Goochman Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 Ok, if we're going to talk a bit about new 5200 hardware Id love to get a 5200 Jr! I saw someone reduced a Colecovision in 1/2 since most of it was wasted space and only require moving a switches - Anythink this this can be done with the 5200? One of my biggest gripes is the space the 5200 takes - a smaller case with regular power supply and the ps controller interface and you'd be cooking I can dream right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyranthraxus Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 Getting rid of those useless joystick bays would certainly save a lot of space!! The 2600 Jr is my favorite version of the VCS because it so damn small! I like its sleek looks as well as the 7800s case. I wonder if its possible to stuff a 5200 into a 7800 shell? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahsMyBro Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 Obviously I'm in a very small minority (of one, perhaps?), but I've always thought the 5200 looked very cool. It was sleek and futuristic looking. I always thought the Intellivision & Colecovision were terribly ugly. Note I'm specifically discussing the physical consoles/controllers. Admittedly my favorite system was the 5200, but I'm not talking about the games here. I thought the actual CV & Intv consoles themselves were ugly, especially the CV. Yes, the 5200 is inconveniently HUGE, but I think it looks really cool anyway. And, I thought hidden controller storage was a terrific idea, along with the built-in storage reel on the bottom for the signal cable. The only missing piece was some way to attractively store the power cable, as I had a 2-port. We always had cables running all over the place with my VCS, and the 5200 went a long way toward helping with that problem. SO, any mods to the case, IMO, would need to pay close attention to maintaining attractive aesthetics. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 Actually there was a 5200 jr. on the drawing boards, it was called the 5100. I've seen prototypes of them and they look... well... weird! They look like a square hunk of plastic with a cartridge slot in them. I'll agree that the 5200 is a little large, but I think that adds to it's charm. I wouldn't have my 5200 any other way. Here's a pic of the 5100: http://www.atari-history.com/5100.html Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that80sgame Posted August 20, 2002 Share Posted August 20, 2002 im glad im not the only one that thinks the 5200 is too big. i keep falling over it when its in front of the tv. i need a big coffee table and put it inside . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBRO Posted August 20, 2002 Share Posted August 20, 2002 I like the 5100. I think it looks cool. A 5200jr would be a good idea. If someone were to tackle it now it would have to have some standard power supply and composite output. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted August 20, 2002 Author Share Posted August 20, 2002 The 5100 is exactly what Im talking about! Charm or not, since the 5200 isnt the system that sits under my TV all the time bringing that load out and setting it up on the TV is a pain! The 5200 looks great for an early 80s console (bigger is better), but for today its too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Never_Dies Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 you know.. if someone sends me a broken 5200, than i think i could make it a 5200 jr., i love doing that kind of stuff... and ive cracked them open, they dont look that hard to reduce, and i could make it work.. i think its a good idea, but im not using my boxed 5200 for it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcfrick2112 Posted August 23, 2002 Share Posted August 23, 2002 Well, count 2 in the minority. I also like the 5200's looks. I may be a bit biased, mine is in great shape (maybe mint) with an Atari 'leatherette' dust cover, and it just fits in the bottom of a modified TV cart, with room for my 12 cartridges....There were many ugly systems, the 5200 looks 'impressive', to me anyway. As for the cables, well, I have a 4-port, I just run the cables behind the system, around to the TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted October 7, 2002 Share Posted October 7, 2002 Okay guys & girls, here is your big chance, I am in the process of moving into my new offices and I am letting go of several duplicates that I have of things.... Probably everyone's one and only chance to own a CX-5100 (5200jr): http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=1386818306 Curt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidPenguin Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 Doh! I didn't know this thread was here. Otherwise I wouldn't have posted a whole post to the CX5100 What a waste of good forum space I just did. Doh! I'm wasting forum space by making this post! I can't win either way, can I? I'll just crawl back to the Pole and hide in my little igloo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobf Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 Curt, Does the 5200jr motherboard work? The auction says that it's complete but it doesn't say if it works or not... Steve/Jobf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 Doh! I didn't know this thread was here. Otherwise I wouldn't have posted a whole post to the CX5100 What a waste of good forum space I just did. No problem, I just zapped your other post. I wish I had the extra $$$ for that 5100, but I'm in the middle of buying a huge 5200 prototype lot right now (no new games, but alot of unreleased ones). Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 Doh! I didn't know this thread was here. Otherwise I wouldn't have posted a whole post to the CX5100 What a waste of good forum space I just did. No problem, I just zapped your other post. I wish I had the extra $$$ for that 5100, but I'm in the middle of buying a huge 5200 prototype lot right now (no new games, but alot of unreleased ones). Tempest Are there really any more undiscovered 5200 prototypes? I doubt it. I think if anybody is going to have any it would be the guys at Digital Press and I think after a bit they would have released them by now. Besides, I know you would have gotten them drunk by now and learned all their secrets. Not to jump off topic but when are we going to see a pic of the 5200 Asteriods controller? (Question not really directed at you Tempest because I know you don't have it.) I heard it was shown at I think the 99 CGexpo but I've yet to see a picture of it. