800XL/1200XL

Steven P. of ME Steven purchased a used Atari 800XL computer. When he received it, it worked but he discovered that somebody had tried to rework the 2 DB-9 Joystick connectors and messed up / damaged the PCB board around the Joystick connectors on the 800XL motherboard. So he ordered one of Best's fully populated drop in replacement Atari 800XL US motherboards. He also had a special request for Best. He said the 800XL top case pop in clear snap in cover was damaged / cracked and he wanted to replace it. We told Steven our 39+ Atari Super tech would try to find one for him. "I received the 800xl parts yesterday and installed them last night. The computer is now fully functional thanks to the new motherboard and looks great thanks to the new clear lens. Thank you once again for providing these top-notch Atari parts and helping your customers to continue enjoying these timeless machines."

1200XL COMPUTER
Reconditioned US Atari 1200XL Computer. Comes with New Atari 1200XL Boxed US Power Supply, New Atari Cable Ready Universal TV Switch box, New Atari RF cable, New Atari Basic Cartridge with New 121 page Basic Reference Manual and used 1200XL Owners Manual. All Reconditioned Atari 1200XL's are reconditioned using Atari 1200XL OEM replacement Parts, are burn in tested using Atari Factory 1200XL Diagnostic Hardware and have the known Atari 1200XL SIO port problem corrected. Optional Atari Composite Video cable to newer TFT, LCD or Plasma displays with Composite Video and Audio inputs. Best Atari Tech tip on installing your Atari Composite Video Cable for first time installer.	1200XL-RE	Sold Out
1200XL Atari U.S. Field Service Manual. 50 Pages (poor looking schematics)	FD100217	$30.00
1200XL Operating System Manual Supplement to 400 / 800 Technical Reference Notes. Sections covered, How the 1200XL compares to the 400/800 computers - The Help Key - What The Function Keys Do - Key Redefinition - User Alterable Keyboard Auto Repeat Rate - Caps/Lower Key Toggle Action - LED Initialization - Power on Self Test - Option Jumpers - Additional Hardware Screen Modes - Test Screen Fine Scrolling - Disk Communication Enhancements - Power on Display Enhancement - Deleted Features, Memory map of the 1200XL, Enhancements to the 400/800 Rev. B Operating System incorporated in the 1200XL - Peripheral Handler Additions - General Improvements, Other Changes/ General Information - Improved Handling of OS Database Variables - NTSC/PAL Timing Provisions - 1200XL OS ROM Identification and Checksum, Appendix A - An Example of Keyboard reassignment, Appendix B - Suggestions for the Construction of a New Character set for the New Graphics Modes 12 - 13 and details of memory use and date interpretation for modes 12 - 15., Appendix C - OS Database Changes from Rev. B to 1200. 38 Pages.	CB101074	$27.95
Atari C.P.S. 1200XL Diagnostic Cartridge. With 18 Diagnostic tests	CB101073	$25.00
Best Upgraded Lifetime 1200XL replacement Keyboard internal mylar. The story behind the making of the Best upgraded 1200XL Keyboard mylar.	CB103156	$41.95
Atari US / NTSC 1200XL Populated Motherboard, less top and bottom RF metal shields.	CO60685	$139.95
Atari US 1200XL Operating System back to Atari 400 / 800 US OS Upgrade. Atari users have always loved the Atari 1200XL Keyboard feel, but have always had to deal with the slightly different 1200XL OS that was not always compatiable with the larger volume of Atari 400 / 800 software. The Atari released DX5063 Translator Disk program that helped the 1200XL compatibly software problem, but did not work in all cases. This user written 1200XL Upgrade installs the Atari 400/800 OS chips back into the 1200XL computer, so you end up with 100% compatibly with all Atari 400 / 800 software. For Atari Hackers who are in the 2 to 5 range (1 Never installed an Atari upgrade to 10 a expert Tech) Technical skill level installing Atari Upgrades. Atari Custom OS chips and 1 page written instructions included with this upgrade. Required (not supplied) Soldering Iron, Solder, Phillips screwdriver, Flat blade screwdriver or needle nose pliers.	CB103139	$28.95
Atari PAL 1200XL Operating System back to Atari 400 / 800 PAL OS Upgrade. Atari users have always loved the Atari 1200XL Keyboard feel, but have always had to deal with the slightly different 1200XL OS that was not always compatiable with the larger volume of Atari 400 / 800 software. The Atari released DX5063 PAL Translator Disk program that helped the 1200XL compatibly software problem, but did not work in all cases. This user written 1200XL Upgrade installs the Atari 400/800 OS chips back into the 1200XL computer, so you end up with 100% compatibly with all Atari 400 / 800 software. For Atari Hackers who are in the 2 to 5 range (1 Never installed an Atari upgrade to 10 a expert Tech) Technical skill level installing Atari Upgrades. Atari Custom OS chips and 1 page written instructions included with this upgrade. Required (not supplied) Soldering Iron, Solder, Phillips screwdriver, Flat blade screwdriver or needle nose pliers.	CB103140	$54.95
1200XL Atari 18.5 Watt U.S. 9 Volt A.C. Power Supply Will also replace the Nintendo NES-002 Power Adapter.	CO14319 / CO14748	$15.00
1200XL Atari 50 Watt U.S. 9 Volt A.C. Universal Power Supply Also works on 400 / 800 / 810 / 822 / 850 / 1010 / 1020 / 1050 / XF551 Will also replace the Nintendo NES-002 Power Adapter.	CO17945 / CA017964	$29.95

