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Atari Accesaries

SKYKINGSKYKING
edited November 2005 in Chit chat
I own an ATARI. That's missing one or more connections for me to hook it up and play. Can somone help me?
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  • beanzbeanz
    edited November 2005
    Well what connections are you missing? they are pretty standard parts. TV cable, AC adapter (you can use a generic one with the right voltage/ampage) and the joysticks (Ebay or junk shop).
  • SKYKINGSKYKING
    edited November 2005
    I seem to have two types of AC adapters that plugs into anything. My game player's suppose to Have an original AC power adapter and I'm missing the TV/GAME SWITCH Box.
  • beanzbeanz
    edited November 2005
    Well, the AC adapter plugs in the middle of the back (if its the old woody Atari), look for the hole, make sure your using the right adapter if you have 2. Do a google for the Voltage/ampage of the 2600 and then check which one it is.

    As far as the TV switchbox goes, you can pick them up at Tandy/Rado Shack, Ebay etc for a $4 or similar depending on your country.

    Check this page for Adapter info.

    http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/2600_help.htm

    [ This Message was edited by: beanz on 2005-11-07 22:01 ]
  • thx1138thx1138
    edited November 2005
    What Atari do you have?

    XL, XE, VCS console etc etc?
  • beanzbeanz
    edited November 2005
    On 2005-11-07 22:00, thx1138 wrote:
    What Atari do you have?

    XL, XE, VCS console etc etc?

    good point, I was automatically assuming a 2600 hehe.
  • SkarpoSkarpo
    edited November 2005
    Could also be an STFM or STE also ... maybe even a Falcon.

    Skarpo
    :)
  • SKYKINGSKYKING
    edited November 2005
    It is a 2600. I saw a Game/TV switch in EBAY, about 1.99 yet My wife complained about the money order fee. So maybe I'll check Radio Shack or other local elecronics stores
  • thx1138thx1138
    edited November 2005
    Radio Shack?

    Are you in the USA?

  • SKYKINGSKYKING
    edited November 2005
    Yes I am
  • thx1138thx1138
    edited November 2005
    well, then I can't help you with some free spare parts cos if it's power you need it's different

    and if it's tv leads it's NTSC not PAL

    :(
  • beanzbeanz
    edited November 2005
    On 2005-11-08 00:14, SKYKING wrote:
    It is a 2600. I saw a Game/TV switch in EBAY, about 1.99 yet My wife complained about the money order fee. So maybe I'll check Radio Shack or other local elecronics stores
    Yep they have them in radio shack, and biglots if there is one of them near you.
  • DEATHDEATH
    edited November 2005
    I remember using an old ZX81 PSU for my old woody! That would be 9V @ 500mA, positive tip on a 3.5mm jack - UK anyway.


    Oh bugger!<br>
  • chop983chop983
    edited November 2005
    Wouldn't AtariAge be the best place to try?
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