How could you forget Robotron 2084? That’s the game everyone wants this system for. It came with a cage for The controllers that allowed you to use both controllers for dual stick action like the arcade. If you haven’t tried it you really have to.
Just personal preference! I always found Robotron to be a bit to IDK, crowded? Messy? for my liking. It's still very impressive and getting to play with dual sticks is sweet if you actually have 2 in working condition!
I never played the 5200 port but always loved that game. I first got into Smash TV then found Robotron sometime after and liked it even better. Just watching gameplay footage, the 5200 seems a bit choppy compared to the 7800 and arcade but otherwise seems just as fun.
I don't mean this in a snobbish way, but I think the 7800 version is better by a hair. The 7800 version also has twin stick controls, but there are modern day twin-stick joysticks you can buy that use two 8-way digital joysticks. The only area the 5200 version has over the 7800 is the POKEY sound is always better than the TIA. Still, I would argue that Robotron 2084 is the 7800's game to buy the system for.
Thanks for this! I have 3 5200 base units but only one power supply. My first one I got in 1983 from a relative because it wasn't working and he knew I was big into electronics. Turns out the internal PS connector had broken off, so an easy fix. I picked up a WICO joystick (with the little pigtails to plug in the std 5200 controller). That WICO stick still works today. Berzerk is 100x better with that stick. My favorite 5200 game is the Star Trek one. I guess I am biased because I loved the arcade version of that game. My local arcade (yeah, kids, what's that?) had a sit down version of the ST:SOS and I used dump $4 or $5 worth of tokens into that thing every time I went there.
@@jobadirk6371 ah yes the 80s where we started calling something “bad” that was really good. Michael Jackson had his 1987 album “Bad” and the Weird Al parody came on an album with parody cover art called “Even Worse” b/c it was that incredible!
In no particular order: -Joust -Robotron -Hero -Pitfall II -Blueprint (know that's an odd pick, but I had a blast with that game as a kid) Honorable Mentions: Mario Bros. and Wizard of Wor
I think you're spot on when you said while the library is small, there are many excellent titles. My top 5 would definitely include Moon Patrol, Robotron, and Defender. There so many to choose from to round out -- Qix, Dig Dug, Vanguard, Jungle Hunt, Scramble... so many excellent arcade ports. In 2024, I have access to digital joysticks for the original hardware so that makes the experience more optimal than the OEM controller.
Interesting list. I was a Colecovision kid at the time, so my experience with the 5200 was limited to what was on store displays (not to mention, I didn’t know anyone who had a 5200). How about a Colecovision top 5?
I probably played Moon Patrol and Jungle Hunt the most on mine back in the day. I agree that Ms. PacMan was one of the best and a must have on that system. It was so popular at the time and a big leap closer to the arcade version after the 2600 version.
I loved playing Mario Bros. Also great: Joust, Countermeasures, RealSports Soccer, Star Raiders, Moon Patrol, Megamania, and maybe the best was Miner 2049er (in that big red cartridge!!)
Can’t wait untill i will recieve my atari 5200 on my doorstep along with some of it’s games included in this list,i also bought,popeye and moon patrol for it as well😁
Only one person said Space Dungeon. It is a 5200 exclusive and is probably the very best game for the system. In no order -Space dungeon, Moon Patrol, Kangaroo, Centipede, Popeye.
And donkey Kong3 if that's on it and super Mario Bros and the sequel and the second one and super Mario world is those are also on it that's my favorite
I'm surprised they didn't get berzerks sequel frenzy ..... unless Coleco had an exclusive deal for its port ....and 5200 Mario is uglier than 7800 Mario ... although defender on the 52 is ]closer to the arcade then the 2600 version have you done the 7800 yrt?
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Centipede with the 5200 Trak-Ball is my all-time favorite. Looks and feels just like the arcade and leaves the Atari 8-bit version in the dust.
Moon Patrol is one I always enjoy playing, don't have a 5200 but I do have the Atari 8-bit computer version and just love playing.
Real Sports Baseball for the 5200 was a great game for its time.
How could you forget Robotron 2084? That’s the game everyone wants this system for. It came with a cage for
The controllers that allowed you to use both controllers for dual stick action like the arcade. If you haven’t tried it you really have to.
Just personal preference! I always found Robotron to be a bit to IDK, crowded? Messy? for my liking. It's still very impressive and getting to play with dual sticks is sweet if you actually have 2 in working condition!
Ive never played the 5200 port but I personally never cared for it much.
I never played the 5200 port but always loved that game. I first got into Smash TV then found Robotron sometime after and liked it even better.
Just watching gameplay footage, the 5200 seems a bit choppy compared to the 7800 and arcade but otherwise seems just as fun.
I don't mean this in a snobbish way, but I think the 7800 version is better by a hair. The 7800 version also has twin stick controls, but there are modern day twin-stick joysticks you can buy that use two 8-way digital joysticks. The only area the 5200 version has over the 7800 is the POKEY sound is always better than the TIA.
