Atari 5200 Console Overview (1982) feat. James Rolfe - Video Game Years History

A look at the Atari 5200 system, released in 1982.
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The Atari 5200 SuperSystem, commonly known as the Atari 5200, is a home video game console that was introduced in 1982 by Atari Inc. as a higher-end complementary console for the popular Atari 2600. The 5200 was created to compete with the Intellivision, but wound up more directly competing with the ColecoVision shortly after its release.

[@JuicyPlams]

CGR, Pat the NES Punk and AVGN in one video = yes

[@williamburgoon1834]

+JuicyPlams hoagies

[@KhriszB]

+JuicyPlams There is an AVGN eoisode (Nintendo World Championship) where they are in ona video. (Sorry for my bad English)

[@JuicyPlams]

KikiGames1 Yup, seen it. It's a great episode :)

[@ScreamingForClemency]

+dudewhyfi that's just what AVGN WANTS you to believe. James Rolfe is a character cooked up by the fevered mind of the madman known as AVGN.

[@JuicyPlams]

ScreamingForClemency kek

[@JuanJimenez-mf5jm]

Major misspell in the title of the video, it should say: Atari 5200 Console Overview (1982) feat. Mark Bussler ;)

[@davidmaglioli7048]

Oh boy Mark better be here for the Vectrex. As we all know the Vectrex is the greatest system of all time and has the coolest name.

[@PatTheNESpunk]

+David Maglioli Stay tuned!

[@metalslug26]

Yes!! Keep the collabo going Mark. CGR 4 life.

[@chartcompass71]

+Pat the NES Punk Yay!

[@JetScreamer_YT]

I just got one I love it.

[@mrbubbles6336]

Nothing against James Rolfe, I've been watching him and Mike for years, but why is he mentioned in title? You don't need to put James name in the title, people will still watch this because it's good! It's also awesome you've got mark from CGR on the show.

[@firstborn9419]

+Oliver Cass the Hardcore audience will still watch sure but it can't be denied that James' name brings in views, people who have never watched a episode of video game years and are just casually browsing youtube will recognize the name James Rolfe and click the vid. Hell I watch this channel pretty regularly and Video game years but i don't know any of the people offerering commentary on a name basis except Ian and Pat,sure the name flashes up there but I could care less, but I recognize James...its just good advertising for the program.

[@Melcadrien]

+Oliver Cass The problem I see is that there's not a whole lot of James Rolfe and the points where he is in is, from my opinion, tacked on. It's likely even if he wasn't in it the video will still work out just fine.

[@snarkloaf]

+Oliver Cass The name "James Rolfe" doesn't bring in viewers, nobody knows who that is... However, the name "AVGN" does.

[@firstborn9419]

***** I think they just did it for advertising for the vid, James got no more air time than anyone one else he honestly probably got less but he is a Big name and it will help push the vid as far as exposure, sort of how they advertise little shop of horrors with Jack nicholson even tho Jack is in the film for like 3 min, ultimately I don't think its that big a deal tho nothing to lose sleep over.

[@nkw1985]

+Oliver Cass Hollywood used to do the same thing with famous celebrities that are only in a movie for a cameo. It's not fair but big names bring in bigger numbers.

[@butters8832]

I miss you classic game room!

[@JeanRodo]

Hey it's Mark!!!

[@SWIFTO_SCYTHE]

squeee yes its mark! i love the sonic the hedgehog gloves showing off his playful review style.

[@RetroHabit82]

I get more excited after watching these when the end music plays,such a catchy tune.

[@millieman76]

Aye; Pat, Ian, Mark and James in the same video. Kick ass.

[@ShyGuyShawn82]

Mark's the best, he needs to be on more of these

[@papabear5935]

OMG Mark ! ALL OF MY YES!

[@ImmortalInflames]

Love these little shows, justI wish these episodes were longer, perhaps with the specs of the console, game sales, reviews, nifty features & also personal experiences/stories/memories that the guests had with the item for that episode.

[@Ccreyescr]

Aye it's Mark!!

[@praxicoide]

Lord Carnage has lots of fans. Cool snippet of a really great series probably in its finest hour.

[@papifeo4625]

One of my favorite growing up in the 80s, next to Colecovision!

[@1George2]

Really cool playlist/ series!!! Very well made and great content!!I wonder why so relatively few views....

[@RileySkye100]

Ever since I first heard James Rolfe criticize the controller of the system, I always wondered how the controller itself was a disaster and it wouldn't be until Adam Koralik revealed what was inside and even the fix made on it is only a temporary one.

[@WES_Productions]

F ing James Rolfe and Mark Bussler!!! Epic!

