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Notes on repairing/modding an Atari 2600 console I found dumped on the sidewalk.

Hardware

Atari 2600 Jr from 1986 "small rainbow" version

In 1986, a new version of the 2600 was released. The new redesigned version of the 2600, unofficially referred to as the 2600 Jr., features a smaller, cost-reduced form factor with a modernized Atari 7800-like appearance. The redesigned 2600 was advertised as a budget gaming system (under $50) that has the ability to run a large collection of classic games. There are several minor stylistic variations of the 2600 Jr. design...

Manuals

• Atari 2600 Owner's Manual
• Atari 2600 Domestic VCS Field Service Manual
• Atari 2600 Schematics
• Atari 2600 Mods Wiki - ConsoleMods Wiki

Info

• Atari Age - collecting info, rarity guide, publisher of homebrew
• Chrismettal/Atari-Junior-AV-mod: Composite AV mod PCB for the Atari 2600 Junior.
  • $4 board on Tindie - on waitlist for 2
  • The Atari 2600 Junior Video Mod
  • Another 2600 Jr Video Mod
• DIY Controller, DIY Joystick and another joystick

Accessories

• Atari 2600 4KB Flash Cart – insideGadgets Shop $11 + $33 flash cart
• CX78+ Wireless Gamepad $35
• CX40+ Wireless Joystick $35
• MiniBoxGaming repro boxes

Games

See Atari Wanted or Pricecharting collection.