Bad News for my Atari 2600 VCSP

[dsullo]

I fired up my portable Atari 2600 VCSP last night for the first time in months. I bought it when Ben H was still making them (Ver 5). Long story short, it seems to not be working. I get wavy lines and no sound or games are working. UGH! I paid a ton for it. I emailed Ben last night asking if he can take a look at it. Hope to hear from him soon, it could just be a short or something simple. I hope its something he is able to and willing to fix.

If anyone has any suggestions or similar experience with theirs please let me know

Dustin

[CrazyImpmon]

Sounds like dirty contact to me. Did you try cleaning the contacts first?

If that doesn't work, a loose connection or cracked solder at the cart connector's the most likely culpert.

[Raedon]

Thats our answer to every Console gaming problem :lol:

Game won't play, clean the contacts. Buggy game, clean the contacts. No Picture, clean the contacts. But it's a Sega Saturn! phht... Clean the contacts.

[dsullo]

I did try cleaning my carts again and seeing if that helps. I tried several games that all work in my full size 2600 , nothing seems to work on the vcsp. But I will clean everything and try again. Its worth a shot. Once I get it working again I think I may just sell it.

If anyones interested, I paid 250.00 for it , so make an offer if you wish


dsullo@comcast.net