rjbaker Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 new Guy Here thought I would share: My son who is 8 was going throught the trash at a neighborhood home that recently had a garage sale and came home with a large Atari 5200 box containing game console, 3 controllers. Unfortunatly no games and seems to be missing the power supply. I wish I would of looked this site up that day, and I would of went with him to see what additional attari treasures were there. Any recommendations on finding a power source? Thank you in advance for any suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 First question is does it have 2 or 4 joystick ports? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classics Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Nice rescue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 A very nice find indeed. I have found myself kinda liking the 5200 as of late. Just get it a good controller really helps. Otherwise a good game system. But being based on the 8 bit computer line I think helps on that too. Yeh two or four controller ports in the front, we'll need to know that before we can advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 (edited) Awesome find! It makes you wonder how many moron's throw Atari stuff in the trash because, one half-hearted attempt to sell it, fails. The Atari ET landfill has a mind of it's own. IT calls out to its abandoned brothers, and compels people to add to the collection every day. Edited June 26, 2008 by the.golden.ax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 (edited) 2 ports- I think the power supply is 12 volts and anything over 1 amp. There's a plug on the back that you will need to match up. 4 ports- Any supply 9 to 12 volts, at least 1 amp, and the plug does not matter. You will also need a handful of parts from Rat Shack and a soldering iron. Instructions on how to power this console up without the funky switch box are somewhere in this forum. The RF box in both cases can be substituted for an RCA to coax adapter. Edited June 30, 2008 by shadow460 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 2 ports- I think the power supply is 12 volts and anything over 1 amp. There's a plug on the back that you will need to match up.4 ports- Any supply 9 to 12 volts, at least 1 amp, and the plug does not matter. You will also need a handful of parts from Rat Shack and a soldering iron. Instructions on how to power this console up are somewhere in this forum. The RF box in both cases can be substituted for an RCA to coax adapter. 9v and .8 amp is bare minimum if the guy has too, your call of 12v 1amp is best though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 4.0) TECHNICAL INFO AND HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS================================================= 4.1 -- HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS ------------------------------ CPU: 6502C (8-bit), 1.78 MHz Memory: 16K RAM Colors: 256, 16 on-screen Resolution: 320x192 Sound: 4-channel Power Supply: 4-Port: 11.5VDC @ 1.95A 2-Port: 9.3VDC @ 1.95A Note: You can ignore the power supply specifications. Both the 4-port and 2-port power supplies are functionally identical. As long as it's part #C018187, it will power either flavor 5200. Have trust in the console's voltage regulators to take care of things. If you have a 4 port machine you have to have the RF box thing. Make sure that you have the polarity correct or you will kill the 5200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I hope that guy comes back and posts some more. I really want to know if they get hooked on Atari. Hope so. AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 4.0) TECHNICAL INFO AND HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS================================================= 4.1 -- HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS ------------------------------ CPU: 6502C (8-bit), 1.78 MHz Memory: 16K RAM Colors: 256, 16 on-screen Resolution: 320x192 Sound: 4-channel Power Supply: 4-Port: 11.5VDC @ 1.95A 2-Port: 9.3VDC @ 1.95A Note: You can ignore the power supply specifications. Both the 4-port and 2-port power supplies are functionally identical. As long as it's part #C018187, it will power either flavor 5200. Have trust in the console's voltage regulators to take care of things. If you have a 4 port machine you have to have the RF box thing. Make sure that you have the polarity correct or you will kill the 5200 My suggestion to anyone with a 4 port who's missing the switch box is to power mod the thing. I did, and it works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I hope that guy comes back and posts some more. I really want to know if they get hooked on Atari. Hope so. AX just a thanks would be nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjbaker Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 Wow, Thank you all for your response to my pwr supply inquiry. With the long weekend coming I will have to dust this baby off and see if it will come alive. Four control ports on front I do have the power supply/Coax box thing 3 controllers all look to be in good shape I will get back to you to let you know if she works. Attached (if I did this correctly) is Pic of what my son found in trash. Thanks again Rb OH USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Very nice. I think anyone would pick through a garbage can with that sticking out of it. What kind of idiot would throw that away!? Do you have any games for testing? AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Box included, not bad at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmosiss Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 That box looks better than the one I actually paid for. 3 controllers all look to be in good shape If you're lucky, maybe you can conbine the parts from al three and get one working controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicgamingguy Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 That was an impressive find. The only thing I ever find in the trash is....................trash. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 That was an impressive find. The only thing I ever find in the trash is....................trash. Steve We used to find all kinds of Atari stuff in the trash... when the Atari service center was here in Texas. Anyway, so you need a power supply? I have the four port as well, so I'll look at the voltage on the power supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberfluxor Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 That's a nice find there, looks really clean too. With the monies you saved not purchasing a unit you should pick up a pair of Wico sticks and a trac-ball controller. You may want to post in the Marketplace for some games and accessories. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckwalla Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 That's very cool - and thinking outside the box! I've bought several power supplies from Best Electronics (2600, 5200, 7800, 800XL/XE) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Here you go. On ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/Atari-5200-Power-Suppl...1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almost Rice Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Are you sure? It looks like a Atari 8bit power supply for the 400/800/1050/xf551. My 5200 PS looks distinctively different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterborn Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Here you go. On ebay.http://cgi.ebay.com/Atari-5200-Power-Suppl...1QQcmdZViewItem I saw this and pm'd the guy to check the voltage/current, etc. The numbers did not match my power supply. I think that I may just order one from Best or try to do the power mod. I suck at soldering though, so I am a bit hesitant to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I have 4 different looking, Atari brand, power supplies for the 5200. One of them is just like the one in that auction. Just says Atari on it and has the cables coming out of the same side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Pretty smart kid you have there.I cant believe stuff like that is thrown out in the garbage,not everyone values these obviously.That thing looks like new.Thats a one in a million find man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender II Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Wow, Thank you all for your response to my pwr supply inquiry. With the long weekend coming I will have to dust this baby off and see if it will come alive. Four control ports on front I do have the power supply/Coax box thing 3 controllers all look to be in good shape I will get back to you to let you know if she works. Attached (if I did this correctly) is Pic of what my son found in trash. Thanks again Rb OH USA Jaw hits floor. Where's that house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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