StephenJ Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I'm looking to get a pong system and I'm undecided between these two: [Magnavox 3000] and the [RadioShack TV Scoreboard 60-3051] Is there any reason to think one would operate better than the other (controls, display, quality of build, etc.) ? I like the looks of both of them...although I do like the more-retro look of the TV Scoreboard. Much appreciated, StephenJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Had a TV Scoreboard since I was a kid and like the variety of games (has a lightgun too remember) combined with the fact the paddles can be separated from each other so you don't have to sit so close to your opponent. -edit- Never mind ... see the 3000 has remote controllers also and am not familiar with that model TV Scoreboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenJ Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 (edited) Hi save2600, The Radio Shack model I was referring to doesn't have the gun: https://www.popscreen.com/prod/MTU1Mjc0MTQ5/1976-Tandy-Radio-Shack-Electronic-TV-Scoreboard-603051-with-Box- ...but that doesn't matter to me. So I shouldn't expect one to be better than the other...operationally (controls, display, quality of build, etc.)? Thanks for the reply. Edited September 28, 2015 by StephenJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Can't answer the quality question, but if any pots or slide controls are dirty, can always clean/lubricate with Deoxit. Maybe check YouTube for vids on how the displays look. There are Pong units I haven't cared for in the past.. way they display the score, way the playfield is drawn, etc. You may prefer the look of one over the other... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenJ Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Thanks again, StephenJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenJ Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 Just a follow-up... I wound up getting a TV Scoreboard on Ebay. It's in near-new condition and plays great. Thanks again, StephenJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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