Starbuck66 Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 I found 20 5200 loose carts at a local retro shop for 1.50 each. I don't have a 5200, but I never see 5200 stuff that cheap, so I snagged them. Debating if I should try to get my hands on a 5200, or should I try to flip my new little collection for some 2600 stuff? Seems like working ones are going for a mint on eBay right now... jmjustin6, Atari 5200 Guy, greenween and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 http://forums.atari.io/index.php/topic/1864-interest-check-free-working-but-trashed-5200/?do=findComment&comment=18328 Please let me know if interested in this trashed, yet functional beast. Shipping will be high, since it's so large. Also, I have some controllers I was planning on repairing and they will be for sale soon too. greenween, Atari 5200 Guy and Starbuck66 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbuck66 Posted March 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Rick, I think you just answered my question! I am definitely interested, and I can wait for two working controllers before you ship. Just PM me with details on approximate costs and we can go from there. Atari 5200 Guy, Rowsdower70 and greenween 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Cool! I'll get the controllers going this weekend. I have one ready to go already. I'll PM you soon. I've been using this 5200 to test controllers as I fix them, and it works really nicely. Nice video quality. It's just missing a little armor plating is all Rowsdower70, greenween, Atari 5200 Guy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsdower70 Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 RickR is the Jewish matchmaker of vintage video games! Atari 5200 Guy, Starbuck66, RickR and 2 others 5 Quote "For you - Rowsdower from the 70 - have been appointed Omnivisioner of the Game Grid." ~ Atari Adventure Square Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas10e Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 RickR, Atari 5200 Guy, greenween and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 That's a hell of a deal! Smart choice also. Despite what the haters say, the 5200 is a wonderful machine! Kid A, AtariBrian, Atari 5200 Guy and 1 other 4 Quote "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 That is an excellent deal. Go get a 5200! Atari 5200 Guy and greenween 2 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbuck66 Posted March 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Cool! I'll get the controllers going this weekend. I have one ready to go already. I'll PM you soon. I've been using this 5200 to test controllers as I fix them, and it works really nicely. Nice video quality. It's just missing a little armor plating is all Hey if anything less armor plating means less weight to ship! Thanks again for offering this for shipping only, it's very generous! I'd really be an idiot to turn it down :-) greenween and Atari 5200 Guy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Don't listen to what others say about the 5200...it's a fun machine! Just make sure to use often...it's doesn't like to sit without being used. Just out of curiosity...what 5200 games did you find? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbuck66 Posted March 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 List of games: Star Trek: SOS Congo Bongo Centipede Frogger Joust Gyruss Berserk Super Breakout Star Raiders Defender Space Dungeon Countermeasure Q-bert Dig Dug Jungle Hunt Space Invaders Pole Position Missile Command Justin and greenween 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbuck66 Posted March 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Guess it wasn't quite 20, but still not a bad haul... greenween 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Sweet collection right there and for a killer price. I have a few extras you don't have that I'll include with the 5200. correagonzalez, greenween and Starbuck66 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbuck66 Posted March 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Thanks Rick! I'm pretty excited; I've never played a 5200 before! greenween 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 That is one nice set of games! You're going to have fun! greenween and Justin 2 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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