unoclay Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 A problem I'm sure many of us have.....that stack of old "Commons"---i.e. 5200 carts that are in no way valuable, nobody wants, and really, do you need 3 copies of Super Break Out in your gaming center? Through various donations and purchases, I've ended up with: 2 extra pac man 1 extra missile command 1 extra keystone kapers (may not work) 1 extra super breakout 1 countermeasure 2 pole position 1 realsports soccer 1 centipede Any good ideas, artistic or otherwise, for what to do with them? I dont need any more drink coasters and literally dont know anyone trying to start a new 5200 collection from scratch. And strongly dislike just "filing" things in the basement for "in case"---the "files" are quite deep enough already...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DamonicFury Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 You could always have them converted into sweet new homebrew games: https://atariage.com/store/index.php?l=page_view&p=atariage_buying 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 ebay get some $$ back. better than goodwill. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unoclay Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 wow, converting them to homebrews? This is excellent, especially for the most commons. great ideas! keep em coming. I doubt ebay is gonna give me anything at all for these ultra commons.....shipping and fees would outpace my profit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) Maybe use them as a door stop or to fix a uneven table? Edited October 25, 2020 by roadrunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoShedsWilson Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Honestly, I still don't have most of these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuzaxeman Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) Keystone Capers and Countermeasure are not ultra common. Countermeasures is an exclusive 5200 title. Edited October 27, 2020 by phuzaxeman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Hold on to them for like 60 more years and they might double in value. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unoclay Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 On 10/26/2020 at 8:43 AM, TwoShedsWilson said: Honestly, I still don't have most of these. I'd be glad to send you some of them for the cost of shipping, plus a buck or two. Would be happy to rehome them. Not sure if Keystone works. Could re-polish it and try again if you cared about that one. Love KK, but i have a working copy and this one never seems to load. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DidSomeoneSayAtari? Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 On 10/23/2020 at 7:46 PM, unoclay said: A problem I'm sure many of us have.....that stack of old "Commons"---i.e. 5200 carts that are in no way valuable, nobody wants, and really, do you need 3 copies of Super Break Out in your gaming center? Through various donations and purchases, I've ended up with: 2 extra pac man 1 extra missile command 1 extra keystone kapers (may not work) 1 extra super breakout 1 countermeasure 2 pole position 1 realsports soccer 1 centipede Any good ideas, artistic or otherwise, for what to do with them? I dont need any more drink coasters and literally dont know anyone trying to start a new 5200 collection from scratch. And strongly dislike just "filing" things in the basement for "in case"---the "files" are quite deep enough already...... I literally started my 5200 collection from scratch on Saturday. My initial pickup is a two port and four port system, two controllers, Pacman, Countermeasure, Qbert, Centipede and Dig Dug. I cleaned the 2 port system and stole the controller panel cover off of the four port system. I did this because neither came with a power supply and I found a suitable 9v 2.5A power supply at Menards. The system powers up fine, all carts but Qbert work well and the joysticks are in terrible shape. I ordered two new mylar flex circuits for the joysticks to see if I can bring them back to life. They each sort-of work and don't appear impossible to fix. The system is very touch sensitive and will require some testing and probably some replacement parts. I'll build a power system for the 4 port this winter and see how it plays. Until then I'll start adding carts and making my rounds at the stores for a 7800 to show up and finish my list. I have 2600, 5200, intellivision and colecovision. I'll stop at the 7800 and jump forward to the VCSW from there. One immediate thing I do need are boots for the controllers. Are they available anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unoclay Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 @DidSomeoneSayAtari?I'm not gonn be any help here---sounds like you're far more technical than me. I'd say post in the main forum or one of the subs for help with something so technical. Good luck with the collection. Working with the original controllers is a bear, i hear. Most of us go with 3rd party controllers or some of the modern solutions (adapters that allow you to use Sega genesis controllers, or other solutions). The original controllers are just so unreliable and breakable. I have one working one, out of maybe 4 that have bit the dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra Kai Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 On 10/23/2020 at 8:46 PM, unoclay said: A problem I'm sure many of us have.....that stack of old "Commons"---i.e. 5200 carts that are in no way valuable, nobody wants, and really, do you need 3 copies of Super Break Out in your gaming center? Through various donations and purchases, I've ended up with: 2 extra pac man 1 extra missile command 1 extra keystone kapers (may not work) 1 extra super breakout 1 countermeasure 2 pole position 1 realsports soccer 1 centipede Any good ideas, artistic or otherwise, for what to do with them? I dont need any more drink coasters and literally dont know anyone trying to start a new 5200 collection from scratch. And strongly dislike just "filing" things in the basement for "in case"---the "files" are quite deep enough already...... Turn them in to the Atari Age store for store credit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Sell them all on Ebay and use that extra money to get the AV mod done on your 5200 or buy the Multicart, or do something with the joysticks if need be. No reason your hobby cannot support itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 I took my extra commons and opened them, removed the ROM boards for keeping as spares, then sent the shells to the AA store to go towards getting some new games in. It's doing your part to keep it going. I play over 90% of my 5200 on a Rev 7 flexi stick controller and actually hold a few HSC records still. They ain't that bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 5 hours ago, Omega-TI said: Sell them all on Ebay and use that extra money to get the AV mod done on your 5200 or buy the Multicart, or do something with the joysticks if need be. No reason your hobby cannot support itself. Like he said ebay probably won't fetch much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unoclay Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 Just to put a bow on this, I'd emailed AA store asking if they wanted the carts, but never received a reply.... I did get a side offer from another AA user who produces repro carts, and i took him up on it in trade for a repro atari 800 cart (O'Riley's Mine, looked fun). So im happy. Emptied out some shelf space AND a "new" game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 I hear old cartridges make good substitutes for clay pigeons... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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