AtariDude Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 Hi everyone. I recently received the Atari 5200 that I won from Kepone in a contest. I am interested in getting some of the common games for the 5200 and would like everyone's opinion on which of the common games I should get first. I also have a question that I don't know the answer too. I received the 5200 without a power supply. I have an Atari 7800 system and I was told that I can not use the power supply for the 7800 with the 5200. Is this true? Besides Ebay, what is the best way to get a power supply for the 5200? Thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2600 Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 Use PS from 8-Bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 Use PS from 8-Bits I don't think you wan't to do that. Unless you like the smell of burnt electronics. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2600 Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 Oops! Then why does my 5200 PS look like my 800 PS?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectrex-Atari Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 Hi everyone. I recently received the Atari 5200 that I won from Kepone in a contest. I am interested in getting some of the common games for the 5200 and would like everyone's opinion on which of the common games I should get first. I also have a question that I don't know the answer too. I received the 5200 without a power supply. I have an Atari 7800 system and I was told that I can not use the power supply for the 7800 with the 5200. Is this true? Besides Ebay, what is the best way to get a power supply for the 5200? Thanks for your help The 5200 PS is unique. If you have a 2 Port, PM me. I got an extra one. Probably the best games are Pac-man, Pole Position, Gremlins and HERO. There are others, but I play these the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2600 Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 Hi everyone. I recently received the Atari 5200 that I won from Kepone in a contest. I am interested in getting some of the common games for the 5200 and would like everyone's opinion on which of the common games I should get first. I also have a question that I don't know the answer too. I received the 5200 without a power supply. I have an Atari 7800 system and I was told that I can not use the power supply for the 7800 with the 5200. Is this true? Besides Ebay, what is the best way to get a power supply for the 5200? Thanks for your help The 5200 PS is unique. If you have a 2 Port, PM me. I got an extra one. Probably the best games are Pac-man, Pole Position, Gremlins and HERO. There are others, but I play these the most. Well is there a PS difference between the 4-Port and the 2-Port (I own a 4-Port) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 The 5200 PS is unique. If you have a 2 Port, PM me. I got an extra one. As I recall the prize was a 4-port, but I believe a 5200 PS is a 5200 PS. I use the same power supply for my 2-port and 4-port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 There are 2 5200 power supplies. They are 12VDC (shipped with most 4-ports) and a 9VDC. They can both be used on any 5200, since the voltage is dropped internally. Using an AC supply from an 8-bit (the 400/800/850/1050 and others) will fry the 5200. -Bry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 As for some good games, I recommend Centipede (w/trak-ball, it's the best version for any system including modern systems) Frogger Frogger II Pengo Pac-Man Ms. Pac-man Qix Dig Dug Space Dungeon (need 2 controllers) Robotron 2084 (need 2 controllers) Miner 2049er Berzerk Beamrider And the following repros/homebrews, many of which you can find at the AA store: Millipede Super Pac-Man Koffi Yellow Kopter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 Hi everyone. I recently received the Atari 5200 that I won from Kepone in a contest. I am interested in getting some of the common games for the 5200 and would like everyone's opinion on which of the common games I should get first. I also have a question that I don't know the answer too. I received the 5200 without a power supply. I have an Atari 7800 system and I was told that I can not use the power supply for the 7800 with the 5200. Is this true? Besides Ebay, what is the best way to get a power supply for the 5200? Thanks for your help Try searching on EBay for a 5200 power supply. I wish I had an extra and I would have sent it if I did. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariDude Posted August 12, 2003 Author Share Posted August 12, 2003 Don't worry about it Kepone. Having the system is fun enough. I just hope to get a power supply soon so that I can play with the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 If you want, I can check the video store around here that buys games. I recall they had a copy of Star Trek:SOS for the 5200. If you want it and some other commons, let me know. I'm gonna make a trip there sometime anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrock1977 Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Kepone, that the one I sent you to? Let me know if they got any good new 5200 games that were not there last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 I haven't looked for games there but I sold a bunch of 2600 stuff to them 2-3 weeks ago. I might check it tmw to see if there are any new 5200 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_J64bit Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Don't worry about it Kepone. Having the system is fun enough. I just hope to get a power supply soon so that I can play with the system. Ive got a power supply for your 5200 and it works $10.00 shipping is in the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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