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When it comes to the joysticks, I like the RetroGameBoyz all-in-one joystick.  It's a self centering digital unit that has knobs for centering the joystick and also has the keypad built-in so there is no need foy Y-adapter cables.  The UAV modification with an HDMI adapter brings it into the 21st century for modern TV sets and it's picture quality is only something we could dream about back in the day.  Now of course if you are going to go to that expense, you NEED the Atarimax cartridge to finish the setup.  

When it comes to the joysticks, I like the RetroGameBoyz all-in-one joystick.  It's a self centering digital unit that has knobs for centering the joystick and also has the keypad built-in so there is no need foy Y-adapter cables.  The UAV modification with an HDMI adapter brings it into the 21st century for modern TV sets and it's picture quality is only something we could dream about back in the day.  Now of course if you are going to go to that expense, you NEED the Atarimax cartridge to finish the setup.  

When it comes to the joysticks, I like the RetroGameBoyz all-in-one joystick.  It's a self centering digital unit that has knobs for centering the joystick and also has the keypad built-in so there is no need foy Y-adapter cables.  The UAV modification with an HDMI adapter brings it into the 21st century for modern TV sets and it's picture quality is only something we could dream about back in the day.  Now of course if you are going to go to that expense, you NEED the Atarimax cartridge to finish the setup.  

I got back into the 5200 out of nostalgia, but if it were not for the UAV, Multicart and the Retro Gameboyz joystick I probably wouldn't have done much with it.  Yeah, the stock controllers blow!  I did get my original joystick rebuilt, but I cannot use it due to arthritis, tendonitis and trigger thumb issues.  Getting old really, really sucks.

I only had a 2600 at first.  When I saw the 5200, I loved the look of the console and I was impressed with the games.  I really wanted to get one but I did not until much later.  I actually got a 7800 when I was in college because the graphics looked even better.  Little did I know that it was not going to have a good sound chip but, still, I loved it.  I played 5200 games in emulation for years and it wasn't until the early 2000's that I decided to finally get a 5200 so I could play using the console rather than by emulation. 
I have to say that, despite it being somewhat limited, the game library for the 5200 is overall really good!  Most of the games are quite fun and the arcade ports are well done.  The controllers are an issue but I have different controllers now to enjoy the system. 

Curious to see where this goes.  The SuperSystem was my first console and remains my all-time favorite.  
Back when the 2600 was king, and being a kid, wishing for an Atari and getting a 5200 instead was nothing to sneeze about.  It was an Atari at heart and I'm very grateful to have developed a passion for it.
I'm curious to know someone else's thoughts and feelings about it and what games they like, don't like, and think are possible hidden gems.
It is a very misunderstood system that, in my opinion, showcased everything Atari was about. Even if it was using old technology it was technology that was tried and true.  It and the 2600 were side by side the whole time, too.  There are positive things the 5200 has if one looks hard enough.

You know that inside of that thing reminds me off something.  I don't know if it's the hallway of Hatak vessel from Stargate SG-1 or a hallway from Star Trek Deep Space 9.
 
 

I haven't been there in at least 20 years, but my favorite at the time was the Northrop T-38 Talon.  Up close and personal it's a lot smaller than one would think.  On the way back there was a brewpub in another town (I cannot remember the name of the pub or city) that made the best tasting dark beer I ever had in my life.  Maybe for vacation next year I'll consider going back as I have a better camera now.

You know that inside of that thing reminds me off something.  I don't know if it's the hallway of Hatak vessel from Stargate SG-1 or a hallway from Star Trek Deep Space 9.
 
 

That custom 7800 case though.  👌

Not really the ultimate 5200. It has an old and no longer made s-video/cvbs processor board that was more time consuming and more damaging to the console to install vs the UAV we have today. Where I installed the AV jacks was NOT ideal and in fact I don't install them in the case shell anymore due to how thick the case shell is. It is best to install them on the expansion plate on the opposite side but as you can see, I installed my new dc power jack there instead. So a lot of things I did on this 5200 is not how I would do it these days. But it was what I did over 8 years ago when I first upgraded this 5200 and like a lot of things, I've learned much since then.
It could also be argued that to make it more ultimate, would be to install a Sophia RGB output board into it. But I honestly have always been quite happy with the s-video output from this 5200 even from this older board that I don't really desire anything better from it currently. I feel the same way about my 7800 in most regards as well. 
 

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