1983 ATARI CX5200 GAMING CONSOLE KIT WITH CONTROLLERS, POWER CORD, & (G29018683)
Bottom line: The 1983 ATARI CX5200 GAMING CONSOLE KIT WITH CONTROLLERS 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
SN# 255730. MADE IN USA. NO ATARI RF SWITCH. GOOD CONDITION. HEIGHT: 4.25". LENGTH: 13". WIDTH: 15". CONSOLE WEIGHT: 7.5LBS.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored 1983 ATARI CX5200 GAMING CONSOLE KIT WITH CONTROLLERS 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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1983 ATARI CX5200 GAMING CONSOLE KIT WITH CONTROLLERS, POWER CORD, & (G29018683) is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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