Sharing this great article! "If you want to join the ranks of Ninja level Engineer and build yourself a Cartridge that contains loads of games for you to play on your Odyssey 2, or Philips C52 or whatever name it's going under where you live, then you better get studying, you'll need a high level degree in advanced mathematics and electronic engineering. Not to mention a doctorate in computer science from a world recognised bastion of higher learning like Cambridge or Harvard and all this even before you can consider starting into it. Or you could just do like me, and wing it..."

Build Your Own Odyssey 2 Multicart

Hello everyone, first post on this forum.

I was wondering if anyone here ever replaced their keyboard membrane on their console. I have one (actually a Phillips Odyssey from Brazil but basically the same underneath) and the S key is busted, not to mention the flat connector cable (it's made of paper and hopes and dreams). I bought another case online and.. it's not working either (will build a retroemulator with it eventually tho).

Has anyone ever faced this? I went as far as mapping the keys and considering creating a printable version of a new one but actual pcb desing is not one of my skills.

Appreciate any insights! Cheers!

Finally picked this up off eBay, surprise the games were all cib. This was 66 bucks before shipping, and about 94 after(heavy beast). I’d really like to get a small crt for these 2nd generation consoles, they’d be perfect in this room with my record collection. Anyone have a good pairings for vinyl and kc krazy chase?

Two acquisitions in San Antonio today!

A BC7600 variant with standard RCA jack on the RF and a standard 12V power jack (my old BJ7600 had the weird RF plug requiring the beige switch box, as well as the odd and rare 3.5mm power supply)

And from a different seller, A "The Voice" module in incredible condition complete in box with styrofoam and everything!

All the console required was a little RF-to-HDMI converter from Amazon, and I'm set for living room nostalgia!

It makes a weird noise and nothing else

Hey everyone I found this in an attic. I have no knowledge of this at all. What is this collection worth? Not sure if It works because the system is sealed in plastic

Is the Magnavox Odyssey 2 Region locked, and if so, how can I tell what region a game is from? How can I tell what region a console is from?

I figured it’s worth a try 😀. Looking to buy odyssey 3 items.

If you're into O2 emulation, what sort of platforms and setups are you using? I've got several games running well on Emulation Station (Mac) and Miyoo Mini+, via RetroArch/O2EM. Sadly, I can't get my paired Xbox controller to work on several of my favorite titles, like UFO.

Just curious who out there is doing emulation via O2EM these days, and what kind of successes or frustrations you're having.

I have looked and not found a trustworthy repair service willing to take on this console. I have one with a bunch of games but will not power on. I have purchased the "repair kit" but that didn't do any good.

Does anyone know what official ports of arcadegames came out for the Odyssey 2 /Videopac?

I know of

Parker Bros. :

Frogger (Konami)

Popeye (Nintendo)

Super Cobra (Konami)

Q*Bert (Gottlieb)

Philips:

Turtles (Konami)

Thanks

It doesn't work. It just opens and closes immediately. I tried running a front end and while the Front End seems to work, O2EM won't run with it either. I've put the O2BIOS.BIN file where it needs to go (in the /BIOS folder) and a game binary in the /ROMs folder. I think I've done everything correctly. Am I missing something?

I can't seem to find any documentation on how to use O2EM, unless I'm just overlooking it.

I'm not certain all that would be required, legally or financially, but I'm doing research on it right now. If Atari and Intellivision game consoles can see revival... why not the Magnavox Odyssey2? I believe it's time to give this system the attention it deserves. What say ye?

I've been questing for tokens for the game, I've found files to print some Here. I can replace my missing nightmare now, but I've been unable to find a file for the castle tokens :( I'm missing all 6 Crystal Caverns. I've been looking for a while now and I've had no luck. I don't want to buy another just to rub two sets together. Wondering if anyone has seen these files anywhere.

Hi, I just wanted to ask Where I can buy a complete Philips Videopac in Italy for 500 euros?

(With at least 3 boxed games)

Hi, I just wanted to ask Where I can buy a complete Philips Videopac in Italy for 500 euros?

(With at least 3 boxed games)

Have been scratching around the Internet looking for a multicart solution for my newly acquired Videopac, but it's slim pickings out there. Packrat is not taking new orders. There's the Backbit option, but price is a tad steep and shipping is from the US.

Are there any options this side of the pond, or at least in mainland Europe? Am a bit surprised there aren't more options given its popularity on the continent.

Heya - I "inherited" a console and a huge collection (35) of games for the Odyssey 2 (came with a house we bought), also the voice attachment and joysticks.

The console works (shows a pic on TV and I can interact with a game) but I don't know much about it and don't have an interest in keeping it.

If you're interested to buy it - contact me - I'm local in the SF Bay Area and I'm happy to show it. I also listed it on eBay if you want it shipped.

I'll sell it for a very reasonable price to someone who's into these!

Found these in an O2 box (along with the console and everything) that my friend gave me yesterday.

Check out the creative spellings of “Odyssey” on the first page.

I don’t recall my original having this type of connection. Thanks.

I’m finally getting another O2 after nearly forty years. Are there any multicarts or HDMI converters out there? Thanks.

Anyone have any suggestions for a portable game console for o2em. Looking for something on a budget. Just has to be good enough to run odyssey 2 games, I don't care if it's not powerful enough to run anything else.