Zloch Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 Hi all, I was wondering what peoples think. I already own a 2600 and a 7800. Now granted, I'm drooling over the Jr. Pac Man and Super Pac Man carts in the store, but are the enough 5200 only games that I can't get on a 2600 or 7800? Are there games that are better than the 7800 or 2600 versions? Just wanted an opinion or two before I resume the 5200 quest. Thanks! Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantaipan Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 The 5200 rocks! Here are my 5200 favs: Berzerk Centipede Defender Frogger Gyruss H.E.R.O Joust Mario Bros. Miner 2049er Missile Command Montezuma's Revenge Mountain King Ms. Pac-Man Pac-Man Pitfall II Q*Bert Robotron 2084 Star Wars The Arcade Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 Even though I've only played the 5200 through emulation, I'd have to say it's a very good system. Here my faves... Ballblazer Beamrider Berzerk Centipede Choplifter Defender Gremlins H.E.R.O. Joust Jungle Hunt Millipede (it's a prototype, but you can buy it at the Atariage store) Missile Command (the sounds are arcade-perfect) Ms. Pac-Man Pac-Man Pitfall II Q*Bert Qix Robotron 2084 Space Invaders Super Breakout The Dreadnought Factor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zloch Posted May 24, 2003 Author Share Posted May 24, 2003 Wow! Thanks for the feedback. Looks like I may have to resume my 5200 quest. Anyone have an extra for sale! Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2600 Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 Make sure to ask for working controllers and a working switchbox if you get a 4-port but if you just get a 2-port you only need to worry about the controllers!! Good Luck and Happy hunting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stein Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 no one mentioned Miner 2049er or Bounty Bob! I've given serious thought to buying a 5200 just for those two games (already have a 7800). I have to admit I just realised (within the last month) that the atari 5200 controllers are not self centering. If if wasn't for that I think I would have one by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zloch Posted May 24, 2003 Author Share Posted May 24, 2003 Miner 2049er is a great game! I remember some people down the block had that on the Atari 400 on cassette. You had to wait a half hour for the tape drive to load the game. I did manage to track down Miner 2049er for my Colecovision a few years back. Great game. How is Bounty Bob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stein Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 It's just as cool as the first Miner 2049er I haven't made it nearly as far in bounty bob as I have Miner2049er, but I love it all the same, I just settle for playing on the emus right now. If I ever got a real system for those games it would be hard to tear myself away from it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid_sky Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 bounty bob will set you back quite alot, but MY PERSONAL VIEW is that it is worth the money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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