Welcome to my
home for Atari video game systems! Who's 'Stella' and what's a 'Boneyard'?
Stella, of course, is the Atari code name for the most popular game system of
all time, the Atari VCS (2600). A bone yard is a place where old machines
(usually airplanes) are parked to either rust or be salvaged for parts. This
shouldn't happen to the VCS, or her sisters PAM (5200 Super System) or MARIA
(7800 Pro System).
This is my page for trade/sale, valuable links I have
discovered (good prices on games and hardware, etc.), and some pictures of
vintage Atari items from the 80's (remember the 80's?). If you're looking
for an Atari or other system to share with your kids (let them know how
primitive we were back then!) I usually have a couple units on hand (see
list below). Contact me at mailto:georgereese@hotmail.com
Stella's Boneyard is now a proud member of the Atari Historical Society! Click on the above logo to visit the AHS.
WHERE'S THE GRANDMOTHER OF ALL STELLAS?
If you have an early VCS (1977) send me an e-mail and put down the
serial number from the bottom of your VCS. I'd like to find out where the
oldest 2600 unit is (not counting the one in Nolan Bushnell's garage!)
Here are the first Stellas to report in:
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S/N 66713 (heavy sixer) |
Sebastien Clave (Jah Fish), Berlin Germany |
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S/N 6948V (heavy sixer) |
J&P |
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S/N 11908P (heavy sixer) |
Alexandre Pikelhaizen Belo Horizonte, Brazil |
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S/N 12137G (heavy sixer) |
ma sw |
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S/N 16649F (heavy-sixer) |
Derek Grieselding Perrysburg, OH |
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S/N 23909H (heavy sixer) |
Marianne and Rex Sorensen Prescott, AZ |
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S/N 24505N (heavy sixer) |
Daniel Stoltz |
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S/N 25311J (heavy sixer) |
J&P |
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S/N 25494N (heavy sixer) |
Scott Steinhaus |
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S/N 29709U (Sears heavy sixer) |
Andrew Cox |
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S/N 28921H (heavy sixer) |
Steve Engelhardt St.
Louis, Missouri |
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S/N 33007M (heavy sixer) |
Matt Dunn, Glassboro, New Jersey |
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S/N 36872H (heavy sixer) |
Scott Lindberg |
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S/N 38120J (heavy sixer) MIB! |
Geo Reese Simi Valley CA |
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S/N 40236V (heavy sixer) |
Crazy Lizard Graphics Harper Woods, Michigan |
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S/N 43065L (heavy sixer) |
Joel Park, Oakland
Maryland |
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S/N 47955K (heavy sixer) |
Brendan D. Donahe Austin TX |
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S/N 51074G (heavy sixer) |
Brad Johnson Winnipeg Canada |
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S/N 53293G (heavy sixer) |
Marco Kerstens The Netherlands |
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S/N 54504K (heavy sixer) |
Game God |
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S/N 57205G (heavy sixer) |
Jake Tolman USA |
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S/N 57398M (heavy sixer) |
Nathan SE Massachusetts |
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S/N 57757N (heavy sixer) |
Russell Penner Ft. Collins, CO |
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S/N 58988G (heavy sixer) |
Goodwill Computer Store, Austin TX |
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S/N 59533G (heavy sixer) |
Jean-Marc Regent Paris, France |
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S/N 66067F (heavy sixer) |
Scott Steinhaus |
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S/N 66275M (heavy-sixer) |
Brian Bryce, Chicago, IL |
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S/N 70865F (heavy sixer) |
Jeremy Cline Indianapolis,
Indiana |
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S/N 71759G (heavy sixer) |
Steve Logan Edmonton,
Alberta, Canada |
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S/N 74507G (heavy-sixer) |
Unknown, seen on Ebay |
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S/N 75183G (heavy-sixer) |
Doug Korekach, McKeesport, Michigan |
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S/N 77491E (heavy-sixer) |
Sean Van der Linden, San Francisco CA |
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S/N 80835G (heavy-sixer) |
Peter van Tol, Spijkenisse The Netherlands |
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S/N 81453M (heavy sixer) |
Chris Choffat Scottsdale, AZ |
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S/N 83142F (heavy-sixer) |
Stuart Silberg |
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S/N 83531J (heavy-sixer) |
Mike J. |
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S/N 85109K (heavy sixer) |
Andrew |
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S/N 85955L (heavy-sixer) |