Robert M. of MI "It is amazing, that after 30 years these little 8 bit machines are still going strong and still have a pretty strong following. I have ordered parts and software from Best Electronics dating all the way back in to the 80's. I really hope you do not decide to suspend Atari sales, that would be a huge loss to the Atari Community. Every time I visit your site, I find something new, something I did not see before. I have often wondered what kind of treasures could be found in your warehouse."

Follow up Comment: Thank you for your continued support of the Atari after all these years.

The Atari CX77 Touch Tablet is an Art and Graphics Controller that is plugged into a Joystick port and designed for use with the Atari 8 bit Computers (400, 800, 600XL, 800XL,1200XL, 65XE, 130XE and XE Game machine). You can Draw or Trace pictures with the CX77 Stylus, a pen or even your finger. You have your choice of 8 brush widths with 128 Computer Generated Colors with 8 brightness levels. Create Automatic Circles, Squares, Discs, Boxes, draw perfect Circles, Squares, Rays and Straight lines, draw a series of Connected Straight lines, Mirror Images, Fill objects, Erase objects, Magnify to eight times normal size any portion of your Atari Touch Tablet Drawings. Pictures drawn on your Atari CX77 Touch Tablet can be saved to an Atari Cassette or Atari 810, 1050 or XF551 Disk Drive. You can also load The Popular Micro Illustrator Program drawn Pictures on the CX77 Touch.

Old Atari 8 Bit Owners will remember the early Kola Drawing Pad with the smaller drawing surface. The Atari CX77 Touch Tablet was Atari's Answer to the Kola Pad a couple of years latter with many New Improvements over the original Kola Drawing Pad. The only draw back with the Atari CX77 was when they were released 10 to 15 years ago, they were always in short supply in the US. Many Atari 8 bit uses never saw one or only saw pictures of them only. We found these Rare New Atari CX77 Touch Tablets in an Atari Warehouse in Holland. The labels on the Pallets of them, said they came from the Atari Warehouse in Italy!! Best Electronics spent the time and money and re-imported then back into our US Warehouse from Holland. The Atari CX77 Touch Tablet comes with Drawing pad surface Protective Mylar cover sheet (Spare Protective covers are available from Best), Stylus Pen, AtariArtisit Cartridge and 21 Page Owners Manuals.

$79.95

Michael P. of CA "Just wanted to let you know that I un-boxed the CX77 Touch tablet today and tried it out, and I'm a very happy customer. It's probably the first time in 30+ years that I've had something brand new and sealed from Atari. Really brought me back in time in a good way. And the product works great!"

James R. of CA. Placing his 4th Atari order in a row in the last few months, this time James ordered a New in the box Atari CX77 Touch Tablet and the very hard to find New in the box last Generation made, Atari XC12 Program recorder. "Just wanted to drop you a note to let you know I received my latest order today - the touch tablet and program recorder. As always, I’m thrilled and so appreciative to you guys for keeping the brand alive. Love to share the happiness you guys provide."

