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#1 5200 Collector Dude OFFLINE  

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Posted Wed Oct 5, 2011 6:48 PM

I couldn't find anything about this when I searched,but I just wanted to know what the 4 port console w/ the asterix on the bottom that can fit the vcs adapter is worth.

#2 Armonigann OFFLINE  

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Posted Wed Oct 5, 2011 7:19 PM

Man, wtf...I thought this was actually about an Asterix themed 5200 console..

#3 5200 Collector Dude OFFLINE  

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Posted Wed Oct 5, 2011 7:28 PM

View PostArmonigann, on Wed Oct 5, 2011 7:19 PM, said:

Man, wtf...I thought this was actually about an Asterix themed 5200 console..

Really?An asterix themed console?Hmmmmm.....interesting ; )

#4 Official Ninja ONLINE  

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Posted Thu Oct 6, 2011 5:58 AM

I wouldn't think a * 4-port would be worth all that much more. If VCS compatibility is that important look for a 2-port. It is also not that hard to mod a 4-port for compatibility. I did it to my 4-port and I am in no way a good solderer. :grin: It does take time. The 5200 board is so big that there is plenty of room to work and I actually thought it was fun to do. The hardest part is finding the kit to do the mod.

IMO the best 5200 is a 2-port with a 4-port bios. :thumbsup:

#5 Allan OFFLINE  

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Posted Thu Oct 6, 2011 6:39 AM

View PostOfficial Ninja, on Thu Oct 6, 2011 5:58 AM, said:

I wouldn't think a * 4-port would be worth all that much more. If VCS compatibility is that important look for a 2-port. It is also not that hard to mod a 4-port for compatibility. I did it to my 4-port and I am in no way a good solderer. :grin: It does take time. The 5200 board is so big that there is plenty of room to work and I actually thought it was fun to do. The hardest part is finding the kit to do the mod.

IMO the best 5200 is a 2-port with a 4-port bios. :thumbsup:
Have you played a four person game with four people like Mule, Tennis, Castle Crisis, etc? It's pretty cool. That's why I prefer the 4-port.

Allan

Edited by Allan, Thu Oct 6, 2011 6:39 AM.


#6 Official Ninja ONLINE  

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Posted Thu Oct 6, 2011 6:53 AM

I wish I knew 3 other people close by who would want to play Atari with me. :)

Best I get is 2600 Flag Capture with my 20 yr old daughter. Fun indeed. (although she usually wins)

#7 5200 Collector Dude OFFLINE  

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Posted Thu Oct 6, 2011 3:19 PM

View PostOfficial Ninja, on Thu Oct 6, 2011 5:58 AM, said:

I wouldn't think a * 4-port would be worth all that much more. If VCS compatibility is that important look for a 2-port. It is also not that hard to mod a 4-port for compatibility. I did it to my 4-port and I am in no way a good solderer. :grin: It does take time. The 5200 board is so big that there is plenty of room to work and I actually thought it was fun to do. The hardest part is finding the kit to do the mod.

IMO the best 5200 is a 2-port with a 4-port bios. :thumbsup:

I already have a *4 port.I just wanted to know
Btw I got I with a whole bunch of overlays and 2 wico sticks for $38 a while ago ; )


#8 Official Ninja ONLINE  

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Posted Thu Oct 6, 2011 4:31 PM

View Post5200 Collector Dude, on Thu Oct 6, 2011 3:19 PM, said:

I already have a *4 port.I just wanted to know
Btw I got I with a whole bunch of overlays and 2 wico sticks for $38 a while ago ; )

Awesome deal.

#9 Armonigann OFFLINE  

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Posted Thu Oct 6, 2011 8:15 PM

View PostAllan, on Thu Oct 6, 2011 6:39 AM, said:

View PostOfficial Ninja, on Thu Oct 6, 2011 5:58 AM, said:

I wouldn't think a * 4-port would be worth all that much more. If VCS compatibility is that important look for a 2-port. It is also not that hard to mod a 4-port for compatibility. I did it to my 4-port and I am in no way a good solderer. :grin: It does take time. The 5200 board is so big that there is plenty of room to work and I actually thought it was fun to do. The hardest part is finding the kit to do the mod.

IMO the best 5200 is a 2-port with a 4-port bios. :thumbsup:
Have you played a four person game with four people like Mule, Tennis, Castle Crisis, etc? It's pretty cool. That's why I prefer the 4-port.

Allan

So you have 4 working controllers?...Well I'll be damned. Out of the too MANY I've come across, I've only got one that works right.

#10 5200 Collector Dude OFFLINE  

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Posted Thu Oct 6, 2011 10:50 PM

I hate how the * console is matte like the 2 port.Gloss is way better.Well,I guess my questions been answered.Time to post another!Atari's so interesting,I just never stop asking questions.

#11 Allan OFFLINE  

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Posted Sat Oct 8, 2011 5:25 PM

View Post5200 Collector Dude, on Thu Oct 6, 2011 10:50 PM, said:

I hate how the * console is matte like the 2 port.Gloss is way better.Well,I guess my questions been answered.Time to post another!Atari's so interesting,I just never stop asking questions.
I agree. I like the gloss look better. Unfortunately the gloss scratches easier so they don't look as nice when they have a little wear.

Allan




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