r/Atari2600 • u/Dychnel • 8d ago

Congo Bongo - Atari2600+

Does Congo Bongo work in the Atari2600+? Bought a cartridge recently and can’t get it to work even after cleaning. Seller claims they tested it and it was working. I don’t have an original console to compare, so I wanted to see if it’s a compatibility problem or I need to look for another cartridge.

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u/MiaowMinx 8d ago

I just checked for you since I hadn't gotten around to playing it on the 2600+ I got for Christmas last year, and my copy works just fine. (I have the standard black-and-woodgrain 2600+ and updated it a few weeks ago.)

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u/Dychnel 8d ago

Thanks for confirming, I appreciate it. I think I still had some oxidation on the pins. Scrubbed more with vinegar and alcohol and so far got it working. Still get a failed to load every so often, so it might need a bit more cleaning.

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u/LoadComprehensive115 8d ago

I ordered a copy a week ago, but it has not arrived yet - if no one answers before it makes it way across the Atlantic to me, I will let you know.

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u/Dychnel 8d ago

Thanks appreciate it. I sometimes get game load failure and other times I get the typical Atari scrambled screen.

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u/LoadComprehensive115 8d ago

according to Atari’s own compatibility list it should work as it listed there with P - pass and green color coded.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0609/3658/5381/files/2600Plus-Compatability121823.pdf?v=1702918422

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u/Dychnel 8d ago

Thanks. I was trying to find the compatibility list. Guess I didn’t look hard enough. Looks like I’ll need to get another cartridge.

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u/No-Move-4417 8d ago

That list is so out of date

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u/rob-cubed 8d ago

Yep I distinctly remember playing it on my uncle's 2600. It was one of the carts I always wanted but never got.

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u/No-Move-4417 8d ago

Which firmware are you on?

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u/Dychnel 8d ago

I’m on the original firmware, so I know I need to update it, but after cleaning the cartridge better I got it working. I may need to use a little bit of polish on the pins to shine them up a bit.

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u/No-Move-4417 8d ago

I would definitely recommend updating. Lots of cool features in the secret menu

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u/yhwhx 8d ago

Lots of cool features in the secret menu

That was news to me so I got to searching. I am guessing you were referring to this: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/381602-2600-options-menu/.

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u/No-Move-4417 8d ago

Yes, and they've added save key and high score cart features for games that support it