I recently got an atari 2600, but the reset switch doesn't work. I didn't mind, but someone told me that some games need the reset switch to start. Is that true?
Thanks for the input. I found out that it was prehistoric dirt not allowing contact, and making it very hard to even move the switches. Some good old WD-40 did the job, and now I have a fully working Atari 2600!
I must say I'm amazed of this system's robustness and simplicity. One of my joysticks is so amazingly simple, it barely qualifies as an electronic: it just consists of cables and metal strings that work as contacts and spring at the same time! No electronic boards, just cables and metal. The other one has a more familiar electronic board, but I like the other one better (cleaning it made it work smoother).
Comments
I must say I'm amazed of this system's robustness and simplicity. One of my joysticks is so amazingly simple, it barely qualifies as an electronic: it just consists of cables and metal strings that work as contacts and spring at the same time! No electronic boards, just cables and metal. The other one has a more familiar electronic board, but I like the other one better (cleaning it made it work smoother).