1982 Atari 5200 System in the Box 4-Port Console With Pac-man And TV switch
Bottom line: The 1982 Atari 5200 System in the Box 4-Port Console is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro consoles category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
1982 Atari 5200 System in the Box 4-Port Console With Pac-man And TV switch and Power adaptor. No controllers System and game are tested and working. All items do show wear from age and use with heavy wear to the box, box does have surface damage and glue is failing at around edges. See images for condition details.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored 1982 Atari 5200 System in the Box 4-Port Console using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. Atari's retro consoles lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| ports | 4 |
|---|---|
| included_game | Pac-Man |
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