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[ls650]

I decided to treat myself to an Intellivision as a self-present. I found one on the local Craigslist: a 2609 in what looked like excellent shape, and 9 boxed common games for $50.
The seller hadn't used it in years, but told me he put it in storage in working order, and said he would refund my money if it would not work.
i took it home, and all it does is put out a plain black screen, despite cleaning the cart. slot, several different carts, cable, etc.
I emailed the seller and he said he will refund my $50 next week.

Sigh...

[pimpmaul69]

Did u pull the carts out a little. Most dont work pushed all the way in.

[Ransom]

Yep, you gotta get the "touch" with Inty's.

[DZ-Jay]

I had the same experience with an Intv I just bought off eBay the other day. Pimp and Ransom are right, you just have to play with the cartridge insertion until you find that "Goldilocks Zone," where it's juuuust riiiiight.

dZ.

[pimpmaul69]

 ls650, on Sat Dec 24, 2011 2:20 PM, said:

I decided to treat myself to an Intellivision as a self-present. I found one on the local Craigslist: a 2609 in what looked like excellent shape, and 9 boxed common games for $50.
The seller hadn't used it in years, but told me he put it in storage in working order, and said he would refund my money if it would not work.
i took it home, and all it does is put out a plain black screen, despite cleaning the cart. slot, several different carts, cable, etc.
I emailed the seller and he said he will refund my $50 next week.

Sigh...

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[ls650]

Away from home... will try Wednesday...

[cmart604]

 ls650, on Mon Dec 26, 2011 9:22 AM, said:

Away from home... will try Wednesday...

Let me know if it doesn't work out. I'm pretty sure I could find a working unit to send to the Island.

[pimpmaul69]

 ls650, on Mon Dec 26, 2011 9:22 AM, said:

Away from home... will try Wednesday...

well... any luck?

[ls650]

I tried for another hour: cleaned the port, tried several carts, partial insert, etc. No dice, just a blank black screen with occasional pink or yellow bars. The seller was nice and refunded my money.

I have looked on eBay for a console but most sellers won't ship to Canada or charge a small fortune for shipping.

If anyone is interested in selling me an Intellivision (preferably the original faux wood grain) with a few commons, tested and in good working order, please PM me.

[cmart604]

 ls650, on Fri Dec 30, 2011 12:44 PM, said:

I tried for another hour: cleaned the port, tried several carts, partial insert, etc. No dice, just a blank black screen with occasional pink or yellow bars. The seller was nice and refunded my money.

I have looked on eBay for a console but most sellers won't ship to Canada or charge a small fortune for shipping.

If anyone is interested in selling me an Intellivision (preferably the original faux wood grain) with a few commons, tested and in good working order, please PM me.

Look up two posts.

[pimpmaul69]

 ls650, on Fri Dec 30, 2011 12:44 PM, said:

I tried for another hour: cleaned the port, tried several carts, partial insert, etc. No dice, just a blank black screen with occasional pink or yellow bars. The seller was nice and refunded my money.

I have looked on eBay for a console but most sellers won't ship to Canada or charge a small fortune for shipping.

If anyone is interested in selling me an Intellivision (preferably the original faux wood grain) with a few commons, tested and in good working order, please PM me.

i have one that has the metal a little beat up and like 30 games for the cost of shipping if you want.. i am not a rich person, (in fact i am quite poor) but i have no problem sharing what i have. hopefully someday i can get games i need from someone for cheap. i like to pay it forward. i assume canada is ntsc?