Wolf9545

Sorry, maybe I choose the wrong image to post. I was more talking about the snow than the actual text. This image appears when you have no game inserted into the console or it can not read from the cartridge. The reason I choose that image is so no one can just say that the reason for the snow it a dirty cartridge. As you can see the screen is still readable but it would be nice to get a cleaner image. My Atari 2600 outputs a nice clean image using the same cables.

I busted out my ColecoVision today and connected it to my LCD tv; I use a RF cable to an adapter (I think it is called a F style to a coxial) and that gets connected into a coxial cable right into my TV. I know all those cables work fine because I use the same setup for my old Sega Master System and I get a clean picture. When my ColecoVision is connected to my TV I get some interference on the screen even without any games in the system. I have opened up the system and sprayed contact cleaner on the RF switch and the power switch but that didn't seem to help. Any ideas? Picture that is attached is the problem I am getting. Oh, forgot to mention that I do not want to mod my console and change it to use any other type of video output (composite, etc). I like to try and keep my consoles as close to the original as possible.

I am going to order composite cables from monoprice. I found this cable: single rca cable and was going to order it I just didn't know if anyone has ever tried using a RCA style cable for the Intellivision. I have ordered from this site before and I know they make their own cables and are fully certified for the HDMI; they are a very nice company.

Since I got my system working I was thinking of replacing the RF cable that I have. I wanted to get a better quality cable, one that has more shielding but I didn't know if there is a replacement. Can you use a standard RCA style (composite) cable for it? Just looking to improve the shielding on the cable to help reduce noise.

I belive I have figured out the problem. How my setup is: My LCD tv is connected with a NES rf auto switch box to the coxial input. On the antenna section I connected a coxial cable to that. On the "game" section the pre-attached RF cable was connected to the Intellivision. If I used an RF style cable and connected it to the coxial section (antenna) of the RF switch the video looks fine. I didn't think that would have caused any problems because that is the same way I connected my Famicom and that worked / looked fine. So what I did is remove the NES switch box and now just have a coxial cable running out of my TV. Then I have one of those adapters to convert the screw connection to one that I can plug a RF cable (the type that the Atari uses or the Intellivions); everyone works.

I didn't even think of that, I have a can of electronic contact cleaner that should work.

I have wiggled it but I have not took the metal cover off. Will be trying that soon just thought I ask here first. When I wiggled the cable I didn't notice any difference. I think I might try cleaning the inside of the RF jack, just have to find something that will fit.

I am pretty sure that the rf cable is fine because if I plug it into my Famicom the image is fine. edit: Is there any way of cleaning inside the rf jack on the intellivions? Not the outside round but the hole.

Maybe, I was trying to just keep it orignal. Also noticed the image didn't upload.

I have one of the original Intellivision (brown with gold on top and wood grain on sides) along with some games. If I put any of my games into the system and turn it on I get images like the one attached. I know the RF cable going from the system is fine because if I connect my Famicom to my tv using the same cable the image is clear. I have tried cleaning the contacts on the game and the cartridge slot but didn't seem to help. I also tried rotating the pots under the RF section of the larger main board but that also didn't help. Any help is appreciated.

I am looking at the software now. What I was looking for was more of a website that you would visit. This way I can access the site from any computer. Thank you though.

Neither, I can see just fine and fully went to college and graduated. There have been times that I went to connect my Atari to my tv and the channel selector switch was on the wrong channel. When I went to turn on the Atari, the tv produced an odd picture where I can see the colors / odd images from the game, just like the images he posted. In the ET image you can see a different color than the other images and I was thinking that maybe the game is showing a bit.

That sounds like exactly what I am looking for but the main problem is that registration is currently closed as of 11/15/10. Guess I will keep an eye on the site until I can register.

I have printed out the Atariage rarity list to keep with me when I am out shopping. There are "X"'s next to the games that I own; this way I don't buy duplicates. Is there a section / website where I can tell it the name of the games I own, kind of like a virtual game list. I don't want to download a program to my computer because this way I can access no matter where I go as long as there is internet access.

Here, LINK, is a link to instructions on connecting the Atari to a tv. Did you get the coaxial to female rca adapter? It takes the cable that comes out of your Atari and converts it into the coaxial type of connection; same type that the comcast cable uses. What I did is used a old NES switch box to connect the Atari to my tv. Also double check that the switch on the back of the Atari is set to the same channel as what you have the tv tuned to. When you have the Atari connected to your tv with your switch box do you still get the signal from comcast on your tv?

One of the things I remember about them is that the battery life in the controllers wasn't that great; compared to today. You would get around a few hours out of them. I have a pair of them, complete in the box, but don't really use them. I show them off to people but that is about it.

Are you sure that the switch in the back is flipped to the correct channel and you have tuned your tv to that channel? I did that once and thought my Atari was broken until I saw I was on the wrong channel.

I like the N64 controller because it does fit my hand. The first time I used it, just got a N64 about a year ago, it took me a while to hold it correctly. Strangely light for the massive size of the controller (without the vibration pack); maybe I am just used to playing with the vibration pack on. My wife said that she remembers Nintendo giving out free rubber covers for the analog stick because people were wearing the rubber off of it. Does anyone know if they still do that? She used to get blisters while playing the fishing part of Mario Party.

If you go to "Best Electronics" website, link, they sell the connectors and slot needed. Then you can go to LINK for the instructions on how to do it. The "best electronics" website is the best around for finding Atari supplies. I have never bought anything from them but I have read reviews from a ton of other people saying they are the best ones to get stuff.

I have been using my NES RF cable. The picture doesn't seem bad at all.

If you go to this site, http://famicomworld.com/workshop/tech/famicom-power-adaptor/, they give the specs on what type of power supply you need. I have a famicom and the famicom disk system and all I do is plug the power supply that came with them right into a wall outlet in the U.S. I have not used the step down converter, along with a lot of the people on famicomworld's forum.

I just use what I posted here, http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/155486-printable-carttitle-list/page__p__1906889#entry1906889. This way all I have to do is place a check mark next to the ones that I own. I know that this really isn't portable in the sense of using it on a device. I print mine out but I guess you could convert it into a pdf file instead of printing the list.

If you go here, http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/155486-printable-carttitle-list/page__p__1906889#entry1906889, you will see that I posted a response for something similar to what you wanted. Just play with the settings to get what you want then just print it out.

What works good for me is go to the Atari 2600 rarity guide search on this site, Rarity guide, and then choose the options you want. I like to choose the options shown in the picture. This way I can just carry it around with me. I place a check mark next to the ones that I own so I don't buy duplicates. Yeah, you don't get the images of what the carts look like but you can get a very good idea based on the info in the charts.

If you go to this site, Portable 2600 forum, there is a forum on how Ben turned a 2600 into a portable unit. I know he made a ton of different versions of the portable 2600. This link, link, is the main 2600 forum section. I thought that it was a neat idea to make a portable 2600 so while you are out at flea markets you could test the games while you shop.