adam holm Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 I recently purchased what looks to be a 5200jr. I have never seen one so I only can assume that it is one (based off of images ie,Atarimuseum) There are no markings anywhere on the case or the metal strip in the front. It is completely black with two ports. I hooked it all up and it plays 5200 carts no problem. This system also came with a soccer loaner cart and a chip marked GALAX. I haven't opened the case and would like to avoid it if it can be identified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Tomlin Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 It's kind of hard to figure out what you've got without pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam holm Posted July 19, 2004 Author Share Posted July 19, 2004 heres a few pics see if this helps[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Yep, that's a 5200 Jr. alright, congrats on your find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kialan Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Certainly looks like a 5200 junior to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam holm Posted July 19, 2004 Author Share Posted July 19, 2004 Is this a rare atari? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam holm Posted July 19, 2004 Author Share Posted July 19, 2004 Is this a rare atari? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam holm Posted July 19, 2004 Author Share Posted July 19, 2004 Is this a rare atari? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 yes, maybe, and yes. -Bry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerG Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 I think it is. It is just hard to tell with the huge pictures. Let me find the link to the Jr. to compare. Congrats. if it is a Jr.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerG Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 You tell me if it doesn't look like the Atari 5100. Little Pam!! See pics: http://www.atarimuseum.com/videogames/cons.../5100/5100.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Yep, that's one alright. Congrats, I think that's the fifth one found. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam holm Posted July 19, 2004 Author Share Posted July 19, 2004 Sorry about the giant pictures here are some bite size images along with the two 5200 games that came with it. I got a few 2600 boxed mythicon games, a set of wireless controllers and about a dozen other good carts, most boxed. I had never seen a 5200jr so I bought the whole lot for $40. Check out the garage sales San Rafael Ca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 The loose proto board appears to be a galaxian proto. $40 is a great price, I wished I had paid that little for my 5200 jr. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classics Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Very sweet. Is it for sale or trade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 WOW! How come I never find anything like that? I'm in the wrong state... Congratulations on your find, that is definetly an ultra rare piece of hardware you have there! How many 5200jr's have been found to date? I've personally seen at least 3 different ones. Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Tomlin Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Wow, definitely the real thing, can't mistake that Atari case styling. Congratulations, you have one of the few Atari 5200 systems that isn't as big as a house. :-) I'd like to see what a 2600 adapter looks like on one of those things. It doesn't look so big on a regular 5200, but it's gotta be half as big as this one. P.S. A mod needs to go and delete all those double posts. Especially the first one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 How many 5200jr's have been found to date? I've personally seen at least 3 different ones. Tempest Man, I guess nobody reads my posts. I think this is the fifth one found. Curt, Steve, John and myself are the other four owners. I'm still not sure if Brad over at Best Electronics has one as well or not. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerG Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Of the five, how many have the casing and how many are the boards?Anyone know how many were made as prototypes or how close it was to being actually released? This one looks to be in really nice shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdie3 Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 I don't ususally post here but I just wanted to say that this is a really nice find you have there. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Wow, congrats on your find! I'd do anything for a 5200 Jr... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Of the five' date=' how many have the casing and how many are the boards?Anyone know how many were made as prototypes or how close it was to being actually released? This one looks to be in really nice shape.[/quote'] From what I remember when this was discussed in the past, there were 20 originally made but many of them were destroyed by Atari. Of the five, mine is the only loose board. Curt and Steve have a complete unit with the metal name strip. John and now Adam have complete units minus the metal name strip. The protos seem to be finished and completely playable, the 2600 adapter does not work with it. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 WOW! How come I never find anything like that? I'm in the wrong state... Tempest Well, like it says in the Beverly Hillbillies theme: "California is the place you wanna be" Thats certainly true if you want to find the really rare Atari goodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 thats just wicked. I'll trade you an Atari Video System X for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82atari5200 Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 I'd be willing to buy a Video System X . How much does one of those cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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