Hooking 2600 to newer tv?

DeadoftheNight · 04-21-2006, 05:50 PM

I have the Atari 2600 that I want to hook up to the tv but it doesn't seem to work. Used to use the old switch box for computer and tv but newer tv doesn't have the kind of connection anymore. Any idea on alternative to getting the game console to work with newer tv?
Sorry, I don't know where else to go to find the answer and hoping someone here have done it and could help me out.

Mattlab · 04-23-2006, 12:37 AM

I am going to move this to the Flashback forum since you might be able to find better help there. If no one responds to you in a few days you might want to try and PM martyg to answer your thread. He knows alot about the Flashback.

Hope this helps,
Mattlab

BetaTestAdmin · 04-25-2006, 07:19 PM

Should be able to use COAX connection on TV and get a converter from RF to COAX at Radio Shack or something

martyg · 04-27-2006, 09:51 AM

You'll need something like this.

Very similar to the older switch box you're talking about with the addition of a coax output.

DeadoftheNight · 05-02-2006, 10:38 AM

Thank you for your help. Should have checked with Radio Shack in the first
place but didn't think they had newer design than the original one.
Works great. I know Atari 2600 is old and is nothing like these new game console these days but it has always been my favorite.
Again, Thanks!

04-21-2006, 05:50 PM	#1
DeadoftheNight Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2	Hooking 2600 to newer tv? I have the Atari 2600 that I want to hook up to the tv but it doesn't seem to work. Used to use the old switch box for computer and tv but newer tv doesn't have the kind of connection anymore. Any idea on alternative to getting the game console to work with newer tv? Sorry, I don't know where else to go to find the answer and hoping someone here have done it and could help me out.

04-27-2006, 09:51 AM	#4
martyg User Moderator Atari Flashback 2 Team (Not Atari Employee) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 491	You'll need something like this. Very similar to the older switch box you're talking about with the addition of a coax output. __________________ Marty ClassicGaming.Com, Atari Gaming Headquarters - www.atarihq.com, Electronic Entertainment Museum - www.classicgaming.com/gamingmuseum, Midwest Gaming Classic - www.midwestgamingclassic.com

05-02-2006, 10:38 AM	#5
DeadoftheNight Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2	Thanks Thank you for your help. Should have checked with Radio Shack in the first place but didn't think they had newer design than the original one. Works great. I know Atari 2600 is old and is nothing like these new game console these days but it has always been my favorite. Again, Thanks!

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04-23-2006, 12:37 AM	#2
Mattlab Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3,800	I am going to move this to the Flashback forum since you might be able to find better help there. If no one responds to you in a few days you might want to try and PM martyg to answer your thread. He knows alot about the Flashback. Hope this helps, Mattlab

04-25-2006, 07:19 PM	#3
BetaTestAdmin Administrator Atari, Inc. Staff Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: I'm all over the place... Posts: 7,322	Should be able to use COAX connection on TV and get a converter from RF to COAX at Radio Shack or something