King Atari Posted June 21, 2002 Share Posted June 21, 2002 Well, I can now proudly say that I'm the new owner of a 5200! And not just any 5200, the original 4-port version! Hurrah! It set me back $15, but it was worth it. It came with two controllers and all the hookups. I don't know if it works yet, as I don't have any games for it, but it's in excellent condition. Either way, it's a 5200. I had saw it at the thrift the other day, but only had the money today, and when I went back, I thought it was gone, as someone had obviously flipped it over and put the back facing out. But, a bit of closer research revealed the system, and I proudly carried it to the front desk, and said triumphantly in my head "Losers!". Just wanted to share my new find with you, 5200 experts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted June 21, 2002 Share Posted June 21, 2002 Grats! The 5200 is my favorite system of all time. Controllers and all. :-) When you get a game, if your having trouble with the controllers search this forum for the answer on how to fix them. It really isnt that hard at all. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian M Posted June 21, 2002 Share Posted June 21, 2002 Good luck getting used to those controllers. It certainly takes some getting used to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Atari Posted June 22, 2002 Author Share Posted June 22, 2002 Well, I now know the thing works. I hooked it up, and turned it on. The red light flashed on, and the screen went black. All I need now is a few games to play, and I'll be set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetboot Jack Posted June 22, 2002 Share Posted June 22, 2002 4 port units are so much better than 2 port units - well done on the find! If ya controllers are bad I'd recommend Best Electronics as a souce for replacement units or just parts to fix the ones you have... sTeVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted June 23, 2002 Share Posted June 23, 2002 eh? 4 ports are better than 2 ports, Jet Boot? I own both but why do you say that -- they are the same machine, what's better about one or the other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizoc Posted June 23, 2002 Share Posted June 23, 2002 eh? 4 ports are better than 2 ports, Jet Boot? I own both but why do you say that -- they are the same machine, what's better about one or the other? Growing up I had a 2-port, perhaps that is why I prefer them to the 4-port version. But being able to use the same switchbox for my 7800 and 5200 makes switching between consoles a lot easier. Perhaps jetboot prefers the 4-port because it has the automatic switching box. But that only works on the 4-port 5200. The game compatability issues of the 2-ports shouldn't be much of an issue, as that can be 'fixed' as well; see Mitch's post to "4 port bios project" thread. The important thing is that you now have a 5200. What are you waiting for? Get some games! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
video game addict Posted June 23, 2002 Share Posted June 23, 2002 I've got some for sale. Here's an auction I'm running right now on ebay: 5200 games I also have doubles of: Galaxian Pengo Frogger (loose end label) Super Breakout (NIB, but box is beat up and taped) I would sale these 4 for $5 plus shipping if you're interested let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Atari Posted June 23, 2002 Author Share Posted June 23, 2002 I gotta find time to go thrifting today to look for some games. The thrift right next to the one I got the 5200 used to have three of them (Centipede, Dig Dug, Star Raiders). I didn't see them there, but then, I was only looking for 2600 games. Before that, they had an impressive stack, but that was months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetboot Jack Posted June 23, 2002 Share Posted June 23, 2002 4 ports are best because - one wire to the TV and PSU - its such a NEAT solution!!!!!!! And they are the original machines - the original design... sTeVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerG Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 Nothing is better than a sleek black 2 port. One of the best looking systems ever. The 4 port has that shiny surface that picks up dust and fingerprints and looks cheaper (in my opinion). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Atari Posted June 24, 2002 Author Share Posted June 24, 2002 Personally, I like the 4-port, because it has 4-ports instead of 2, which is somewhat different for the era (no, I'm not just saying that because I got the 4-port !) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 I like the 4-port better. I like the shiny surface better and mine isn't scratched. I just love the way it looks all shiny (I keep it well buffed) and I've never used all four ports, but it's nice to know it's there and the whole unit just seems to be of a higher quality to me...I like the auto switchbox and the power plugging into it with just one chord going to the unit. The four port RULES! There's a thrift whop near me that has about a dozen 5200 games for $2 bucks a piece, loose. I already have the titles so I'm not interested. I know there's a SpaceDungeon and SuperBreakout, Pac-Man, CounterMeasure, Kangaroo, maybe Pengo, and a few others, like 10 or 12. If your interested, I could pick them up in a couple weeks and charge you cost+shipping. They'll be there in a couple weeks...they've been there for months except for the few I bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdrake Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 The 4 port has that shiny surface that picks up dust and fingerprints and looks cheaper (in my opinion). Actually, I have a 4port WIHOUT the shiny surface. Use this as my main 5200 machine. I have 7 Found them all at Thrifts within about 3 weeks of each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 I also prefer the 4 port. I'll admit the 2 port is better looking. :wink: I love the single wire to the console. You can even use a female-female adapter and another RCA cable to make it longer. (I have a 3 foot "high" quality gold radio shack wire on mine.) I keep my 4 port (shiny black USA type) under the TV in the TV stand. SO i have to pull it out and place it on the floor to play. The single wire makes it so nice and easy to manage. Iv'e also done the mod to let it use the VCS adaptor so the system doubles as my primary 2600 unit. :-) And the number one reason the 4 port is better....... No static noise from the TV between switching games. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Atari Posted June 24, 2002 Author Share Posted June 24, 2002 If your interested, I could pick them up in a couple weeks and charge you cost+shipping. I would sale these 4 for $5 plus shipping if you're interested let me know. Thanks for the offers, guys, I'll keep them in mind, but I can't do it right now. Just plain out broke (again), trades, ebay, and the like. But again, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmctm1sw Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 Here's my 10 cents (cause my 2 cents is free). I own both also but I don't get to play them much. They may need a good cleaning after that "roach incident" a while back too. But I will say the two port has the ease of hook up. My 4 port switchbox sometimes doesn't get plugged in to the switchbox all the way and "snaps on and off." But the two port will also not play certain games (can never remember which ones). So it's a toss up as far as I'm concerned. I'm glad I got both. I just hate those controllers though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 yknow.. I got 3 5200's and I have no idea how many ports they got.. Actually I lied. hmm I remember my ORIGINAL one (the one my mommy bought me) had 4 ports because I remember checking this out as a kid.. But I have no idea what the others are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Atari Posted June 25, 2002 Author Share Posted June 25, 2002 You know what, upon further investigation one of my controllers seems to reposition! It won't reposition when it's moved up, but move it the other ways, and it will go back to the middle. This is an Atari make, too. Is this a late release, there something wrong with it, or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 You have the controllers with the extra rubber around the stick. It kinda makes them center. It makes a world of difference, this cheap solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 @freedom fighter I had a couple 4 port switch boxes that did the same thing. What happens is the metal for the ground inside the hole for the power adaptor gets a little rusty. This bad connection causes it to make contact on and off. Take a small file, like the little one on a nail clipper and clean the ground connection inside the hole for the power adaptor. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Atari Posted June 28, 2002 Author Share Posted June 28, 2002 So, when were these controllers with more rubber produced? Are they early or late releases? Or just a fluke in design? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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