RickR Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 ** Update 4/24/17 -- The 5200 is now gone! ** Hello all: I have a fully working Atari 5200, but unfortunately, the case is badly messed up. The controller-bay cover is missing, as is the bottom of the top cover. It looks pretty shabby, but it does work. Humorously, the silver part of the top still has the pink plastic protection on it. I also have a Pac Man cartridge, and I think I may have a working controller to go with it soon. My question for this group: Would anyone be interested if I offered this up free, but for the price of shipping? If yes, I'll spend the time to take pictures find a working controller, and find a box large enough to ship it in. It would be a good way to get into the 5200 scene for a low price, for those that don't mind a semi-mangled looking machine. If anyone is interested, please respond here, and I'll randomly choose a post (if there's more than one). Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosweargamer Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Yo! I'd be interested, especially if it had a working controller! Never played one before. The No Swear Gamer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtJuo040EOCTVziObIgVcg Host of The Atari 7800 Game by Game Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted April 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 OK! Cool. I'll find or build a working controller and get some pictures up, and look for a box at work that can hold this thing. Thanks, I just wanted to check before I spent any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeJ07 Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 I'd be interested, too! "I'd buy that for a dollar!" -Smash T.V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted April 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Alright! Random drawing. Who else? As fair warning, I'm going to estimate shipping for most will be in the $20 - $25 range. These things are BIG. I'll get a weight once I find a box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correagonzalez Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 It's a pretty good console to have and have good games my only gripe is why is as big as an old VCR? I'm pretty sure everyone has heard that before, but nevertheless it's a fantastic system to have and to collect for, my only wish that Atari age comes up with cloak and dagger game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correagonzalez Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 It's a pretty good console to have and have good games my only gripe is why is as big as an old VCR? I'm pretty sure everyone has heard that before, but nevertheless it's a fantastic system to have and to collect for, my only wish that Atari age comes up with a cloak and dagger game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoAtari Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 I would be interested to see it as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Thompson Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 I want to print out a white concept 5200 and toss the guts of one in there. Maybe someday 7800 - 130XE - XEGS - Lynx - Jaguar - ISO: Atari Falcon030 | STBook |STe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted April 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Pictures of the beast. The 5200 is missing the controller bay cover, and the front bezel. Also the covers for 2 of the joystick ports (this is a 2 port model). Comes with the power adapter and Pac Man The controller. I did my best with the parts I have. The Reset and Pause buttons do not work (Start does). The left bottom action button does not work. Both right actions buttons work. I am willing to replace the flex circuit (which will fix all buttons) for $10. Understand - I know this is a system with flaws -- that's why it's free (except for the cost of shipping). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbergeron Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 GREAT opportunity for a custom case, which could easily be made smaller than the original. If it weren't for stupid international postage I'd be all over this. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted April 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 GREAT opportunity for a custom case, which could easily be made smaller than the original. If it weren't for stupid international postage I'd be all over this. Now THAT's a great idea! OK, now that you've seen it, is anyone still interested? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbergeron Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Now THAT's a great idea! OK, now that you've seen it, is anyone still interested? Thanks. If no one else claims it I will and have it mailed to my friend near Buffalo. First dibs to the other guys though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosweargamer Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Most likely yes, still interested, but would like to know the shipping cost to be 100% sure. The No Swear Gamer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtJuo040EOCTVziObIgVcg Host of The Atari 7800 Game by Game Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoAtari Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Still interested! Definitely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeJ07 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Still interested, but I probably can't afford the postage. "I'd buy that for a dollar!" -Smash T.V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaximumRD Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Still interested, but I probably can't afford the postage. Then you shouldn't be interested. This is getting out of hand Lee. @RickR, I agree would be an awesome thing for a case mod, I wish I had any confidence to do that lol but not quite there. You are offering something here even though in rough shape for the cost of postage is a sweet deal for project or parts, don't compromise just make the deal with one of the guys who will pay you shipping in full once you have calculated it. I am Rob aka MaximumRD aka OldSchoolRetroGamer and THIS is my world http://about.me/maximumrd "For you, the day Bison graced your village was the most important day of your life. But for me, it was Tuesday." - M. Bison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 @RickR, I agree would be an awesome thing for a case mod, I wish I had any confidence to do that lol but not quite there. You are offering something here even though in rough shape for the cost of postage is a sweet deal for project or parts, don't compromise just make the deal with one of the guys who will pay you shipping in full once you have calculated it. I agree, the case mod idea is really cool. If someone has the intent to do that....I could remove the motherboard and just ship that. It would save me the time of finding a giant box...and save the buyer some shipping cost. At a bare minimum, a "smaller" 5200 would really be something, in my opinion. And I'm not talking about those really specialized tiny motherboards others have had custom built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Thompson Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Someday.... 7800 - 130XE - XEGS - Lynx - Jaguar - ISO: Atari Falcon030 | STBook |STe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeJ07 Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 I think you misunderstood my post. I'm still interested, and do want it, but since I do not know the cost of postage for it to Louisiana, it's highly likely that I can't afford the postage. When I first stated my interest, I had no idea just how *massive* it is. I'm still intrigued, Rick, but if postage is more than $25, I'll definitely drop out. "I'd buy that for a dollar!" -Smash T.V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbergeron Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Did anyone end up claiming this? Still interested. Motherboard only is fine, a custom case is in it's future if it comes to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted April 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 I have not had time to find a large box. Sorry for the delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbergeron Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 I have not had time to find a large box. Sorry for the delay. No worries at all, was just wondering if it was still up for grabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted April 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Work and personal issues have been taking all of my time, but once I find a box...I'll come up with a random winner from those interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted May 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Update: I got a new desk chair, and that box is large enough....but probably too large. I'm sure it would incur the 84" box fee. Still looking.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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