I Bought an Atari 5200... Here's What I Learned

Having emulated 5200 games for years, it was time to indulge myself in the true experience. Which model is the best? Are there good controller alternatives? Modern support? Is it worth owning one in the first place? Let's find out.

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0:00 - Introduction
1:14 - Game Collecting
3:08 - Controller Overlays
3:49 - 2-Port VS. 4-Port
7:37 - Original Controller
10:18 - Alternative Controllers
15:01 - Potentiometer Issues
17:02 - Seller's Regret
18:32 - Which Model Sucks Less?
19:42 - Modern 2600 Adapter...
21:10 - Is the Atari 5200 Worth It?

Outro Music: Launch Base Rearranged - Savaged Regime

Background Music:
11AM - Animal Crossing GC OST
Fancy (Instrumental) - Drake / Swizz Beatz
Herding the Animals P1 - Rayman Rabbids OST
7AM - Animal Crossing GC OST
Alert - Metal Gear Solid (PS1) OST
Herding the Animals P2 - Rayman Rabbids OST
Outrage (Instrumental) - Capital Lights
Wii Shop Music
Stages 9-12 - Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine OST
Going Zizzy Now (Instrumental) - iZ and the Zizzles
After Party (Instrumental) - Don Toliver
Dayni Moon - Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters OST
Funky Groove (NCS) by MOKKA
Too Funky (Instrumental) - George Michael

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