Atari 2600 Jr doesn't turn on
I bought a used 2600 jr and the problem is, it doesn't turn on. The LED doesn't light, and there's no sign of it turning on.
Video Game Consoles & Games - Atari - 2600 Console
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Sounds like the power supply\power converter has finally given up the ghost. It will likely cost you more than it's worth to fix it. You'll have to fix it yourself most likely. I would look for burned-out or popped capacitors to start off with. They are likely culprits in even computer systems when the power goes out. With something as old as an Atari 2600 it could be just about anything.
If you don't see anything obviously wrong with any capacitors or resistors, then it's likely that an IC Chip gave out. Those can go bad without any noticeable damage to them. I'm kind of surprised your Atari has held up this long. Finding a faulty IC without the knowledge and the tools could end up being like looking for a needle in a hay stack. It might be time to go out and treat yourself to a new XBOX 360, Playstation 3, or Nintendo Wii. The simplest one to use is the Wii, and there are alot of multi-player games for it. the XBOX and PS3 are awesome console systems too, but they are more single player oriented; unless playing online multi-player games. There are Pros & Cons to them all.