Doug Korekach, McKeesport, Michigan |
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S/N 86921F (heavy sixer) |
Russell Penner Ft. Collins, CO |
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S/N 94451 R (Sears heavy-sixer) |
Jesse Hardesty |
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S/N 95382G (heavy sixer) MIB! |
Kyle Boyd |
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S/N T0029887 (Taiwan built heavy sixer) |
Matt Ringuette |
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S/N 473448, 81218987 |
Bohus Blahut, aka Gulag
Picture Radio Chicago IL |
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S/N 812014180, S/N
811306268, S/N#568330, S/N AT860896279 - 2600Jr. |
Maribel V. Almeida Miami,
Florida |
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S/N
81556188. |
Eric
Henneke Austin, TX |
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S/N 827423913 |
Kevin O'Brien Leominster, MA |
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S/N 82135356 |
Christopher Skafidas |
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S/N 382815 and 81054138 (six switch) |
John Norman |
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S/N 548339056 (CX-2600 U) |
Michel
Wouters Berendrecht - Belgium – Europe |
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S/N 013021EP263 |
Rene
Martinez Casa Grande, AZ |
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S/N 568299095 (six switch) |
Giuseppe Tartaglia Ottawa Canada |
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S/N 568360205 |
Cory
Puckett Millsboro Delaware |
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S/N 568100547 |
Shannon |
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S/N 549408462 six switch |
Bruno Biordi Brazil |
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S/N TR-83-0174489 |
Mitch Scheffler |
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S/N 812323845 |
Nick Houghton Newton NH |
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S/N 568062803 |
Brent Fast |
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S/N 81377022 six switch |
Jose Bellas |
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S/N 81531158 (six), 827916533 (four) |
Tom Cosby Harrodsburg IN |
Many people familiar with Atari are aware of the stories of Atari
products being codenamed after female secretaries who worked for Atari. The
Atari 400 was codenamed Candy, the Atari 800 was codenamed Colleen, the Atari
5200 was codenamed PAM and there are many other codenames for other Atari
products. One product in particular, Atari's most popular, and the worlds most
famous video game console the Atari 2600 Video Computer System was not named
after an Atari secretary, but instead after one of the original engineer's (Joe
Decuir) bicycle!
Atari 5200 Super System lovers, COME JOIN ME!
I'm hosting a forum called 'Save the 5200' . Please drop on by and share your memorable experiences with your PAM (5200) at http://forums.delphiforums.com/Atati5200 It's a great forum for video game enthusiasts and those looking for gaming hints, hardware, software, etc. I'll be starting a PAM registry here soon, so start sending in your Super System serial numbers with how many ports it has. We'll look for the oldest PAM and the last one!
Also, stay tuned for news on two new 5200 games now in the works! A version of Atari AIRWORLD, and a helicopter/ firefighter game from Ron Lloyd (Cafeman). About time the Super System got some new blood!
ALSO, Charlie Guinn (Voltman3) is busy burning 5200 EPROMS with those unreleased prototype games you always wanted, but can't afford to buy as 'lab loaners'. Games such as Tempest, Asteroids, and Millipede! His link is below, ask him!
Atari Tech Support/Repair
If you are having problems with your 2600, 5200 or 7800
system or controllers (joysticks or Trak-Ball) give me a call. I have the
diagnostic tools and repair parts to get your Atari back in business.
Don't let an Ebay dud get you down - get it up and running with help from the
Boneyard! The charge for diagnostics and light repairs is only $20.00, plus
parts.
ATARI GAME TIPS:
Like the
NES pad controllers? Find a Sega Master System controller, they work just like
the NES controllers and are 100% Atari 2600 compatible! Improved control (the
Atari CX78 controllers sold in Europe with 7800 ProSystems were this kind). The
second button won't work for the 7800, however.
When playing Space Invaders on the 2600, hold down the
RESET switch when you turn the power on. You'll get two missiles per shot
instead of one!
The two port 5200 does not play PITFALL! or MOUNTAIN KING.
The four port does, but it can't use the VCS adapter, unless it's a modified or
universal motherboard. Confused?
The earliest 7800 consoles have an expansion port on the
left side. These ones are fully compatible with all 2600 software and Starpath
Superchargers (the later non-ported consoles might even short out your
Supercharger!). We'll do a MARIA serial number registry soon, send 'em in now!
My latest project is authentic
looking Atari 5200 boxes, manuals, and labels for unreleased prototype games!
I'll post a picture of the finished products soon, you'll see CIB 5200
Asteroids!
WHAT
STUFF AM I LOOKING FOR?
