landsmarra Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 Hi guys! Well, here's the first part of my big announcement...my beautiful Little Pam aka 5100, aka 5200jr straight from the man Dan Kramer himself! For those who have never seen one in person, it is about the size of a 7800 but heavier. Dan finally broke down and we made a deal for some stuff...this being the first part. He also sent an autographed CX53 (of course) and the 300-page Atari parts listing (real cool). I have tested it with my Sean multicart and I haven't found any game incompatibilities so far (Mountain King and Pitfall play fine). Please let me know anything else you would like to know about the unit. Part 2 soon...stay tuned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 Very cool I was wondering if you could take a picture of the system port side up. Are those 2600 controller ports? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerG Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 Wow - if there is a holy grail or just plain coolest piece of Atari equipment, the 5100 is probably it for me. Looks great - congrats. on that landsmarra. How many protos were made? How serious was Atari about actually releasing it? I know the 2600 Jr. was a low-cost venture for Atari and I think they feel "cheaper" than the regular 2600s. The 5100 seems pretty sturdy though. Again - nice system! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x6d696168 Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Wow, that is so cool! I'd love to have one of those, not just for the cool factor, but to free up some space in my cabinet =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybastard Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 man, I could use that! My 5200 eats up lots of counterspace. It's the 72 Eldorado of videogame systems, BIG and BEAUTIFUL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Welcome to the group of proud 5100 owners! Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landsmarra Posted November 25, 2003 Author Share Posted November 25, 2003 To answer some questions: The unit has two 15-pin 5200 joystick ports. The unit also has some nice heft to it and definitely doesn't look/feel chintzy ala the 2600jr. Dan did not remember for sure how many were made, however he hinted at a probable low survival rate (well, we know Mitch has one!) The one he sold me was the only one he had ever owned and he only knows of a few out there. As to why Atari shitcanned it before release, Dan says it's just one of those dumb Atari decisions. Anyone else know different? @sku-u...you wanted to see the joystick ports or the cart port?? Thanks to all for your interest. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 @landsmarra: Biaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaatch, you didn't tell me about that part of the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyranthraxus Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 NICE Regarding the cheapness of the 2600 Jr. Are there any Warner era prototypes of it around? Are they as cheap? Same question for 1984 7800s. I have a feeling the cheapness of the Jr is partially due to it being of the Tramiel era. Everything they released seems pretty flimsy compared to Warner stuff and what Atari's competition were putting out at the time. Except for the plastic I am pretty impressed with the 2600jr its a pretty compact little unit and is my favorite 2600 version. The only dissapoint for me with the 5100 is that it departs a bit from the sleek 5200. In a perfect world I'd like to see that in a minature version. Say does the 2600 adapter work with it? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyranthraxus Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 BTW would it be possible to see a picture of it next to the 2600jr, 5200 and 7800 to compare size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 @sku-u...you wanted to see the joystick ports or the cart port?? Thanks to all for your interest. Steve I'm interested in seeing the joystick ports. Thanks, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Dan did not remember for sure how many were made, however he hinted at a probable low survival rate (well, we know Mitch has one!) The one he sold me was the only one he had ever owned and he only knows of a few out there. There are 4 know in the hands of collectors. Besides you and me, there's Curt and Keita. You and Curt have the full units. Keita's is missing the metal strip and mine is only the board. Incidentaly, mine doesn't even have the holes for the RF shielding. Does yours have an RF shield in it. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landsmarra Posted November 25, 2003 Author Share Posted November 25, 2003 More answers to queries: I don't own a 2600jr and my 5200 is currently being modded for s-vid...I can take a pic of it next to a 7800. I haven't yet tried a VCS adapter in it...I will tomorrow. I'll have to open it up to see about the shielding...again tomorrow. @sku u--I will take a pic of the js ports tomorrow. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 I haven't yet tried a VCS adapter in it...I will tomorrow. Please don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landsmarra Posted November 25, 2003 Author Share Posted November 25, 2003 A quick follow-up: It doesn't seem to be compatible with the VCS adapter...I tried a half dozen various carts. Here's a shot of the joystick ports as requested: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Dan did not remember for sure how many were made, however he hinted at a probable low survival rate (well, we know Mitch has one!) The one he sold me was the only one he had ever owned and he only knows of a few out there. Curt Vendel and John Hardie both own one. I think one other person I know owns one too, but his name escapes me for the moment (or maybe he was just holding Curt's?). I would have gone after one, but proto hardware is just too expensive, I think I'll stick to software. Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landsmarra Posted November 25, 2003 Author Share Posted November 25, 2003 So have we accounted for five 5100s? John Hardie Curt Vendel Mitch Keita Iida me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landsmarra Posted November 25, 2003 Author Share Posted November 25, 2003 Here's a long shot of the mobo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landsmarra Posted November 25, 2003 Author Share Posted November 25, 2003 one more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Curt Vendel and John Hardie both own one. I think one other person I know owns one too, but his name escapes me for the moment (or maybe he was just holding Curt's?). I would have gone after one, but proto hardware is just too expensive, I think I'll stick to software. Tempest So John own's it then and not Keita? Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Here's a long shot of the mobo... So I guess yours doesn't have an RF shield either. Interesting... Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 So John own's it then and not Keita? I'm pretty sure it's John. Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 It's sleek. If the 5200 is the '72 Eldorado of consoles, the 5100 would be the '64 Impala lowrider of consoles. Wish someone would make these available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakpack Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 It's sleek. If the 5200 is the '72 Eldorado of consoles, the 5100 would be the '64 Impala lowrider of consoles. Wish someone would make these available. I'm with Kepone Sleek & sexy (call it the 5200 Jr.??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mock Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 just out of curiosity....IF one were to be on the open market, how much would you have to pay to get one? Things like this always make me curious...lol. That is very cool by the way... Mock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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