Author Topic: New toy! Odyssey (Read 1657 times)

nostrebor · « **on:** November 09, 2005, 07:21:52 pm »

Bought a Magnavox Odyssey 400 today. In the box, in the bag, with the instructions for $4.00 at an antique store.

It looks brand new, box is quite nice

Sadly, it is missing the TV adaptor plug doohicky

Anyone know any good hacks, or have an extra laying around?

(edit: spelling

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Arcadiac · « **Reply #1 on:** November 10, 2005, 01:29:22 am »

I could be wrong (frequently am) but could one of those old Atari 2600 type adapters work? Just an idea.

ARCADIAC!

missioncontrol · « **Reply #2 on:** November 10, 2005, 04:16:01 am »

wow that's cool

nostrebor · « **Reply #3 on:** November 10, 2005, 08:12:07 am »

Quote from: Arcadiac on November 10, 2005, 01:29:22 am

I could be wrong (frequently am) but could one of those old Atari 2600 type adapters work? Just an idea.

ARCADIAC!

First thin I tried, but the plug is different. Google research seems to point to needing the correct part, so the search is on.

Maybe one of the guys here with mucho old game consoles will feel sorry for me and send me one

Stingray · « **Reply #4 on:** November 10, 2005, 08:45:57 am »

I have mucho old game consoles, but that one is missing from my collection. I do have an Odyssey 2, but it uses the same type of switch box as Atari systems. Hope you can find one for it.

-S

MinerAl · « **Reply #5 on:** November 10, 2005, 09:00:15 am »

what's it look like?

I hooked an atari 2600 to a modern TV using an RCA to cable-coax adapter from radio shack, and a cable-coax-A/B switchbox.

nostrebor · « **Reply #6 on:** November 10, 2005, 11:53:22 am »

looks like this...

about 3/16 across, 2 contacts, 1 inside one outside.

ChadTower · « **Reply #7 on:** November 10, 2005, 12:05:33 pm »

Alter it. Splice a more standard plug onto that sucker.

nostrebor · « **Reply #8 on:** November 10, 2005, 12:06:57 pm »

Yeah. I may just toss a RCA plug on it, then use it with my 2600 adaptor. It's so nice I hate to cut on it, but playing it would be a plus.

Stingray · « **Reply #9 on:** November 10, 2005, 12:08:04 pm »

I'd hate to cut it up too, but it should work if you splice an RCA type plug to it.

-S

nostrebor · « **Reply #10 on:** November 10, 2005, 12:09:52 pm »

I shall search for a correct adaptor for a while. then if none appears, cut away! I'll practice patience.

Stingray · « **Reply #11 on:** November 10, 2005, 12:10:39 pm »

Definitely best to find the correct switchbox, considering the condition.

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #12 on:** November 10, 2005, 12:12:06 pm »

So, alternately, swap out the wire at the source, that way you can swap it back when you do find the correct adapter.

USSEnterprise · « **Reply #13 on:** November 10, 2005, 12:15:55 pm »

I found a few complete 400's on eBay if you want one that badly

nostrebor · « **Reply #14 on:** November 10, 2005, 12:17:51 pm »

Chad must stop making sense now... making me look bad.

ChadTower · « **Reply #15 on:** November 10, 2005, 12:19:28 pm »

Wow, first Mr C declares me the winner of a debate, now this.

Stingray · « **Reply #16 on:** November 10, 2005, 12:21:00 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on November 10, 2005, 12:12:06 pm

So, alternately, swap out the wire at the source, that way you can swap it back when you do find the correct adapter.

Duh, why didn't I think of that? Oh I know, because I'm a dumbass.

-S

AC. · « **Reply #17 on:** November 18, 2005, 11:31:22 pm »

Working yet? That IS cool. Try some simple wire clamps onto RCA plugs to see if it will work. Those old consoles did not have too complicated of wiring.

nostrebor · « **Reply #18 on:** November 19, 2005, 08:07:00 am »

Quote from: Ascar9 on November 18, 2005, 11:31:22 pm

Working yet? That IS cool. Try some simple wire clamps onto RCA plugs to see if it will work. Those old consoles did not have too complicated of wiring.

In honor of Stingray, I have left it in the box, on the kitchen table, in the way, untouched since the last photo was taken. I learning to excel in all things lazy

Also, I worked a 75 hour week this week bidding a parking garage and a football stadium. More fun to come on Monday.

Perhaps I will work on it tomorrow afternoon? STAY TUNED!

Stingray · « **Reply #19 on:** November 21, 2005, 04:39:56 pm »

Quote from: nostrebor on November 19, 2005, 08:07:00 am

In honor of Stingray, I have left it in the box, on the kitchen table, in the way, untouched since the last photo was taken. I learning to excel in all things lazy

This is a good first step down the road to slackerdom.

Quote

Also, I worked a 75 hour week this week...

But then you blew it.

-S


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