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02-28-2021 , 08:22 PM

#25051

RoundGuy

banned

Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 10,247

Don't know who that is, but happy to see you again. Your flames are always welcome. Just try to make them -- not stupid.

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02-28-2021 , 08:33 PM

#25052

Steve350

veteran

Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,039

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Originally Posted by RoundGuy

Don't know who that is, but happy to see you again. Your flames are always welcome. Just try to make them -- not stupid.

Physician, heal thyself.

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02-28-2021 , 09:39 PM

#25053

RoundGuy

banned

Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 10,247

Noted.

Visited RoundSister in Colorado this week. She said she was going to sell our original Atari CX-2600 to a friend for $50.

She obviously noticed the look on her brother's face. It's still in the family.

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02-28-2021 , 09:43 PM

#25054

lonely_but_rich

ɔarpal \ʇunnel

Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 24,110

Who can forget FOOTBALL.

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02-28-2021 , 09:48 PM

#25055

LKJ

Smugly Contemptuous

Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 95,997

Are you able to get that thing to show up on any TV that you have?

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02-28-2021 , 09:54 PM

#25056

RoundGuy

banned

Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 10,247

Haven't tried yet, LKJ. But our first 36" flat screen has all the old school inputs. Hoping for the best.

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03-01-2021 , 02:44 AM

#25057

Bighurt52235

I was born to eat hamburgers

Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 24,218

I came up with a good line, now we just need some context for it.

"This guy sure puts the 'douche' in fiduciary!"

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03-01-2021 , 03:04 AM

#25058

All-inMcLovin

Wholesome Mod

Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 49,995

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Originally Posted by Bighurt52235

I came up with a good line, now we just need some context for it.

"This guy sure puts the 'douche' in fiduciary!"

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03-01-2021 , 07:11 PM

#25059

txdome

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 17,976

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Originally Posted by Bighurt52235

I came up with a good line, now we just need some context for it.

"This guy sure puts the 'douche' in fiduciary!"

imo.

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03-01-2021 , 07:39 PM

#25060

RoundGuy

banned

Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 10,247

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Originally Posted by LKJ

Are you able to get that thing to show up on any TV that you have?

Problem #1 -- missing AC adapter. There are dozens around the house, but need circa 1978 specs and correct sized plug

Problem #2 -- the "switchbox" between the console and VHF antenna input is shot -- frayed and disconnected wires, input destroyed, etc. Given the VHF impedance, it will need some very delicate soldering. Hopefully the "switchbox" won't be needed

Problem #3 -- have no idea if the console, controllers, or games even work after 40 years

It's going to be an interesting project.

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03-01-2021 , 07:59 PM

#25061

LKJ

Smugly Contemptuous

Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 95,997

Keep us posted. (Not sarcasm this time, I'm genuinely interested.)

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03-01-2021 , 07:59 PM

#25062

Da_Nit

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 9,388

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Originally Posted by RoundGuy

I’m excited, wonder if there’s some type of adaptor online to connect old Atari game stations to modern TVs?

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03-01-2021 , 08:08 PM

#25063

LKJ

Smugly Contemptuous

Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 95,997

Yeah, if the unit itself proves to be functional then there has to be a solution out there.

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03-01-2021 , 08:19 PM

#25064

Didace

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 19,996

This could be the start of some solid posting. I am hopeful.

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03-01-2021 , 08:38 PM

#25065

Neil S

King of the sidebar

Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 19,781

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Originally Posted by Da_Nit

I’m excited, wonder if there’s some type of adaptor online to connect old Atari game stations to modern TVs?

1. Get an RF Demodulator to get from RF to Composite (though any old VCR will usually suffice)

2. Get a Retrotink 2x to get from composite to HDMI

Done. I had my Vader VCS composite modded so I can skip step 1 when I use it.

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03-01-2021 , 08:41 PM

#25066

txdome

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 17,976

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Originally Posted by RoundGuy

Only reason I don't like you is because you **** on my free legal tip to watch one of your Chiefs games. Here's hoping to your telebox exploding.

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03-01-2021 , 09:03 PM

#25067

Da_Nit

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 9,388

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Originally Posted by Neil S

Yikes, $150 on Amazon. Actually not sure this would work for an Atari.

https://www.amazon.com/RetroTINK-Dou.../dp/B086GGD2LD

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03-01-2021 , 09:09 PM

#25068

REDeYeS00

always sloppy

Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 22,999

isn't this the type of **** RadioShack is actually good for?

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03-01-2021 , 09:14 PM

#25069

Mark_K

Fast Food Value KING

Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 28,270

Lots of composite to hdmi boxes on ebay for about $8 with free shipping

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...+hdmi&_sacat=0

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03-01-2021 , 09:22 PM

#25070

LKJ

Smugly Contemptuous

Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 95,997

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Originally Posted by REDeYeS00

isn't this the type of **** RadioShack is actually good for?

I had definitely assumed that Radio Shack went out of business years ago. Strangely, it does look like it still exists.

I'd have taken Blockbuster over Radio Shack in a last-longer.

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03-01-2021 , 09:27 PM

#25071

Da_Nit

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 9,388

Yeah I think Atari 2600 was pre RCA, it’s this old school RF connection. I remember the original NES had the RCA connection or an old school RF one to connect to my parents 1970s Zenith.

http://saundby.com/atari7800mod/hookup.html

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03-01-2021 , 09:27 PM

#25072

RoundGuy

banned

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All great thinking, but can't even start without an AC adapter that works.

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03-01-2021 , 09:33 PM

#25073

REDeYeS00

always sloppy

Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 22,999

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Originally Posted by LKJ

I had definitely assumed that Radio Shack went out of business years ago. Strangely, it does look like it still exists.

I'd have taken Blockbuster over Radio Shack in a last-longer.

i did as well, and my initial google search was for 'RadioShack bankruptcy'.
apparently they are mostly e-commerce these days, serving up products for something called 'Hobby Town'.

Bend, OR is still the home of the last remaining Blockbuster outpost...that last longer bet is still in play.

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03-01-2021 , 09:35 PM

#25074

marknfw

Gaming Commissioner

Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 13,168

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03-01-2021 , 09:37 PM

#25075

LKJ

Smugly Contemptuous

Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 95,997

Oh strange, I thought I read a story about an Alaskan Blockbuster having been the last one and it having closed.

It looks like I have two B&M Radio Shacks within 30 miles of me, and the map on their site indicates that they're still littered around the country, so I have to think that Blockbuster is drawing really slim on that bet.

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