Amityville315

Venture of the 5200 would be awesome!

Yeah, I've spent more time repairing the controllers than playing since I've acquired a 5200. Fast paced arcade styled games need quick response times to be enjoyable. I was playing Berzerk tonight and between the non-centering controller not allowing me to stop moving and the fire button deciding not to shoot randomly, I'm ready for other options It's a bummer really because they are good looking controllers - but the lack of functionality destroys the fun. If anyone wants to sell me two controllers with adapters, please message me. Looking for a few more games as well.

Well, I got 97 games, an atari 7800, a 5200 with trak ball, and tons of controllers for the 7800 (paddle, racing, 6 joysticks) - all got $100! Can't complain too much if the trak ball is off. However, I would like to get it 100% working. Seems like a strong suit of the 5200.

Admittedly, I'm jealous of the trak ball. I got one as well but it's "wiggy." It pulls to the right slightly all the time. I tried popping it open and fixing it but it didnt completely fix the issue. I want to try and fix it again.

Im in the same boat. Just picked up a 5200 and a bunch of games. Fun!

Now that is useful information! Thank you very much guys. Sdamon, I think I will take your advice about not getting new controllers. They won't last long enough to merit the purchase! Now if I can figure out how to fix the trak ball...

Gee, that's really helpful. Already did that and the results weren't exactly conclusive as to what the best controllers actually are. I read that my options were to: 1. Find broken controllers and replace with gold contacts 2. Use a 3rd party stick that works with the 5200 (not a lot out there and not sure what is a fair price for such a thing). 3. Pay out for new ones on Ebay I was hoping someone might just offer me some options for sale. Isn't the the point of putting an ad up under "wanted?" And I did research how to fix the track ball here and took a stab at repairing it. I posted to let folks know that I'm looking to buy a controller...not to solicit sarcasm. God bless you and have a great day.

I just picked up an Atari 5200 and it came only with a slightly defective track ball. I'd be interested in picking up some controllers, but would like ones that work decent. What are my options. Thanks in advance! Amity