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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   (149,919 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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5,435 topics in this forum

  1. How many of you are enjoying 5200 Asteroids nowadays since Paul Lay (playsoft) has finally fixed it??? 1 2

    By BIGHMW,
    • 43 replies
    • 2.4k views

  2. 5200 Bug Hunt - Trak-Ball hack not working properly

    By BIGHMW,
    • 4 replies
    • 504 views

  3. If it had to be only two....

    By BIGHMW,
    • 5 replies
    • 556 views

  4. My personal little Atari 5200 appreciation thread, rediscovering my collection.

    By OldSchoolRetroGamer,   
    • 11 replies
    • 539 views

  5. Space Dungeon Prototype 1-20-83

    By swlovinist,
    • 5 replies
    • 682 views

  6. Eyeing up a parts CX80 Trak-Ball for use in my 5200 CX53 Trak-Ball unit (ball swap)

    By BIGHMW,
    • 5 replies
    • 555 views

  7. Identifying origins of a 5200 digital joystick

    By x=usr(1536),
    • 8 replies
    • 672 views

  8. Magazine coverage of 5200

    By playermissile,
    • 21 replies
    • 1.3k views

  9. Needed: 5200 RF cable and channel switch

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

  10. Just found my BBSB that's been missing for 10+ years

    By jsoper,
    • 4 replies
    • 577 views

  11. Ramses' Revenge 2021 BC - A new Atari 5200 release by Anschuetz/Weisgerber/Anschuetz

    By rra,
    • 3 replies
    • 860 views

  12. Anyone knows how to obtain/buy/get the homebrew ATARIBLAST?

    By Giles N,   
    • 23 replies
    • 1.4k views

  13. 5200 diagnostic cart help

    By CincYnoTi,
    • 4 replies
    • 700 views

  14. Custom 5200 cartridge box

    By discotronic,
    • 3 replies
    • 763 views

  15. 5200 CX-53 Trak-Ball disassembly

    By inthe80s,
    • 20 replies
    • 2.4k views

  16. ikonsgr's 5200 Adapter - 3d Printed Case?

    By necromancyr,
    • 11 replies
    • 1.4k views

  17. Kooky's Quest 2021 - New Atari 5200 game by Anschuetz/Weisgerber/Anschuetz

    By rra,
    • 2 replies
    • 447 views

  18. The Atari 5200 Label Thread! 1 2 3 4 16

    By Allan,
    • 378 replies
    • 64.2k views

  19. Having fun with the BIOS chip!

    By SoundGammon,
    • 6 replies
    • 761 views

  20. Space Assailants 2121 - New Atari 5200 Game by Anschuetz/Weisgerber/Anschuetz

    By rra,
    • 8 replies
    • 827 views

  21. Magical Fairy Force Release Thread 1 2 3 4

    By Ryan Witmer,   
    • 87 replies
    • 9k views

  22. You want to talk about a creep? I'll show you a creep!

    By Cobra Kai,
    • 2 replies
    • 421 views

  23. The Atari Report - 5200 Edition - S02 E02 - Xagon

    By BIGHMW,
    • 1 reply
    • 321 views

  24. Ray Jackson Reviews - Episode 3 - 0711 Spiele ProPaddle 2 Atari 5200 Paddle Controller

    By BIGHMW,
    • 0 replies
    • 221 views

  25. Ray Jackson Reviews - Episode 2 - RetroGameBoyz.com Atari 5200 Controller

    By BIGHMW,
    • 0 replies
    • 228 views

  26. Retro Game Boyz 5200 controller

    By ZillaRUSH,
    • 24 replies
    • 1.7k views

  27. 5200/8-bit combo multicart - is one possible since they're both the same animal???

    By BIGHMW,
    • 3 replies
    • 276 views

  28. 5200 trak-ball doesn't stay seated when rolled WNW / NW / NNW

    By x=usr(1536),
    • 2 replies
    • 436 views

  29. Argon & Atari 5200

    By bhall408,
    • 1 reply
    • 529 views

  30. 5200 SHELLS

    By leachicm,
    • 2 replies
    • 591 views

  31. Piracy 1621 and Piracy 1821 - new Atari 5200 releases by Anschuetz/Weisgerber/Anschuetz

    By rra,
    • 5 replies
    • 862 views

  32. Intellidiscs: Weekly development log 1 2 3 4 11

    By Ryan Witmer,   
    • 254 replies
    • 18.3k views

  33. New to 5200 having issues

    By Dopy25,
    • 3 replies
    • 427 views

  34. Galaxian calibration fix

    By kensu,   
    • 8 replies
    • 1.8k views

  35. Blaster

    By Cobra Kai,
    • 22 replies
    • 1.3k views

  36. 2 Button Games for 5200

    By Tonyscouter,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.1k views

  37. 5200 Trackball Drift

    By Tonyscouter,
    • 1 reply
    • 431 views

  38. Atari 5200 s-video modification services

    By swlovinist,
    • 8 replies
    • 658 views

  39. Operation: RESTORATION - CX53 Trak-Ball

    By BIGHMW,
    • 24 replies
    • 1.1k views

  40. Video Problem on Atari 5200

    By hitparade,
    • 6 replies
    • 647 views

  41. Dragon´s Lair Video Ultimate SD

    By Aking,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  42. Why the 5200 is better than the XEGS/8-bit - Case #1 - Missile Command/Missile Command +

    By BIGHMW,
    • 5 replies
    • 445 views

  43. Atari 5200 Battlezone and Behind Jaggi Lines Prototype 1-18-84

    By swlovinist,
    • 7 replies
    • 973 views

  44. 5200 power/video cable has loose end

    By CommodoreDecker,
    • 9 replies
    • 479 views

  45. 2 port questions

    By Atari_Bill,
    • 13 replies
    • 819 views

  46. New Atari 5200 game - Alien Assault 2121 by A/W/A

    By rra,
    • 1 reply
    • 381 views

  47. Possible to whiten 5200 Trackball ? Worthwhile?

    By OldSchoolRetroGamer,   
    • 7 replies
    • 946 views

  48. 5200 Newcomer Troubleshooting

    By mikey.shake,   
    • 10 replies
    • 2.2k views

  49. Dead Atarimax SD cart

    By unixdude,
    • 4 replies
    • 477 views

  50. CX55 VCS Adapter factory setting color?

    By Eisengrim,
    • 0 replies
    • 273 views

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