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 Are there really any more undiscovered 5200 prototypes? Yes... I think if anybody is going to have any it would be the guys at Digital Press Now why would you think that? They found alot of the earlier prototypes, but there are other people actively looking. and I think after a bit they would have released them by now. Not always... Don't get me started on that one... Besides, I know you would have gotten them drunk by now and learned all their secrets. Actually this year it was the other way around, except I wouldn't talk! Not to jump off topic but when are we going to see a pic of the 5200 Asteriods controller? I would like to see a pic of this myself. AFAIK Keita owns the only prototype (along with the production label Asteroids), and he's in the process of moving to Japan. We might not see this for a long time... Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 Are there really any more undiscovered 5200 prototypes? Yes... I think if anybody is going to have any it would be the guys at Digital Press Now why would you think that? They found alot of the earlier prototypes, but there are other people actively looking. and I think after a bit they would have released them by now. Not always... Don't get me started on that one... Besides, I know you would have gotten them drunk by now and learned all their secrets. Actually this year it was the other way around, except I wouldn't talk! Tempest So let's just say for speculations sake, if one was sworn to secrecy to not tell the general public about someone owning an unreleased prototype, why would they not want anybody to know? Would that be just because the owner doesn't want to be hounded by people to realease it,(my guess.) or could there be other reasons? Oh yea, remind me Tempest to buy you a beer or six...I mean 2...at Philly next year. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 So let's just say for speculations sake, if one was sworn to secrecy to not tell the general public about someone owning an unreleased prototype, why would they not want anybody to know? I've been in this situation several times (knowing someone who had an unreleased prototype who didn't want it to get out). The main reason is that usually they are planning on releasing it themselves some time in the future and want to keep it a surprise. However not wanting to get hundreds of angry e-mails from people demanding they dump the prototype and give it to them for free is also a big concern (some people can be downright hostile). Other reasons they might not want people to know are that it could get someone in trouble or they are still in the process of getting the prototype and the public knowing may jeopardize that. And before you jump to any conclusions, I don't have any unknown prototypes that I'm sitting on. All my protos are listed on my webpage. Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 Curt, Does the 5200jr motherboard work? The auction says that it's complete but it doesn't say if it works or not... Steve/Jobf Hi Jeff, Yes it does, I actually used it to test several games to see if they would work on the console like Miner 2049'r, Final Legacy and Rescue on Fractalus. Curt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 Are there really any more undiscovered 5200 prototypes? I doubt it. I think if anybody is going to have any it would be the guys at Digital Press and I think after a bit they would have released them by now. Besides, I know you would have gotten them drunk by now and learned all their secrets. Not to jump off topic but when are we going to see a pic of the 5200 Asteriods controller? (Question not really directed at you Tempest because I know you don't have it.) I heard it was shown at I think the 99 CGexpo but I've yet to see a picture of it. Allan You'd be surprised, there are a few proto's still floating around out there and given to the community soon... Curt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 Curt, Does the 5200jr motherboard work? The auction says that it's complete but it doesn't say if it works or not... Steve/Jobf Hi Jeff, Yes it does, I actually used it to test several games to see if they would work on the console like Miner 2049'r, Final Legacy and Rescue on Fractalus. Curt Hey Curt, Does it work with Pitfall? Mitch http://atari7800.atari.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 Hey Curt, Does it work with Pitfall? Mitchhttp://atari7800.atari.org Mitch, Good question, I don't have a 5200 Pitfall right now as I loaned all my 5200 Activision games to a friend, so I can't test.... Curt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted October 11, 2002 Share Posted October 11, 2002 Mitch, Good question, I don't have a 5200 Pitfall right now as I loaned all my 5200 Activision games to a friend, so I can't test.... Curt Hmm, how about Mountain King or Krazy Shootout? Do you happen to have a copy of either of those you could try? Mitch http://atari7800.atari.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted October 11, 2002 Share Posted October 11, 2002 Are there really any more undiscovered 5200 prototypes? I doubt it. I think if anybody is going to have any it would be the guys at Digital Press and I think after a bit they would have released them by now. Besides, I know you would have gotten them drunk by now and learned all their secrets. Not to jump off topic but when are we going to see a pic of the 5200 Asteriods controller? (Question not really directed at you Tempest because I know you don't have it.) I heard it was shown at I think the 99 CGexpo but I've yet to see a picture of it. Allan You'd be surprised, there are a few proto's still floating around out there and given to the community soon... Curt Any speculation when? Month, 6 months, a year, maybe 2003 Philly? Just curious. Sorry, I'm a 5200 addict. And now that I got your attention. Now that your finally coming to an end on your home construction, will we be seeing some more updates Atarihistory soon? I've been looking forward to some of the projects you announced in the past. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 And the winner of the auction is... Mitch http://atari7800.atari.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 And the winner of the auction is... Mitchhttp://atari7800.atari.org The sniper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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