Is an atari 7800 worth buying for $65?

[Is an atari 7800 worth buying for $65?]

I went there a few weeks ago. They had no 7800 systems or Euro controllers IIRC... Perhaps they've gotten some in?

Last time I was there, which was last week, they had one.

[Is an atari 7800 worth buying for $65?]

May I ask where this retro game store is? I live close to the Digital Press store, but anywhere that sells Atari stuff is somewhere I'd like to visit, so long as it's not too far away.

It's digital press! They are hands down the best prices. They seem like they are one of the only retro game stores that are not money obsessed.

[Is an atari 7800 worth buying for $65?]

Only if you plan on getting 7800 games then get one . Tons of great homebrews for the 7800 that can be bought from the Atariage store .

 

The game library I am not that familiar with. What are the best games? Please, no games more expensive than $20. And I am buying a European controller because my retro game store sells them with American controllers.

[Is an atari 7800 worth buying for $65?]

I don't know much about the atari 7800. My retro game store is selling them for $65 with all cables, a game and a controller that all work. Should I pick it up? And, what are the best games? I already have a bunch of atari 2600 games, and I have NOTHING atari 7800 related. I am only 11, and I am very new to the forums. Oh, and one more thing. "Have you played atari today"?

[What version of the atari 2600 is the rarest?]

What is the rarest version of the atari 2600? I have a six switch woody and it is a heavy sixer. Please do not tell me versions that were not released to public and no unlicensed consoles like the coleco Gemini. I am also curious about the tele games, and please tell me how rare it is. I have seen it twice.

[How much will an atari 5200 cost?]

You're welcome! Let us know if you have any other questions! I'm sure the collectors here have tons of extra cartridges that they can sell you for a good price, when you're ready to begin building a collection of your own.

 

I feel the same way about mods. When I installed the mods in my 5200, I went out of my way to avoid making any external physical alterations to the console (drilling holes for new connectors, etc). I can easily restore my console to factory condition if I need to.

Any mods to any system that do not require making my console look like a Chinese bootleg version of a system with extra external stuff I don't mind. Oh, and one more thing about the atari 5200. How big is the 4 controller port version and are there any other differences between the 4 port and the 2 port besides the controller ports? This forum is awesome and people on the forums are very nice and friendly.

[What are the best 5200 games under $20?]

Defender, Countermeasure, Pac-Man, Qix....are all great and cheap. But honestly, just get yourself a Multi-Cart.

 

http://www.atarimax.com/5200sd/documentation/index.html

Thanks! I will pick them up in the event I get one. And, I am not a fan of multicast because bootleg stuff to me goes in the garbage. And multicarts in my opinion are bootleg. Because they aren't officially licensed.

[How much will an atari 5200 cost?]

http://retroauction.com/buying-and-selling-an-atari-5200/

 

bide your time I'd say ... local pickup probably the best

 

No matter where I look not on online websites, I NEVER SEEN ONE. I have seen the box and controller and a couple of games in person, but never I have seen a console in person. Thank you for the suggestion though. I always check garage sales.

[How much will an atari 5200 cost?]

Welcome to AtariAge!

 

Unfortunately, the 5200 is one of the more expensive and difficult vintage consoles to get into. Atari's original 5200 controllers are very problematic and prone to failure, and if you buy a used one, it will almost certainly require repair sooner or later. There are vendors (such as Best Electronics) which offer professionally refurbished controllers, or alternative controllers from third parties, but both options can get expensive. The four-port console itself will probably also require some work (usually just some cleanup and a simple calibration procedure), but if you really want to get the most out of it, you'll also want to install some modifications to get rid of the funky power and TV switchbox, as well as improved A/V output using composite video or S-Video. I've done both modifications to my four-port 5200, and the results were worth it, but I certainly wouldn't recommend it to beginners or to those who are on a tight budget.

 

If you want to save yourself some money and still enjoy (most of) the exact same games that are on the 5200, I'd suggest buying one of Atari's 8-bit computers from a reputable seller instead. B&C ComputerVisions (one of the longest-established Atari vendors) is selling like-new Atari XEGS systems on eBay right now; see here for one of their auctions. The XEGS was an Atari computer repackaged as a game console, and it comes with almost everything you'll need for a complete system; all you'll have to add is a controller (which B&C also sells), a composite A/V cable (you can find those anywhere), and some cartridge games (the XEGS has Missile Command built-in). You can also link the XEGS to a PC and load the games that way, but that's something you can look into later if you decide to go that route.

Thank you! I personally don't like mods because for one I don't have the skills and two if I fail, I wasted a ton of money. Lastly, I think mods kind of ruin the esthetics and for a system like the 5200, you are endangering the stock 5200 systems even more. I love the atari 2600. I will look into the 8 bit atari computer. Thank you guys for your help!

[What are the best 5200 games under $20?]

What are the best 5200 games and how much do they cost on average? I am looking for games $20 and under. Nothing more expensive.

[How much will an atari 5200 cost?]

I am only an 11 year old and I picked up a heavy sixer woody atari 2600. My mind is set on the 5200. They seem pretty expensive. How much will a working atari 5200 with all the cables, a working controller and the 4 controller port version cost on average? I will make another post about which games are best. I am an atari noob and only own an atari flashback 3 and an atari 2600 heavy sixer woody.