PARTY MIX by Starpath (the only Starpath game I did not buy when
new) with box/docs, FRANKENSTEIN'S MONSTER (box/docs), FIGHTER PILOT by
Activision box and manual
StarCon
joystick for the 5200
AND FINALLY.....
I have completed my
5200 library, all released games. I need a box and manual for Bounty Bob
Strikes Back .
WHAT DO I HAVE FOR TRADE/SALE? (updated 2/5/02)
NOTE: The list may be a little out of date, e-mail me for current selections
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2600 games |
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5200 games |
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M.A.S.H. with instructions Kangaroo with instructions Video Chess with instructions Haunted House with instructions Super Breakout with instructions Night Driver with instructions Warlords with instructions Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back
with instructions Basic Math 61 cart only Video Pinball with instructions Target Fun (Sears) with
instructions E.T the Extraterrestrial with
instructions Championship Soccer with
instructions Air Sea Battle with instructions Sky Diver with instructions Raiders of the Lost Ark with
instructions Raiders of the Lost Ark cart only Basketball with instructions Defender with instructions Defender cart only Star Raiders with instructions Missile Command with instructions Yar's Revenge with instructions Fire Fighter with instructions Lock 'N Chase with
instructions Combat with instructions Pac Man with instructions Fishing Derby with instructions Grand Prix with instructions Grand Prix cart only Dig Dug with instructions Chopper Command (instructions only) Mountain King cart only Porky's with instructions Porky's cart only Pressure Cooker with instructions M.A.S.H. cart only Space Jockey with instructions Star Raiders (requires CX21
controller) Star Voyager with instructions Home Run with instructions Centipede with instructions Dragster with instructions RealSports Tennis cart only Mouse Trap (Atari version) cart
only Blackjack with instructions Trick Shot cart only Journey Escape cart only Vanguard with instructions Dragonfire cart only Basketball Moon Patrol with instructions Donkey Kong with instructions Donkey Kong cart only Popeye with instructions Demons to Diamonds with
instructions Commando Raid with instructions Math Gran Prix (PAL) with
instructions Asteroids with instructions Asteroids cart only Swordquest Fireworld with
instructions Swordquest Earthworld cart only Freeway cart only Dodge 'Em cart only Pac Man cart only Combat cart only Warlords cart only E.T. the Extraterrestrial cart only RS Football cart only Bowling cart only Sneak and Peek cart only Outlaw cart only Deadly Duck with instructions Deadly Duck cart only Taz cart only Q*bert with instructions Home Run cart only Ms Pac Man cart only Night Driver cart only Pole Position ( instructions only) Laser Blast cart only Name This Game cart only Stampede cart only, bad label Keystone Kapers cart only Spiderman cart only Space Invaders cart only (Sears) Planet Patrol cart only Squeeze Box with instructions (ER) Eggomania cart only Planeten Patrouillie (German Planet
Patrol-PAL) /manual Tac Scan cart only M.A.D. cart only Airlock cart only Mouse Trap (Coleco version) cart
only Smurfs Rescue in Gargamel's Castle
cart only (slight label tear) Venture cart only Gorf cart only Worm War 1 cart only Riddle of the Sphinx cart only Cosmic Ark cart only Dragonfire cart only Amidar cart only Tutankham cart only Space Shuttle cart only Congo Bongo cart only Dark Cavern cart only Adventure cart only Vanguard cart only Rampage, boxed with instructions
(PAL version) Football, complete in box with
instructions Robot Tank complete in box with
instructions Megaforce boxed, copy of
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$5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $2.00 $3.00 $4.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $3.00 $2.00 $2.00 $3.00 $3.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $1.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $4.00 $4.00 $2.00 $2.00 $3.00 $3.00 $2.00 $3.00 $1.00 $5.00 $6.00 $4.00 $6.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $3.00 $2.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $2.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $2.00 $3.00 $4.00 $3.00 $4.00 $3.00 $4.00 $3.00 $3.00 $2.00 $3.00 $4.00 $3.00 $3.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $3.00 $2.00 $5.00 $4.00 $4.00 $4.00 $1.00 $2.00 $2.00 $1.00 $3.00 $3.00 $1.00 $3.00 $3.00 $2.00 $3.00 $8.00 $5.00 $6.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $4.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $2.00 $3.00 $10.00 $4.00 $7.00 $6.00 |
Centipede with keypad overlays Super Breakout with keyboard
overlay Frogger cart only Pac Man cart only Galaxian cart
only Great with a Trak-Ball QIX with keypad overlay Star Raiders cart only Baseball with overlay Countermeasure cart only Space Dungeon cart only Robotron 2084 cart only Blueprint cart only Berzerk NEW IN BOX Centipede (complete, box and manual
water damage) Centipede complete in box with
manual and overlays Jungle Hunt (new in box) Pitfall! cart Q*bert cart River Raid (NEW IN BOX!) The original 5200 package, not the 2600 box with Colecovision manual. Cosmetically perfect boxes, still shrinkwrapped BONUS! With each River Raid you will receive a copy of the original Activision River Raid high score letter, a very rare item!
