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[solidcorp]

Is there somewhere you can get replacement switches for 2600's? (other than other 2600's)

I'm specifically looking for the momentary (select) and toggle (power) switches with the long brushed metal handles.

[Pioneer4x4]

http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/

[save2600]

Hit up Bradley Koda at Best Electronics...

http://best-electronics-ca.com/

[maiki]

I've never seen such a disorganized "eshop" that was probably put together using some Microsoft Word 95 or so...

Edited by maiki, Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:43 AM.

[Ransom]

maiki, on Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:42 AM, said:

I've never seen such a disorganized "eshop" that was probably put together using some Microsoft Word 95 or so...

Yep, it's...uh..quirky...for sure. But Brad's the real deal -- I've been ordering from him since 1990, and have always had fantastic service.

But, yeah, the website doesn't exactly scream 'professionally designed."

[SoulBlazer]

Isn't there a min order that you have to place, though? If he just needs a power switch, it may not be enough.

[Ransom]

Hmmm. I don't know. I've never run into that. I'm always buying $100+ worth of stuff when I place an order.

[Syntaxerror999]

maiki, on Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:42 AM, said:

I've never seen such a disorganized "eshop" that was probably put together using some Microsoft Word 95 or so...

Agreed... plus he gets a little defensive about it. But he's a cool Guy none the less and will come highly recomended by anyone here. Ordering is a little archaic though... you E-mail what you want and where you live. He replys back with the cost plus s&h. PayPal him the money (I suggest e-mailing him again to let him know) and he sends it out. Not exactly 21st century but you'll get your stuff.

Edited by Syntaxerror999, Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:30 PM.

[solidcorp]

Sounds great, thanks!

My 2600's are fine for now, I really wanted to know availability of those parts for another possible project which should merit buying several. I just haven't been able to find anything that matches the look and feel.

[jaybird3rd]

I can only second everyone else's recommendation. I bought some brand new (or at least "new old stock") replacements for those exact same switches from Best Electronics late last year. I'm amazed that they're still available after all these years, but they were exactly what I needed.

[Syntaxerror999]

It will be a sad day when he runs out of parts. He did tell me he has all of ataris microfiche reels when I asked him about TIA schematics. (Couldn't get them for me cause of the expense... but I'm sure he'll take the time when he runs out of chips)

[solidcorp]

Syntaxerror999, on Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:54 PM, said:

It will be a sad day when he runs out of parts. He did tell me he has all of ataris microfiche reels when I asked him about TIA schematics. (Couldn't get them for me cause of the expense... but I'm sure he'll take the time when he runs out of chips)

I'll keep that in mind and only order if and when the project is ready and order only the parts I need.