zombiecraig Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 Hey, I'm new to AtariAge (although I did buy a copy of Berzerk: Voice Enhanced at their booth at the 2002 Classic Gaming Expo, I believe), and new to the Atari 5200. I must say that I absolutely love the system. However, I have a two-port model and have heard that there are a few games that will not work on that model, like Pitfall!, for example. Is this true? And if so, what other games may I have a problem with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 Yes, most 2 port 5200s have problems with Pitfall, Mountain King, and Krazy Shootout. This is due to the revised BIOS that they contain. However, some 2 ports do contain the original BIOS, so you could get lucky. You can also swap out the BIOS if you want to restore compatibility as well. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombiecraig Posted February 11, 2004 Author Share Posted February 11, 2004 Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 I had a 4 port but hated it because of the weird way it is hooked up I now own the 2 port and I like it better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 I had a 4 port but hated it because of the weird way it is hooked up I now own the 2 port and I like it better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombiecraig Posted February 20, 2004 Author Share Posted February 20, 2004 I was just reading the other post about how to insert the 4 port BIOS into the 2 port, and this is something that I would really like to try. Are there any other places to get the 4 port BIOS chip other than just getting a 4 port 5200? Like a parts website or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnice Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Best Electronics would be a good place to try. Phone number: 408-278-1070. They also have a website, but most of the information they have on the 5200 system is about their new joystick parts (also a good idea to check out!). www.best-electronics-ca.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 I think I may have one or two EPROMs left that I burned the 4 port BIOS on to. Email me if you want one. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombiecraig Posted February 20, 2004 Author Share Posted February 20, 2004 Thanks, Mitch! I sent you an email and a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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