Atari 5200
Hardware Data
| Release Year | 1982 |
| Manufacturer | Atari, Inc. |
| CPU | MOS Technology 6502C, 1.79 MHz |
| RAM | 16 KB |
| Media | ROM Cartridge |
| Players | 1–2 |
The Atari 5200 was Atari’s attempt to compete with the NES, featuring a more advanced graphics and sound system than the 2600.
Its unique controller design was criticized for being difficult to use, but it supported many arcade ports.
Description & Screenshots
The system was backward compatible with some 2600 games via an adapter. Popular titles included Pole Position, Galaxian, and Pac-Man ports.
