LinkoVitch Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 Does anyone know if the 5200 was ever released in the UK? I have never seen one in a UK auction. Can't remeber ever seeing them as a child either. Have bidded on one on ebay.com.. just got the fun time of sourcing suitable PSU now Will a 7800 PSU power one OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobf Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 Does anyone know if the 5200 was ever released in the UK? Nope. Only available in US/Canada. Will a 7800 PSU power one OK? No. Use the supplied US adaptor and use a transformer. Make sure you get a two port machine (as opposed to a 4 port) as the 4 port uses a bizarre power/rf lead that makes it very tricky to get working here. With the two port, you'll need to hack off the RF cable as it won't fit in the back of your telly, open up the 5200 and attach a UK compatible RF lead. - It will jsut slide on. Note you'll also need a TV capable of accepting an NTSC signal via RF (an NTSC compatible VCRwill not do), unless you want to play in B+W with no sound. You could always do the video mod, but that (seemingly) doesn't always guarantee colour. Sound seems to work though. I nearly got a 5200 but in the end I thought it just wasn't worth it for all the hassles. Note also the machine is MASSIVE. Shipping will be expensive. HTH Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinkoVitch Posted October 23, 2002 Author Share Posted October 23, 2002 cheers.. I want one, as I have never seen on and it's classic Atari stuff plus Bounty Bob! YAY!.. Hmm me thinks.... Think I may get one later, I lost the auction so no biggie.. thanks for the Info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oesii Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 If you have a Dreamcast, a great way to play most of the 5200 library including Bounty Bob is the Atari800DC emu which runs the 5200 carts. This is a great way to get a feel of the entire library anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gargamel_of_oz Posted November 4, 2002 Share Posted November 4, 2002 I have a 4 port and I'm in Australia. You CAN use a normal plug pack with the proper voltage settings (do the math and you'll figure it out pretty quick - or you can ask me and I'll go have a look!) as long as you have the right connector of course. Its true though that you need a telly capable of displaying NTSC but the unit operates fine with a reasonable plug pack from any old electronics store. Further, in my experience the ATARI power supply supplied with it doesnt like receiving voltage that's been stepped down - perhaps there's some clipping or the waveform was too rough or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Atari Posted November 4, 2002 Share Posted November 4, 2002 Nope. Only available in US/Canada. In the other thread on this subject, they said it wasn't even released in Canada. Weird stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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