What's So SPECIAL About the ATARI 5200?
29Get ready to take a blast from the past as we dive into the world of retro gaming and explore what made the Atari 5200 so special! Released in 1982, the Atari 5200 was a powerful console that promised to bring arcade-quality games to the living room. But what set it apart from its competitors, and why did it ultimately fail to live up to its potential? Were the controllers as bad as everyone thinks? Join us as we take a closer look at the Atari 5200's unique features, its impact on the gaming industry, and what made it a beloved console among retro gaming enthusiasts. Soecial guest on the podcast will be Steve from Wired Up Retro!
Homebrew Rom Download Sites for the Atari 5200 -
https://forums.atariage.com/topic/321728-5200-homebrew-roms-and-conversions/page/2/
https://forums.atariage.com/topic/232323-sinistar-5200-binary-released/
https://forums.atariage.com/topic/309174-my-updated-encore-hacks-a8-5200/
https://forums.atariage.com/topic/267300-my-8-bit-computer-5200-hacks/
https://forums.atariage.com/topic/321728-5200-homebrew-roms-and-conversions/
https://forums.atariage.com/topic/378311-atari-8-bit5200-homebrew-games-releasedcompletedwip-in-2025/
https://forums.atariage.com/topic/359002-atari-8-bit5200-homebrew-games-releasedcompletedwip-in-2024/
https://forums.atariage.com/topic/345916-atari-8-bit5200-homebrew-games-releasedcompletedwip-in-2023/
https://forums.atariage.com/topic/329031-atari-8-bit5200-homebrew-games-releasedcompletedwip-in-2022/
https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315811-atari-8-bit5200-homebrew-games-completedwip-in-2021/
https://forums.atariage.com/topic/304311-atari-8-bit5200-homebrew-completedwip-in-2020/
https://forums.atariage.com/topic/300101-atari-8bit5200-homebrew-released-in-2019-complete-list/
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