INTELLIVISION Space Spartans NEW IN
BOX $10.00 Donkey Kong with box and manual,
box is torn $3.00 Las Vegas Poker & Blackjack with
box, manual, overlays $4.00 Major League Baseball with box, manual, overlays $4.00
ATARI 7800 Pole Position II complete in
box $6.00 Fatal Run complete in box with instructions (PAL) $10.00
ATARI COMPUTER River Raid NEW IN BOX,
no shrink-wrap $7.00
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Game systems and controllers |
Price |
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Gemini Gemstik joystick controller. Brand new in the factory package. The same size and feel of the original Atari CX40 joystick, great for little hands! ONLY TWO LEFT!! |
$8.00 |
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CX2600 (6 switch) or CX2600A (4 switch) VCS, with CX40 joysticks, CX30 paddles, RF switchbox, 9 volt power supply, and CX2601 COMBAT cartridge. The original VCS, cleaned and tested SEE BELOW FOR SHIPPING COST |
SOLD |
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SPECIAL ITEM! A four switch CX2600A VCS complete in the original box with the original CX40 joysticks, CX30 paddles, RF switchbox, 9 volt power supply, and COMBAT game. Great condition and only one! This is a 1981 edition and the serial numbers on the box and console match. (Note: One end flap of box is missing) Shipping by Priority Mail will be $23.00 |
$75.00 |
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CX2600 Jr, with CX40 joysticks, CX30 paddles, RF switchbox, 9 volt power supply, and CX2601 COMBAT cartridge. Mint condition. SEE BELOW FOR SHIPPING COST |
$40.00 |
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CX5200 Supersystem (4 port), with 2 rebuilt CX52 joysticks, CX522 switchbox (hard to find item!), power supply, and PAC MAN cartridge. This is the only 5200 system that plays the original PITFALL! for the 5200 (the 2 port can't) SEE BELOW FOR SHIPPING COST Bonus!!! Free RIVER RAID game NEW IN BOX! |
SOLD |
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CX5200 Supersystem (2 port), with 2 rebuilt CX52 joysticks, CX522 switchbox (hard to find item!), power supply, and PAC MAN cartridge. This system can use the CX55 VCS Cartridge Adapter that plays all 2600 Atari games SEE BELOW FOR SHIPPING COST Bonus!!! Free RIVER RAID game NEW IN BOX! |
SOLD |
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Intellivision I Game System Deluxe Package This system is amazing, and was Atari's rival for many years (the 5200 was meant to be the answer to Mattel's Intellivision). Come with built in power supply, and RF cable and switch box. Comes with six Intellivision games (including B-17 Bomber and Space Spartans, both talk) complete in their own boxes with instruction manuals and keypad overlays. WOW! Just one in stock. BONUS!!! I'll include the Intellivision Voice Synthesis Module that allows several of the games to actually talk! |
$65.00 |
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CX40 joystick controllers for the 2600 - One pair in perfect cosmetic and operating condition! These are getting so hard to find in the wild, let alone in good shape. With orange paint ring, perfect! |
$30.00 |
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CX52 controller for the 5200 - Rebuilt with Rev 9 flex circuit and specially treated button contacts, works and looks like new (mine are still working a year later!). |
$30.00 ea $50 a pair |
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CX52 controller rebuild - I'll rebuild your CX52 controller with a new Rev 9 flex circuit, just like above. Discount for four or more at $18.50 each. |
$22.50 ea. or $40 a pair |
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CX53 Trak-Ball tune-up - 5200 Trak-Ball all jittery or not moving in one direction? The Boneyard can fix it as good as new! NOTE: Parts are extra, and are at cost. |
$15.00 |
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CX2600 Field Service Manual This is the one that Atari Field Service technicians used to repair your VCS! Chapters on diagnostics and troubleshooting, parts lists, controllers, and even several Field Service Bulletins! Wow! Think you can fix your VCS yourself? |
$25.00 |
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CX5200 Field Service Manual This is the one that Atari Field Service technicians used to repair your 5200 Super System! Chapters on diagnostics and troubleshooting, parts lists, controllers, Track Ball, and even several Field Service Bulletins! Just one here! |
$35.00 |
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CX53 VCS Cartridge Adapter Field Service Manual. Got a VCS Adapter that needs some fixing? Here's the official repair manual used by Atari factory service reps. 53 pages. |
