A_Locomotive Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I've been thinking recently that I'd possibly get an Atari 7800. I've always wanted to get a 2600 and I figure this would be the first way to kill two birds with one stone since it can play both 2600 and 7800 games. I'm wondering though What a good price on one would be? I see them sell for very different prices some high some low and want to make sure I don't over pay for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xr8dPixel Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 just bought one myself this week like new in the box $84 australian pal version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Locomotive Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 just bought one myself this week like new in the box $84 australian pal version Dang I didn't realize there were PAL and NTSC versions. I for some reason assumed they were all the same due to their age. The one I was looking at was a european one (I really want those NES like gamepads) that I assumed would work fine for me since the guy selling it is from my city and he includes a US power supply with it. Are the euro gamepads difficult to get normally? I just looked over ebay and saw only 2 both for $40+ I'm no sure if thats normal or if its just because they are new/never used condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Joypads can be easily found at places like Best Electronics, maybe Atari2600.com. Joypads are nice, but not $40 each + Shipping nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlepaddle Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I just saw one yesterday at a thrift store with 7 2600 carts for $25, with no power supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xr8dPixel Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 just buy some sega genesis gamepads there alot better than atari gamepads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 just buy some sega genesis gamepads there alot better than atari gamepads Yes but not fully compatible with 7800 games that require 2 fire buttons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xr8dPixel Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 just buy some sega genesis gamepads there alot better than atari gamepads Yes but not fully compatible with 7800 games that require 2 fire buttons. shite didnt know that.....can the controller wiring be reworked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 just buy some sega genesis gamepads there alot better than atari gamepads Yes but not fully compatible with 7800 games that require 2 fire buttons. shite didnt know that.....can the controller wiring be reworked yes, two resistors added and you're good to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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