insertclevernamehere Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 So as far as I know, there's no way of firmly placing Atari 2600 cartridges in the universal game cases. I've put up with them loosely in the boxes as it's still better than having them without boxes or paying sometimes silly money for cib copies. They fit snugly enough in there when the box is closed and they don't rattle about. Problem is when you open the box, the cart slips and slides all over the place and there's no where to neatly put the manual inside the box, if it fits at all. Most of my original manuals are hidden behind the cover. I have some manuals printed from pdf's and I printed one off at home as a test, on cheap paper that fits neatly where the cartridges go and I've velcroed the cartridge to the other side. It's not ideal but it looks neat and tidy. I've just done the one for now because I'm not 100% sold on it yet. What does everybody think? Velcro on the back of a cart a travesty? Like it? Anybody have any better solutions? Your opinions please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Spriggy Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 This may not suit your path, but these are great imo. I only collect loose carts and use them. Some of the longer carts don't fit (like IMAGIC etc), but few and far between. https://www.retroprotection.com/Atari-2600-Cartridge-protectors_c261.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoJoe Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Man that's a lot of gripes! Sounds like storing them loose is a much more stress free way of going about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokumaru Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Velcro on the back of a cartridge? No, thanks! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insertclevernamehere Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 Velcro on the back of a cartridge? No, thanks! Yeah, that's the thing I wasn't sure about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insertclevernamehere Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 This may not suit your path, but these are great imo. I only collect loose carts and use them. Some of the longer carts don't fit (like IMAGIC etc), but few and far between. Just so we're clear, all my cartridges are used. They're not just for displaying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Spriggy Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 (edited) Just so we're clear, all my cartridges are used. They're not just for displaying. +1. All my carts are used. Although I do collect for the thrill .. I'm a 100% player. No variants. If I have the game, I have the game. I leave the boxed games for the next level collectors. But I digress. However, like you, I still wish to protect my loose carts. These protectors are gr8, tough plastic and easy stackable. Don't take up much space. Sort them alphabetically for easy selection (Thx Save! ) and booyah! Edited August 14, 2018 by spriggamortis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insertclevernamehere Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 +1. All my carts are used. Although I do collect for the thrill .. I'm a 100% player. No variants. If I have the game, I have the game. I leave the boxed games for the next level collectors. But I digress. However, like you, I still wish to protect my loose carts. These protectors are gr8, tough plastic and easy stackable. Don't take up much space. Sort them alphabetically for easy selection (Thx Save! ) and booyah! It seemed that because you added in your first comment that your carts are played, you may have assumed mine weren't. Just wanted to clarify. No anger or defensiveness in the tone of my response was intended. All is good.?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Spriggy Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 (edited) It seemed that because you added in your first comment that your carts are played, you may have assumed mine weren't. Just wanted to clarify. No anger or defensiveness in the tone of my response was intended. All is good. All good. Read nothing into it. The internet is turning into a tippy toe place. Many tissues need to be issued at times! Edited August 14, 2018 by spriggamortis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Yeah, that's the thing I wasn't sure about. Well, it works, maybe you can make the velco a bit smaller even Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insertclevernamehere Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 Well, it works, maybe you can make the velco a bit smaller even Ok. And maybe centre it a bit better. I'm warming to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric-Dreams Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Velcro on a cartridge ? seriously ? This is not a solution. This is a problem. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Get some of these to store your loose carts in. Heck, my 65 XE computer fits in them. So does my 7800 (not at the same time.)https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-storage/tool-boxes/18-in-x-6-in-x-13-in-black-aluminum-case-62271.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamchevy Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 On 8/14/2018 at 6:10 AM, Spriggy said: +1. All my carts are used. Although I do collect for the thrill .. I'm a 100% player. No variants. If I have the game, I have the game. I leave the boxed games for the next level collectors. But I digress. However, like you, I still wish to protect my loose carts. These protectors are gr8, tough plastic and easy stackable. Don't take up much space. Sort them alphabetically for easy selection (Thx Save! ) and booyah! thanks for the recommendation, just placed an order! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 They are not really Universal Game Cases, they cater for SNES/Genesis/N64 only. They should do a VCS/Intellivision/Coleco version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insertclevernamehere Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Original poster of this thread here. Since the very first box, I have changed to using 2 penny sized velcro stickers. Not ideal but I hate how the carts slide about in the game cases when you open them. One day I will make folded, card inserts like you get in homebrews or foam for the right side of the box. Then bye bye velcro. For the manuals, maybe some press-on vinyl envelopes on the left side. A project for the future. Since Covid, the list of original run games I want has expanded by around 40. Over the summer, I managed to do most of the manuals from pdf's using Pages on the iPad while sat in the backyard and printing them off from my own printer. Now the weather is cooling, time to turn my attention to the covers. Many of them don't have a ready made cover on thecoverproject.net so I downloaded gimp (free photoshop style software) for my desktop and have been practicing with that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamchevy Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 This may not suit your path, but these are great imo. I only collect loose carts and use them. Some of the longer carts don't fit (like IMAGIC etc), but few and far between. https://www.retroprotection.com/Atari-2600-Cartridge-protectors_c261.htm This is the route I chose for cost and playability reasons. I also like the tight fit of the cases. It is a bit annoying that they don’t fit some of the odd shaped cartridges. I guess I’ll have to find a different solution for those. But for the money I don’t see how this could be beat besides plastic ziplocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bah Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 These are dvd cases for holding multiple DVDs. They fit standard Atari games well and have a place for a manual and an outer clear sheet to slip a cover art behind. Be forewarned, you have to buy them by the case and shipping is ludicrous. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insertclevernamehere Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 Latest solution for neatly storing my Atari carts in Universal Game Cases. Far more work but far more preferable to my original velcro solution. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Yurkie Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 10/24/2021 at 4:35 PM, insertclevernamehere said: Latest solution for neatly storing my Atari carts in Universal Game Cases. Far more work but far more preferable to my original velcro solution. Beautiful work on that. Do you have a cutting machine or do you do it by hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 10/24/2021 at 3:35 PM, insertclevernamehere said: Latest solution for neatly storing my Atari carts in Universal Game Cases. Far more work but far more preferable to my original velcro solution. Yeah, the velcro isn't a deal breaker for me but I've bought a few carts that way over the years and they do kind of annoy me. That cardboard insert is tits!! Looks great man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Small plastic shoe box will hold 17 standard size Atari 2600 or Atari 7800 carts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insertclevernamehere Posted October 27, 2021 Author Share Posted October 27, 2021 On 10/25/2021 at 8:36 PM, Yurkie said: Beautiful work on that. Do you have a cutting machine or do you do it by hand? All by hand. 120lb card stock, pencil, metal ruler, craft knife and perforator. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insertclevernamehere Posted October 27, 2021 Author Share Posted October 27, 2021 On 10/26/2021 at 4:34 PM, roadrunner said: Small plastic shoe box will hold 17 standard size Atari 2600 or Atari 7800 carts. Then they're still effectively loose. My carts are in one box each with the cover art and displayed on a shelf. This is my collection so far. I have other Atari games but they are not quite ready to be displayed yet. Only the Colecovision games on the bottom shelf have no card inserts yet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocCaliban Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 It would be a reat addition to the community if you shared your template! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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