DominiRican05 Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Hey I'm a newbie on here, so don't mind my modest question. :-) Which is your favorite version of the 2600? I own the woodgrain model with the 4 switches, it was my sister's and my dad was able to preserve it for all these years. I like it except that I wish the controller slots were in the front rather than the back, but in my opinion it has the coolest look. I was thinking of getting my hands on a 2600jr, but I heard they don't hold up as well. Any verdict on this? I know my woodgrain has been through some rough times and fired up perfectly on the first shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 I owned a six-switch 'Woody' back in the day, and then I bought a 2600jr. in the late 80s to replace it. I'd have to say that the 2600jr was a little nicer. Sure, I could "fry" the six-switcher, but the Junior was nice and compact, and had a power LED, so I wouldn't accidentally leave it on all night, like I did with my old Woody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominiRican05 Posted October 31, 2004 Author Share Posted October 31, 2004 Hey what does "fry" mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgames Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 For nostalgic value I'll always have like the original Heavy Sixer. My best friend had one of these. My own first Atari was a 2nd generation 6 switch. I remember looking all over to find a store that had one left. There was a severe shortage in our area at least. I think this was in 78. For playing and testing cartridges now, I use the 2600 jr. It's compact and it doesn't scuff the labels on the cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Hey what does "fry" mean? Easter Eggs and Frying the 2600 That should help ya out Buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindfield Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Big Sexy, baby! Aside from its sleek, solid, rounded esthetics, the massive internal RF shielding that put the "heavy" in "sixer" produced a fairly stunning signal for RF output -- very nearly A/V quality. The thin aluminum shielding of subsequent models just didn't filter the interference as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthead Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Haha ... I've messed around with frying games ditto - heavy sixer. Although I own a 4 and I'm very happy with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cootster Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 The Sears Video Arcade II (aka the 2800). . . Nope, don't own one, but the thing just looks uber-sweet. . . And the Funfair. . . (actually have one of those). Of the primary models, has to be the Jr., because it's tininess is very convenient (the SVA2 is the same size externally, though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindfield Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 The SVAII/Atari 2800 IS very sweet looking, that's certain -- really funky and retro-futuristing with all the LEDs. My main gripe are the stick/paddles. The fire buttons are rather stiff (they don't even use a proper spring) and feel unresponsive, and the combination paddle/sticks are a little stiff, not to mention that the paddle pots are damn near impossible to get at for cleaning. (I still haven't figured out how to open the buggers up) For looks, I would indeed go with the SVAII/2800, but the Heavy Sixer has it for nostalgia and picture quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra Commander Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 I get moody I'll switch up every so often, so they (heavy6, wood4, tele4, jr. and vader) don't feel neglected, not that they have feelings, I just feel like looking at something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcrowe Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 The old one :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy_Stardust Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 The Coleco Gemini. Just kidding, the original Heavy Sixer. Ciao! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 I mostly use four-switch Atari 2600 models (I have several modified for s-video output), but nothing really beats the classic Heavy Sixer. It would be awesome to have a "modern" version of the 2600, compact and sleek, with s-video and stereo output built in. I expect this will happen someday. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 I think my fav would be the 2600jr it's small and cool looking plus it's the one i had as a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moses Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 my fav would be the 4 switch vader, but i mostly use the sears video arcade two, it looks cool with all the leds(and i dont really have to worry about wear and tear on the switches lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Pac Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 I have to agree with Ziggy_Stardust The Coleco Gemini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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