Command and Defender for $6 each from the same seller that sold me the Pac-Man and Centipede carts, so to start off my Atari 8-Bit gaming experiences I'll have... Centipede Defender Donkey Kong Missile Command Pac-Man Not a bad start I think! I would like to pick up a dozen or so other games over the summer as well (Millipede, Ms. Pac-Man, Pole Position, and Super Breakout especially) but I should probably focus my efforts on getting a 1050 disk drive and a 48K RAM upgrade for the Atari 400 first before I go too wild buying game cartridges. There is a pretty substantial number of games I'm looking forward to playing on it as funds allow though. Fond memories of playing 'Agent USA' on the mates Atari 400 bitd! Nice pick-up Jin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantgames:) Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Got this lot in the mail today 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Spriggy Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Sweet. My 'Retronic Design' DB9 USB adapter arrived. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoshiChiri Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Just got this in the mail today... As of right now, being a 70's baby, I think this is the coolest ATARI item in my collection so far and I've got a lot of ATARI. Paired up with my Philips GA-212 turntable. I don't know if it's the video, or if it's just me, but that audio sounds a little slow. Cool setup either way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISMOPC Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 I don't know if it's the video, or if it's just me, but that audio sounds a little slow. Cool setup either way! Haven't thoroughly checked, but the phonograph has a fine-tune speed adjuster. It might need "tuned". I replaced the belt on it and just left it as it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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