David Alexander Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 Having some fun testing out different controllers with the 5200, thanks kssfury for sharing the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1336&v=9A_yruS8Vh4&feature=emb_logo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrummy Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 On 12/30/2019 at 10:35 PM, David Alexander said: The episode is in the can. We had to fight through cold's, congestion and technical issues but at least Ballblazer & Rescue on Fractalus is recorded. Now on to editing :). Thank you, I have really enjoyed listening to your episodes. Your podcast has me thinking of either getting my original Atari 800 down from my attic, or moving over to getting a 5200. I'm still pissed that I missed out on Fractulus when I was growing up. How I wish now, that I could have played that with my dad. I am lucky and know it, so I'm just being "can't think of word". I have so many great memories of co-piloting Star Raiders and Sub Commander, and F-15 Strike Eagle. Cheers man!, appreciate what you do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 Update Video: Wireless 5200 controllers gbros style clarification https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtqeYGITEcM&feature=emb_logo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ave1 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Today I put up a review of the Maker Matrix Atari 5200 controller along with gameplay footage of it in action playing Popeye, Ms. Pac-Man, Gorf, Tempest. Star Wars the Arcade Game, and Beamrider. The verdict: I really am glad to be an owner if this gamepad. It works well with more than 90 percent of the 5200 library, and actually has full analog capability. The only games that may not work well are the ones that don't do well with an autocentering joystick (ie. Missile Command and Star Wars Arcade). Check it out: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, ave1 said: Today I put up a review of the Maker Matrix Atari 5200 controller along with gameplay footage of it in action playing Popeye, Ms. Pac-Man, Gorf, Tempest. Star Wars the Arcade Game, and Beamrider. The verdict: I really am glad to be an owner if this gamepad. It works well with more than 90 percent of the 5200 library, and actually has full analog capability. The only games that may not work well are the ones that don't do well with an autocentering joystick (ie. Missile Command and Star Wars Arcade). Check it out: Gyruss does not work and also Bounty Bob Strikes Back. I also had odd issues with Popeye. I will have to try and go through all the games to see about the others. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ave1 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 On 1/22/2020 at 5:39 PM, AtariBrian said: Gyruss does not work and also Bounty Bob Strikes Back. I also had odd issues with Popeye. I will have to try and go through all the games to see about the others. I tried Gyruss and couldn't go right. When I plugged in Missile Command I noticed that the cursor was slightly off center (skewed slightly to the left), so I think my 5200 could stand to have a very small potentiometer adjustment. Gyruss may require things to be perfectly centered in order to move the ship to the left and to the right by circular stick movements around the edges. In other words, I think Gyruss could possibly be made to work with the Maker Matrix controller. When it comes to Bounty Bob and Popeye not working correctly on your system, I believe the problem may be related to your potentiometer needing an adjustment. Popeye works great with it on my 5200. Here's a video that shows Bounty Bob working with the Maker Matrix controller (go to 5 minutes 25 seconds in): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ave1 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 On 1/17/2020 at 12:06 PM, David Alexander said: Update Video: Wireless 5200 controllers gbros style clarification https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtqeYGITEcM&feature=emb_logo This is truly a great discovery. With only two adapters that are readily available for purchase, the 5200 games are working with a variety of controllers. Nice! I put up a video four years ago that had to do with using wireless adapters from the 80s to accomplish getting NES controllers working on the 5200. The adapters weren't necessarily easy to find and the wireless range was less than 8 or 10 feet. Then about 3 years ago I did another video adding an 8bitdo NES Retro Receiver to the chain of adapters to get PS3, PS4, Wii, and WiiU controllers working on the 5200. What the Youtuber, kssfury (who is 0078265317 at Atariage), has done here is considerably less expensive and simpler to accomplish. And the wireless range is considerably extended. I will have to get these adapters and see how this is working on my own 5200. This experiment looks like a great success Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 10 hours ago, ave1 said: This is truly a great discovery. With only two adapters that are readily available for purchase, the 5200 games are working with a variety of controllers. Nice! I put up a video four years ago that had to do with using wireless adapters from the 80s to accomplish getting NES controllers working on the 5200. The adapters weren't necessarily easy to find and the wireless range was less than 8 or 10 feet. Then about 3 years ago I did another video adding an 8bitdo NES Retro Receiver to the chain of adapters to get PS3, PS4, Wii, and WiiU controllers working on the 5200. What the Youtuber, kssfury (who is 0078265317 at Atariage), has done here is considerably less expensive and simpler to accomplish. And the wireless range is considerably extended. I will have to get these adapters and see how this is working on my own 5200. This experiment looks like a great success Thanks. On facebook the atari 5200 podcast group. One person said they cannot hear me. Could you hear me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ave1 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Yes- heard every word. Once you get a camera stand and can get more close-ups of the controllers and equipment, things will be even better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 13 minutes ago, ave1 said: Yes- heard every word. Once you get a camera stand and can get more close-ups of the controllers and equipment, things will be even better That was on a tall tripod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 13 minutes ago, ave1 said: Yes- heard every word. Once you get a camera stand and can get more close-ups of the controllers and equipment, things will be even better I don't make a ton of movies so I don't have the same professional setup as wired up retro. Once you get the adapters you will have to do another wired up retro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ave1 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I will probably be doing just that. Hope everything works on my system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, ave1 said: I will probably be doing just that. Hope everything works on my system. Well the receivers are on sale at least. So snag one at before it full price again. https://www.amazon.com/8Bitdo-Retro-Bluetooth-Receiver-Original-Genesis/dp/B07MSWGSJY Edited January 25, 2020 by 0078265317 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 (edited) Internet and sound difficulties could not stop me from calling in and doing a promo for the Atari 5200 Podcast and Edladdin Controllers https://www.facebook.com/TheAtari5200Podcast/videos/1288273634689988/ Edited February 1, 2020 by David Alexander 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 13 hours ago, David Alexander said: Internet and sound difficulties could not stop me from calling in and doing a promo for the Atari 5200 Podcast and Edladdin Controllers https://www.facebook.com/TheAtari5200Podcast/videos/1288273634689988/ Sorry new link here: https://www.facebook.com/TheAtari5200Podcast/videos/256844581965619/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ave1 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 On 1/25/2020 at 11:12 AM, 0078265317 said: Well the receivers are on sale at least. So snag one at before it full price again. https://www.amazon.com/8Bitdo-Retro-Bluetooth-Receiver-Original-Genesis/dp/B07MSWGSJY Okay, I'm on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Also found a guy selling ports if anyone is interested. https://www.ebay.com/itm/264439270821 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 Hello, Rami Radi, is asking for some help. He needs people to watch his video and give it a like, thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 Most eagerly awaiting controller option for the Mighty 5200. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Excellent! Need more pics/info about the new, “Big Sexy Controller”. I’m ready to pay up. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 That looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ave1 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Something big has been accomplished today that has never before been accomplished (but I'm not yet spilling the details). I'll be discussing this on the next Atari 5200 Podcast: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 18 hours ago, ave1 said: Something big has been accomplished today that has never before been accomplished (but I'm not yet spilling the details). I'll be discussing this on the next Atari 5200 Podcast: Awesome. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted February 15, 2020 Author Share Posted February 15, 2020 Atari 5200 Prototypes Part 1 Classic Gamer 74, Episode 107 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicgamer74 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 On 2/15/2020 at 8:14 AM, David Alexander said: Atari 5200 Prototypes Part 1 Classic Gamer 74, Episode 107 Thanks for posting this. I have really become a big 5200 fan. I can't wait to get my own someday. If any of you guys have one you'd like to part with, please PM me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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