New Atari 600XL 16K Atari NTSC U.S. Computer, U.S. Rebuildable XL Power supply, R.F. Cable, Atari Cable Ready Switch Box and US 800XL Owners Manual, no Box , no inner foam trays	CB101415	Out of stock
Michael T. of CA Michael ordered one of Bests new Atari 600XL computers. "I just received my order this afternoon. The packaging was excellent and the Atari 600XL looks and runs terrific. After bidding on several Atari's on eBay and losing, and then winning one only to have the seller cancel, and finally winning one and having it arrive broken, let me tell you how happy I am to have discovered Best Electronics! I look forward to doing more business with you. Thanks again."
600XL Atari U.S. 110 Volt A.C. Power Supply 5 Volt D.C. 1 Amp.	CO70042	$20.00
600XL Atari U.S. 110 Volt, 5 Volt D.C. 1.5 amp Universal / Rebuildable Power Supply. Also works on 800XL / 65XE / 130XE / XE Game System.	CO61982 / CA024814	$32.00
Michael T. of CA Michael purchased one of the rare (down to the last of them) new in the box Atari made 1064 Plug in Ram upgrade modules that takes his stock 16K Atari 600XL and upgrades the memory to 64K and same amount of memory as the Atari 800XL Computer. "I received the 1064 memory upgrade the other day. It looks and works perfect. Its so nice to have Best Electronics as my #1 source for reliable Atari gear. I am currently browsing your website looking for my next purchase. Thanks so much!"
600XL NTSC U.S. Mother Board fully Populated. This version new Atari US 600XL populated motherboard have all of the Atari Custom I.C. chips fully socketed including TTL, CMOS and Linear support chips too. It is a must have Diagnostic Tool for anybody who does Atari XL / XE / XEGS repairs or is considering getting into repairing Atari 8 bit / XL / XE / XEGS repairs. You can swap in questionable Atari chips from an Atari XL / XE XEGS computer you are repairing into the sockets on 600XL motherboard and test them. The new Atari 600XL motherboards do not have, the XE Freddie chip, 4164 (800XL and XE computers) 4464 Ram chips used on the XEGS computer. It also does not have the one of kind unique to the XEGS computer MMU / OS chips and does not have the 1200XL MMU chip or 1200XL OS chips. CB101060	CB101060	$99.95
Atari 600XL to 256K (130XE Compatible) Ram Upgrade. For Atari Hackers who are in the 6 to 10 range (1 Never installed an Atari upgrade to 10 a expert Tech) Technical skill level installing Atari Upgrades. This upgrade requires you unsolder the two old Atari 600XL 4416 Ram Chips and stack (piggy back and solder) the newer Ram chips supplied with this upgrade. Ram Chips, TTL Chips, 4 page written instructions with hand drawn schematic and Resistor are supplied with this 600XL Upgrade. Required (not supplied) Soldering Iron, Solder, Solder Sucker, Small length of 30 gauge wire, Phillips screwdriver. This Atari Upgrade was designed by the same Atari user who designed the popular 600XL Composite Video Upgrade below.	CB103138	$32.95
600XL Composite Monitor Modification Kit. Allows you to install a 5 pin Din monitor output jack for composite type monitors. (components & instructions, requires soldering and cutting out of plastic). Best Atari Tech tip on installing your Atari Composite Video Cable for first time installer.	CB101093	$17.00
600XL Brown Dust Cover.	CB101059	$9.95
Reconditioned 600XL / 800XL U.S. Qwerty Keyboard, metal rear plate version. With Best New Upgraded / Enhanced Lifetime XL Keyboard Mylar installed	CA061983RE-2^nd	$99.95
600XL / 800XL Bests New 2018 Upgraded / Enhanced replacement Lifetime XL Keyboard Mylar. Read the 10 month story behind the making of it	CB101055-2^nd	$32.95
