It would be nice if it was just the switchbox producing a bad signal. Since the Odyssey 2 has a full membrane keyboard its well suited for the data entry associated with entering computer programs. Also that switchbox on the left is in Estonian according to Google Translate which is a European nation. Magnavox Odyssey 2 European Boxart Computer Intro is the Odyssey 2 cartridge to introduce users to the joys and pains of machine and assembly-language programming. I do know the European version came out in 1974. Here's the link to one of the systems he's selling with the modified cable, if you're good at soldering you could modify the cable or maybe ask this guy how he did it or if he has one to purchase.Īsk for the PAL question, check if the console still has the manufacturing stamp on the bottom or inside the console. But is there any way I can be 100% positive that it is a PAL version? I can't find any information regarding a PAL version of the Odyssey, which makes me doubt that they made one.There is a guy on eBay that modified that weird video out cable to have a more modern direct coax connection so it is possible to modify it to get rid of the switchbox. Will either have to get really creative with my wiring (convert coax to RCA somehow), or will just have to give up. Will have to do some research to find out whether there is a converter available.ĮDIT: I can't seem to find a converter for coax.

I bought it from a local guy, and he didn't mention anything about it being PAL or whatnot. The picture will of course be fuzzy and the Odyssey has no sound, but the best way to play Odyssey is on an old CRT. You had to turn the TV to channel 3 or 4, depending upon. The video game was connected to the TV through the TV’s antenna connector. Remember you can always switch between channel 3 or 4 in the battery compartment since no one is broadcasting on analog anymore. Figure 5: The Magnavox Odyssey 2 with a cartridge installed. YouTube - 1982 Magnavox Odyssey 2 Japanese Ad - Posted by. You can connect it to a VCR with a tuner thou and the VCR should be able to pick up the signal. However, the case was soon appealed, and on March 2, 1982, the U.S. Then flip the box to game and you should be set, however I warn you, since the switchbox is so old it may not show any picture what so ever on a newer flat screen TV. Then you need one of these to adapt the twin lead to coaxial coming from the switchbox to your TV: Some of the spine art is custom made as many of the European Videopac release. All game boxes for the current database are in this set. What you do is connect the weird Magnavox Odyssey cable to the game cord input on the switchbox. Odyssey 2 2D Boxes Pack (w/Spine) 2D Boxes Pack (w/Spine) for the Magnavox Odyssey 2 Availability - Site, FTP, Sync Here is a 2D box art set for the Magnavox Odyssey 2 with front and spine covers.

The two 'forks' are the output, and what needs to be connected to the TV.Īh yes back in the old days of twin lead antenna switch boxes. What I am dealing with is the device on the right. Well, apparently my link to the download PDF of the service guide has to be reviewed by a moderator before it can be posted.

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