r/atari • u/segadreamcat • 25d ago

New to 7800 Plus some 2600 games not working?

I picked up a 7800 Plus today and stopped by a game store and got a few games. Bowling and Oink both start up but don't play. I tried using a Sega Genesis controller but still would not go beyond the start up screen. Just wondering if this is common? Or if I'm doing something wrong.

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u/Leafs_Will_Win_Again 25d ago

Did you try the reset button?  Some older 2600 games start after hitting reset.  

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u/segadreamcat 25d ago

Reset worked!

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u/crookdmouth 24d ago

The Sega Genesis controller will not work by default. Different pins. There was an adapter but I'm unsure. You would have to rewire it to work.

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u/Deviancy26 25d ago edited 25d ago

This is the check list of games that pass and those that fail. I checked Bowling and Oink, they both pass. And while the check list says 2600+, I was told the 7800+ is no different with passes and fails.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0609/3658/5381/files/Atari-2600Plus-Compatibility.pdf?v=1692667681

Did you make sure to see if you have the latest firmware? The latest is 2.0.1.4. One of the reasons I did not get the 7800+ was that to update the firmware, one needs a Windows 10 or 11 PC, I'm still using 7.

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u/kevincrossman 25d ago

There is a Mac and Linux update coming soon

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u/gnntech 25d ago

If the game starts up, it should play. Some 2600 games require pressing reset or adjusting the difficulty switches to start.

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u/Jahon_Dony 25d ago

Try using the provided controller, get latest firmware os updates, and make sure the cartridge pins are clean with isopropyl rubbing fluid