Supplies: Cloth, Miniature Eyeglass Screwdriver, 91% Rubbing Alcohol, Q-tips, and Brasso

This is my setup, and as I mentioned before, I only use Brasso one time to make sure I get all the dust/dirt off the contacts inside the game cartridge. Over using Brasso can (sometimes) rub off the plated gold on the contacts. You don't have to use Brasso.

Charley's games (Combat, Missile Command, and Defender) had a tiny bit of dirt on them, but played wonderful prior to cleaning the contacts.

I clean the contacts with Brasso using Q-tips, because you can't fit your finger inside to clean the contacts with a microfiber cloth. You can scrub hard and you won't hurt the gold plated contacts. I do this for the top and bottom contacts.

To get the excess Brasso off (sometimes it can leave a residue) I use 91% rubbing alcohol with q-tips to finish the cleaning.

I clean the cartridge itself (outside) with soap & water, though, with a very damp cloth so it doesn't ruin the sticker or artwork on the cartridge.

I let everything dry for 5 minutes and test the game.

Serie: Multi Screen

This is the all black version (no long rainbow stripe), I hear only sold in Ireland, so how I got one in Nottingham I don't know.

Die 2. Version der Atari 2600 (8-Bit-Ära)

genannt (Light Sixer)

Bj. 1978-1980

Nicht im Bundle enthalten die Spiele:

pitfall 1 (1982)

Pitfall 2 (1984)

Scratch-built rocket based upon the ever classic Atari 2600 joystick on rod, ready to fly!

I Fight Dragons LIVE @ The Elbo Room in Chicago, 2-6-09. CD Release Show for the "Cool Is Just A Number" EP. All photos by Alex Goykhman of Goyk Photography, www.ifightdragons.com

Console: Atari 2600

Model: CX-2600

Switches: Six Switch

Light Sixer

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Supplies: 71% alcohol pads, screwdriver, 91% rubbing alcohol (not pictured), Q-Tips (not pictured), and Duster (Endust)

This is what the switch board looks like with the foam ring dust covers off the switches.

I use compressed air (Endust) to remove any dust that's on the switch board and motherboard.

I use 91% rubbing alcohol with q-tips to clean the inside of the switches. These were a little dirty, but they were the only things that were dirty on the switch board or motherboard.

I use 71% alcohol pads to clean the switch board itself (I let them dry a bit so they're not so wet), which is safe, because there's not anything on the board.

I again use the compressed air to get any dust or dirt that was left behind on the switch board or motherboard.

Note: Game cartridges are just for looks. They've already been cleaned (photos 16-18)

Keystone Kapers was a 1983 game published by Activision for the Atari 2600, and later ported to Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit family, ColecoVision and MSX. Inspired by Mack Sennett's slapstick Keystone Kops series of silent films, the object of the game is for Officer Keystone Kelly (the user) to catch Harry Hooligan before he can escape from the department store.

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Battlezone is an arcade game from Atari released in 1980. It displays a wireframe view (using vector graphics rather than raster graphics) on a horizontal black and white CRT (with green and red sectioned color overlay). Due to its novel gameplay and look, this game was very popular for many years.

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A little Arduino project that I have built for the closing show at the Web Flash Festival Paris in the Centre Pompidou. It is a joystick + paddle interface for the Atari 2600. I used it to have the whole audience play Space Invaders and Super Breakout via motion tracking.

Console: Atari 2600

Model: CX-2600

Switches: Six Switch

Light Sixer

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The piece of paper that you see on the Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) shield case (covers the motherboard) states when the Atari 2600 was manufactured. That's either a letter Z or number 2 wrote on the paper.

This is a look at the (temporary) radio frequency (RF) cable that goes from inside the Atari 2600 to the back of the TV (coaxial connection), but in this photo I have a standard audio video (AV) gold cable hooked up. I have Charley's original RF cable in case I need it.

I would later replace (2nd to final photo) the RF AV gold cable with a RCA gold stereo cable for a more secure connection.

Console: Atari 2600

Model: CX-2600

Switches: Six Switch

Light Sixer

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The Atari 2600 was known for bringing video games into the home. That was the main selling point.

Combat (1977) came with the system.

The third set of shelves added to the Room of Doom. This one is exclusively for the Atari 2600. I couldn't even fit it all in this shelf, either...

V-tech tri Screen Time and Fun

(links) Rabbit Hop

(rechts) Deep Diver

This is the all black version (no long rainbow stripe), I hear only sold in Ireland, so how I got one in Nottingham I don't know.

Render de detalles de la AtariBox de Atari versión negro con chapilla de Madera.

Modelado en Rhino, Render en Keyshot. 4k.

Exhibit of Computer & Video Games, from the collection of the University of Michigan Computer & Video Game Archive. In the basement of the Duderstadt Center. Exhibit created by Meredith Kahn. (Sorry about the glare!)

Atari 2600 Joystick

Model: CX-40

Tool: Regular Screwdriver

Included above is the printed circuit board (PCB), which is 36+ years old and the dome contacts on it are worn. I'm hoping once they're cleaned, including the joystick parts, it'll work better.

In this photo is the white plastic joystick handle, which is what breaks on these joysticks. Even though Charley's works fine, there's two tiny cracks on the edge. I replaced it with a new one.

