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The Atari 2600 or Atari Video Computer System (VCS) is a video game console released in September 1977. The 2600 runs a MOS Technology 6507 CPU and uses ROM cartridges for storing games.

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Randy, the Atari 2600 AC power specs are

Input: 120V AC 60HZ 19W

Output: 9V DC 500mA

The polarity is:

Negative = Ring

Positive = Tip

So use a multimeter (voltmeter) and measure to see what voltage you get. Luckily the Atari is not very sensitive and tolerates variances from 7.5V to `12V well

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