unebonnevie Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Hi, I just got a 4-port Atari 5200 off eBay. The seller bundled with a two-port system power supply rather than the proprietary one from Atari. I didn't know about this two-port and four-port versions of the Atari 5200 until today. Is there an alternative power supply solution (without acquiring specially made one by Atari) for the 4-port version of the Atari 5200? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Are you talking about the ac adapter? I have a 2 port and 4 port system. And have the power supply it came with the 2 port model. It works fine for both and will not do any damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unebonnevie Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 Are you talking about the ac adapter? I have a 2 port and 4 port system. And have the power supply it came with the 2 port model. It works fine for both and will not do any damage. Yes, I am talking about the AC adapter. Thank you very much for the confirmation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 You are probably referring to the fact the ac plugs straight into the 2 port model. And the 4 port needs that bullky switch box to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohoki Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 i think i use the 12v one for my 4 port unit so any power adapter 9-12 v 1amp minimum center tap it should be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 This is what the voltage and amps that come out of the 5200 power supply. 4-port: 9.3VDC, 1.95A 2-port: 11.5VDC, 1.95A 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 So then 11.5v from 2 port will fry a 9.3v 4 port Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 So then 11.5v from 2 port will fry a 9.3v 4 port No it won't. I have a 2 port and 4 port model 5200. I only have one ac adapter and it is from the 2 port model and I use it all the time for my 4 port console which is the one I regularly use. It won't fry anything. As long as it is a power supply that is DC with 9-12 volts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Retrogamer is right. The voltage regulator inside the 5200 is rated for at least a 12v input and will output to the needed voltages the 5200 requires. I too use a 11.5v supply with my 4 port units and never had a problem in well over 10 years of use! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unebonnevie Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 Also, mostly to confirm. Is the Atari 5200 AC power adapter negative center or positive center? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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