Albert Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I'm looking for DB9 extension cables to connect the AtariVox+ to Atari 2600, 7800 and Vectrex systems. I bought some Sega Genesis Retro-Bits extension cables, thinking they would work, but surprisingly the AtariVox+ will not plug into the female end of the cable. I can force it, but it's an extremely tight fit. The other end plugs into the systems just fine (at least the 2600 and 7800--don't have a Vectrex handy at the moment). Has anyone else used an extension cable with the AtariVox or AtariVox+, and if so, what cable did you end up using? I'm hopoing to get some of these before the end of next week in time for the Classic Game Fest. Thanks! ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I too bought some Retro Bit extension cables for the sole use of using with the AtariVox and was aghast to find they don't fit! Ended up using a Sega branded extension cable from BITD. Try to do a search for some of them. They must say Sega on the ends of the connectors... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+McCallister Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I, too, have used Sega brand ones and they work fine. I also have some generic ones and Wico brand ones that also work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Oberhäuser Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I'm looking for DB9 extension cables to connect the AtariVox+ to Atari 2600, 7800 and Vectrex systems. I bought some Sega Genesis Retro-Bits extension cables, thinking they would work, but surprisingly the AtariVox+ will not plug into the female end of the cable. I can force it, but it's an extremely tight fit. The other end plugs into the systems just fine (at least the 2600 and 7800--don't have a Vectrex handy at the moment). Has anyone else used an extension cable with the AtariVox or AtariVox+, and if so, what cable did you end up using? I'm hopoing to get some of these before the end of next week in time for the Classic Game Fest. Thanks! ..Al Check out this one: http://edladdin.com/Game-Controller-Extension-Cord-ec-3-001.htm He is registered here by the name "edladdin" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 That's the same one Al already has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 Check out this one: http://edladdin.com/Game-Controller-Extension-Cord-ec-3-001.htm He is registered here by the name "edladdin" The female end looks suspiciously like the Retro-Bits cable, but I'l write "edladdin" and ask. Thanks! I have purchased some Sega cables from two different sellers on eBay, so hopefully those will work out. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Try these: http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=102&cp_id=10212&cs_id=1021201&p_id=442&seq=1&format=2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50TBRD Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Try these: http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=102&cp_id=10212&cs_id=1021201&p_id=442&seq=1&format=2 This is an interesting option though it would require much more work to make fit than a Genesis one because the housing for the plug is gigantic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Depends on which model 2600 you're plugging into. Plus, they're cheap enough to experiment with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Today I received some Sega Genesis controller extension cables from a seller on eBay. Will be testing them this evening to see if they work. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 And it works! I have another pair of these cables coming from another seller on eBay, so that should hold me over for now. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50TBRD Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I thought the issue you were concerned about it is a cable for the Vectrex which has the wedge-shaped port. Genesis cables need to be shaved down. I thought there no connection issues with any of the Atari units and that the Vectrex was the only system that required something so it would fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 I thought the issue you were concerned about it is a cable for the Vectrex which has the wedge-shaped port. Genesis cables need to be shaved down. I thought there no connection issues with any of the Atari units and that the Vectrex was the only system that required something so it would fit. While the AtariVox does fit in the joystick ports for 2600 consoles, it's relatively easy to knock the AtariVox out of place, and it's not a terribly firm connection. Using an extension cable allows to you move the AtariVox and the connecting audio cable out of the way. The AtariVox will not fit in the 7800 at all without an extension cable, due to the console overhanging the controller ports on the front by a fair bit. It probably would fit if you took the AtariVox out of the case (which is easy), but then the components on the board could be more easily damaged. I don't have a Vectrex handy at the moment to see if these extension cables would fit. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50TBRD Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 All Genesis cables will have to be modified as in these pictures so they can fit in a Vectrex port. https://www.flickr.com/photos/14482990@N08/3649825748/in/album-72157620164985374/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/14482990@N08/3649825956/in/album-72157620164985374/ I have one of Golden Ax's AtariVox+. I leave a shaved down Genesis cable in the Vectrex at all times. This saves wear on the systems ports and makes it so I don't have to modify the plug on all my custom controllers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 That's good to know, thanks. Are those your photos? If so, do you mind if I use them? Thanks, ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 While the AtariVox does fit in the joystick ports for 2600 consoles, it's relatively easy to knock the AtariVox out of place, and it's not a terribly firm connection. Using an extension cable allows to you move the AtariVox and the connecting audio cable out of the way. The AtariVox will not fit in the 7800 at all without an extension cable, due to the console overhanging the controller ports on the front by a fair bit. It probably would fit if you took the AtariVox out of the case (which is easy), but then the components on the board could be more easily damaged. I don't have a Vectrex handy at the moment to see if these extension cables would fit. ..Al Perhaps you could sell one of these with each vox ? I got mine from a friend so I have no idea of the cost , but if they are cheap enough people might like it better than an extension cable . Fits perfect in a 7800 . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 Perhaps you could sell one of these with each vox ? I got mine from a friend so I have no idea of the cost , but if they are cheap enough people might like it better than an extension cable . Fits perfect in a 7800 . Those are interesting, I will have to look to see what I can purchase them for in quantity, but I'd want to do some tests first. I would at the very least like to make an extension cable available as an option for those who want them, and you need a cable or adapter for the 7800 and Vectrex. That's part of the reason I've been trying out these various cables. Unfortunately, the Retro-Bits seems to be the most common and least expensive of these cables, and of course it does not work. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 That's good to know, thanks. Are those your photos? If so, do you mind if I use them? Thanks, ..Al Yes I just took those two photos and no I don't mind at all . I have not looked them up online to see on cost so that could work out great if they are cheap enough in bulk . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Plugged in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50TBRD Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Unfortunately, that adapter won't work as is for the Vectrex. However, if you drill out the holes in the metal shrouding, it should reveal a plastic housing and bare wires. You can then use heat shrink tubing and a make an inexpensive extension that should work. Here is a bulk auction for those same adapters. I believe that both Dan Siewers and John Madtronix used this method for plugs for their Vectrex peripherals. http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-PCS-9-Pin-RS232-DB9-Male-to-Female-Serial-Cable-Gender-Changer-Coupler-Adapter-/141637096374?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20fa3a93b6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Unfortunately, that adapter won't work as is for the Vectrex http://atariage.com/forums/topic/228605-atarivox-atariage-edition/?p=3231995 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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