Hank Posted January 5, 2003 Share Posted January 5, 2003 Of the six or so 2600s I have, I think I have one or maybe two working power supplies. I know RadioShed has supplies that will work by they're close to $15. Is there any other commonly available supply that anyone knows of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oesii Posted January 5, 2003 Share Posted January 5, 2003 I usually just look at all the power supplies at a thrift and see if they match the 9vDC, 500ma rating of the Atari. I've only found one that matched from an ancient answering machine I think. Most people just buy a universal adapter I think because no other classic system uses this type of power supply except maybe the Atari video pinball console. Check out this list: http://users.erols.com/tiltonj/games/tech/power.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjam138 Posted January 5, 2003 Share Posted January 5, 2003 I agree with Oesii. Check out some thrifts near you. I've found two Radio Shack universals. One was $1.99 and the other was $.99. If it doesn't have the correct end piece, I think they are pretty cheap at Radio Shack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted January 5, 2003 Share Posted January 5, 2003 Around here, RadioShat has adaptors that cost $20! I'd rather buy an used power supply for my 2600s. As long as it works, the condition doesn't matter to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted January 6, 2003 Author Share Posted January 6, 2003 I guess technically it can be 500 mA or greater, and it's easy enough to splice the cord. I was just hoping there was a drop in replacement somewhere. Oh well. Those powersupplies must be pretty crappy as many broken ones as I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Gill Posted January 6, 2003 Share Posted January 6, 2003 Hank, I have some third party power supplies that are perfect replacements. They are 9vdc 500ma with the correct end. They are brand new and much cheaper than Radio Shack. The cord is shorter than the orginal Atari, but it is still pretty long. If you can't find one locally drop me a PM or Email. -Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Galaga Posted January 6, 2003 Share Posted January 6, 2003 MECI - http://www.meci.com/ - has a 9 VDC, 600mA Transformer (MECI Part Number: 600-0274) for $5.00. I've had some pretty good luck from this company before. If the tip isn't the right one you could always cut off the old one and solder it on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Siegler Posted January 6, 2003 Share Posted January 6, 2003 I just picked up three replacement power supplies on Ebay from the seller as_the_gavel_falls. They were 8.49 each, and shipping was I think 3.00 for all of them. They're not bad and he has about 90 or so of them left up for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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