Unisonic Olympian 2600

Performa

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A while back I posted that I had spotted a lot of relatively cheap "Pong" consoles had cropped up on eBay. Well, I did find one I had to have, and after some delays what with the state of the world, it has arrived- and it is extremely retro. 😄



The joysticks "click" in like buttons, and do have a full range of motion... though I expect it's more limited in game. The chunky buttons and tactile switches are all very solid- while it is made of plastic, it really is striving for an "industrial" design. The two controllers are detachable, and have roughly three feet of built-in cord to work with. Games appear to be the usual fare of Pong and Pong-likes (Tennis, Soccer, Squash) and a few I'm unfamiliar with (Grid/Ball? Shooting?) selectable with the bright blue buttons.

As you may have surmised from my description, it isn't working just yet. Unfortunately this one won't be fixed up in time for the Stevens Point Robo-Cup show, but it should be working in time for our next library show. I can't wait to share this unusual device with all of you!
 

Performa

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The 1976 RCA TV is also misbehaving (can't get it to tune any channel under 9), but once they're both working I think they would make a stunning duo.

 

Pezdude

Active member
That Pong console looks really cool! I wish modern tech still had this type of design as well as wood paneling. I kinda wanted to get the new Atari VCS to use as a computer simply due to the look!
 

Performa

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So, the Unisonic Olympian wasn't working with it's original power supply- likely a broken connection somewhere as it had no volts on the meter. I didn't think I'd have time to secure (or build) another one before the show. Plot twist, I didn't have to. One of our donors had provided a whole bunch of old AC adapters, and in the lot was one that worked! Man I love recycling!







Suffice it to say, this one is coming to the show! 😄
 

Pezdude

Active member
So, the Unisonic Olympian wasn't working with it's original power supply- likely a broken connection somewhere as it had no volts on the meter. I didn't think I'd have time to secure (or build) another one before the show. Plot twist, I didn't have to. One of our donors had provided a whole bunch of old AC adapters, and in the lot was one that worked! Man I love recycling!







Suffice it to say, this one is coming to the show! 😄
Sweet! I love the Pong consoles that include a lot of different modes to play and this looks like a mother load of modes!
 

Performa

Member
It was most definitely chosen to try and ride the Atari 2600's success. Evidently it didn't work too well as this was one of their last consoles.
 
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