ApolloBoy Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 When I power up my 5200 without a game inserted, the screen doesn't show anything. Is this OK, or is my 5200 dead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk7382 Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 When I power up my 5200 without a game inserted, the screen doesn't show anything. Is this OK, or is my 5200 dead? I think it will work better if you put a game in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted February 18, 2004 Author Share Posted February 18, 2004 When I power up my 5200 without a game inserted, the screen doesn't show anything. Is this OK, or is my 5200 dead? I think it will work better if you put a game in it I don't have any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk7382 Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 I don't own a 5200 yet either, so I don't know what it should do without a game, but my best suggestion would be to get a common game and throw it in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRetroGamer Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 You need a cart in there for it to display something on the screen. If you put the cart in and STILL get a black screen, then it's time to worry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 You need a cart in there for it to display something on the screen. If you put the cart in and STILL get a black screen, then it's time to worry! Which reminds me.. I have to take my 5200 in for repairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 According to what I've read about the 5200, you don't even have to turn the system off when switching carts. It is designed to turn on and have a blank screen if nothing is inserted -- unlike most systems. Dan B., can you confirm this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsoper Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 According to what I've read about the 5200, you don't even have to turn the system off when switching carts. It is designed to turn on and have a blank screen if nothing is inserted -- unlike most systems. Dan B., can you confirm this? Ya know, I remember reading this also, but would never try it myself. There might be a short period of time where the 5v line is not making contact but the IO lines are, and that could be bad, especially for any homebrews based on eproms. Don't wanna zap my precious copy of Koffi Yellow Copter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classics Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 The 5200 has 2 'interlock' pins on the cartridge. When you connect these two pins together by inserting a cartridge it 'makes' the circuit and rest of the 5200 powers on. A blank black screen is normal if its on with no cart inserted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Don't wanna zap my precious copy of Koffi Yellow Copter No, that would be horrible!!!! And it's "Kopter". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsoper Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 And it's "Kopter". Sorry, sometimes spelling konfuses me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted February 21, 2004 Author Share Posted February 21, 2004 Well, I got Countermeasure in the mail today, and the verdict... It works! The Atari logo came up, and the game came up well. Hooray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnice Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 Apollo Creed wrote: "Well, I got Countermeasure in the mail today, and the verdict... It works! The Atari logo came up, and the game came up well. Hooray!" Just as a warning, don't be alarmed if, while playing Countermeasure, the screen suddenly turns into a giant skull & crossbones! This is not a predecessor to the "sad face" computer on a Mac or anything like that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 Apollo Creed wrote: "Well, I got Countermeasure in the mail today, and the verdict... It works! The Atari logo came up, and the game came up well. Hooray!" Just as a warning, don't be alarmed if, while playing Countermeasure, the screen suddenly turns into a giant skull & crossbones! This is not a predecessor to the "sad face" computer on a Mac or anything like that... Yeah, it's just the death of every man, woman, and child on Earth. Nothing major like a busted computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted February 21, 2004 Author Share Posted February 21, 2004 Just as a warning, don't be alarmed if, while playing Countermeasure, the screen suddenly turns into a giant skull & crossbones! This is not a predecessor to the "sad face" computer on a Mac or anything like that... Oh yeah, I've seen a screenshot of that. It looks really cool! BTW, why'd you call me Apollo Creed if you don't even know me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnice Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 Oh, just having some fun with names...sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted February 22, 2004 Author Share Posted February 22, 2004 Oh, just having some fun with names...sorry. That's OK, just remember not to do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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