IHATETHEBEARS Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) I finally decided to hook up my 5200 permanently. But with today's modern equipment, I simply don't have the ability took hook this up. I had it hooked up a few years ago. But I can't remember how. I assume I had the old coaxial TV/GAME switch. But that seems to have disappeared. And I know from recent experiences that the picture would be sort of crappy anyway. So what is the easiest way to do this? I recently hooked up my Sega Genesis and Sony Playstation by buying brand new cords on Amazon that split into the three AV signals (red/white/yellow). Is there a similar cord available for the 5200? If so, can someone find me a link to it - perhaps an Amazon link? If there is no new cord, is there something I can plug into the cord you see in the picture that will split into the red/white/yellow or something else? Any help would be appreciated. I've got all my old sysyems hooked up but this one. And I'm dying to play it again. Thanks! Edited September 19, 2012 by IHATETHEBEARS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHATETHEBEARS Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 Here is a pic of the unit itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icemanxp300 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqoon Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 The old TV/game switch will not work here. You need to find your 5200 TV switch box, and your power adapter will also plug into the same switch. Plug the male connector from the cable that comes out the back of the 5200 console onto the female RCA jack on the 5200 TV switch box. Then, depending on if your TV set has 75 ohm input, you may need a VCR with composite outputs (yellow, red, white plugs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 eBay Auction -- Item Number: 320982911645 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE5200 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Hi, It looks like you need is ATARI 5200 TV GAME SWITCHBOX to find. Theres afew on ebay if you don't find yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 The pic looks like a two port mobo in a four port case. So the special switch should not be needed... Does the console have a place to plug in the power supply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE5200 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 The pic looks like a two port mobo in a four port case. So the special switch should not be needed... Does the console have a place to plug in the power supply? Just need to plug it in the back and use switchbox off of the 2600. My bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 eBay Auction -- Item Number: 320982911645 Wow, I bought one of those myself and already got it. I figured, meh, Poland, it's gonna take weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHATETHEBEARS Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Wow, I bought one of those myself and already got it. I figured, meh, Poland, it's gonna take weeks. I got mine on Friday as well - same auction. Thanks for the link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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