Still, I would argue that Robotron 2084 is the 7800's game to buy the system for.
My tastes definitely lean more towards arcade titles. Those are what I first think of when I think of the 5200
Thanks for this! I have 3 5200 base units but only one power supply. My first one I got in 1983 from a relative because it wasn't working and he knew I was big into electronics. Turns out the internal PS connector had broken off, so an easy fix. I picked up a WICO joystick (with the little pigtails to plug in the std 5200 controller). That WICO stick still works today. Berzerk is 100x better with that stick. My favorite 5200 game is the Star Trek one. I guess I am biased because I loved the arcade version of that game. My local arcade (yeah, kids, what's that?) had a sit down version of the ST:SOS and I used dump $4 or $5 worth of tokens into that thing every time I went there.
Atari 5200 is a misunderstood system. It's not nearly as bad as people claim. I like the games for it.
The hardware has some pretty big flaws and it's timing was quite poor, but it's got some great games!
It's pretty bad....
@@jobadirk6371 ah yes the 80s where we started calling something “bad” that was really good. Michael Jackson had his 1987 album “Bad” and the Weird Al parody came on an album with parody cover art called “Even Worse” b/c it was that incredible!
What's your favorite game for the Atari 5200?
Robotron 2084. It's perfect with the stock controllers and the coupler that came with it.
In no particular order:
-Joust
-Robotron
-Hero
-Pitfall II
-Blueprint (know that's an odd pick, but I had a blast with that game as a kid)
Honorable Mentions: Mario Bros. and Wizard of Wor
Sweet video, and sweet list! I would agree with anyone who feels the Atari 5200 was really underappreciated.
I loved Dig Dug.
A classic!
I think you're spot on when you said while the library is small, there are many excellent titles. My top 5 would definitely include Moon Patrol, Robotron, and Defender. There so many to choose from to round out -- Qix, Dig Dug, Vanguard, Jungle Hunt, Scramble... so many excellent arcade ports. In 2024, I have access to digital joysticks for the original hardware so that makes the experience more optimal than the OEM controller.
Interesting list. I was a Colecovision kid at the time, so my experience with the 5200 was limited to what was on store displays (not to mention, I didn’t know anyone who had a 5200). How about a Colecovision top 5?
Man the sound of the 5200 always impresses me, it's probably partially due to the 7800 being such a step down
I probably played Moon Patrol and Jungle Hunt the most on mine back in the day. I agree that Ms. PacMan was one of the best and a must have on that system. It was so popular at the time and a big leap closer to the arcade version after the 2600 version.
Cool vid, thanks !
I finally played 5200 last year, though only via emulation, and I really like Defender as well. A nice, very playable port.
I'm personally not a big fan of the 5200, but I get that there are some good games on it
I loved playing Mario Bros. Also great: Joust, Countermeasures, RealSports Soccer, Star Raiders, Moon Patrol, Megamania, and maybe the best was Miner 2049er (in that big red cartridge!!)
No love for Space Raiders? Took a while to figure out, but there was a lot of depth and gameplay there.
Moon Patrol, Joust, Dig Dug, and Pengo would be my top choices for games you didn’t mention.
Can’t wait untill i will recieve my atari 5200 on my doorstep along with some of it’s games included in this list,i also bought,popeye and moon patrol for it as well😁
Ballblazer, Rescue on Fractalus, Centipede, Qix, Pac-Man
Honorable mention: Berzerk
Counter measure moon patrol baseball qbert and pac man caused i flipped it took me 2 days
Space Dungeon, Robotron and (played on hard levels) Deadnaught Factor.
I like that and very information.
How about Centipede? I liked the 5200 version more than the 2600 version.
you're -> your
Only one person said Space Dungeon. It is a 5200 exclusive and is probably the very best game for the system.
In no order -Space dungeon, Moon Patrol, Kangaroo, Centipede, Popeye.
I still had my 5200 but only had PAC-MAN. Dig dug, space invaders and moon patrol. Never had a Nintendo. I jumped to sega genesis next.
I like the games of the 7800
Mario Brothers that's my favorite
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And donkey Kong3 if that's on it and super Mario Bros and the sequel and the second one and super Mario world is those are also on it that's my favorite
You realize you never took the car out of
Low gear in pole position in the 5200 right? ;)
It's called hardmode bro! (Jk, was playing in an emulator just to get footage and the keybindings were nuts lol)
My favorite was Cloak and Dagger (wink, wink)
Bros. = Brothers
I'm surprised they didn't get berzerks sequel frenzy ..... unless Coleco had an exclusive deal for its port ....and 5200 Mario is uglier than 7800 Mario ... although defender on the 52 is ]closer to the arcade then the 2600 version have you done the 7800 yrt?
What? No Popeye? Frogger? Moon Patrol??
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Donkey Kong and donkey Kong Jr
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