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BTW, 1A is quite a lot more than 500mA, but should be OK. If you have problems, the afforementioned will have dedicated 9V 500mA DC PSUs with the right connector - or try eBay or myatari for one

Please make sure the PSU is REGULATED first! It should be, but if not you risk putting up to 18V into your system! Yes, get a 3.5mm mono connector. As everyone said, use a multimeter or voltmeter to test. You may find your local radio shack guy would let you use his, or tv repair man, if you ask nicely. Mind you, most PSUs have a stripe on one lead. Radio Shack is good, or www.mcmelectronics.com - to name just two of many Good luck with the project - you're gonna need it! e-mail if you have any questions

Give the games a try on another system that you know is ok. Sounds like it could be the console, but check just in case

IMHO, most Atari-supplied leads are no good now. Even if they are, maybe try leaving them in the box, and get a nice new screened jobby? Even better, source a cheap console and have it modded to do composite. I'm looking into better quality outputs when I have some spare minutes

OK, first any computer RF cable (e.g. NES, spectrum, Mega Drive) should be ok to use. I know in America some systems insisted on the atari modulator, but you should be ok. As to the PSU - DON'T USE IT!!!!! Here's why: 1. There's a specific voltage and current for the PSU. Yours may have variable voltage, but not likely current (Amps). 2. It will be unregulated. You need a regulated supply. This means when you set it to 9V, it could supply only 6, or as much as 18V. Not good! 3. The polarity must be set correctly. For a good psu, if you can't find a genuine one (some places sell them such as myatari.com) cheap enough, try an electronics retailer like maplin. e-mail me if you need the specs