2600lover Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 (edited) I was looking around on Ebay when I first learned about this. I Googled it and I became very interested. I am looking to pick one up at my local Wal-Mart. Is there anything I should know first? Cons, Pros, just cool things to know? Thanks!!! Oh and by the way, I have a 2600 vader so I might be interested in moding it with a cart slot, this system doesnt take up as much room as the vader. Is there anyone out there that does cart slot mods that come out nice? If so how much do they run? Please leave pics of you work!! Thanks !!!! Edited July 27, 2006 by 2600lover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2600lover Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 Alright!!!! This is helpful!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxsolo2000 Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Alright!!!! This is helpful!!!! My friend you need to walk before you can run. Enjoy time with your Vader first, get to know it and becomes friends with it, dont get distracted by flashy gimmicks. This is good advice and it is up to you whether you take it or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2600lover Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 Yes almighty master. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 (edited) My friend you need to walk before you can run. Enjoy time with your Vader first, get to know it and becomes friends with it, dont get distracted by flashy gimmicks. This is good advice and it is up to you whether you take it or not Heh... this is retro video games... I think you're pretty safe to start off at a quick trot, at the very least. Ok... you want a FB2 I dunno why people haven't been responding to posts around here lately... but... The Rev C is evidently the easiest to mod, and also addresses some problems with a few of the titles. Unfortunately, the only way to tell a Rev C is by looking at the circuit board. You can read more about this in this thread: http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?s...t&p=1088679 There isn't much to "know" about the FB2. It has 40 built in games, it is a modern version of the classic 2600 chipset, so it isn't emulation. The joystick ports are 2600 ports, and the joysticks are 2600 joysticks (you can use them with original hardware). The power supply will not power an original 2600. It is a Plug and Play console with RCA out jacks. There are hidden paddle games that you can get to by entering a series of keyboard inputs. I'd buy one. I'd buy 3... at $29, it is like e-baying two working Atari 2600 sticks, and getting a free PnP console thrown in. I have 3. One I take with me on trips, the other 2 in storage in the closet, never been opened. The cart mod isn't something to enter into lightly. It takes some skills. Curt made it as easy for the DIYer to do as possible, and he and others in the retro community have done a great job in documenting how to do it, but it still isn't something that any hack should try. I can barely build myself a working RSI stick, I don't think my skills with soldering are up to the FB-2 cartridge mod. If you're just looking for a smaller footprint, I'd look for a 2600 Jr. or, better yet, a 7800... Both are smaller than the 2600, more or less FB2 sized, and come with cart slots already built in, without trying to hack one in yourself. Edited July 27, 2006 by Paranoid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxsolo2000 Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Heh... this is retro video games... I think you're pretty safe to start off at a quick trot, at the very least. This from a man who beats his head against a wall all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2600lover Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 LOL!! Ok, well anyway, thanks guys!! I gotta take a ride up to the local Wally World and check the stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2600lover Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 So how do I know if its a rev c board? Is there any marking on the box? Cause it would really suck to drive there, pick one up, get it home, open it up, check it, and then have to put it back in the box, drive back, put up with the old ladies at the return counter, and start at square one again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Heh... this is retro video games... I think you're pretty safe to start off at a quick trot, at the very least. This from a man who beats his head against a wall all day Heh... that is only when I have to deal with real people... or Atari 5200 joysticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 So how do I know if its a rev c board? Is there any marking on the box? Cause it would really suck to drive there, pick one up, get it home, open it up, check it, and then have to put it back in the box, drive back, put up with the old ladies at the return counter, and start at square one again. Door number 2 is correct. Nope. No markings on the box, no cosmetic difference in the console itself. You get it home, you open it UP, and it either says rev C on it or it doesn't. If it doesn't... you hopefully CAREFULLY pulled that warranty seal off the screw it is covering and can replace it so that Walmart cannot tell, or, better yet, the old ladies don't open up and look inside when you return it. Like I said... an Atari Jr. is an easier way to go for a compact 2600 unit... even a 7800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2600lover Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 Well I dont really want to mod it now that I think about, I just thought it would be a cool thing to add to the collection!! So whats the diffrence between a rev a,b,c? If this has already been explained im sorry!!! THANKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 I'm not sure about the specific differences. Some of the games are evidently buggy and may not play right on the first two revisions. Quadrun doesn't have the voice effects, etc. A lot of things that only a purist or hardcore collector would even notice or complain about. Some of the games are simply unplayable. All of the major titles seem to work OK with me. I'd search the FB forum and you'll find your specific answers. Me, I think I've got a rev B, and I'm fine with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2600lover Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 Ok cool, as long as I dont get a rev a im fine!! Thanks guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxsolo2000 Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Heh... this is retro video games... I think you're pretty safe to start off at a quick trot, at the very least. This from a man who beats his head against a wall all day Heh... that is only when I have to deal with real people... or Atari 5200 joysticks. Real People???? You mean there are real people out there??? man I need to look harder instead of talking to you jokers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Real People???? You mean there are real people out there??? man I need to look harder instead of talking to you jokers Oh! Don't get my wrong... when I say "real people"... I mean you guys... Otherwise I'm a recluse and hermit. REAL real people are the worst things on the planet to interact with. I think I've successfully alienated almost all of my REAL real-life friends, and a good portion of my online pals, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2600lover Posted July 30, 2006 Author Share Posted July 30, 2006 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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