RickR Posted February 23, 2016 Report Posted February 23, 2016 I got a Gemini! A few pictures for you: It came with one Gemeni controller, an Atari-branded power adapter, and a set of "Gemini" labeled paddles. The controller integrates a joystick and one paddle. I had never known about these paddles. Very similar to Atari paddles...the only difference seems to be the Gemini branding, and the missing flat part for the sticker. It's very similar in size to a 2600jr. Just a little taller. Everything seems to work fine. And the picture quality on this thing is razor sharp -- easily the best of any of my other 2600's. The controller works very nicely, although the joystick is a little "squishy" for my taste. It doesn't really work well with the Harmony cart...Harmony wants me to use the paddle to select a game, but in paddle mode, the button doesn't seem to work. This thing is awesome, and I'm so excited to have it.
Rowsdower70 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Posted February 23, 2016 It is in fantastic shape! Glad to see it's working well for you. "For you - Rowsdower from the 70 - have been appointed Omnivisioner of the Game Grid." ~ Atari Adventure Square
RickR Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Posted February 23, 2016 Just read the Harmony manual...hold down the fire button while turning on the unit to get it into joystick mode. Cool!
AtariBrian Posted February 23, 2016 Report Posted February 23, 2016 I picked up a gemini a few years back and was amazed at the rf outrput, I modded all my atari's, no need to on this baby. Those paddle controllers are Gemini brand controllers, unrelated to the coleco gemini. I got mine at kay bee toys (for use with the commodore 64)
MaximumRD Posted February 23, 2016 Report Posted February 23, 2016 Wow Rick that is a beauty! I have a Gemini but in no where near that condition! On the upside I have several of the combo controllers but I gotta get around to cleaning / testing and switching around parts to hopefully get a couple good ones out of them lol. 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
Sabertooth Posted February 23, 2016 Report Posted February 23, 2016 Congrats on the Gemini, Rick! (shakes fist) Seriously, I'm glad that it is in such great condition. I've always loved the small footprint. Also, the Coleco Gemini was released in '83 - 3 years before the Jr. I hope that you get a lot of good use out of it!
RickR Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Posted February 23, 2016 I picked up a gemini a few years back and was amazed at the rf outrput, I modded all my atari's, no need to on this baby. Those paddle controllers are Gemini brand controllers, unrelated to the coleco gemini. I got mine at kay bee toys (for use with the commodore 64) Oh wow. What a coincidence. Thanks for the info about the paddles.
Chris++ Posted February 23, 2016 Report Posted February 23, 2016 Great find! Thanks for sharing the photos.
Arenafoot Posted February 23, 2016 Report Posted February 23, 2016 Awesome find Rick! Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne
Atari 5200 Guy Posted February 23, 2016 Report Posted February 23, 2016 Very nice! It looks like it has been well cared for.
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