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[Ataritard]

I did this a while back. Just thought I would share.

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[jc78_2005]

I thought of doing that soo Many times .. Looks pretty good!.

[OldSchoolRetroGamer]

But.......where can you possibly keep your controllers?

[AtariLeaf]

OldSchoolRetroGamer, on Mon May 16, 2011 3:57 PM, said:

But.......where can you possibly keep your controllers?

Or your beer?

[0078265317]

Who needs beer. Anyhow looks cool. Ya they probably should of it made it smaller to begin with.

[bohoki]

ive wanted too but i store the power brick in there

[Prodos8]

I'd maybe consider it for a system that was missing the storage cover which neither of my two systems are. Plus, on mine I keep stuff in there like a controller, masterplay clone, wico y-cable and a sega d-pad.

[nathanallan]

Dude, the back view of it looks like the tail end of a Japanese sports car now. All you need are red lights in the cutout parts and a silver tailpipe. Nice work.

[AtariLeaf]

nathanallan, on Tue May 17, 2011 1:56 AM, said:

Dude, the back view of it looks like the tail end of a Japanese sports car now. All you need are red lights in the cutout parts and a silver tailpipe. Nice work.

I was thinking the same thing LOL

Its probably been mentioned before but why did they make it so big anyway?

[Ataritard]

nathanallan, on Tue May 17, 2011 1:56 AM, said:

Dude, the back view of it looks like the tail end of a Japanese sports car now. All you need are red lights in the cutout parts and a silver tailpipe. Nice work.

That's a good idea. I couldn't think of a good way to cover the back but, LED's for brake lights and dual exhaust pipes coming out of the back would kick ass! Especially since it would go along with the Pole Position themed paddle controller I made.

[newtype5]

i like it.

and i like your name.

^_^

[Ataritard]

AtariLeaf, on Mon May 16, 2011 4:16 PM, said:

OldSchoolRetroGamer, on Mon May 16, 2011 3:57 PM, said:

But.......where can you possibly keep your controllers?

Or your beer?

I hadn't thought of that... I think I'll have a beer and give it some thought.

[nathanallan]

AtariLeaf, on Tue May 17, 2011 4:47 AM, said:

nathanallan, on Tue May 17, 2011 1:56 AM, said:

Dude, the back view of it looks like the tail end of a Japanese sports car now. All you need are red lights in the cutout parts and a silver tailpipe. Nice work.

I was thinking the same thing LOL

Its probably been mentioned before but why did they make it so big anyway?

Back then the general consensus was bigger is better or something like that. Not sure why they made it so big.

@Ataritard, you can cut reflectors from bicycle wheels and set LEDs behind them, I think that would look pretty good. For the silver pipes you can break a bunch of dollar store "silver" pens and there you go. Just brainstorming.

[Dr Manhattan]

I like my consoles the same way I like my women. Big and black.

[Vic George 2K3]

Looks better with the weight loss.

[Schizophretard]

It makes me wonder how small of a custom shell could be to fit it in. Could someone put the insides in a small wooden box with the cartridge slot and controller ports sticking out?

[AtariLeaf]

Dr Manhattan, on Wed May 18, 2011 6:19 AM, said:

I like my consoles the same way I like my women. Big and black.

LOL, rep point for hilariousness and borderline politically incorrectness

[jetset]

Dr Manhattan, on Wed May 18, 2011 6:19 AM, said:

I like my consoles the same way I like my women. Big and black.

[Armonigann]

HOLY RAPTURED SHIT! Thats my babys' momma!

[ATARI7800fan]

looks good actually. Wonder why the back was put on in the first place.

[the.golden.ax]

jetset, on Sat May 21, 2011 11:10 AM, said:

Dr Manhattan, on Wed May 18, 2011 6:19 AM, said:

I like my consoles the same way I like my women. Big and black.

Isn't that Eddie Murphy?

AX

[Ataritard]

the.golden.ax, on Sat May 21, 2011 5:41 PM, said:

jetset, on Sat May 21, 2011 11:10 AM, said:

Dr Manhattan, on Wed May 18, 2011 6:19 AM, said:

I like my consoles the same way I like my women. Big and black.

Isn't that Eddie Murphy?

AX

No. Her name is Pam and she weighs 520.0 pounds. She was actually the inspiration for the Atari 5200 and why it's so big. I won't tell you where she can fit two controllers

[Ataritard]

newtype5, on Tue May 17, 2011 7:56 PM, said:

i like it.and i like your name.^_^

Thank you, Thank you

Schizophretard, on Sat May 21, 2011 2:58 AM, said:

It makes me wonder how small of a custom shell could be to fit it in. Could someone put the insides in a small wooden box with the cartridge slot and controller ports sticking out?

I would love to see an Atari 5200 handheld but I don't see it happening. This is as small as it gets without heavily modifying the motherboard, it's huge.

[Chuplayer]

Ataritard, on Sun May 22, 2011 8:24 AM, said:

newtype5, on Tue May 17, 2011 7:56 PM, said:

i like it.and i like your name.^_^

Thank you, Thank you

Schizophretard, on Sat May 21, 2011 2:58 AM, said:

It makes me wonder how small of a custom shell could be to fit it in. Could someone put the insides in a small wooden box with the cartridge slot and controller ports sticking out?

I would love to see an Atari 5200 handheld but I don't see it happening. This is as small as it gets without heavily modifying the motherboard, it's huge.

Yeah, I had my 5200 open one day. It's almost as big as my ATX full tower motherboard.

[Buck]

Ataritard, on Sat May 21, 2011 6:57 PM, said:

No. Her name is Pam and she weighs 520.0 pounds. She was actually the inspiration for the Atari 5200 and why it's so big. I won't tell you where she can fit two controllers

Almost....Almost blew soda out of my nose. Thanks for the smile!