How to Hook Up a Magnavox Odyssey 2 Coax

Coaxial cable with RF connector on each end.

The Magnavox Odyssey 2 is a vintage video game system first introduced in 1972. The Odyssey 2 plays mainly paddle games such as "Pong" using two wheel controllers for the up and down movement of the paddles. The Odyssey 2 connects to a television using a standard coaxial cable with threaded RF couplers on the ends. For convenience, connect the Odyssey 2 console to a video A/B switch, available at electronics stores, so you do not have to disconnect the game system every time you wish to watch a TV program.

Things You'll Need

• TV
• Video A/B switch
• Coaxial cable

Instructions

1. Turn off the TV and the Magnavox Odyssey 2.

2. Unscrew the coaxial cable from the back of your TV set and connect the cable end to the A jack on the video A/B switch. This cable provides the source signal for viewing shows on the TV.

3. Attach a second coaxial cable to the matching threaded jack on the back of the Odyssey 2 game console.

4. Connect the other end of the cable to the B jack on the A/B video switch.

5. Slide the video switch to the B position when you wish to play games on the Odyssey 2.

References

• Video Game Console Library: Magnavox Odyssey