Dave Y. of NY. Dave contacted Best because he as trying to revive his 30+ year stored away Atari 800XL computer. It had developed XL Keyboard problems. He saw recommendations for Best on some Atari forums. Dave ordered one of Bests 2nd Gen. Upgraded / Enhanced XL keyboard replacement mylars. In 98% of the Atari XL cases over the years, this cures 30+ year old Atari XL Keyboard Failures. In Dave's very rare case it did not fix all of his XL Keyboard problems. Bests 39+ year Atari Super Tech, gave Dave some Atari tech tips on swapping the 2 800XL keyboard interface chips on the XL motherboard to see if the XL keyboard problems shifted. They did. Dave replaced the 2 chips and his Atari XL keyboard is now fully working again! "Thanks for the advice, Bradley. I really appreciate your patience and help. I will probably be purchasing more from your company as I work on getting my Rana 1000 hard drive working (if possible) and my venerable old Atari 400. You have an incredible inventory and I'll be checking your site regularly. Put me down as another satisfied customer. :-)" Doug A. of NC Doug ordered one of Bests new 2nd Generation Upgraded / Enhanced Atari 600XL / 800XL internal keyboard replacement mylars with complete installation instructions. "I installed the Mylar without problems. Now I have a fully functioning 800XL. Everything went flawlessly, and it worked first time, so thanks for an excellent product! I’m sure you will be hearing from me soon with requests for more parts :-)"
600XL / 800XL U.S. Qwerty Keyboard, PCB / mechanical switch version	CA061983PCB	$75.00
600XL / 800XL 24 pin Keyboard Mylar Pinch connector, vertical mount	CO61793	$9.95
Andrew C. of New Zealand Andrew picked up a bargain Atari 800XL computer but needed a replacement Atari 800XL Keyboard. He asked Best Electronics opinion about the two different new version replacement Atari 800XL Keyboards we had in stock. "Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. Thanks for the run down on each keyboard type. The keyboard arrived this morning :) Thanks so much for the awesome service, help and quick delivery. I will definitely be ordering from you again in the future :)" Atari Trivia Information / Question: Do you know what the Atari acronym A.P.C.D. and A.H.C.D. stands for? It was used on a lot of Atari paper work and Atari box labels (identifying the Atari products inside the Master cartons of Atari products stacked on pallets) on boxes of Atari 8 bit products in the early to mid 1980 Atari era. They stand for Atari Home Computer Division (Green strip across the label) and Atari Personal Computer Division (Red strip across the label). Back then the Atari Consumer division had the APCD then it changed to AHCD, and VCS (2600) departments.
Atari Consumer Products Service (C.P.S.) 600XL / 800XL SALT (Stand Alone Test) Diagnostic Cartridge runs the following tests: Video, Collision, Grey / Color, Keyboard, Port Test (optional hardware required), Ram Test, External Buss Test (optional hardware required), Tone Test, Voltage, Production Test, Baud Rate, GTIA Test, External Audio, Que Speaker Test, Bi-directional Clock (optional hardware required), Adjust sound, O.S. ROM Test and Impact Test. (SALT 2.05 Format).	CB101077	$35.00
Atari C.P.S. 600XL / 800XL / 400 / 800 / 1200XL / XE Super SALT Universal NTSC Diagnostic Cartridge With 16 Diagnostic Tests. Runs the following Diagnostic tests: 2 Way Clock (Extended Hardware Test Unit required), 6502 Test, ANTIC Stress Test, Gray Bars Test, Color Bars Test, GTIA Test, I/O Tests (Voltage - Current (values displayed on screen), PIA Ports, SIO Port, Trigger Lines, Pot Lines and Timers) (Extended Hardware Unit required), OS ROM Checksum Test, RAM Test, Tone Test, Video Test, External Audio (Extended hardware unit required), Individual Tests including, Joystick + Paddle Tests, Keyboard Test and Burn in continues Loop Tests!	FD100335	$45.00
600XL / 800XL / 65XE / 130XE Atari 110 Volt U.S. 5 Volt 1.5 amp. Rebuildable / Universal D.C. Power Supply.	CO61982 / CA024814	$32.00
600XL / 800XL / 65XE / 130XE UK / PAL Power Supply 240V, 50Hz, 8 1/2 Volt.	CO61605	$27.00
600XL / 800XL / 65XE / 130XE UK / PAL Power Supply 220V, 50Hz, 5 Volt.	CO61763-11	$27.00
Best Reconditioned Atari 800XL 64K Atari NTSC U.S. Computer, New U.S. Rebuildable XL Power supply, New Atari TV Switch Box with Coax in and out adapters. New 6 ft Atari R.F. Cable and New 800XL US Owners Manual, no Atari box. All Atari 800XL Keyboards have been upgraded with the Best XL Keyboard Lifetime mylar. Optional Atari Composite Video cable to newer TFT, LCD or Plasma displays with Composite Video and Audio inputs. Best Atari Tech tip on installing your Atari Composite Video Cable for first time installer. If you opt for the Best Atari 2nd gen. Composite Video cable, we will not include the Atari TV switch box with Coax adapters and RF cable (which we are getting very low on) unless you specifically ask for it. That way another old Atari owner will be able to purchase the very old / new Atari TV switch box in the future before we run out of them.	CB101939R	Out of stock
