What 2600 console do you prefer to PLAY on?

[SlowCoder]

This is not a "what is your favorite Atari console" thread. Many of us have accumulated multiple 2600 models, likely all but one of which end up in storage, while one lucky one gets played.

 

I have at least one of every model of the Atari and Sears 2600s up to, but not including the Jrs. I much prefer the look and feel of the sixers, but it really doesn't matter too much if it's a heavy or light, Atari or Sears. Actually, it's quite a tossup whether I like the Atari or Sears better.

 

The fours are just a bit bland and baron for my tastes. But I know some people here really like the fours, and they have various reasons for their preferences. I've heard they like the clean look, and some like that they're using a "newer" system.

 

The Jrs just don't say "1970's Atari", and are therefore not on my personal list of "must-haves". But some people like them because they fit in with the 7800 and 5200 styling better, and have a smaller footprint.

 

Still others like to use clone clone or add-on systems, like the Gemini or the ColecoVision Expansion Module #1.

 

So, the theme of this poll is "which console do you prefer to PLAY your 2600 games on",. and why?

Edited July 5, 2011 by SlowCoder

[20ohm20]

So, the theme of this poll is "which console do you prefer to PLAY your 2600 games on",. and why?

 

I most often use my 4 switch Vader because it's the only 2600 I have at the moment that's been A/V modded (I usually play on a LCD).

[Rex Dart]

No need for a 2600 when I have my 7800.

[AtariLeaf]

I keep a light sixer handy for quick play.

[Schizophretard]

I voted other because I've been playing on my Coleco Sagittarius. It's my only A/V modded 2600 system and I like not putting mileage on my VCSs/7800s. If I didn't own it I would of voted for the heavy sixer because I like the placement of the switches and it feels harder to break.

[Miss 2600]

"The original one that started a revolution," now that I finally have one.

[toiletunes]

I stick with the 7800 usually, but a 4 switch woody would be a second choice. One thing not on the list, though- modded fb2.

[Karyyk]

I went with the 2600 Jr. It was my first Atari console (and my first game console period), so that's the one that has nostalgic value for me personally.

[+Random Terrain]

I'd rather have one with the difficulty switches on the front. Whoever had the idea to hide the difficulty switches on the back should be beaten with a thousand paddle controllers.

[SRGilbert]

If I had more room, I'd keep a heavy sixer and a 7800 out for use. Unfortunately, I don't, so the 7800 is the only one that gets used. Why both? Compatibility, my 7800 doesn't fit a lot of the odd non-atari brand carts.

[Schizophretard]

I'd rather have one with the difficulty switches on the front. Whoever had the idea to hide the difficulty switches on the back should be beaten with a thousand paddle controllers.

 

Don't you think that would be a little too cruel to the paddles? The difficulty switches must of not been that hidden in the back because you found them.

[+Random Terrain]

The difficulty switches must not have been that hidden in the back because you found them.

Yeah, but it's like groping for a clitoris on a moonless night at a nudist colony. We should be able to see if they are on A or B at a glance.

[zylon]

I'm using the same Sears L6er I bought used in 87. I couldn't say it's the best model to have, but it's been the best to me.

I've another L6er(woody) for test use and a 7800 I've recently acquired. One of the cart opening pins is broken and color on screen sucks, so I'll likely only use it for 7800 titles.

[TrekMD]

I use a 2600 Jr...I needed something more compact and that has been my preferred 2600 console for years.

[VectorGamer]

I voted 7800...however, when I'm going to a gaming tournament and the peeps want me to bring my Atari along for the after hours extravaganza, I bring Junior because of the smaller foot print

[Schizophretard]

The difficulty switches must not have been that hidden in the back because you found them.

Yeah, but it's like groping for a clitoris on a moonless night at a nudist colony. We should be able to see if they are on A or B at a glance.

 

I play Atari and I watch Star Trek. What is this clitoris thing you speak of?

[accousticguitar]

Jr. because fat carts don't get stuck.

[explosiveegg]

Does the colecovision expansion module #1 count as a clone?

[Mister VCS]

The difficulty switches must not have been that hidden in the back because you found them.

Yeah, but it's like groping for a clitoris on a moonless night at a nudist colony. We should be able to see if they are on A or B at a glance.

 

I play Atari and I watch Star Trek. What is this clitoris thing you speak of?

 

 

clitoris and explosiveegg - Albert, please close this thread...

Edited July 6, 2011 by Mister VCS

[AtariLeaf]

 

Yeah, but it's like groping for a clitoris on a moonless night at a nudist colony.

 

You've REALLY gotta stop following me around, spying on me. Its hard to get anything done.

[Turbogfx]

For the moment I only have a cheap 2600 Jr. to play on, so obvioulsy the Junior is the one for me.

 

Although I plan on getting a nice 4-switch Vader very soon. Then I'll give my Junior to a good friend as a present, so we can try to beat each other's hi-scores.

That should be fun

[SlowCoder]

Wow! Rather interesting (but not totally surprising) is that the 7800 at this point appears to be the big man on the block.

[mtshark7]

I vote for the original HEAVY 6-switcher that started it all...even tho I don't own one yet until this Friday when I get paid.

 

IF I had a second choice I'd choose my LIGHT 6-switcher that I just finished modding due to the hard work and suffering I went through to finish it

[zylon]

Wow! Rather interesting (but not totally surprising) is that the 7800 at this point appears to be the big man on the block.

Part of that is because there's only 1 7800 versus many 2600 versions.

[keilbaca]

Right now its my Sears Video Arcade II.

 

Front controller ports, lights on the thing to know when its on, and it uses the same power adapter as my Genesis/NES. ^_^