rorysl Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Hello all! Just read an ad in my local paper -- here's the description of the item: "Atari 600XL antique computer, incl 3 games & cass drive, rare collector item, $50." I love my 2600 but I don't know a lot about Atari computers, although I am interested. Any comments? Worth picking up? How about the price? Any thoughts are welcomed! Rory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javiero Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 This seller is very good, anyway if you want an A8 computer better get a 800XL. You can get one on ebay pretty stuffed for 50. Javier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oesii Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 I agree you would be better off hunting around for a 800xl, much more compatible with the games out there because it has 64k versus only 16k on the 600xl. I tend to think of the 600xl and the original 400 has machines you pick up to complete your collections of Atari computers, not day to day workhorses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybags Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Shop around, you should be able to score an 800XL or 130XE + disk drive for around that price. And forget games unless they're on cartridge, or good original disk games with box/manual included. Virtually every game ever commercially released is available to download somewhere, and with an APE/SIO2PC interface you will be set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almost Rice Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 I love 600xl's, but $50 is a bit steep for what is included. You could get a 800xl with games and ,if you are lucky, a disk drive for $50 shipped. It just takes some patience to find the right deal. If you still want the 600xl set, I would wait until the ad is about to end and offer $20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Guitarman Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 This seller is very good, anyway if you want an A8 computer better get a 800XL. You can get one on ebay pretty stuffed for 50. Javier. 1020351[/snapback] I agree also. I purchased a 600XL from this seller to use for parts (but have found it hard to piece out a perfectly good Atari). Great price and quick shipping. They always have an 800XL for sale. I'd go for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rorysl Posted February 18, 2006 Author Share Posted February 18, 2006 Ah I see! Thanks for the comments everyone! I'm of two minds about it. Like I said, I wasn't really looking for an Atari computer so I doubt I would go through the trouble of purchasing one online when I can feed my addiction to my older consoles! Just saw the ad and was curious as to whether or not I should go for it! I probably won't -- unless I can beat him down to $5....and that's doubtful! Thanks to all! Rory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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