LordVaderUK

Hopefully this is of interest to someone, if so please send me a message or reply in this thread. Happy to provide more photos of any of the items, if needed. Buyer can collect from Aldershot, Hants or I can arrange shipping at buyer’s cost. I have no particular prices in mind although I know what I paid for the various bits, so will consider any reasonable offer!

Reproduction Atari joystick Original joystick (untested) Pair of original Atari paddles (untested)

SOLD Atari 1050 disk drive. It is untested as I don’t have any floppies! When connected to the 800XL it lights up and the screen says “Boot error”, I suppose this is because there’s no disk. It has a large crack on the top which could probably be fixed relatively easily by someone who knows what they’re doing. Supplied with power supply and connecting cable. Also includes a cover.

SDrive-Max with memory card, lots of games on here. In a 3D printed case of similar design to the 800XL. Has a little stylus to select things on the menu.

Set of cartridges. I’ve tested the Atari ones, but not the other two. Supplied as seen. Fantastic Voyage is now SOLD

Hi folks, I am looking to sell my Atari 800XL and accessories, together in a package ideally, but will split if asked nicely ? Items are as follows... SOLD Nice condition 800XL. Supplied with a USB power cable (charger not included), an original Atari power brick, plus an RF lead and cables to connect a component monitor. I could only get the RF to work and the picture isn’t great. The component out I could not get working - might be the cable, the TV I used, or the computer. I am sure one of the experts here could fix it in a jiffy. Includes a cover for the computer.

Thanks all, I have done some more checking and on closer analysis the humming was coming from the TV ? Sorry to send you all off on the wrong direction. Seems as though the telly doesn’t like the composite signal coming from the monitor cable (I bought a proper one from a retro computing supplier). I’ve tried all three connectors from the cable (yellow, red, white) in turn in each of the three composite inputs, but nothing. I can only assume the telly doesn’t have the right sort of inputs. I’ve attached a photo of the back of the TV.

From the 800XL...

Have just received an 800XL in good cosmetic condition, together with an original power supply. I confirmed on a different thread here that this particular PSU was safe to use. Connected everything up, the 800XL power light comes on but the unit is emitting a noticeable humming noise. No output from the composite video. I've switched it off to avoid blowing anything up, and I await a new USB-based power supply. Is the hum normal? Or does it indicate some issue with the unit?

Me too - have just received an 800XL which came with this exact power supply (UK). Is it safe to use? I also got a 1050 disk drive, which has a power supply. It feels like a heavy brick too - see pic - safe to use? Thanks in advance. Don't want to blow up my new (old) kit!

It’s quite a good deal, right? I guess it’s a bit of a buyer’s market in these dark times. Good luck though - found mine on eBay and made an offer.

Thank you for the pointer, I have just yesterday managed to find a nice looking 800XL with charger and cables, plus a 1050 disc drive and four cartridges for £110. Excited!

The computer I always wanted but never got as a child - the Atari 800XL. Wondering if anyone has one to sell, in good condition and working order please. Even better if it’s with power supply, cables etc. I appreciate that right now people might not be willing to package it up and make what is obviously not an essential journey to the Post Office, but I’m willing to do a deal and then accept a shipment later on when restrictions are lifted. Thanks in advance!

Wow look at all the replies, thank you. I posted the same question on another Atari forum, which shall remain nameless, a week ago and got no replies at all. I’m staying here in future! I am no electrical whizz and my soldering skills could definitely do with an application of the Force, so I think I’ll steer clear of this particular 800XL then. Right now - understandably - there aren’t many on offer on eBay and the ones that are available are silly money. Unless anyone on here has a spare one they’re willing to sell to a newbie like me...? ?

Hi all, Brand new to the forum, thinking of getting myself an Atari 8 bit to add to my collection of retro computing stuff (all Acorn so far...) I’ve found an Atari 800XL on sale for £30. It comes with no cables or power supply, and is sold as not working - when connected up it apparently just gives a blank screen. Does this sound like something that’s easily fixed, or are there a million things that could be the problem. I guess really I’m asking whether I should take a punt for £30 or run for the hills?!