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Released in November 1982, the Atari 5200 was an 8-bit console belonging to the second generation of video game systems. It was the company's ill-fated attempt to follow up on the success of the 2600 and better compete with companies offering more advanced consoles such as Mattel and Coleco. Based on the Atari 8-bit computer line, the 5200 had fairly powerful hardware for the era, but the lack of backwards compatibility with the 2600 and its unreliable controller wound up hampering it in the end, and it was formally discontinued in February 1984 after less than two years on the market. Despite this, the 5200 had a few last games trickle out during 1986 as well as a low-key rerelease (mainly done by Atari to eliminate excess inventory) during the mid 1980s. It maintains a small but dedicated following and like other Atari game systems, has a lively homebrew scene putting out new games to this day.
The Atari 5200 SuperSystem is an 8-bit console from the second generation of video game consoles. The console was launched in North America in November 1982. Based on the Atari 8-bit computer line, the Atari 5200 had fairly powerful hardware for the era, but the lack of backwards compatibility with Atari 2600 games at launch and its unreliable controller wound up hampering it in the end, and it was formally discontinued in February 1984 after less than two years on the market. Despite this, the 5200 had a few last games trickle out during 1986 as well as a low-key rerelease (mainly done by Atari to eliminate excess inventory) during the mid 1980s.  
 
Two models of the Atari 5200 exist: the original "4-port" model and a later "2-port" model which removed two controller ports as well as the never-utilized expansion port. The 2-port model is compatible with a 2600 game adapter to play 2600 games on the 5200 and the 4-port model can be modded to support it as well. The Atari 5200 has a rather unique cable setup where both power and RF audio/video is transmitted on a single permanently-attached cable using an Atari 5200-specific switchbox.
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The Atari 5200 SuperSystem is an 8-bit console from the second generation of video game consoles. The console was launched in North America in November 1982. Based on the Atari 8-bit computer line, the Atari 5200 had fairly powerful hardware for the era, but the lack of backwards compatibility with Atari 2600 games at launch and its unreliable controller wound up hampering it in the end, and it was formally discontinued in February 1984 after less than two years on the market. Despite this, the 5200 had a few last games trickle out during 1986 as well as a low-key rerelease (mainly done by Atari to eliminate excess inventory) during the mid 1980s.

Two models of the Atari 5200 exist: the original "4-port" model and a later "2-port" model which removed two controller ports as well as the never-utilized expansion port. The 2-port model is compatible with a 2600 game adapter to play 2600 games on the 5200 and the 4-port model can be modded to support it as well. The Atari 5200 has a rather unique cable setup where both power and RF audio/video is transmitted on a single permanently-attached cable using an Atari 5200-specific switchbox.

General Information

Technical Information

Video Mods

 

Repair Guides

Accessories

Flash Carts

  • Atarimax Ultimate SD Multi-Cart (128 games)

Other

  • Replacement Power Supplies
  • Controller Adapters
  • Repair Tools
  • Capacitor Kit
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