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Atari 5200

The Atari 5200 was Atari's second cartridge-based game console. Based on the Atari 8-bit computer line and labeled the "SuperSystem", the 5200 was Atari's answer to growing competition in a market they were losing control over.

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  1. Atari 5200 / 8-bit Programming   (139,890 visits to this link)

    Programming information for the Atari 5200 console and Atari 8-bit computers.

  2. 5200 High Score Club

    Join other AtariAge member to compete for the high score in various 5200 games!

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5,270 topics in this forum

  1. Atari 5200 Serial Numbers / Timeline 1 2 3 4

    By Ballblaɀer,
    • 85 replies
    • 15.9k views

  2. Atari 5200 - 4 port - power modification. WARNING: BIG ! 1 2 3 4 5

    By CPUWIZ,
    • 106 replies
    • 55.1k views

  3. How accurate are the 5200 games "converted" to run on Atari8bit computers as XEX's? 1 2

    By RockLobster,
    • 39 replies
    • 661 views

  4. Controller repair, need help

    By lucifershalo,
    • 2 replies
    • 65 views

  5. Edladdin Super 52 - whatever became of it???

    By BIGHMW,
    • 4 replies
    • 197 views

  6. Ultimate Masterplay? 1 2

    By eegt97,
    • 29 replies
    • 571 views

  7. Is it worth getting into the 5200 if you already have a good A8 collection? 1 2 3

    By T.A.P.,
    • 55 replies
    • 1.5k views

  8. 5200 port of Scorch - joystick / trigger help needed 1 2

    By pirx,   
    • 32 replies
    • 924 views

  9. Rob 'n' Banks release thread 1 2 3 4

    By Ryan Witmer,   
    • 98 replies
    • 8.1k views

  10. Got 5200 as part of a retro lot--next steps? 1 2 3

    By iscariot,
    • 54 replies
    • 845 views

  11. AirWorld Update - Comic is back on!

    By Dutchman2000,
    • 23 replies
    • 5.6k views

  12. Now I know this is not a place to post stuff for purchase. But, this is for those who need it NIB 4 port tv power switch on Ebay.

    By ussexplorer,
    • 3 replies
    • 144 views

  13. How many ROM variations?

    By pirx,
    • 2 replies
    • 139 views

  14. Atari 5200 Programming Tutorial Series 1 2

    By Ryan Witmer,
    • 43 replies
    • 1.4k views

  15. 5200 color washed out, and goes black some times.

    By ulao,
    • 2 replies
    • 89 views

  16. BackBit 5200 adapter now supports up to 512k

    By -^CrossBow^-,
    • 3 replies
    • 166 views

  17. HAPPY 40th ANNIVERSARY/BIRTHDAY BIG SEXY!!! The Atari 5200 SuperSystem turns 40 years young this past month!!! 1 2

    By BIGHMW,
    • 45 replies
    • 1.1k views

  18. Best 5200 games (1982-87 only please) you owned in your opinion?

    By BIGHMW,
    • 22 replies
    • 288 views

  19. Best game soundtrack - Ballblazer or Rescue On Fractulus???

    By BIGHMW,
    • 0 replies
    • 62 views

  20. Is buying a 4 port 5200 worth it? 1 2

    By Ecernosoft,   
    • 33 replies
    • 467 views

  21. Making A New Atari 5200 Controller In The Original Form Factor 1 2 3 4 6

    By Lucas Lac124,   
    • 134 replies
    • 5.3k views

  22. working controller: to repair or to alternative ?

    By lucifershalo,
    • 10 replies
    • 166 views

  23. A little Arkanoid-style game we 5200 owners would love a conversion of - Crack-Up!

    By BIGHMW,
    • 11 replies
    • 336 views

  24. Bosconian ultimate for Atari 5200 1 2 3

    By shanti77,
    • 55 replies
    • 5.8k views

  25. My Atari 5200 needs S-video modding

    By Johny_lovin_it,
    • 1 reply
    • 59 views

  26. All Atari 2600 Vs 5200 Vs Intellivision Vs Colecovision Games Compared Side By Side

    By retrocomparisons,
    • 7 replies
    • 283 views

  27. Atari 5200 Playstation 2 Adapter 1 2 3 4 5

    By smbaker,
    • 123 replies
    • 8k views

  28. VCS adapter kaput! Won't work on 5200 - just tried her today

    By BIGHMW,
    • 24 replies
    • 495 views

  29. Santa Claus Conquers the Martians - Design and Development Log 1 2

    By Ryan Witmer,   
    • 27 replies
    • 999 views

  30. 5200 Controller port issues. Need advice please.

    By Flyindrew,
    • 10 replies
    • 94 views

  31. Pitfall II 2nd maze: Ending pix! 1 2

    By the 5th ghost,
    • 41 replies
    • 8.3k views

  32. complete 5200 desireabiity?

    By Keith M,
    • 4 replies
    • 203 views

  33. 4-port upgrades

    By yodan,
    • 19 replies
    • 244 views

  34. 5200 Games, and the Buttons / Keypad Buttons they use.

    By Gaetznes1,
    • 0 replies
    • 66 views

  35. Atari 5200 games help

    By jaymz887,
    • 3 replies
    • 124 views

  36. something new... GTIABlast! 5200 WIP for Ultimate SD cart 1 2 3 4 5

    By playsoft,
    • 124 replies
    • 16.1k views

  37. two-port 5200 video problem... help? 1 2 3

    By TheDreadGazeebo,
    • 51 replies
    • 3.1k views

  38. chroma pot replacment

    By ulao,
    • 5 replies
    • 107 views

  39. 5200 screen freezes

    By duckodb,
    • 2 replies
    • 80 views

  40. Ratcatcher, a new original Atari 5200 game 1 2

    By Ryan Witmer,
    • 41 replies
    • 6.2k views

  41. Intellidiscs Release Thread 1 2 3 4 5

    By Ryan Witmer,   
    • 118 replies
    • 8.8k views

  42. Controllers producing zero input - quick way to test Controllers vs. Console ports?

    By Xebec,
    • 1 reply
    • 93 views

  43. The Atari 5200 Podcast (New Podcast) 1 2 3 4 37

    By David Alexander,   
    • 904 replies
    • 56.1k views

  44. 5200 twinstick gaming with Sony's Analog Joystick from 1996 (has video link)

    By ave1,
    • 0 replies
    • 71 views

  45. 5200 Edladdin Joystick 1 2

    By 5200Fanatic,
    • 32 replies
    • 1.6k views

  46. Issue with my copy of 5200 A/W/A Space Assailants 2121 - crashing issues

    By BIGHMW,
    • 11 replies
    • 418 views

  47. 5200 joysticks are not a problem. You just don't know the secret.

    By grownup,
    • 10 replies
    • 499 views

  48. 5200 UAV & audio board install without case drilling (2-port)

    By x=usr(1536),   
    • 17 replies
    • 443 views

  49. Restoring a 5200 - advice and assistance needed 1 2 3

    By x=usr(1536),
    • 57 replies
    • 3.9k views

  50. ANY INTEREST -- Cloak & Dagger Cartridge labels? 1 2

    By HeadHuntaz,
    • 31 replies
    • 3.6k views

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