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* [[Applying ROM Patches]]
* [[Applying ROM Patches]]
* [[Atari_5200:Homebrew Games List]]  
* [[Atari_5200:Homebrew Games List]]  
* [[Atari_5200:Bypassing the Switchbox (4-port)]]
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* [[Media:Atari CX55 Service Manual.pdf|VCS Cartridge Adaptor Service Manual]]
* [[Media:Atari CX55 Service Manual.pdf|VCS Cartridge Adaptor Service Manual]]
* [[Atari 5200:Atari 5200 Model Differences|Model Differences]]
* [[Atari 5200:Atari 5200 Model Differences|Model Differences]]
* <s> [[Atari_5200:Video Output Notes]] </s>
* [[Atari_5200:Obtaining BIOS ROM]]
* [[Atari_5200:Obtaining BIOS ROM]]
* [[Atari_5200:Connector Pinouts]]
* [[Atari_5200:Connector Pinouts]]
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===General Mods===
===General Mods===
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> [[Atari 5200:VCS Cartridge Adaptor Modification|VCS Cartridge Adaptor Modification]] </s>
* [[Atari_5200:Bypassing the Switchbox (4-port)]]
* [[Atari 5200:VCS Cartridge Adaptor Modification|VCS Cartridge Adaptor Modification]]
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===Video Mods===
===Video Mods===
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> [[Atari_5200:Video Output Notes]] </s>
* <s> [[Atari_5200:SOPHIA Board (RGB and DVI mod)]] </s>
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> [[Atari_5200:SOPHIA Board (RGB and DVI mod)]] </s>
* <s> [[Atari_5200:SOPHIA 2 Board (RGB and DVI mod)]] </s>
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> [[Atari_5200:S-Video Mod]] </s>
* <s> [[Atari_5200:S-Video Mod]] </s>
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> [[Atari_5200:Composite Mod]] </s>
* <s> [[Atari_5200:Composite Mod]] </s>
* [[Atari 5200:Ultimate Atari Video Mod (UAV) Board]]
* [[Atari 5200:Ultimate Atari Video Mod (UAV) Board]]
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| <h3>Flash Carts</h3>
| <h3>Flash Carts</h3>
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<li> [https://store.backbit.io/product/backbit-pro/ BackBit Pro] </li>
<li> [https://www.atarimax.com/5200sd/documentation/ Atarimax Ultimate SD Multi-Cart] </li>
<li> [https://www.atarimax.com/5200sd/documentation/ Atarimax Ultimate SD Multi-Cart] </li>
<li> [https://www.atarimax.com/usb5200/documentation/ Atarimax 128-in-1 USB Flash Cartridge] </li>
<li> [https://www.atarimax.com/usb5200/documentation/ Atarimax 128-in-1 USB Flash Cartridge] </li>
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<li> [[Comparison_of_Power_Supplies#Second_generation_of_consoles|Replacement Power Supplies]] </li>
<li> [[Comparison_of_Power_Supplies#Second_generation_of_consoles|Replacement Power Supplies]] </li>
<li> [[Atari_5200:Controller Adapters]] </li>
<li> [[Atari_5200:Controller Adapters]] </li>
<li> <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> [[Atari_5200:Repair Tools]] </s> </li>
<li> [https://atarirepairparts.com Replacement Controller Parts] </li>
<li> <s> [[Atari_5200:Repair Tools]] </s> </li>
<li> [https://console5.com/store/atari-5200-cap-kit-for-4-port-and-2-port-systems.html Capacitor Kit] </s> </li>
<li> [https://console5.com/store/atari-5200-cap-kit-for-4-port-and-2-port-systems.html Capacitor Kit] </s> </li>
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Latest revision as of 23:37, 12 February 2024

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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 the United States 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 that were rarely utilized. 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 4-port Atari 5200 has a rather unique cable setup where both power and RF audio/video is transmitted on a single hardwired cable using an Atari 5200-specific automatic switchbox.