Atari 5200 Console Plus One Controller - Tested
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Manufacturer description
The Atari 5200 Console is a classic home gaming system manufactured in the United States in 1982. This console, in black color, features a platform of Atari 5200 and offers a storage capacity of 32 MB. It is designed for NTSC-U/C (US/Canada) region and has a resolution under 480p, making it ideal for playing classic games. The console does not include a charger, but it provides a nostalgic gaming experience for enthusiasts of vintage video games.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Atari 5200 Console Plus One Controller 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| controller_type | Joystick |
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