You can also see the tiny spring that goes inside the red (fire) button. You don't want to lose this.

Bj: 1988

Prozessor ist einNEC V30 und läuft mit 8 MHz

512 kb Arbeitsspeicher

ein liquid crystal display

2x 720k 3.5" Diskettenlaufwerk

20mb Festplatte (nur Optional)

"Burgertime" Video Game Advertisement (Mattel Electronics) 1983

*Appeared in: The Uncanny X-Men: Comic Book Issue No. 174 Oct. 1983 (Marvel Comics) Back Cover

:: JillyBean's Comic Collection ::

Me on the left and Mikey, in the middle, (deceased) are playing a video game. Joe, on the right, is wating 'tll we start up Asteroids.

I think, we are playing Breakout.

CX-40 Joystick (cleaned)

Atari 2600 Joystick

Model: CX-40

Tool: Regular Screwdriver

The PCB board along with the rest of the parts to the CX-40 joystick are nice and clean, including the screws, which there's four screws on the bottom of the joystick.

I soaked the pieces in hot soapy water for 2 hours. I then took a tooth brush and cleaned all the parts, including the screws and spring.

To eliminate anything that was left behind, I soaked all the parts (excluding PCB board and the pin/conductor joystick cable cord) in vinegar for 1 hour. The vinegar doesn't harm the plastic parts.

To clean the PCB board, which was quite dusty (previous photo) I used 91% rubbing alcohol with a q-tip. It doesn't hurt the PCB board because a thin piece of plastic covers the board and dome contacts.

The Atari 2600 game, Jedi Arena

Supplies: Cloth, Miniature Eyeglass Screwdriver, 91% Rubbing Alcohol, Q-tips, and Brasso

There are quite a few ways to clean cartridges for the Atari 2600, but this is my method and it works best for me, which it may not work best for you.

NOTE: I only use Brasso one time, because using it over and over again can (sometimes) rub off the plated gold on the contacts. It doesn't affect game play.

Console: Atari 2600

Model: CX-2600

Switches: Six Switch

Light Sixer

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Supplies: Cloth, Pledge (small amount)

Here it is...the final product.

I did use a tiny bit of Pledge to give it a moderate shine. After I placed the Pledge on the Atari (and faceplate), I continued to dry it off until it looked natural. You don't need a lot, because little goes a long way.

I think the trim looks wonderful and the Atari 2600 looks like it just came off the assembly in 1977.

I know my bud Charley would've liked it.

Here's what it looked like before. goo.gl/bXntRe

Este funcionó durante muchos años. Lo intenté prender pero nanai :'(. Lo tendré que limpiar, eso sí.

Con esto abro el Venezuela 100. Suerte pa' mí :-P.

@ Toyratt, Milton.

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The Atari 2600 game, Jedi Arena

...

"The Atari Advantage" Video Games: Comic Book Advertisement (1989)

*Appeared in: Justice League International: Comic Book Issue No. 23, Jan 1989 (DC Comics)

:: JillyBean's Comic Collection ::

Console: Atari 2600

Model: CX-2600

Serial Number: 81539074

Switches: Six Switch

Light Sixer

Made In Taiwan

Supplies: Cloth, Multi-Purpose Spray Adhesive (any brand), 91% Rubbing Alcohol, Q-Tips, and a mask (optional)

This is the Atari Super Service sticker on the bottom of the Atari 2600 console. Your sticker(s) may vary.

I was able to repair the red sticker and keep it from peeling off (previous photo). I wanted to keep the original sticker. The serial number sticker is perfectly fine.

I used 91% rubbing alcohol with a q-tip to clean the Atari 2600 surface where the sticker was coming off. You want the surface clean.

I sprayed a little (little goes a long way) of the multi-purpose spray adhesive into a small cap, like a pop/soda cap. Make sure not to use the cap/lid that came with the adhesive, because afterward it'll be super sticky inside. Use one that you'll throw out.

I dipped a q-tip inside the cap/lid and applied a thin layer to the bottom of the sticker and the surface of the Atari 2600. You don't need a lot.

Afterward, I quickly went along the edge of the sticker (Atari 2600 surface) with 91% rubbing alcohol and a q-tip to get any excess off. The sooner you can do this, the better. You might have to do this several times to get the adhesive off.

Wait 5 minutes (or until dry) and gently place a cloth over the sticker and pat it dry. Before so, make sure it's not sticky along the edge of the sticker before placing the cloth over the sticker. This is optional, but I do this to make sure it's dry.

After 10 minutes of drying, leave the cloth on and place a flat object (book) on top of the sticker and leave it overnight.

Scratch-built rocket based upon the ever classic Atari 2600 joystick.

First Flight: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SIJ80a00_Y

Second Flight: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeUf983jxwM

Console: Atari 2600

Model: CX-2600

Switches: Six Switch

Light Sixer

Made In Taiwan

I'm not sure if the name for this Atari 2600 part is a faceplate, but as you can tell, the orange paint is coming off. The writing on the faceplate still looks good, but the trim doesn't.

Some Atari 2600 systems have a yellowish-gold trim instead of orange, and the lettering on the faceplate is yellowish-gold as well. The on/off switch is in red writing, like the one seen here.