4-Port Mod help

[GTretro87]

Not to hijack the thread but when I finally decided to break down and grab a 5200, I was turned off by the unconventional way the 4 port version connected to that switch box. I wasn't fond of the idea that the later revision dropped 2 of the controller ports but I settled for a 2 port model after hearing that none of the commercial games utilized all 4 ports.

 

Is there an advantage to having the 4 port version these days? I mean if I mod one to eliminate the switch box and to use the VCS adapter, are there any homebrew or hacks that allow 4 players or will I end up where I an now, heavy 2 ports?

 

Any info is appreciated.

 

 

 

Well, the 4-port does allow for 4-player games to be played that cannot be played on the 2-port 5200.. but that's stock for stock.

 

 

Go to the following link and get yourself a 4-port BIOS that allows you to play ALL games with no compatibility issues: Atari 5200 - 4-port BIOS

 

 

Other than that, 2-port allows you to not have to deal with that RF adapter/power connection - and that's IF you decide to keep it stock for stock.. And then again, if you get the s-video + composite video mod board, all you have to do is decide whether or not you want a 4-port or 2-port system (with BIOS).