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Title: Magnavox odyssey
Post by: ariansworld on June 11, 2009, 08:15:15 PM

I found one in my basement,  I have no idea how to hook it up to a LCD tv.   Any pointer would be helpful.



Arian

Title: Re: Magnavox odyssey
Post by: Jenks on June 12, 2009, 12:32:25 PM

Well I never owned one. However it probably had an rf modulator, tunable to either Ch3 or 4. It may have composite video out, but I doubt it. Anyway if you own a VCR or an analog TV tuner of some sort, then you can hook the RF Mod from the Odyssey to the tuner, tune to the appropriate channel and use the Comp. Video out to your LCD monitor.

Pong baby!

Title: Re: Magnavox odyssey
Post by: OOZ662 on June 12, 2009, 03:07:14 PM

Pfsh, my Atari 800XL pwns that thing. :D

EDIT: I had to go find an RF-to-Cable adapter for the Atari. They're probably pretty cheap at Radio Shack.

Title: Re: Magnavox odyssey
Post by: ariansworld on June 12, 2009, 06:32:45 PM

I went out and bought that adapter today ($6).   I couldnt believe that it worked after at least 35 years of being in storage. 

Title: Re: Magnavox odyssey
Post by: OOZ662 on June 12, 2009, 06:48:52 PM

Electronics back then were built much more ruggedly (not to mention biohazard-ly). Just have a look at the xBox; most of its hardware failures are due to the eco-friendly solder they used. Hell, just opening the case of my Atari reveals a whole bunch of solid lead and a BRICK of aluminum. 

Title: Re: Magnavox odyssey
Post by: Fulmar on June 12, 2009, 08:04:59 PM

Quote from: ariansworld on June 12, 2009, 06:32:45 PM

I went out and bought that adapter today ($6).   I couldnt believe that it worked after at least 35 years of being in storage. 

As long it was stored in a cool dry place, there really shouldn't be anything to harm and thus keep it from not functioning.  The prototype to that Odyssey (circa 1968) is in the Smithsonian.  Treasure your find.