JJohnson Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 I've heard of the UAV mod, and there's the starcart tape game thing that adds more memory to the unit. Has anyone added more RAM directly to a 2600 before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jstick Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 You can add extra RAM / processing by using one of the 2600 flash carts (Harmony, Unocart, PlusCart). These will allow games that use these extra capabilities to run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_79 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 8 hours ago, JJohnson said: Has anyone added more RAM directly to a 2600 before? No, because it wouldn't serve any purpose. None of the existing games would use the extra ram, and a developer programming a game for such a modified unit would reduce the potential user base down to about 5 people (worldwide). Developers who need additional resources add extra hardware into the cartridge itself, so that the game will work on any 2600 console. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 14 hours ago, JJohnson said: I've heard of the UAV mod, and there's the starcart tape game thing that adds more memory to the unit. Has anyone added more RAM directly to a 2600 before? While the question on extra RAM has been answered there are a few other mods or upgrades you can get on a 2600: - UAV (Composite and s-video output) which, you already mentioned - RGB (Depending on how you configure it and what you buy, you can get RGB, Composite, S-video, & Component). Also provides pause/unpause feature if extra button is added to the system - Winz (Has a board upgrade that also provides for s-video, composite, and I believe the pause/unpause) I've not installed this myself as yet - Standalone pause/unpause (This feature can be added by itself as a dedicated mod) That is what I can think of off the top of my head that I'm immediately aware of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrZarniwoop Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Don’t forget the ever-popular LED power mod, and 2-channel audio (calling it stereo is generous). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, MrZarniwoop said: Don’t forget the ever-popular LED power mod, and 2-channel audio (calling it stereo is generous). We talked about the 2 channel audio and you never mentioned a power LED? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrZarniwoop Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 13 minutes ago, -^CrossBow^- said: We talked about the 2 channel audio and you never mentioned a power LED? Personally not that important to me, I just see it being done. I kind of like the stock look from the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJohnson Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 13 hours ago, -^CrossBow^- said: While the question on extra RAM has been answered there are a few other mods or upgrades you can get on a 2600: - UAV (Composite and s-video output) which, you already mentioned - RGB (Depending on how you configure it and what you buy, you can get RGB, Composite, S-video, & Component). Also provides pause/unpause feature if extra button is added to the system - Winz (Has a board upgrade that also provides for s-video, composite, and I believe the pause/unpause) I've not installed this myself as yet - Standalone pause/unpause (This feature can be added by itself as a dedicated mod) That is what I can think of off the top of my head that I'm immediately aware of. Cool stuff. Is pause that useful for the Atari 2600? Could the Color/B&W switch/button be repurposed for the pause? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 39 minutes ago, JJohnson said: Cool stuff. Is pause that useful for the Atari 2600? Could the Color/B&W switch/button be repurposed for the pause? You could but then what would you do about games that use that switch for additional functions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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