This is tested? (2600)

[+LS650]

I won an auction for a 4-switch woodgrain 2600. The ad reads:

Atari CX-2600A

just the main unit, no accessories, no power supply

 

Works great. In very good condition.

I received the unit today. Before I even plugged it in, I immediately noticed that one of the small pins for the Left Controller port is snapped clean away! I plugged in a joystick and tried a couple of games, and sure enough the unit works okay but can't input the 'UP' direction! I would live with it if it was the Right port, but obviously it is useless for most joystick games. I have written a polite note to the seller to tell him the unit is faulty and asking if he has another unit I can exchange it for.

 

To my mind this isn't tested, and not "very good condition" if the majority of games won't run.

[jaybird3rd]

Maybe the seller "tested" it with Space Invaders.

 

If the console seems fine otherwise, perhaps you can ask for a partial refund and have the joystick connector fixed. It isn't a difficult part to replace.

[+LS650]

I've thought of getting it repaired, but I have no soldering skills and have no idea how to find someone who can do this for just a few bucks.

 

I'll see if I can get a refund or return from the seller; otherwise I'll try putting an ad in Craigslist or something asking for simple electronics repair....

[jaybird3rd]

Were you planning to get it upgraded with a composite/S-Video kit? If so, the person who installs the kit for you could fix the joystick port also (I could do both, if you'd be interested). Something to consider.

[+LS650]

The seller came back today with a full PayPal refund!

 

I put an ad on Craigslist and am trying to track down someone who is skilled with a soldering iron to try and fix this. I've emailed the seller to tell him that if I can get it repaired for cheap I will refund the difference.

 

Nice to deal with someone on eBay who doesn't give you a hassle....