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How to Hook Up the Atari 2600 Jr

Released in 1986, the Atari 2600 Jr. was a redesign of the classic Atari 2600 and the last version of the 2600 to be sold. It played all the standard Atari 2600 games, and had the same internal components, packaged in a redesigned shell. Unlike the wood panel look of the 2600, the 2600 Jr. had a more contemporary look, with a black housing and chrome trim. If you have recently acquired a 2600 Jr., or are interested in digging out your old one, it's important to know how to connect it to a modern TV.

Things You'll Need

A working 2600 Jr. with a power adapter
RCA-to-Coax adapter
Standard RCA cable

Instructions

- 1
  Plug one end of the RCA cable in the video output on your 2600 Jr.
- 2
  Plug the other end of the RCA cable into the female end of your RCA-to-Coaxial adapter.
- 3
  Connect the coaxial end of the adapter to the coaxial input on your TV. Screw the cable down tightly.
- 4
  Connect the power adapter to the the power input on your 2600 Jr. Plug the other end into a working outlet.
- 5
  Connect the joystick to your 2600 Jr. and slide a game cartridge into the slot on the top of the console.
- 6
  Make a note of what channel your 2600 Jr. is set to. It's typically channel 3. Turn your TV on and switch to your coaxial input. Change the channel to channel 3, or whatever channel to which your console. Behold the glory of your 2600 Jr. on a modern TV.

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