Pitfall II - Problems to making it work

[atarimind]

Hello!

 

I have two copies of Pitfall II, and whenever I want to play any of the two catridges I have to clean the contacts with alcohol. Is this a common problem with Activision catridges? Is anyone experiencing the same thing with Pitfall II?

 

Also, how good/bad is to clean the contacts with alcohol? Does this hurt the life of a catridge? Any other suggestion?

 

Thanks!

[rockman_x_2002]

Well, of course, it depends on the kind of Atari system you are using. Take me for instance. I use a 7800 to play my VCS titles on. And I also have some problems loading Pitfall II if I merely plug the cartridge in as you would most games. I find, however, that if you give it a little extra nudge, or if you prop another cart on top of the game while you play, that generally tends to make the game load okay.

 

As far as I can recall in my old, nonworking 7800 and nonworking 2600, I didn't have to do anything. It loaded right up. So again, I'm sure that the problem varys from console to console.

[atarimind]

I have a VCS 2600, 4 swirches, wood front.

[keilbaca]

Sounds like your atari itself is dirty. This is what you do. Take a clean cart, and clean it with rubbing alcohol. Then insert the cartridge into the atari at least 20 or so times, cleaning it regularly, like every 5 times or so. This will get the dirt out, and it'll play fine.

[Mr Egg]

im having the same problem with pitfall 2 and my 7800 and 2600JR. get a dark creen or jiberish on the screen and buzzing noise. ill try the cleaning ans see how it works out