captcapcom Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Perfectly working unit with 2 perfectly functional black controllers (red Buttons). Also picked up 4 titles. Pick Axe Pete, UFO, Thunderball and Freedom Fighters. I ordered a KC Munchkin off of eBay... should arrive shortly. So far, I am loving it, the games are so simple and at the same time are so FUN!!! I had a hard time putting down UFO and Pick Axe Pete!!! Any other great games I should pick up or look for? Are there any which I should completely avoid? How much to the voice modules usually run? So many questions... sorry... I get excited when I get a new console!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperboy Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Congratulations, Definitely get a voice module and KC's Krazy Chase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Yeah, what he said. This isn't one of my favorite systems, but good times will had by all if you get a copy of KC's Crazy Chase. Attack of the Timelord is also a decent and viciously challenging shooter, although I don't think I'll ever understand what the hell the "Timelord" is saying. If you're the modding sort, you might want to replace the hardwired joysticks with 9-pin D-shell joystick ports. It's not a tough mod; just straight point to point soldering that'll take you maybe a couple of hours. This way, you'll also be able to use Atari 2600, Master System, or (my favorite) Sega Genesis controllers instead of the usual Odyssey2 sticks. Those can be modded to make them 2600 compatible if you're really that attached to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 If you look at the Video Game Critic's reviews here: http://videogamecritic.com/odd.htm There are a good dozen-plus games that he rates an A-grade. Some of them are homebrews or hard-to-find, but there are multicarts out there if you're more interested in playing than collecting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seob Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Try to buy the c7060 multicart. That way you can try and see what games you like. Also have a look at revival studios games. Love the mage series, it's so good looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I also highly recommend the multicart. It's inexpensive and comes with all games. Plus, do get the voice. It's about $50, but very cool. "Attack of the Timelord" is a must have, but only if you have the voice module. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accousticguitar Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Killer bees is a great game along with KC's crazy chase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 PS - I have several extra carts -- cheap. PM me if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectorman Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 When I hooked up my O2 system and played it for the first time in +/- 25 years, I was shocked at how crystal clear the RF to TV video output was, after having played CV, 2600, 7800, SMS, NES etc.. The O2 RF output looked sharper and had better color saturation than many systems composite video output. There's no video mod needed for O2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I've had the O2 a few different times in my life and regarding the multi-cart... just wanted to chime in that while it would be great to have, wouldn't use it to circumvent tracking down the originals. NOT having the original boxes and manuals to go with the games really takes away from the whole Magnavox Odyssey experience - IMO. You know... the marketing, verbiage and artwork that got or gets you excited about the system and games. When it comes to a system like this, where the graphics and sounds are scant, it's the total package that makes it as compelling as possible. Just my two cents. Even though I currently don't own one, there will always be a soft spot in my heart for the Odyssey 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 This is one of those cases where the packaging is better than the product inside. I love the box art for Odyssey2 games... it's so visionary. I want actual video games to look like Odyssey2 box artwork! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiv Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Congrats! You got 2 (soon to be 3) great games.. I love UFO and Pick Axe Pete!! And KC is just awesome... You don't need The Voice module, but after a bit, you'll want one.. I would recommend a multicart, but agree that it's an addition to original games. I have more originals for my O2 than any other system. And the RF is great and you won't need to composite MOD you O2, but you might want to.. My little TV died downstairs and I'm thinking of replacing it with a composite monitor (which I have, rather than buying another TV). More ease of connectivity. Haven't done the mod yet tho. Should get around to it soon... As for other great games, there are lots.. Just googled this: Now I have to try some of those.. desiv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Hell yes composite video is necessary! Some televisions and monitors aren't compatible with RF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersaurus Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I really dug the O2, even if it doesn't have the best rap. Phosphor Dot Fossils has some excellent writeups of the games, as the site's owner is quite knowledgeable about the system. Offhand I can recommend the two Imagic games, the KC games, Attack of the Timelord, UFO, Smithereens (for 2 players), Killer Bees, Turtles, Freedom Fighters, and the homebrew games Planet Lander and Kill The Attacking Aliens (KTAA). The multicart is indeed great though, if only to access the overseas titles and unreleased ones that are also really fun - if you get one, I recommend Spiderman, Frogger, Robot City, Q-Bert, and Ralph Baer's pinball, if only for the interesting glimpse of what he wanted to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captcapcom Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 OH, thats good to hear that there is a composite video mod! As for the Voice module, I found a few on eBay, but they are untested, so i am hesitant for now. I'm hitting a local shop here on Friday that I am told has a TON of O2 stuff. So I may be having another Christmas!