DiscoDr.Bones Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Hey All, I'm new enough to the 5200 that I don't have a good concept as to if the asking price is reasonable here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-5200-System-Wico-Command-Control-Joystick-and-Keypad-Combo-CASE-FRESH-NEW-/231579980186?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35eb3e119a At $280 for the combo new, that looks to be about 50% more than if I found them used separately, but I have to admit that I have not spent all that much time looking, and I'm not sure how reliable the 5200 Wico is "well used." It is worth mentioning that I do plan on getting this setup eventually even if I don't go for one of these now. Any insight you have will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82atari5200 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 If I had the money I'd buy two just because they are brand new. Hopefully they'll still have some at end of July. Bonus time baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wongojack Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I would only buy that if you REALLY want to collect that specific item in its box. If you just want an alternative controller for the 5200 then look for it used or investigate other options. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Looks like this seller is back again. Are these controllers really that good? $278.00 good? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-5200-System-Wico-Command-Control-Joystick-and-Keypad-Combo-CASE-FRESH-NEW-/331774462616?hash=item4d3f4c8a98:g:lv8AAOSwYGFUsatC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 That is way too much. The only plus is the keypad which is rare. Get a masterplay clone instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DamonicFury Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Looks like this seller is back again. Are these controllers really that good? $278.00 good? They're good, but certainly not $278 good. As wongojack said, most of that price is due to the rare box. With some patience, you can probably snag the joystick for around $50 on Ebay but make sure it has the separate Y-cable with it. You can then use a standard 5200 controller for the keypad and Start/Pause/Reset functions, and the joystick for gameplay. The Wico keypad accessory is nice, but tends to be pricy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Thanks for the replies. I actually have a masterplay clone, so I'm not ooking to get a Wico, just wondering if/how they can sell for so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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