Flojomojo Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Would it be fair to say the best thing about the Gemini was the controllers, not included in the package in question? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up2knowgood Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Not sure what this one is, it's sans label. I got it a year or two ago along with a PAL rarity and a potential prototype. PM an address and I'll send it your way, if you'd like. I would like, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Would it be fair to say the best thing about the Gemini was the controllers, not included in the package in question? Combo aspect aside, vertically oriented controllers suck - so nope, that's not it. APF/RCA Intellivision TI-99/4A 5200 Colecovision 7800 ...these controllers are awesome! Said nobody ever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrSidneyZweibel Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 (edited) I like the Gemini controllers much more than atari's cx-40, the RF out on most geminis is so good there's no need to AV mod it, but mostly I like it because it looks like a video game console, not like a radiator from a crappy 1970's riding lawnmower. Edited September 14, 2017 by DrSidneyZweibel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up2knowgood Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Would it be fair to say the best thing about the Gemini was the controllers, not included in the package in question? Eh...for most maybe, but I like the look of the console too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jhd Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Prices certainly have risen! When I first started collecting in the early-1990s, I bought a Gemini (with power supply and video cable/switchbox, but no controllers) for about Cdn$5. I do not recall if it needed any repairs to fix cracked solder joints. I have subsequently purchased the combo controllers for it. For several years, it was my main system to play 2600 games -- I really like the extremely compact size. I do not remember having any compatibility issues with games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeekDragon Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I have never compared the RF output on these systems, so this is the first time I'm hearing that Gemini has a better RF out put then the 2600. I still prefer the controllers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polybius Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 I don't believe I've ever heard of this 'Gemini'. I know of the Sears system, but one made by Coleco ? So how did that work back in the day, Coleco making a clone system intended to run 2600 carts? Wouldn't they be crossing all sorts of legal lines, or am I missing something here? well, it did end up crossing a line. Atari ended up suing them. most of the components were "off the shelf" , except for the video chip.The VTL chip as its referred to in the gemini, was a copy of Atari's GTIA, and Atari sued. They settled out of court, for an undisclosed sum, and royalties on each gemini/Expansion Module sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polybius Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 Well, I ended up buying a CIB Magnavox Odyssey 2 system for $35 + shipping instead. I may see about a Gemini in the future, but the o2 spoke to me when I saw it. The Gemini I was looking at is Still available surprisingly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpressed Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Speaking of great RF, the O2 has the best of its generation, IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Well, I ended up buying a CIB Magnavox Odyssey 2 system for $35 + shipping instead. I may see about a Gemini in the future, but the o2 spoke to me when I saw it. The Gemini I was looking at is Still available surprisingly. Great pickup! The Odyssey 2 is a cool and underrated system, and one of my favorites. Speaking of great RF, the O2 has the best of its generation, IMO. Either that or the Intellivision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 ...The Gemini I was looking at is Still available surprisingly. I'm not surprised. Nice pickup on the O2 instead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polybius Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 Speaking of great RF, the O2 has the best of its generation, IMO. I agree, it has an amazing picture, even some of my A/V equipped consoles don't have this good a picture, My NES certainly isn't as good, or even the Retron clone, and I use A/V composite on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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