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 It's easy, too. There are like, three wires you have to solder including ground. The points are right there on the motherboard and there's no need for resistors or the dreaded electrical math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamecat80 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Hell yes composite video is necessary! Some televisions and monitors aren't compatible with RF. But don't most TVs (new and old) have cable/antenna connections? As long as there is a cable/antenna connection, you can use RF hook ups. I guess some monitors don't have that though. But I agree with an earlier poster who stated that the O2 gives a very good RF picture; looks more 'composite' because of it's clarity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 My Amiga 1084 monitor doesn't have RF, though! I find it's a good moderate-sized display for testing and even playing video games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagDiesel Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 OH, thats good to hear that there is a composite video mod! As for the Voice module, I found a few on eBay, but they are untested, so i am hesitant for now. I'm hitting a local shop here on Friday that I am told has a TON of O2 stuff. So I may be having another Christmas!!! I have yet to find a Voice module that didn't work. Big thing is to clean the connections on it and keep the cartridge slot covered when not in use. I recently broke out my O2 and played Turtles with my kids (3 and 6 years old), both of them really enjoyed the old system. Congrats on the purchase and hope you continue to enjoy it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I never had a chance to play Odyssey2 back in the day, though I do recall seeing them in the store. I started playing with the O2EM emulator a while back. I really like some of the games, especially UFO! and Killer Bees! so I decided to get one. I won an auction a couple of weeks ago, and today my O2 arrived! It came with 10 games, including boxes and manuals in decent shape. The games are Football, UFO, Alien Invaders Plus, Speedway, Thunderball, KC Munchkin, Alpine Skiing, Computer Golf, Monkeyshines, and Freedom Fighters. I played with it for a bit just now and found that everything seems to work well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) Update: My O2 was frankly pretty dirty and scruffy - it looks like it spent the last 30 years or so sitting in someone's attic unprotected. After giving it a quick test to make sure it was working, I spent some time cleaning it with a J-cloth and some Pledge. Now it not only smells lemony, it actually looks pretty decent. Not new, as it has a few minor scuffs and scratches, but decent. It has a regular RCA-type connector, and when I plug that into a small RCA-RF adaptor, I get an OK picture on my LCD screen. I had no trouble at all getting video output. I tried some typing games, and all the membrane keys work fine. Both joystick controllers work well and have no issues with directions or fire. I have to say, I really like the controllers! I've never tried playing an O2 before, and I think for a console designed in the late 1970s these controllers are actually very good. Comfortable to hold, decent response, easily pushed in diagonals, fire buttons work okay. I like the way they self-center, and they just have a nice feel to them. The only complaints I see are that the cables could be longer, and I don't like the way they feed into the console directly. I would prefer that they have plug-in connections so that a broken controller can be swapped out easily. The games themselves are a mixed bunch. I think I have some really great games like UFO! or KC Munchkin! Some of the games I will try once and hardly ever return to, like Football. Overall I think I did alright, and I look forward to many hours of Odyssey playing and collecting. I do have one negative observation: the boxes. All of my games came with boxes and manuals. I like the boxes, except the corners are torn out on several. If you look at this photo, the top box is decent but the bottom one looks like it got crunched under something heavy! Is there anything I can do to salvage this, other than some cellophane tape on the corners? Edited January 18, 2014 by ls650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpressed Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Odyssey 2 box construction is terrible. Most CIB games are dirt cheap, so I wouldn't worry about tape harming the value. I'm not sure if people make box protectors for the O2 box, but they make wonky boxes look square and nice. Honestly, one of the big reasons why I decided not to collect games for the O2 (I have a multicart) is because I hate the look of ratty boxes. And O2 boxes can be the rattiest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatPix Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Too bad the O² didn't get the European boxes. But you're more lucky as the O² style is just awesome, a mix of the 70's and 80's! Tho European game covers are nice too; you just gotta like the "realist" style of them. But Philips system box was terrible, very bland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiv Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) Honestly, one of the big reasons why I decided not to collect games for the O2 (I have a multicart) is because I hate the look of ratty boxes. And O2 boxes can be the rattiest.The O2 is one of the few systems I collect boxed games for, because I love the look/style of the boxes. But I totally agree that the quality (they are just cardboard) means they tend to be ratty... Too bad, because they are generally beautiful designs.. And I do love the O2 joysticks. After my original O2 died back in the day, I took one of it's joysticks and wired it to work on my Vic-20. (As that triangle shaped thing Commodore released as a joystick was hideous!!) Hoping to get some time to composite mod mine this weekend. But I need either to buy some female RCA jacks I can attach to my 02 or just wire in a male pair on a cord long enough to cover my setups... desiv Edited January 18, 2014 by desiv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSG Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I got my 02 with the box for dirt cheap and i've bought most of my games from atari2600.com they have alot of cheap ones and some rare ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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