a few 2 controller port 5200 questions...

[yoshilime]

1. does the cable use a switch box, instead of the 4 port box thingy?

2. where can i get a power supply for this?

3. can you recommend a good controller, and where to get them?

4. can you recommend some good games?

5. how do i clean off sharpie from the metal face plate?

 

i just bought a loose 5200 for $2.99 at savers, so i need to know.

[ckrtech]

1. does the cable use a switch box, instead of the 4 port box thingy?

2. where can i get a power supply for this?

3. can you recommend a good controller, and where to get them?

4. can you recommend some good games?

5. how do i clean off sharpie from the metal face plate?

 

i just bought a loose 5200 for $2.99 at savers, so i need to know.

 

That's awesome!

 

Here is some info on the 5200 2-port (including specs on the AC adapter) - http://www.vidgame.net/ATARI/5200_2.htm

Best makes some controller rebuild kits - OR - will sell you the whole thing with their enhanced pieces - http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/5200.htm

Might try goo gone for the sharpie.

[bohoki]

1. does the cable use a switch box, instead of the 4 port box thingy?

 

yep just uses a standard atari 2600 switch

 

 

2. where can i get a power supply for this?

 

cant say

 

3. can you recommend a good controller, and where to get them?

 

#1 problem the only cure is lots of money on ebay there is a seller of refub rontrollers i assume with the gold contacts but its like $60

 

4. can you recommend some good games?

 

all that exist are decent

avoid pitfall as it wont work with the 2 port

 

i like kangaroo and choplifter but i'm a weirdo

 

5. how do i clean off sharpie from the metal face plate?

 

ok question to you does your faceplate still have the plastic on it?

if not use alcohol to get the majority of it off then use some 600 grit sandpaper in the direction of the grain

 

 

i just bought a loose 5200 for $2.99 at savers, so i need to know.

[yoshilime]

well, i guess the only problem i really have is how to obtain a power supply.

[ApolloBoy]

well, i guess the only problem i really have is how to obtain a power supply.

 

You can always get one at Radio Shack; just make sure it matches the specs and you'll be fine.

[classics]

You just need a DC power supply, 9V to 13V, center positive, with a tip that fits in the jack. Must be able to supply at least 1.5A of current.

 

Steve

[cubelindo]

You just need a DC power supply, 9V to 13V, center positive, with a tip that fits in the jack. Must be able to supply at least 1.5A of current.

 

Steve

 

 

 

Hi, I'm waiting for a 2-port 5200 to arrive soon, and was looking into the power supply issue (220V - 50Hz here)

 

After reading some posts, I still have some some questions:

The 5200 power supply output for the 2-ports is 9.3 VDC at 1.95A, but you say you can use anything between 9V and 13V ¿even 12V?

The DC supply for the 4-port model gives 11,5V if I'm not mistaken, so I see the 12V more fit for the 4-port

 

So,

 

Anybody is using a 12V DC supply with a 2-port system?

 

The jack is 2.5, 3.5 or something different?

 

Any other power supply can be used, like the one for the 2600?

 

Another option would be using a 220V - 110V transformer. These give you the appropiate AC Voltage but 50Hz. Is there any problem with that? Anybody is using them with US consoles?

 

Thanks and Merry Xmas!!

[segasaturn]

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