Charlie_ Posted October 30, 2001 Share Posted October 30, 2001 Can anyone tell where I can get the parts ( a kit?)to modify the 5200 4 port to work with the 2600 adapter? Or how about instructions on how to do it? :-) Also, does doing this mod make Pitfall! not work on the 4 port model like it doesnt work on the 2 port? Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted October 31, 2001 Share Posted October 31, 2001 Best Electronics has a kit. The price is $5.00, part number is CB101184. You will want to double check your 5200 before you get this because some 4 port 5200s are already factory modified. Of course, you probably already knew this. As far as I'm aware, it shouldn't affect the compatibility of any games. Mitch http://atari7800.atari.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted October 31, 2001 Author Share Posted October 31, 2001 Thanks Mitch. How would I know if my 5200 has been modified? Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted October 31, 2001 Author Share Posted October 31, 2001 here is the inside of my one 4 port. Its kinda big for some detail. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted October 31, 2001 Share Posted October 31, 2001 From the 5200 FAQ: 4.9 -- HOW CAN THE 4-PORT MODEL BE MODIFIED TO WORK WITH THE VCS CARTRIDGE ADAPTER? ---------------------------------------------------------------- Early 5200s that have four joystick ports cannot accept the VCS (2600) adapter unless modifications are made. However, Best Electronics offers an adapter kit which allows the use of the VCS adapter on 4-port models. *** NOTE -- Owners of 4-port 5200 machines with an "*" as part of the serial number are in luck. Atari apparently made a small run of VCS-compatible 4-port units before changing over to the 2-port units. The Atari-History.com site has instructions on how to do the mod without the kit, but it seems to be down right now. Mitch http://atari7800.atari.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted October 31, 2001 Author Share Posted October 31, 2001 Ah, so what you meant was to look for the * both my 5200 4 ports do not have this star. But a very kind person is sending me 2 atari mod kits. What im really hoping is that the 2 port system im picking up tomorrow is one that magicaly works with everything. If not, I'll install one of these mod kits. Again, Thanks. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted October 31, 2001 Share Posted October 31, 2001 quoteWhat im really hoping is that the 2 port system im picking up tomorrow is one that magicaly works with everything. Yeah, that's what I've got. It's the only two port I've found in the wild. All of the others have been 4 ports. If I ever find another 2 port, I'm planning on doing a comparison to find out what the difference is that makes mine compatible with all the games. Mitch http://atari7800.atari.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted October 31, 2001 Share Posted October 31, 2001 I would like to thank Mitch for his home page cause i was looking for a list of atari 7800 games (to see how many i was missing) and his site came up as 1 of them and from his site i foumd Atariage.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted November 1, 2001 Author Share Posted November 1, 2001 Well I got my 2 port system. They are nice. I like the satin black finish vs the shiny black. Anyhow, my 2 port does not run pitfall. :-( and that sux, its my favorite 5200 game next to berzerk. Ah well, maybe some day a kind fellow 5200 fan will sell me a 2 port that does run pitfall. On the other hand, I have 2 mod kits coming for the 4 ports, im gonna mod one of mine and this will give me the ability to run everything including the 2600 adaptor. Even though I'll still have to use that crappy 4 port RF. I just dont like the idea that power is coming so close to the TV tuner. Thats why i plug it into my cable box. If it goes bad and Zaps the cable box, its not mine. :-) Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted November 2, 2001 Share Posted November 2, 2001 The Atari-History site is back up and I found the link for the mod. Go here: http://www.atari-history.com/cx55.html and scroll down the bottom to see it. Mitch http://atari7800.atari.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted November 2, 2001 Share Posted November 2, 2001 Link isnt working for me Mitch is it just me ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted November 2, 2001 Share Posted November 2, 2001 quote: Link isnt working for me Mitch is it just me ? Hmm, I just tried it again and it came up fine. Anybody else able to get in? Mitch http://atari7800.atari.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genki Posted November 2, 2001 Share Posted November 2, 2001 They just loaded fine on my computer. In fact I saved all 3 pages of the info so if you guys are still having problem drop me a line and I'll email them to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted November 2, 2001 Author Share Posted November 2, 2001 Again, thanx Mitch. The person i'm getting my mod kits from says it comes with all the docs. I sure hope the pictures mentioned on those 3 pages are included, or i dont think i will be able to do this mod..... Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genki Posted November 2, 2001 Share Posted November 2, 2001 Picture are for wussies There's enough detail in those 3 pages that you can do the mod on your own. Too bad I won't be able to do any as all 3 of my 4 ports has a * in the serial number and I have one 2 port that plays Pitfall. No other 5200 console in my place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted November 3, 2001 Author Share Posted November 3, 2001 I think I found an easy way to tell if a 4 port has the * without even looking at the serial number... Look at where the power light goes on. If you can see a "hole" its got the * if you cant it doesnt. Example:The 2 port clearly has a circle "hole" for the power light to shine through. Can anyone verify this? I just won an ebay auction (paid too much) because the guy told me it does have a * in the serial number. Looking at his picture, you can see the same power light hole that my 2 port has. No matter what way I look at my 4 port (with no *) you cant see a hole there. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSS Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 On 11/2/2001 at 2:15 AM, Genki said: They just loaded fine on my computer. In fact I saved all 3 pages of the info so if you guys are still having problem drop me a line and I'll email them to you. Hi, Could you please email them to me Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+x=usr(1536) Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 11 hours ago, WSS said: Hi, Could you please email them to me Thanks Kudos for signing up an account and replying, but given that the last reply to the thread was almost 21 years ago you may be waiting a while for that email See the attachment to this post for what you're looking for. Atari_5200_VCS_Adapter_Modification.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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