leolinden Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I have looked on ebay and amazon, looked for other sites, etc. I've found working ones for about $30.00, but the shiping ranges from $30 to $50 dollars because all of them are outside of the US. Is there a website that is dedicated to selling old consoles or is there a thing like the Retron that plays Atari carts? Retro obsessed dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Here's some links where I get my stuff, all are great sources depending on what you want. eBay - http://www.ebay.com/sch/Video-Game-Consoles-/139971/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=atari+2600&_sop=3 Refurbished Atari 2600 console with new Joystick, new ad adapter, and new tv hookups $89 - http://members.tcq.net/video61/2600new.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Also... It shouldn't be hard for you to find a 2600 in the United States. They made millions and millions of them, if you just keep looking I'm sure you can find something. You may also want to try craigslist, or find a local flea market or used game store. And then another great resource for you may be here in the forums! Try posting in the Marketplace or Trading Post, post that you're looking for a 2600 and I'm sure another member must have a spare and would be willing to work a trade with you! Trading Post - http://forums.atari.io/index.php/forum/61-trading-post/ Marketplace - http://forums.atari.io/index.php/forum/44-marketplace/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leolinden Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Cool! Thanks yo yo! Retro obsessed dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Cool! Thanks yo yo! You're welcome dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I have looked on ebay and amazon, looked for other sites, etc. I've found working ones for about $30.00, but the shiping ranges from $30 to $50 dollars because all of them are outside of the US. Is there a website that is dedicated to selling old consoles or is there a thing like the Retron that plays Atari carts? $30 is cheap for the console, but the shipping is outrageous! I recommend www.gameovervideogames.com - they have retail stores all over Texas and each year I go back to the Houston ArcadeExpo, I visit the 2 locations there. On their website, the only Atari console that is available (right now) is a Sears version 6 switch w/ wood grain for $70 but anything over $50 is free shipping and they stand behind their stuff if it doesn't work! I bought an extra Atari joystick from one of the stores in Houston got back home and it didn't work. I contacted them and they exchanged it out, thru the mail for me - no problems! If you keep checking back they'll get more "Atari" consoles back on the website to sell if your not wanting the Sears version now. Secondly, you can check my website: http://videogamestores.net/ We have listed on the site, retail vintage video game stores (by states) and online only video game stores (along with conventions, arcades, tournaments, etc). That will give you tons of choices to shop from! I was hoping the newly announced, Retro VGS, was going to do that backwards compatibility (play Atari, INTV, Coleco, etc) all in one but it will not. Who knows maybe the Retron 6 might???? The only one that will is the Atari Flashback systems (Atari Flashback 2 or Atari Flashback 2+ can be modded to accept real Atari carts). Hope this helps you out! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I'm hoping somebody here can hook you up leolinden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leolinden Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I hope so too, I'm getting some money for dog sitting for almost a week, I get money for mowing the grass in the summer. I hope to have enough money for one within the next few months so I can start playing! Retro obsessed dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I hope so too, I'm getting some money for dog sitting for almost a week, I get money for mowing the grass in the summer. I hope to have enough money for one within the next few months so I can start playing! We give them away in the forums as prizes sometimes. You should keep your eyes peeled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leolinden Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Alright cool! Retro obsessed dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 A flashback 2 should be pretty cheap on ebay. You can't use cartridges on it without modification, but it's pretty cool to have the 40-whatever built-in games on real hardware. And the joysticks are pretty nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leolinden Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I was thinking about that. What would be involved in modifing it? Retro obsessed dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 It's pretty involved. You need a cartridge slot, and then you must solder in wires to that and to the motherboard. And then finally cutting the case to make a space for the cart port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leolinden Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Does anyone have an extra 2600 they are willing to sell. If so, give me the price and I will work at getting the money for it as I am only a middle schooler and can't get a job. Retro obsessed dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire_In_The_Valley Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Welcome to the forums leolinden :thumbsup: It's pretty involved. You need a cartridge slot, and then you must solder in wires to that and to the motherboard. And then finally cutting the case to make a space for the cart port. AGREED. I would avoid this. I know you're young and money is hard-earned but it's best to do this the right way. Find a real Atari 2600 in decent shape and work out a deal. If you take care of it it'll give you a lifetime of enjoyment and memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leolinden Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 The Atari has hit the top of my priorities for what I'm going to buy next! Retro obsessed dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 @leolinden my advice to you would be to work on how you can raise as much money through the spring so you'll have enough to buy your Atari. Once you have the money you can make a deal with somebody. This is a great bunch of people but I don't know how likely it's gonna be that someone will give you a free Atari (unless you win one in the forums). Once you save up enough cash you can shop around for what you want. You know it won't cost more than $89 for the refurbished Atari with new stuff, so I'm sure you could probably find a straight used one for less! You really just got to work on getting that money first. Maybe ask your dad to help you find things to do to save money. Ataris aren't expensive so you could probably do it over a weekend. It's spring time so you should be able to mow lawns, collect cans, do chores, weed people's gardens you know? That's how I saved up a lot of money for games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leolinden Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Yeah. Where I live, it's still cold for a few weeks, so I can't mow the lawn yet, but when I can I'm going to mow the lawn and stuff to get the money. I'm also getting money for dog sitting my friend's dog over spring break. I should have one in time for summer. Retro obsessed dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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