Adrian M Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 What's up with the cartridge slots on the Sunnyvale heavy sixers? I've read stories of some carts not fitting, but I have trouble getting even first generation Combat carts to go in without resorting to some forceful tactics. It's not so much the difficulty in inserting or removing carts that has me concerned...it's the markings to the plastic cart casing and the imprints on the labels that really worries me. Every cart I've put in so far comes out with two small marks on the bottom-front of the cart casing. The labels in particular receive two small vertical line imprintings, regardless of how careful you are to insert and remove the game. While I love my newly acquired system, I am concerned about the damage it could cause to my cart collection and I may have to relegate this to being a museum-quality display unit. Anyone else having similar problems and are there any solutions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Slocum Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 Sometimes if you open the Atari and unscrew the main-board (the part with the cartridge connector on it inside the metal casing), you can adjust it a bit and screw it back down. You may be able to get it so your cartridges don't get damaged. -Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliColts Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 I have had trouble with a few heavies not accepting all carts, especially non-atari carts. I recommend preserving your heavy and using a newer 2600 if you have one. At least your carts will stay in good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfits Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 My 6 switch does that too. The opening in the metal case isn't big enough. At least I know its not just mine that does that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian M Posted March 18, 2002 Author Share Posted March 18, 2002 I do have other 2600's I can use and I'm going to acquire a cheap woodgrain 4-switch for gaming purposes. The scary thing is that my heavy sixer actually gives me the CLEANEST picture out of all the 2600's I own! Must be all that RF shielding or something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella'sGhost Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 I actually have had similar problems with my 1983ish 4 switcher. Some games just don't want to go in, but when they do the label isn't damaged, I think its just the "prongs" on the carts are not making contact with the plastic "door" that protects the cartridge slot so that it opens when you push the cartridge in. It could be in your case that the early models had slight variations in construction/mould casings, or that some game makers did not have the best quality mouldings for thier carts? You should open it up and try to see what the problem is, maybe it can be fixed like SmartPatrol advised....but the warranty may be void then.. [ 03-18-2002: Message edited by: StellasGhost ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian M Posted March 19, 2002 Author Share Posted March 19, 2002 quote: Originally posted by StellasGhost: I actually have had similar problems with my 1983ish 4 switcher. Some games just don't want to go in, but when they do the label isn't damaged, I think its just the "prongs" on the carts are not making contact with the plastic "door" that protects the cartridge slot so that it opens when you push the cartridge in. It could be in your case that the early models had slight variations in construction/mould casings, or that some game makers did not have the best quality mouldings for thier carts? You should open it up and try to see what the problem is, maybe it can be fixed like SmartPatrol advised....but the warranty may be void then.. [ 03-18-2002: Message edited by: StellasGhost ] It's OK. I really don't want to mod this treasured system. I've been looking for a real Sunnyvale heavy sixer for a while and I'd like to keep it as original as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranthulfr Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 You could always set aside a batch of cartridges specifically for use on your heavy sixer. Then it wouldn't be so hard to watch 'em get scuffed. A few common classics like Combat, Space Invaders and Adventure would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc4 Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 I have an old six switch that stick hard core too, drives me nuts. It doesn't damage the games but its hard to stick even some first gen games in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian M Posted March 19, 2002 Author Share Posted March 19, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Randy: You could always set aside a batch of cartridges specifically for use on your heavy sixer. Then it wouldn't be so hard to watch 'em get scuffed. A few common classics like Combat, Space Invaders and Adventure would be nice. Good suggestion. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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