Atari Flashback 2+ on Woot

[cirenala]

http://sellout.woot.com/

 

link

[nathanallan]

Cool! I just covered a game on the FB2+ on my youtube channel, Yar's Return. Great price, too, if I didn't already have one I'd get it. Plus BUMPIE for a neat thing (hope it's not a pirate).

[+wongojack]

So I'm considering buying a couple of these specifically for hacking. I'm late to the party on this so I want to know if 2+ follows the same general specs as the other hacks on this board.

 

There is the part about switching between the onboard games and the cart slot which I'm thinking I could figure out.

 

BUT do I understand correctly that I could basically get a floppy cable, cut one end off and solder the 24 (or 23) wires to the board and then slide the other side onto a 2600 cart? Is it really that simple?

[gnnash]

Well, shucks. I bought one. I had an original FB2, and ended up lifting a solder pad trying to do the mod (the second to last pad, too!) The FB2 never worked again, though I never had the time to try and repair the trace.

 

I WILL be modding this one as well. Sad to see Pitfall! gone, but hey, when I do the mod, I will be able to run it off of a real cartridge!

 

Also, for wongojack:

 

Yes, this is the same hardware as the FB2 Rev. C, which means that it is compatible with the mod. If you want to use a floppy cable, you need the old AT-style floppy cable, which connected to a sort of cartridge-edge connector on an old (usually 5.25") floppy drive. I bought a genuine cartridge slot and guide online for my mod. However, with the right parts, it really is that simple! It's good to add a couple of switches too, they allow you to switch to the on-board ROM if you want to play those games sometimes.

[+wongojack]

have any of the legacy engineering folks weighed in on if this is a Pirated version?

[OldSchoolRetroGamer]

have any of the legacy engineering folks weighed in on if this is a Pirated version?

 

The pirate versions are modeled after the original Flashback, not the Flashback +.

[+wongojack]

I'm reading the thread on the main page too - looks legit

 

I ordered 2 after reading about the mods - I know I'm late to the party, but should be fun.

 

FYI if they charge you tax I used the coupon code TAXSUCKS to get a $5 reduction.

 

Also, I have a couple 5 1/4 drives and I'm 99% sure I've still got their cables, could be an easy way to handle this.

 

Has anyone out there tried to sell a 'mod kit' with the necessary parts for this job?

[gnnash]

I'm reading the thread on the main page too - looks legit

 

I ordered 2 after reading about the mods - I know I'm late to the party, but should be fun.

 

FYI if they charge you tax I used the coupon code TAXSUCKS to get a $5 reduction.

 

Also, I have a couple 5 1/4 drives and I'm 99% sure I've still got their cables, could be an easy way to handle this.

 

Has anyone out there tried to sell a 'mod kit' with the necessary parts for this job?

 

Best-Electronics sells a guide and cartridge slot that they market to FB2 owners here:

 

http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/2600_Tech_Tips.htm#guide

 

Only $10, the parts that are shown in the original modding guide.

[keilbaca]

I'm reading the thread on the main page too - looks legit

 

I ordered 2 after reading about the mods - I know I'm late to the party, but should be fun.

 

FYI if they charge you tax I used the coupon code TAXSUCKS to get a $5 reduction.

 

Also, I have a couple 5 1/4 drives and I'm 99% sure I've still got their cables, could be an easy way to handle this.

 

Has anyone out there tried to sell a 'mod kit' with the necessary parts for this job?

 

Best-Electronics sells a guide and cartridge slot that they market to FB2 owners here:

 

http://www.best-elec..._Tips.htm#guide

 

Only $10, the parts that are shown in the original modding guide.

 

I always wanted to do the mod, but never did it, due to me not having a dead Atari. Thanks for the link

[+wongojack]

I have one cable for a 5 1/4 drive. I thought I had more, but that seems to be it.

 

I'm reading the various posts on how to do this hacking. If you use a pre-wired connector like the 5 1/4 drive connector, can you still attach it to the cartridge port that forces the cartridge 'door' open?

 

I mean, I can see how the pre-wired connector would be really useful for the harmony cart, but how would it work with a classic cart like Space Invaders etc?

 

I'm still reading around the boards on this - there is a lot of info scattered 'out there'