Best Reconditioned Atari 800XL 64K Atari NTSC U.S. Computer only, no Atari box. All Atari 800XL Keyboards have been upgraded with the Best XL Keyboard Lifetime mylar. Optional Atari Composite Video cable to newer TFT, LCD or Plasma displays with Composite Video and Audio inputs. Best Atari Tech tip on installing your Atari Composite Video Cable for first time installer.	CB101939RO	Out of stock
Steve J. of Canada Steve ordered one of Bests reconditioned Atari 800XL Computers with a Best 2nd Gen. Upgraded / Enhanced Atari Composite Video cables. The shipping cost to send his Atari order to Canada was almost double the shipping cost to send the same Atari order across the US. "Just letting you know this arrived today, I must say that is the best packing job I have ever seen. Fired it up and it is working perfect. Thank you so much for fast excellent transaction" Paul R. of GA Paul ordered of the Bests Reconditioned Atari 800XL computers with Best 2nd Gen. Upgraded Atari Composite Video cables. "Early birthday gift from my Amazing wife. And a special thanks to Best Electronics. Ordered on Monday evening and received Wednesday. In excellent condition!" Dustin S. of NJ Dustin ordered one of Bests Reconditioned Atari 800XL Computers with Bests 2nd Gen. Upgraded / Enhanced Atari Composite Video cable and XL / XE Lode Runner game. "I received my 800XL system today and I am blown away. The package was securely packed and arrived in excellent condition. The system appears new and works perfectly. All the accessories were also in better condition than expected. I look forward to placing an order soon for some games to go with the system Thank you for your professionalism and for keeping our favorite brand ATARI alive!!" Brian T. of OH. Brian purchased a Best reconditioned US Atari 800XL computer (all in new like condition) to replace his 20+ year old Atari 800XL that was having some problems. "Received my 800XL very quickly. Your product is in incredible condition and I am very happy with my purchase." Brian had a follow up Atari Tech questions on his old ailing 800XL computer. He decided to fix it and keep it as back up Atari 800XL Computer. A few E-Mails back and forth, a received picture of his Atari old 800XL Keyboard, a couple of Tech questions asked on Brian's old 800XL problem. Brian placed his second order with Best for one of new Bests Upgraded Lifetime replacement XL Keyboard mylars. Tom C. of NV Tom wanted to get back into Atari again. He was looking to pick up an Atari 800XL Computer. "I have heard good things about your service from the folks at AtariAge.com." Tom placed an Atari order for a Reconditioned Atari 800XL Computer and some other Atari hardware. "Just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful service. Fast responses, exceptional packaging, fantastic product quality! Thanks for keeping Atari Alive!"
800XL Atari NTSC U.S. Field Service Manual Sections covered: Theory of Operation, Testing, Symptom Checklist, Assembly / Disassembly, Schematics and Silk-screens and Parts List. 33 Pages	FD100740	$39.95
800XL US Owners Pamphlet / Owner Guide 22 pages For the full 121 page Atari Basic US Reference Manual CO15307 in the Atari Language, See Books Software page	CO61859	$15.95
800XL Atari U.S. 110 Volt Power Supply 5 Volt D.C. 1 Amp	CO70042	$20.00
800XL Atari U.S. 110 Volt Universal 5 Volt 1.5 amp. Rebuildable Power Supply Also works on 600XL / 65XE / 130XE / XE Game System.	CO61982 / CA024814	$32.00
800XL NTSC U.S. Mother Board Populated	CA061854	$129.95
800XL Wizztronics 256K Upgrade populated P.C.B. Just released April 2016 a new Best exclusive upgraded New version of the bench mark 1990 800XL 256K Ram upgrade.	CB101070G	$24.95

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