+Random Terrain Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 (edited) I paid for the best shipping, so it won't be too long before I'll be playing Atari 2600 games without those irritating wavy patterns! Since the screen will be emulator clear now, I might start buying some cartridges once in a while. There are a few games that I regret trading away back in the late 1980s that I'd like to have. How do you like that? The "Atari community" is finally getting some cash out of me. As soon as I get my new Atari 2600, I'll start making videos and upload them to YouTube. I plan to make many E.T. videos and short clips of some of my favorite games that I'll embed on my web site instead of having screenshots. [Ordered it on Friday November 2, 2007 and received it on Thursday November 15, 2007] Edited November 15, 2007 by Random Terrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangasinan Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Congrats btw where did you order the unit from ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted November 3, 2007 Author Share Posted November 3, 2007 Congrats btw where did you order the unit from ?? Thanks. I bought it from atari2600.com: https://www.atari2600.com/item--Atari-2600-...--PROD7828.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymailman Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 You'll love it. That is where I got mine from as well. I got a black vader version. They have great customer service too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRGilbert Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Too bad they aren't offering 7800's with the mod, I just might consider it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 I've been using modified Atari 2600 (and 5200 and 7800 and CV) consoles for years and it's definitely worth it. Not having to deal with RF interference, not to mention being able to use a much wider range of displays (Commodore 1702 monitors, projectors, flat-screen panels, etc.) makes the mods quite compelling. You'll be asking yourself you you hadn't gone down this road sooner! ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted November 3, 2007 Author Share Posted November 3, 2007 (edited) You'll love it. That is where I got mine from as well. I got a black vader version. They have great customer service too. That's good to know. Too bad they aren't offering 7800's with the mod, I just might consider it. Oh yeah, they don't. I wonder why? I'd probably want to get a modified Atari 7800 some time next year. Speaking of the Atari 7800, I never had an Atari 2600 and an Atari 7800 out at the same time, so I didn't notice how much different an Atari 2600 game can look and sound. I tried a few different games, and E.T., for example, looked and sounded normal on an Atari 2600, but the sound and colors were a little off on the Atari 7800. I've been using modified Atari 2600 (and 5200 and 7800 and CV) consoles for years and it's definitely worth it. Not having to deal with RF interference, not to mention being able to use a much wider range of displays (Commodore 1702 monitors, projectors, flat-screen panels, etc.) makes the mods quite compelling. You'll be asking yourself you you hadn't gone down this road sooner! I didn't have a DVD recorder (along with a place to plug in an S-Video cable) until the last year or so. Now that I do, I hope to get a modified Atari 7800 one of these days. I'm still not sure if I want an Atari 5200. Edited November 3, 2007 by Random Terrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninermaniac Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 I got a S-Vid mod 2600. Best thing I ever did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangasinan Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 I would love to get a PAL modded console from somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchien Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 how much did it set you back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user42 Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Thanks. I bought it from atari2600.com: https://www.atari2600.com/item--Atari-2600-...--PROD7828.html how much did it set you back? I would guess Price: $149.95 based on his link.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 Thanks. I bought it from atari2600.com: https://www.atari2600.com/item--Atari-2600-...--PROD7828.html how much did it set you back? I would guess Price: $149.95 based on his link.... Yep, that's the price and something like $20 for shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Too bad they aren't offering 7800's with the mod, I just might consider it. Try the longhorn engineer, he would convert one for you $50 + shipping your console. The mods are pretty simple to do with one of his mod boards, hey even I can do it (well 6 so far and no failures ) http://www.longhornengineer.com/Forsale/Forsale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRGilbert Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Too bad they aren't offering 7800's with the mod, I just might consider it. Try the longhorn engineer, he would convert one for you $50 + shipping your console. The mods are pretty simple to do with one of his mod boards, hey even I can do it (well 6 so far and no failures ) http://www.longhornengineer.com/Forsale/Forsale That IS incredibly tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianoid Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Is there any improvement going from AV mod to S-video mod? I can't imagine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerG Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 If you get the 7800 s-video mod, can you also hook it up to a/v if that is all you have on your television/monitor? Thanks for the reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 (edited) Is there any improvement going from AV mod to S-video mod? I can't imagine... S-Video will provide a better picture than composite. This(click for large picture) is what I get with my S-Video Atari. Nathan's done a good comparison of 2600 video mods. The following images are from his page. composite example: S-Video example: Note the alternating dots in the score, Harry and the Activision Rainbow in the composite mod - that's due to the comb filter having to separate the color signal from the B&W signal. An S-Video connection keeps those signals separate. Edited November 4, 2007 by SpiceWare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 Thanks for posting the images. I hope my S-Video hookup will look as good as yours. It took a couple of days, but they finally sent my registration key for AVS Video Editor, so when I get my new Atari 2600, I'll be able to start making videos right away. Don't worry, I won't create a new topic for each one, I'll just quietly upload them and embed them on my web site. I was thinking that maybe I shouldn't redo my video since it was made using an RF switchbox and the rest of my videos will be made using S-Video. People will be able to compare moving images of both types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Is there any improvement going from AV mod to S-video mod? I can't imagine... Heck yes! I see Nathan already posted about the differences though. Just getting rid of the dot crawl (which you can see in the Activision logo in Nathan's screenshots) is reason alone to get an s-video mod. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninermaniac Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Is there any improvement going from AV mod to S-video mod? I can't imagine... Heck yes! I see Nathan already posted about the differences though. Just getting rid of the dot crawl (which you can see in the Activision logo in Nathan's screenshots) is reason alone to get an s-video mod. ..Al It's like watching your favorite movie in high definition. Can't turn back now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 I thought anyone planning to buy a modified Atari 2600 might want to know that they don't have modified Atari 2600s already fixed up. It seems they modify one when you order it, so expect a longer wait. They might send mine on Monday, so I could be playing games and making videos by Thursday or Friday of next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recycled Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I just ordered non-modded CV from them. Can't wait to play my CV games again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiley_all_over Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Hey all, I recently purchased an Atari 2600 with an S-Video mod from Atari 2600.com. However, I'm having a problem getting any color (only black and white). I've connected everything properly and flicked a few switches but to no avail. Any ideas what could be the problem? By the way, I have contacted Atari 2600.com and I'm still awaiting a reply. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 (edited) Too bad they aren't offering 7800's with the mod, I just might consider it. Try the longhorn engineer, he would convert one for you $50 + shipping your console. The mods are pretty simple to do with one of his mod boards, hey even I can do it (well 6 so far and no failures ) http://www.longhornengineer.com/Forsale/Forsale I should have gotten that one instead of the 8bitdomain one. The 8bitdomain one, certain grays are WAY too dull, so much so, there's invisible spots on fantastic voyage, and the scores on say decathlon, are barely readable. I hooked back up my 2600 I did with my composite mod. Edited November 14, 2007 by keilbaca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 I recently purchased an Atari 2600 with an S-Video mod from Atari 2600.com. However, I'm having a problem getting any color (only black and white). I've connected everything properly and flicked a few switches but to no avail. Any ideas what could be the problem? I haven't received mine yet, so I can't tell you anything from experience, but did you make sure to flick the Black and White switch to color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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