Atari 2600 won't read games.

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I got an Atari 2600 6-Switch Woody yesterday, and it doesn't read any games. I tried using several differant ganmes with it (Wich were cleaned very good) And it still didn't work.

I know the connections to the TV are good, And i tested the games on my other Atari 2600 6-Switch Woody. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance. :)

[rbudrick]

The connector may be dirty, not justthe games. Also, the connectors can get very loose (my carts practically fall in now), being nearly 30 years old, some of them. Is there anywhere to buy new connectors? I need one myself...

Just my guesses.

-Rob

[SuperShark]

http://www.digitpress.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=66890

While I may not be holding my 2600 in my lap right now and looking at it, cant you still do something like this? It makes sense to me and seems like a good way to get those connectors connecting again.

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http://www.digitpress.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=66890

While I may not be holding my 2600 in my lap right now and looking at it, cant you still do something like this? It makes sense to me and seems like a good way to get those connectors connecting again.

LOL I should have remembered that. I'm going to get the 2600 out and try it again.

[SuperShark]

LOL LOL Ya Man! I Forgot That Was Your Thread! HaHaHaHa... LOL LOL

[chaoticjelly]

I have the same problem with some of my Atari 2600's.. I think its that.. lol

I have like one power supply between 6 consoles LOL

One 2600 has corrupt graphics sometimes, so I think its maybe one or two pins not connecting properly..

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I tried cleaning the pins with a cleaning kit, Bending the pins, And cleaning the pins with Electronics cleaner. None of the listed attempts worked.

This Atari 2600 acts as if there isn't a game inserted.

[SuperShark]

:/ Bummer. :/