genfuyung Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Has the atarivox changed at all to make it actually fit in a 7800 controller slot? I got a 7800 to play 7800 and 2600 homebrew games but it seems like maybe I should get a 2600 just for homebrew and atarivox? But then some 7800 homebrews say the use atarivox too? Just confused I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 I do have a small DB9 gender changer that I plug into the front of the 7800, which makes plugging an AtariVox+ into it fairly easily. You can also take it out of the case, which would make it fit. There are several 7800 games that use the AtariVox, so getting a 2600 won't solve the issue there. Also, if you can find a DB9 extension cable that will fit both in the 7800 connector and the AtariVox on the other end, that's another solution. I'd really like to find good cables that fit in the 2600, 7800 and AtariVox so I can add those as an option in the store, as well as sell them separately. I don't yet have an example of the new extension cable Atari makes to see if it works. If it does, that would be great. ..Al 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 18 minutes ago, Albert said: I don't yet have an example of the new extension cable Atari makes to see if it works. If it does, that would be great. I can confirm that the new cables work. It takes a bit of wiggling them into the 7800 as well as, wiggling the AtariVox into the female end of the plugs, but they do work. Btw, I also use a DB9 gender changer. IMG_5711.mov 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Just now, sramirez2008 said: I can confirm that the new cables work. It takes a bit of wiggling them into the 7800 as well as, wiggling the AtariVox into the female end of the plugs, but they do work. Thanks, that's good to know. I need to get my hands on some of these to try them out, but I'm encouraged by what you wrote above. 1 minute ago, sramirez2008 said: Btw, I also use a DB9 gender changer. Those are the same ones (or very similar) to what I have, and they work well, since they effectively extend the connector out a bit. However, given how the 7800 controllers points are aimed down a bit, it can still be tricky to use an AtariVox in this nature. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 5 minutes ago, Albert said: However, given how the 7800 controllers points are aimed down a bit, it can still be tricky to use an AtariVox in this nature. This is true. The 7800 ports are angled down a bit. Fortunately, my setup allows for this. That gender changer is always parked in port 2 of my daily driver 7800. Btw, the new extension cables go into the 2600+ without much wiggle. Same with my heavy sixers and Sears Video Arcade II. Other light and 4 switch models seem to require a bit more finesse in getting the connector, connected. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genfuyung Posted August 18 Author Share Posted August 18 (edited) 1 hour ago, Albert said: I do have a small DB9 gender changer that I plug into the front of the 7800, which makes plugging an AtariVox+ into it fairly easily. You can also take it out of the case, which would make it fit. There are several 7800 games that use the AtariVox, so getting a 2600 won't solve the issue there. Also, if you can find a DB9 extension cable that will fit both in the 7800 connector and the AtariVox on the other end, that's another solution. I'd really like to find good cables that fit in the 2600, 7800 and AtariVox so I can add those as an option in the store, as well as sell them separately. I don't yet have an example of the new extension cable Atari makes to see if it works. If it does, that would be great. ..Al Thank you. I'll look into getting one of those db9 adapters. Edit: does this look correct? https://a.co/d/dUYXvAQ Edited August 18 by genfuyung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Just now, genfuyung said: Thank you. I'll look into getting one of those db9 adapters. PM me your address and I'll send you one. ..Al 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genfuyung Posted August 18 Author Share Posted August 18 6 minutes ago, Albert said: PM me your address and I'll send you one. ..Al Oh thanks very much. I'll pm you now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 29 minutes ago, genfuyung said: Thank you. I'll look into getting one of those db9 adapters. Edit: does this look correct? https://a.co/d/dUYXvAQ No, that's a NULL modem adapter. These: https://www.amazon.com/LuoQiuFa-Changer-Coupler-Adapter-Connector/dp/B099QXRYN1?psc=1&pd_rd_w=eNJpO&content-id=amzn1.sym.ea1d9533-fbb7-4608-bb6f-bfdceb6f6336&pf_rd_p=ea1d9533-fbb7-4608-bb6f-bfdceb6f6336&pf_rd_r=RNE6AJP9150J6SQFHGEV&pd_rd_wg=VONJJ&pd_rd_r=8e71c628-5efd-4c7a-924e-6c26a1e67c48&ref_=sspa_dk_detail_2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-Joe- Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 I had the same issue when I purchased my 7800 + Atarivox … but was lucky to find this on eBay 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 2 hours ago, -Joe- said: I had the same issue when I purchased my 7800 + Atarivox … but was lucky to find this on eBay 👍 Hmm. Looks like the extension cables I use for my Vectrex. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-Joe- Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 That’s the one @sramirez2008, works great ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 43 minutes ago, -Joe- said: That’s the one @sramirez2008, works great ! 😂 I purchased this for my dedicated Vectrex AtariVox (Vecvoice mode). I hadn’t considered trying it on my 2600 or 7800.👍 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 15 hours ago, sramirez2008 said: 😂 I purchased this for my dedicated Vectrex AtariVox (Vecvoice mode). I hadn’t considered trying it on my 2600 or 7800.👍 Fantastic setup... it looks (and I'm sure plays) awesome! *holding back jealous drool* 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 2 hours ago, Trebor said: Fantastic setup... it looks (and I'm sure plays) awesome! *holding back jealous drool* IMO, these are amazing consoles. Other than my 7800 daily driver, the Vectrex is my favorite console. Pictures don't do any of the gameplay justice and the games look even better when you add a UV light frame with UV overlays. Heck, the light frame even enhances most of the regular overlays. I waited a long time to find a Vectrex at a reasonable price and I'm glad I found one. I can't recommend these consoles enough. If you would have told 10 year old me that I would be able to play a true vector version of Asteroids at home, I would have never believed it. Btw, just to get this thread back on track, I can also reconfirm that the "Vectrex" extension cable also works with the AtariVox. This cable fits really well with my 7800's controller ports as well as, the AtariVox. Thanks again for mentioning this cable @-Joe-. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-Joe- Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 I agree with @Trebor , Awesome setup you have ! And you’re certainly welcome for the info @sramirez2008 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 On 8/18/2024 at 1:53 PM, Albert said: Also, if you can find a DB9 extension cable that will fit both in the 7800 connector and the AtariVox on the other end, that's another solution. This is 100% what I do. 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonie Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 (edited) Wouldn't a gender changer actually change the gender? You would need two of them. Female to female, and then a male to male to change it back...Or a female to male extender. https://www.amazon.com/QIANRENON-Connector-Converter-Communication-Interface/dp/B0BP5ZCS5H Edited August 24 by Zonie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 Just now, Zonie said: Wouldn't a gender changer actually change the gender? You would need two of them. Female to female, and then a male to male to change it back...Or a female to male extender. Yeah, these things are commonly sold as "gender changers" when they are not actually doing that at all. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonie Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 Just now, Albert said: Yeah, these things are commonly sold as "gender changers" when they are not actually doing that at all. ..Al 😑 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-Joe- Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 If anyone is interested in the Atari / Vectrex “ Breakout Cable “ that I have ( shown above ) … I was able to find out who custom made it for me on eBay. The sellers name is : carey85 Hope this info helps , Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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