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1 hour ago, David Alexander said:

If your 15 pin extension cable keeps falling off your Scott Baker Controller here is an alternative cable  https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=545

@DrVenkman gives us some extra info, "There’s a caveat people need to be aware of: the female end of the cable generally won’t fit the console - the DB15 connector housing on a generic modern cable is too short to provide enough friction to hold it in place, and the 5200 controller ports don’t have screw terminals. So the workaround here is to use the Console5 cable plugged into the 5200, with a modern DB15 cable plugged into the Console5 cable and then secured to the controller with the screw terminals. You end up with a very long cable but it works perfectly."
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I know the SmBaker Analog controller is very popular and that's great but for me I actually like using my modded Jaguar controller to play my 5200 Digital Control games. And on top of that I like that I can do custom 5200 overlays to fit my Jaguar controller. For most analog games I either use my Gold Rebuilt 5200 Controller, Trackball or my 5200 paddles. In the end no matter what controller you use whats important is that it works for you and you play the 5200 1f642.png

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If you are interested in getting a modded Jaguar controller for your 5200 and cant either make one or get someone to make one for you. Here is a link to a website where you can order one:

 

https://retrogame.cyberphreak.com/product/atari-5200-controller-jaguar-controller-conversion/?fbclid=IwAR01JTUO12By_WWCGC9XPOKB8T3vNYp-wXAfBZzaqWZau0_w8xhvVcOOsQI

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56 minutes ago, David Alexander said:

 

I've played around with one of these and can confirm they work very well with even these $4 3rd party sega controllers on the 5200 very well. David actually gifted one of these to me right around my Birthday :grin: These Sega controllers are not the brittle plastic crap ones either. Pretty good quality for $4 shipped.

 

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2 hours ago, ave1 said:

Here's my take on the Ikonsgr 5200 controller adapter:

 

 

This really is the new Masterplay Clone for the roaring 20's.

You once used a a mad catz flight stick for PSX on the 5200 that had “pulse” movement = a digital stick that moved faster as you move the stick farther. Have you ever seen any other controller that had that variable speed digital?

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Update from

Edladdin Controllers

The pieces are finally coming together on the Super 52 arcade controller, with prototype parts and circuits arriving from literally around the world!

This bad boy will include:
• Hall-Effect analog self-centering joystick
• Knob-driven optical encoder that will toggle between paddle and spinner modes
• Aux-In DB9 port for Atari 2600 and Sega Genesis controllers (2 buttons)
• Digital calibration X-Y functions
• Keypad overlay frame
• 14in x 8in aluminum enclosure

At last, an arcade controller that will allow you to play 5200 games the way they were meant to be played!

When will it be ready? SOON!

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The Atari 5200 Podcast : Episode 10: Ballblazer and Rescue on Fractalus.

 

https://theatari5200superpodcast.libsyn.com/episode-10-ballblazer-and-rescue-on-fractalus

 

On this episode of The Atari 5200 Podcast...

Fatigue from the holidays and cold and flu season can’t stop the crew of this podcast! But it came pretty close.  This episode we cover the two games that were created by Lucasfilm Games, Ballblazer and Rescue on Fractalus. Steve and Capt. Bob compare sniffles, Pete’s inner game geek is let loose upon the world, Glen is off doing other amazing stuff, and David tests out his new recording equipment. Which is why about 10 minutes into the episode he mysteriously disappears.

Which strangely works out.

 

Because these are two games that we can talk about all day, but they must be played and experienced to be truly appreciated. And for the first time, Show Notes! Follow the links below to learn more about Lucasfilm Games.

Fueled on nothing but enthusiasm, holiday burnout, and NyQuil, is this episode of The Atari 5200 Podcast!

 

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/kwpd7v/the-rise-fall-and-rebirth-of-lucasarts-adventure-classics-883

https://www.pcgamer.com/10-fascinating-facts-about-the-history-of-lucasarts/

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LucasArts

And the article that was the most help:

https://www.usgamer.net/articles/i-actually-was-hunting-ewoks-lucasfilm-games-the-early-years

And here’s the story from someone who was there!

http://www.langston.com/LFGames/

 

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17 hours ago, David Alexander said:

The Atari 5200 Podcast : Episode 10: Ballblazer and Rescue on Fractalus.

 

https://theatari5200superpodcast.libsyn.com/episode-10-ballblazer-and-rescue-on-fractalus

 

On this episode of The Atari 5200 Podcast...

Fatigue from the holidays and cold and flu season can’t stop the crew of this podcast! But it came pretty close.  This episode we cover the two games that were created by Lucasfilm Games, Ballblazer and Rescue on Fractalus. Steve and Capt. Bob compare sniffles, Pete’s inner game geek is let loose upon the world, Glen is off doing other amazing stuff, and David tests out his new recording equipment. Which is why about 10 minutes into the episode he mysteriously disappears.

Which strangely works out.

 

Because these are two games that we can talk about all day, but they must be played and experienced to be truly appreciated. And for the first time, Show Notes! Follow the links below to learn more about Lucasfilm Games.

Fueled on nothing but enthusiasm, holiday burnout, and NyQuil, is this episode of The Atari 5200 Podcast!

 

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/kwpd7v/the-rise-fall-and-rebirth-of-lucasarts-adventure-classics-883

https://www.pcgamer.com/10-fascinating-facts-about-the-history-of-lucasarts/

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LucasArts

And the article that was the most help:

https://www.usgamer.net/articles/i-actually-was-hunting-ewoks-lucasfilm-games-the-early-years

And here’s the story from someone who was there!

http://www.langston.com/LFGames/

 

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Nice!  Can't wait to check out the new episode.  BTW, any more information on the 5200 Black Edition out of Germany?  I had heard a little bit that it is about out, but was just wondering.  Thanks and keep up the good work fellas!

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Just got done listening to this, a fun listen as always.

 

One thing I swear I read in the Ballblazer manual, and I don't think you guys mentioned this, is that the awesome music is also part of the universe.  There's something about how the music plays in the arena and every champion gets to add a new section to the music.

 

I really need to take another crack at Rescue at Fractalus.  Maybe I'll dig it out this weekend.

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We are gonna release an update episode in the near future (Before the Frogger/Gyruss Episode) so that we can talk about the many updates recently announced and declare the winner for our contest giveaway.

 

You still have some time to enter.

 

Send your answer to theatari5200podcast@gmail.com.

 

The question is “Why was the Atari 5200 Analogue Controller the most advanced and best controller of its time?”

 

Best answer chosen by our very biased 5200 hosts will win.

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4 hours ago, Hwlngmad said:

Nice!  Can't wait to check out the new episode.  BTW, any more information on the 5200 Black Edition out of Germany?  I had heard a little bit that it is about out, but was just wondering.  Thanks and keep up the good work fellas!

Hi, so far I know the following: It will come with an HDMI adapter. Supporting 720p. The controllers will be fitted with a centering mod and the fire buttons will have a click sound and better feeling. Thats it so far. You can also subscribe to our twitter https://twitter.com/5200The and Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/TheAtari5200Podcast/ pages.

 

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18 hours ago, David Alexander said:

Hi, so far I know the following: It will come with an HDMI adapter. Supporting 720p. The controllers will be fitted with a centering mod and the fire buttons will have a click sound and better feeling. Thats it so far. You can also subscribe to our twitter https://twitter.com/5200The and Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/TheAtari5200Podcast/ pages.

 

Nice!  Thanks for the information.  I really appreciate it and will keep my eyes peeled.

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