Console Storage/Play

[rickb20]

One thing that was always a bit aggravating to me about the Atari console (and all others) was that I had to pull it and all it's controllers and wires out when ready to play.

 

I've always dreamed of having an Atari console built into a cocktail style table with the television built in as well. Of course, it would be on wheels and would have one power cord coming from it (probably from a surge protector contained inside the unit).

 

I envison something like a sitdown version of the upright arcade models, with the controls able to be plugged into the exterior of the unit.

 

The unit would also provide for storage of cartridges in drawers on both sides.

 

Has anyone actually done something like this? Photos?

 

Just curious (and looking for ideas),

Rick

[rickb20]

see the picture:

 

One oversight in my picture is storage space for the controllers. Also, it might make sense to have the controllers all connected in a hidden location and then just have a switch that would allow you to toggle between the left joystick and paddle and driving controllers.

 

Thoughts? Anyone else done this already?

 

Rick

[MegaManFan]

That's an awesome sketch, it looks like you could start building one based on your work-up. I have seen people make cabs out of console systems before (some even coin based, just for the laughs) but I don't think I've seen a really good VCS one in a long time.. if ever. Yours could be the prototype for the future.

[rickb20]

I wasn't sure whether you were joking with me about my rough sketch or not. I actually scribbled this out after writing the email and then scanned and attached it.

 

Seriously though, my thought is that you could roll this to any place inside your home and then pull a chair up to it, or even sit in your recliner and play. My idea would maintain the original joysticks and other controllers since you wouldn't want to be belly up to this thing all the time.

 

It wouldn't be all that hard to connect the sound to your stereo system (or surround sound ) with RCA output jacks on the back (something I'm currently doing).