codyr783 Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I got an awesome deal today at a local flea market.I got a 100% complete Atari 5200 system.All manuals,boxes,and even the cardboard and styrofoam pieces. All for just $20.00!The only thing is theres tape all over the box.But I feel I got a great grab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaf5136 Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 That is awesome! I didn't think you could still find deals like that anymore in the wild! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxman Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Hopefully the joysticks work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyondoasis Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 way to go. dont expect to have too much fun though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 way to go. dont expect to have too much fun though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboypacman Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Good deal.Congrats and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 If the controllers don't work then the price is about right, if they work then it's a great deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP Atari King of Michigan Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Is it the 2-Port or 4-Port? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Sounds like you got a pretty good deal. Especially if the controllers work! Did you get any games with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Congrats! My 5200 box is missing the handle(it ripped out of the cardboard at some point). And the thrift store scrawled the price and "no controllers" on it in crayon. Otherwise it's in good shape, though. I think the 5200 box is the only thing in video gaming more physically imposing than the 5200 itself. Anyways, it's a great system, don't let the naysayers fool you. Grab some games and have fun(AFTER you get the joysticks working)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codyr783 Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 Why does everyone think the joysticks don't work?They work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Why does everyone think the joysticks don't work?They work fine. 5200 sticks pretty much NEVER work when you get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Why does everyone think the joysticks don't work?They work fine. Then you did amazing on your score. Congrats, I'm sure your gonna love the 5200. It has a few must have games for sure. Here is alist of some of my personal favorites you might enjoy: Gyruss Super Pacman JR Pacman Frisky Tom River Raid Missle Command Qix Blockade Jungle Hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Try to track down Miner 2049er and Kangaroo also. I'd recommend Bounty Bob Strikes Back, but it'll probably cost two cents instead of just one, so try out Miner 2049er first and get Bounty Bob only if you really like Miner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Good price, but is it the rare pinkie version??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82-T/A Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 way to go. dont expect to have too much fun though. Hahah!! Don't worry. There's ALWAYS one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accousticguitar Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Miniature golf is my favorite 5200 title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjb Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Good for you! IMO, you did score a good deal. tjb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Where did you find it at, like what city/state? Just wondering... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PressureCooker2600 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Grab a copy of Gremlins, too. That game is excellent. Great hack'n'slash action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codyr783 Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 I should have Bounty Bob Strikes Back when the 15th coming of Jesus is here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codyr783 Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 Where did you find it at, like what city/state? Just wondering... Texarkana,Texas.At first I was thinkin about speedin from state troopers in Texas and goin to Arkansas so they could'nt do anything .JK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codyr783 Posted March 18, 2007 Author Share Posted March 18, 2007 Why does everyone think the joysticks don't work?They work fine. 5200 sticks pretty much NEVER work when you get them. You could add a nice 1/2 centimeter layer of 24k gold to the joysticks. That could allow your controllers to be more durable and allow you to pimp yo' joystick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxd Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 way to go. dont expect to have too much fun though. Nice.... May the Blue Bird of happiness crap all over you too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codyr783 Posted March 18, 2007 Author Share Posted March 18, 2007 Nice.... May the Blue Bird of happiness crap all over you too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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