7800 Not playing 7800 games

[darktenchi]

Hello! New to the forums and new to the 7800. I just got a 7800 system today (first I have ever owned), and it plays 2600 games fine but does not play any 7800 game I have tested.

 

2600 games display very clearly on my tv, but when I put a 7800 game in, I get a scrambled screen, no Atari splash screen or anything.

 

Does anyone know what the problem may be? Any help would be appreciated, I apologize if it is posted on the wrong forum.

[Trebor]

Hello! New to the forums and new to the 7800. I just got a 7800 system today (first I have ever owned), and it plays 2600 games fine but does not play any 7800 game I have tested.

 

2600 games display very clearly on my tv, but when I put a 7800 game in, I get a scrambled screen, no Atari splash screen or anything.

 

Does anyone know what the problem may be? Any help would be appreciated, I apologize if it is posted on the wrong forum.

 

Welcome, darktenchi...

 

See the recent threads here:

 

http://atariage.com/forums/topic/220365-7800-plays-2600-games-not-7800-games/

http://atariage.com/forums/topic/238228-atari-7800-goes-blackstaticky-after-title-screen/

http://atariage.com/forums/topic/236936-mario-bros-7800-cart-prob/

 

You may have a dirty cart slot/games, or/and Maria graphics chip going/gone bad.

The above threads provide thorough discussion, instructions, and additional links on cleaning and options.

[darktenchi]

thank you very much!