$15.00 |
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Remote Control Joysticks Here’s a pair of perfect condition remote joysticks and receiver. Work great, and in beautiful condition! |
$30.00 |
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CX7800 Upgrade How do you make the 7800 better? Replace the original Operating System (OS) chip with one that instantly loads Asteroids with no cart installed, and lets you play PAL 7800 carts! Really cool stuff! Call for details. |
$35.00 |
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CX5200 VCS adapter modification kit Want to use the VCS Cartridge Adapter on your original four port 5200? Any good with a soldering iron? Well, here's the original factory service kit to modify your console. Complete with all instructions, and a copy of Atari engineer Gary Rubio's original memo to Atari outlining the mod (which saved them over a million bucks). If you want me to install it for you, call me for a quote. |
$5.00 |
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Brown vinyl cover for the 2600 VCS |
$6.00 ea |
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Blue canvas cover for the 2600 VCS (with the Atari logo - a really classy cover that fits like a glove and looks great!) Only one of these left in the free world! |
$15.00 ea |
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2600 VCS console Did your Stella die? Get a serviced replacement console and get back to blasting alien invaders! |
$20.00 |
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Atari 5200 Power Supply Didn't get a working power supply with your eBay 5200? Here's one in great shape! |
$20.00 |
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Atari 2600 Power Brand new in the box, genuine Atari! |
$20.00 |
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Atari 2600 VCS or 5200 Super System Switchbox Brand new in bubble wrap, just like the one that came with your Atari when it was new! |
$10.00 |
Shipping Shipping will be actual cost for Priority Mail with Delivery
Confirmation. 2600 systems are $13.00, 5200 and Intellivision systems are $20.00
(heavy items). Game carts are $2.00 regular mail (no confirmation) or $4.00
Priority with confirmation (if you order up to six carts this is the way to
go).
LINKS Here are some valuable links to sites I highly recommend:
The Atari 2600
Landfill Joel Park is one of the best trade partners and most helpful and
generous people I’ve met in my Internet travels. He has some wonderful stuff on
his site, and is a pleasure to deal with!
Voltman’s
Page Charley Guinn is an Atari 5200 fan and is always tinkering on new
controllers and hardware improvements. He’s also behind the reproduction 5200
prototype project. Check out his site and tell him I sent you!
The Atari Historical
Society The history of Atari and some amazing items are archived here. Curt
Vendel maintains this site, and keeps the torch lit for classic Atari systems!
Atari7800.com The OFFICIAL
site for the resurrection of the fabulous Atari 7800 Pro System! Justin
maintains this site and is working on a magazine to increase interest in the
Pro System. This is the place to find Curt Vendel’s High Score Cart for sale!
AtariAge Hands down, the
most amazing Atari archive anywhere! This is the home for the old Atari Nexus
game rarity listing, and there are countless pics of carts, boxes, and labels for
all three classic Atari systems and Jaguar systems. Plus, the best bulletin
boards for Atari related issues and news! You’ll bookmark this site and visit
often, guaranteed!
Intellivision
Classic Video Game Collector Paulette is all the way up in Nova Scotia, and is a big Intellivsion
fan. Lots of great games for great prices. She’s also a real pleasure to deal
with and talk to. Drop in and say ‘Hi’!
Junies Creations Tom Cosby is the ultimate 2600 tinkerer and has some wonderful creations on his site
(check out his Ultimate 15 VCS that allows the player to reset from his controller!).
Want to trade links? Contact me,
I’ll put a link to your site immediately!
PROJECTS IN THE WORKS
PAM REGISTRY Send in your
Atari 5200 Super System serial numbers!
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S/N
AT3430350124, S/N 050703EP-243 |
N-D-N, Mishawaka, IN |
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018813 |
O.B. Mallot Federal
Way, WV |
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MARIA REGISTRY Send in your
Atari 7800 Pro System serial numbers!
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72R4BR A16C5763098 |
Andrew |
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S/N 72R4BRX210018432, S/N A1885458402, S/N
72R4BRA1785995690 |
N-D-N,
Mishawaka, IN |
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