so i got a boxed 5200 today...how did i do?

[EricDeLee]

i'll need to take a picture...but the box is pretty much in mint condition with all of the inserts (cardboared, etc). it is a 2 port version. i tested it and it works great. beautiful condition. It did not come with controllers though.

 

$40 is what I paid. it looks as though it hasnt been used at all.

how did i do? i dont know much about the 5200. i had no idea this boxed console was the size of a freakin suitcase lol

 

(i also ended up buying 5-5200 games, 3-7800 games and Steeplechase for the 2600 for $4.50)

[tz101]

Probably about average considering no controllers. Those are going to run $15-$30 a piece for good working ones.

 

Also, be aware that the 2 port console does not play all 5200 game cartridges.

 

Not bad, though. 5200 is my favorite system of the many I own, and you will get great enjoyment from it.

[zylon]

2 port won't play Pitfall and Mountain King. You're not going to miss much.

Of all the Atari systems I own and play, the 5200 gets the most use.

[+Mitch]

It depends which BIOS it has, some 2ports shipped with the original BIOS and don't have compatibility issues with those games. It's easy enough to swap out the BIOS chip anyway.

 

Mitch