JagWarlord Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Will a LYNX power up without a cart inserted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Not that I'm aware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagWarlord Posted January 16, 2004 Author Share Posted January 16, 2004 Not that I'm aware. Ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagWarlord Posted January 16, 2004 Author Share Posted January 16, 2004 Couple more questions What is the most common problem with non-working LYNXes? Can they be fixed easy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagWarlord Posted January 16, 2004 Author Share Posted January 16, 2004 I ask these questions because I just won 2 "untested" atari lynx systems off ebay. The seller said he didnt test them because he didnt have any games. He seems trustworthy. I hope they work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oesii Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 If you need a game to test it with I have an extra sealed Kung Food I can send you, give me a PM. Kung Food is probably worth $1 at the most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagWarlord Posted January 16, 2004 Author Share Posted January 16, 2004 If you need a game to test it with I have an extra sealed Kung Food I can send you, give me a PM. Kung Food is probably worth $1 at the most Thanks for the offer but, I just won 8 LYNX games for $7 and Kung Food is one of the games included Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oesii Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 No problem, just checking So poor Kung Food isn't even worth a $1 now, I feel bad for the little guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Will a LYNX power up without a cart inserted? You guys didn't really answer the poor guy's question... Anyway, it won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oesii Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Not that I'm aware. That looks like an answer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susuwatari Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 If you need a game to test it with I have an extra sealed Kung Food I can send you, give me a PM. Kung Food is probably worth $1 at the most Any chance the seller is vglq? He has several defective core systems to sell and has been selling for probably over 2 years now. #1: you do need a game to turn on the Lynx. The unit will not turn on without a game. #2: the most common problem with dead Lynx 2's are a blown transistor at location Q12. IKt's what turns on the Lynx and without that, pressing ON button does nothing. It's been discussed quite often. Here's one on Q12 and some common problems with Lynxes: http://www.atariage.com/forums/viewtopic.p...8&highlight=q12 No definative replacement source has been found but Best Electronics may be able to help here. Another possible but less likely is the burned out backlight bulb. There's also some issues with loose power jack which causes intermit shutoff when using AC adapter or external battery pack but usually resoldering the connections on the board fixes this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocko Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 If you need a game to test it with I have an extra sealed Kung Food I can send you, give me a PM. Kung Food is probably worth $1 at the most I would take it................................................................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TailChao Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 We should make a mini-lynx FAQ topic and kep it pinned, since so many of these seem to be popping up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oesii Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 I would take it................................................................ Well after you contribute to these boards and make killer deals like JagWarlord I'll think about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocko Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 I would take it................................................................ Well after you contribute to these boards and make killer deals like JagWarlord I'll think about it (You know I was being sarcastic, right?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 I ask these questions because I just won 2 "untested" atari lynx systems off ebay. The seller said he didnt test them because he didnt have any games. He seems trustworthy. I hope they work! Would this seller happen to be Callistoo? Callistoo has several defect Lynx systems up on Ebay. I'd probably get one someday and find someone who could fix it but I dunno. It seems awfully pricey for a working system with games on EBay right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagWarlord Posted January 17, 2004 Author Share Posted January 17, 2004 I ask these questions because I just won 2 "untested" atari lynx systems off ebay. The seller said he didnt test them because he didnt have any games. He seems trustworthy. I hope they work! Would this seller happen to be Callistoo? Callistoo has several defect Lynx systems up on Ebay. I'd probably get one someday and find someone who could fix it but I dunno. It seems awfully pricey for a working system with games on EBay right now. No, it wasnt Callistoo. The seller was Al.. something...can't remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sauron Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Just for the record, Best Electronics sells refurbished Lynx systems for I believe $60. They don't come with an AC adapter or any accessories, but you should be able to pick up a universal power supply for cheap. That may seem a bit pricey, but at least you know you're getting a working Lynx unit. EDIT: Forgot to include a link! http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/lynx.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryptik76 Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Just for the record, Best Electronics sells refurbished Lynx systems for I believe $60. Do the refurbished systems that Best Electronics sells look like new? I mean, are they clean and scratch-free, or are they just guaranteed to work but in variable condition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sauron Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 I couldn't answer that, you would probably have to call them and ask, or ask someone who's bought one from them. Based on my experiences with Best so far, though, I would imagine they probably look like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Thompson Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 I bought my Lynx II NEW from Best Electronics for $59. The refurb ones were like $35 or something. It'd be cool to pick up a gang of them for like $200 and have a nice multiplayer kick going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susuwatari Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Multiplayer Battlewheels! *drools* I also have some 30 Lynx games (mostly common but few rares) and my own comlynx cable. If only my neighbor prefered Lynx over cows, I would be having some fun long ago. Living on a farm can suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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