Atari 5200 Guy Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Yea...maybe not the best choice of words but any game machines that I get are pretty much like having children. Since I never had any kids of my own I consider my dog my furry child and the game systems as electronic children. Anyway without further ado. I was gifted a console I had been seeking for a while now. This arrived at my door early Monday morning: It works but it needed a bath. I can't stand a dirty system...it's one of my pet-peeves so I gave it a bath...plastic only of course. It came really clean and one of the nicer looking 2600 consoles I've come across. It's nice to see a system with little to no scratches. However the left difficulty switch has had it's lever broke off some how. It still works but you have to use a pen, pencil, or something like a nail to move it. That switch is being replaced. Eventually I will replace all the other switches just so there are no issues with any of them. They're not too costly anyway, thank goodness. And I don't think I will performing an A/V mod on this unit. It's still producing a really good RF signal. Now that I have this my interest in the 2600 has hit an all-time high. I may be a bit late to the game but I am going to concentrate on collecting for the system. I may talk to the wife about parting with some of the other systems in exchange for more 2600 games and accessories. This was the console I wanted for Christmas many moons ago. While I did get a good Atari system (the 5200) I missed out on the games my 5200 didn't receive. Yea...it had better graphics and sounds but it didn't have Jr. Pac-Man, Enduro, Yar's Revenge, E.T. (still a good game in my opinion), Empire Strikes Back, Amidar... the list goes on and on. This console is very much appreciated. I am very grateful for it and an "excited-child" thank you goes out to the person who gifted it to me. I have a 2600 Jr that I like but there is something about that woodgrain model that is addictive. Now to sit down and make a list of games I would want (a habit I picked up after reading Tron and Robotron by Jeff Spega). Thanks again and I am very glad to have this in my collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Congrats, Pops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted April 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Congrats, Pops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 I do have kids, and I've always taught them to treat their console brothers and sisters gently and with respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correagonzalez Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 The consoles is looking great! Wish I could do the same with the one I got at the flea market last month, any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormSurge Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 I'm glad I was able to find her a good home. Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjustin6 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 4 switch woody, NICE. same as what ive got. Let the fun begin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaximumRD Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 In my humble opinion a true classic gamers collection is not complete without a 2600! Congrats and I know you will enjoy! I am Rob aka MaximumRD aka OldSchoolRetroGamer and THIS is my world http://about.me/maximumrd "For you, the day Bison graced your village was the most important day of your life. But for me, it was Tuesday." - M. Bison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 The consoles is looking great! Wish I could do the same with the one I got at the flea market last month, any recommendations? I use L.A.'s Totally Awesome in a spray bottle. It can literally remove any caked on matter in seconds including years of dirt and tar from smoking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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