Andromeda Stardust Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Two audio channels = double mono, right? Are there any VCS games that support stereo sound, even though the hardware does not? The hardware can be modded to send both audio channels off the TIA to separate speakers. Certain games will sound better than others, so a mono/stereo switch may be useful if you perform the mod on real hardware. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveD Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Reliability wise what is everyone's experience? I bought one and probably have less than 30 minutes play time on it when suddenly the screen goes dark. I can sometimes get the menu to show but as soon as I select a game it goes black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 DaveD, is your battery fully charged? My unit has been fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlepaddle Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Mine still going great...been through 4 "play&discharge...charge" cycles in 3 months (with full compliment of my favorite roms installed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 mine is fine too..... I've fully charged it a few times and have had it NOT come on when I push the power switch on. So, I just plug in the USB cord again and disconnect it and it works after that. (weird) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveD Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 DaveD, is your battery fully charged? My unit has been fine. Yep. I thought that might have been the problem so I had it charging for almost a week. The screen is still dead and the video out signal is black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Yep. I thought that might have been the problem so I had it charging for almost a week. The screen is still dead and the video out signal is black. Disposable electronics. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldLeader Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I don't use it all the time, but mine's had no issues whatsoever... If you can return it DaveD, you should. That or try to email the company or something...Sounds like something's definitely wrong there...I don't like to think that "Disposable Electronics", or "Planned Obsolescence" is to blame, but "Poor Build Quality" is essentially the same thing. I guess I see the former 2 as some kind of evil corporate plan, whereas the latter can be accidental... Tell AtGames They Owe you a New One! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveD Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Disposable electronics. Yeah. Just looking at it you know it's cheap. I'd be okay with that as long as it worked. I just wish it died BEFORE I bought the SD card, 12' AV cable, HDMI cable, and AV/HDMI converter to hook it up to the TV. Totally disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Reliability wise what is everyone's experience? I bought one and probably have less than 30 minutes play time on it when suddenly the screen goes dark. I can sometimes get the menu to show but as soon as I select a game it goes black. Wonder if a complete disconnect and reconnect of the battery would be useful? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Disposable electronics. Back in the day consoles like the VCS or Apple II were rock solid built from materials that have seen little or no degradation today. I can't imagine the elastomerics in these portables lasting more that 5 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Back in the day consoles like the VCS or Apple II were rock solid built from materials that have seen little or no degradation today. I can't imagine the elastomerics in these portables lasting more that 5 years. If a VCS cost $10 back in 1977 ($40 today), I'm sure it wouldn't have lasted all that long either. Instead, it cost $199 back in 1977, or about $800 today. Let's not even get started on the cost of the Apple II... If anyone is having technical problems with their AtGames hardware, I definitely recommend contacting the company. If you have trouble, let me know, and I'll escalate the issue for you. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveD Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 I will try to email them at their site. I noticed there is a support page and "repair & exchange" service offered for some units. Does anyone still have their AFP box/paperwork? I discarded mine and just wondered if there's any official mention of a warranty on the product. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 I will try to email them at their site. I noticed there is a support page and "repair & exchange" service offered for some units. Does anyone still have their AFP box/paperwork? I discarded mine and just wondered if there's any official mention of a warranty on the product. I think 30 or 90 days is standard ...they should fix this so long as you haven't obviously abused it. If they hassle you, I would take Bill up on his offer to kick things up a notch. This scan of the manual is on their product page. It talks about returns and exchanges but not warranty support. AFP_avqgdi.pdf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 The only paperwork is that manual. Nothing extra like a warranty card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asaki Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Back in the day consoles like the VCS or Apple II were rock solid built from materials that have seen little or no degradation today. Even if something does go wrong with them, you can go into any Radio Shack (if you still have one) and buy the parts you need. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Even if something does go wrong with them, you can go into any Radio Shack (if you still have one) and buy the parts you need. All of ours are closing. Now where will I ever find the project boxes I need? Oh... right. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 My local Radio Shack: Fortunately, I have had no problems with my portable. But if I did, I'd be more likely to replace it instead of trying a repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchd61 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Mine is still going strong. No problems with it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlepaddle Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 My local Radio Shack: WP_20170425_15_17_33_Pro.jpg Fortunately, I have had no problems with my portable. But if I did, I'd be more likely to replace it instead of trying a repair. Retail shops are closing all over the place...I heard a recent statistic about online sales overtaking physical store sales (measured in some manner I can't quote, possibly specific to clothes and malls, but still...) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Mine is still going strong. No problems with it at all. Ditto. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Retail shops are closing all over the place...I heard a recent statistic about online sales overtaking physical store sales (measured in some manner I can't quote, possibly specific to clothes and malls, but still...) Groceries, apparel, furniture, appliances, and hardware still going strong. Perishables, clothing, and stuff that's too large and cumbersome to mail, will always have a retail presence. Clothing only because you can try it on in the store to make sure it fits. At our local malls, apparel is about the only type of store that do well... Electronics, music, games (once everything goes digital) are dropping like flies. Gamestop will be the next Radioshack. Mark my words... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 For people who like physical games and buy a fair number of them, I would think Amazon's 20% off all new releases would be irresistible -- and the killing stroke for GameStop. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asaki Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 All of ours are closing. Now where will I ever find the project boxes I need? Oh... right. Buying parts online is the absolute worst, though: "Let's see, I need six resistors and a few caps, that comes to 50¢...plus $6 for shipping." >_< Cheapest I can ever find is one of the numerous eBay shops in China. Fortunately, I have had no problems with my portable. But if I did, I'd be more likely to replace it instead of trying a repair. I was talking about repairing older consoles like Atari 2600 and Apple ][, though. The Portable might be a little less user servicable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Yeah, paying for shipping is a drag...but imagine paying rent in a strip mall. Frankly it's somewhat amazing to me Radio Shack retail outlets lasted as long as they did. Remember when they had those magic books and could special order just about any part (or video game) you could imagine? It's pretty cool that we all have immediate access to that kind of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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