SwampFox56 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I found a 5200 on craigslist today for $20, they said it comes with 4 controllers, 11 games. Its a 4 port system, but it does not come with the AC/RF box. Should I buy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I found a 5200 on craigslist today for $20, they said it comes with 4 controllers, 11 games. Its a 4 port system, but it does not come with the AC/RF box. Should I buy it? Yes, that's a good price. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I would. Even if all four controllers are a bust, a little care and cleaning would have them up and running again. It's quite likely the 11 games are all commons but there might be a Zaxxon or who knows what rarity lurking in there. Worst case with the r/f box you could get one fairly cheap from ebay or another collector here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampFox56 Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 Alright Im meeting them tomorrow. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 (edited) Yes. Great deal even if DOA. The chips are worth that much. Edited May 20, 2011 by zylon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Not really because the rf box is like 20 or 30 on ebay. They are not cheap. If it was 2 port then you don't need the box. But 4 port needs a special box and they are hard to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClausB Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 You don't need the AC/RF switch box. A simple mod to the 4-port circuit board lets you use a separate power supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 You don't need the AC/RF switch box. A simple mod to the 4-port circuit board lets you use a separate power supply. Yes but not everybody is good with electronics and soldering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClausB Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 I'll bet everybody has a friend who is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 I'll bet everybody has a friend who is. I don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NML32 Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 You don't need the AC/RF switch box. A simple mod to the 4-port circuit board lets you use a separate power supply. I agree, I did this mod on two of my 4 ports and it's a fairly basic mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I'll bet everybody has a friend who is. I don't. I'm willing to bet there are people here who will do that mod for others... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammR25 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Shipping a 5200 is pretty expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptenmaterial Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 (edited) My opinion of the 5200 is that it's a labor of love. You may have to do a little work to get everything ship shape. That being said, $20 is an EXCELLENT starting price. If I had $20 I'd buy it! Edited May 24, 2011 by toptenmaterial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampFox56 Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 Well good news! It works! Originally I was going to sell it, but I think im going to keep this one because its in such good shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 the other day i got a 2 port for 15 bucks! no controllers but it came with power supply and it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tz101 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 ^ Most excellent deal. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRGilbert Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Well good news! It works! Originally I was going to sell it, but I think im going to keep this one because its in such good shape You never told us what the games were or if any of the controllers work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtshark7 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Do you have links for instructions on how to do this mod? You don't need the AC/RF switch box. A simple mod to the 4-port circuit board lets you use a separate power supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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