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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   (148,459 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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  1. Zaxxon "He's dead, Jim"

    By nopaybob,
    • 8 replies
    • 651 views

  2. Good adhesive/glue for 5200?

    By Flyindrew,
    • 6 replies
    • 474 views

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

    By T.A.P.,
    • 66 replies
    • 3.5k views

  4. A8-to-5200 conversion software - is it real and how do I make it work???

    By BIGHMW,
    • 15 replies
    • 940 views

  5. Atari 5200 - expansion port? 1 2

    By Tidus79001,
    • 34 replies
    • 5.7k views

  6. 5200 switch cart

    By Professor Falken,
    • 6 replies
    • 506 views

  7. HAPPY 40th ANNIVERSARY/BIRTHDAY BIG SEXY!!! The Atari 5200 SuperSystem turns 40 years young this past month!!! 1 2 3 4 5

    By BIGHMW,
    • 107 replies
    • 5.3k views

  8. 5200 power supply question

    By Josh8806,
    • 7 replies
    • 615 views

  9. Custom trackball

    By RB5200,
    • 2 replies
    • 315 views

  10. Atari 5200 digital arcade stick with keypad and rapid fire 1 2

    By grips03,
    • 49 replies
    • 5.9k views

  11. Anyone installed a UGV in a 5200 yet?

    By x=usr(1536),
    • 11 replies
    • 550 views

  12. Best 5200 games (1982-87 only please) you owned in your opinion? 1 2

    By BIGHMW,
    • 38 replies
    • 1.8k views

  13. H.E.R.O

    By RB5200,
    • 17 replies
    • 1.4k views

  14. 5200 Carrying Case 1 2

    By MrRetroGamer,
    • 32 replies
    • 3.6k views

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

    By RockLobster,
    • 49 replies
    • 2k views

  16. Power issues with my 4-port 5200 (no power light) 1 2

    By barrelsAndRivets,
    • 39 replies
    • 3.1k views

  17. Controller repair, need help

    By lucifershalo,
    • 2 replies
    • 350 views

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

    By BIGHMW,
    • 4 replies
    • 850 views

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

    By iscariot,
    • 54 replies
    • 2.3k views

  20. AirWorld Update - Comic is back on!

    By Dutchman2000,
    • 23 replies
    • 6.1k views

  21. 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
    • 365 views

  22. How many ROM variations?

    By pirx,
    • 2 replies
    • 405 views

  23. 5200 color washed out, and goes black some times.

    By ulao,
    • 2 replies
    • 253 views

  24. BackBit 5200 adapter now supports up to 512k

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

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

    By BIGHMW,
    • 0 replies
    • 289 views

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

    By Ecernosoft,   
    • 33 replies
    • 1.4k views

  27. working controller: to repair or to alternative ?

    By lucifershalo,
    • 10 replies
    • 373 views

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

    By BIGHMW,
    • 11 replies
    • 729 views

  29. Bosconian ultimate for Atari 5200 1 2 3

    By shanti77,
    • 55 replies
    • 7.7k views

  30. My Atari 5200 needs S-video modding

    By Johny_lovin_it,
    • 1 reply
    • 273 views

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

    By retrocomparisons,
    • 7 replies
    • 794 views

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

    By smbaker,
    • 123 replies
    • 10.1k views

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

    By BIGHMW,
    • 24 replies
    • 998 views

  34. 5200 Controller port issues. Need advice please.

    By Flyindrew,
    • 10 replies
    • 673 views

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

    By the 5th ghost,
    • 41 replies
    • 9.3k views

  36. complete 5200 desireabiity?

    By Keith M,
    • 4 replies
    • 548 views

  37. 5200 Games, and the Buttons / Keypad Buttons they use.

    By Gaetznes1,
    • 0 replies
    • 306 views

  38. Atari 5200 games help

    By jaymz887,
    • 3 replies
    • 467 views

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

    By playsoft,
    • 124 replies
    • 19k views

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

    By TheDreadGazeebo,
    • 51 replies
    • 4.2k views

  41. chroma pot replacment

    By ulao,
    • 5 replies
    • 347 views

  42. 5200 screen freezes

    By duckodb,
    • 2 replies
    • 520 views

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

    By Ryan Witmer,
    • 41 replies
    • 6.8k views

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

    By Xebec,
    • 1 reply
    • 212 views

  45. 5200 twinstick gaming with Sony's Analog Joystick from 1996 (has video link)

    By ave1,
    • 0 replies
    • 195 views

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

    By BIGHMW,
    • 11 replies
    • 631 views

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

    By grownup,
    • 10 replies
    • 948 views

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

    By x=usr(1536),
    • 57 replies
    • 5.8k views

  49. Deleted - answer found 0.0003 seconds after posting

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

  50. How does the CX-55 adapter affect the state of the 5200 when it's connected? 1 2

    By x=usr(1536),
    • 29 replies
    • 1.1k views

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