Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: Atari 7800 system question.

  1. #1
    Startin' From Scratch Custom rank graphic
    AB Positive's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2003
    Location
    not on the coast of massachusetts
    Posts
    6,201
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    2
    Thanked in
    2 Posts

    Default Atari 7800 system question.

    How hard is it to replace the connector cable to the TV for the 7800? I know it's a simple wire that you need one of those Game/TV switches with, but is that wire essentially a single composite? or is it something hard to come by that you might have to pay through the nose to get? I might get a system without the RF for somewhat cheap if it's not hard to replace.

    -AG
    -AB+

    Holy crap. It's been a while.

  2. #2
    Insert Coin (Level 0)
    Join Date
    Jul 2002
    Posts
    9
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    It's exactly the same as a composite wire. Nothing special there, so yeah any of the composite cables, or RCA audio cables you have will work fine.

  3. #3
    Pac-Man (Level 10) omnedon's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2002
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    2,908
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    I'll second that confirmation. FYI, the best 7800 to get is the original model, as it has superior 2600 backwards compatibility. One can tell it by the serial number font on the bottom. If it's an original model, it will have a smaller font than the model numbers.

    The later models weren't Supercharger compatible, and could choke on 2600 games like Robot Tank. Original models can be easier to repair, as they have socketed IC's on the circuit board. They snap in and out!
    ... for your gaming and iPod service needs http://www.oldschoolgamer.com/ For all your Video Game console and iPod upgrade/repair needs!

Similar Threads

  1. Wtb:atari 7800 System
    By pookninja in forum Buying and Selling
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 05-16-2007, 06:37 AM
  2. WTB Atari 7800 system
    By ghostangelofcky in forum Buying and Selling
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 04-04-2007, 11:50 PM
  3. Atari 7800 question
    By tynstar in forum Classic Gaming
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 07-29-2005, 04:35 PM
  4. Pro System - New Atari 7800 Emulator
    By Griking in forum Classic Gaming
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 03-02-2005, 09:43 PM
  5. Atari 7800 All-in-one system question
    By rbudrick in forum Classic Gaming
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 01-13-2005, 12:39 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •