Atari 2600 Heavy Sixer Console In Box Chess Piece Box Tested Works READ
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Manufacturer description
Everything in this lot has been tested and does mostly work but there is some flaws. Console fully works other than the game select and reset no longer spring up anymore. The joystick works but is a cx40 not a cx10 but it does have a cx10 boot. Includes heavy sixer paddles that work good but do jitter slightly. Box is rough but is the rare chess piece version. No RF adapter included!
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Full Specifications
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