[@aljr357]

I've never played the 5200 Atari but if I can find one with a aftermarket controller I'm going to get it for my collection.

[@guidosaur7506]

My dude Mark

[@supersqueak]

Lord Karnage!!!

[@lamartruth6601]

I love my 5200. First game system that I ever saw that had a PAUSE...revolutionary.

[@mikilsantiago4213]

HOORAY FOR GETTING MARK ON THE SHOW! Long live Lord Karnage!

[@jgstrider]

Why put "feat. James Rolfe" in the title when he is in the video for less than 30 seconds?

[@teflonvaughn1470]

Click bait. Why else?

[@72kbobert]

I really loved the 5200. Going from the 2600 to the 5200 graphics wise was amazing. I have really fond memories of playing Dig Dug, Joust, and Qix. The controllers were ass, but I was 10. The whole thing rocked back then.

[@Redfoot138]

I used to play my friend's Atari 5200 back in 1983-84 and was always blown away by it, esp. Pole Position. Of course, I was 7. I was totally unaware of all the issues brought to light by AVGN and others later on so I was always a bit surprised that the system was considered a flop.

[@MadBulik]

MARK! AWW SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIT!

[@DergEnterprises]

Well done.

[@michaelwilson8793]

my first ever tv game I got for Christmas in 1982.I really loved it.It came with super breakout.I went and bought pac man,space invaders,ms.pac man,and kangaroo.

[@theodorerelic2718]

First time I remember playing a 5200 was probably back in 1983, when one of my elder brothers bought one. I went to his house and tried it out and to be honest, I enjoyed the time I spent with it (his house was where I first laid hands on an Odyssey 2 and a Commodore 64). I now have all three of those in my collection because of him :). But since I now have one of my own and have spent some time with it....while I still enjoy the system (Mountain King is great for it), those controllers aren't exactly well made. The unit I bought had a working controller and the dealer had another functioning controller which I also bought, but I have two other controllers I found at a local thrift I just hang onto for parts. Many of the games need precise controls that the non-self-centering joysticks just can't do. And having Super Breakout as the pack-in? Sheer lunacy. Have a game that begs for a spinner control, paired with a system that comes with the controls it had, and it's a lesson in sheer frustration you'll be gettin', my friends. The controllers for the Intellivision and the Colecovision weren't much better, but as I struggle with Demon Attack for the Intellivision, I'm at least not concerned with losing control at an odd moment.

[@pollyisagoodbird]

The controllers are surprisingly easy and cheap to fix. I used tinfoil, a hole punch, rubbing alcohol, and Elmer's Glue. I haven't had any issues with my controller since.

[@munsi0121]

Isn't James usually on VG Years?

[@robertjenkins6132]

Shameless click bait.

[@jamiegwhite30]

+Robert Jenkins no sirdot org

[@jamiegwhite30]

I love Classic Game room!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the fact that james and pat and ian, and mark!!!!!!!!!!!! 0Mg! copy that!

[@Koridai011]

You think James can store his beer bottle in the controller compartment slot?

[@quiet451]

Hell yeah, Lord Karnage!

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen9802]

Haha Mark Busler!

[@thaddeusmcgrath]

I use my Atari 5200 as a boat anchor when kayaking.

[@Adamchevy]

If you consider how revolutionary the 5200 controller is then it will start to make sense. It was the first Analog Joystick, and you probably haven't ever used one of those before? I'm not sure who was behind the joystick at Atari, but I do know that Jay Miner developed the computer chips that are inside the 5200. The pokey chip alone is enough for me to want to own and play games on the 5200. It had 16k of ram, the same amount as the 400 computer at the time. It was really the first Xbox ever created, and I'm sure that the Xbox owes a lot to this great console. The Xbox was originally going to be called the Direct-X box. If you don't know what DirectX is then do some googling and KZbin searching and then you will understand.

[@eastnewyorka22]

Gimme that Gottlieb Black Hole Pinball table!

[@Shadowfied]

MARK

[@johnsquarez6806]

0:45 ian in his natural levels of stoned-ness

[@Jacktrack7]

That James Rolfe guy looks extremely similar to the AVGN I haven't seen such uncanny resemblance since that time I noticed how similar the Foo Fighters singer looks to the drummer of Nirvana.

[@russcarneyjr2473]

The controllers were easy to fix, what happens too most is they get corrosion on the connectors were the buttons were on the side. Use a new pencil eraser and erase the corrosion the put back together. They were good as new after that

[@wielku]

Mark from CGR is awesome :D

[@seanspear6224]

Mark from Cgr

[@mikecronis]

You can see some Intellivision in that controller design.

[@insomniakim]

yeah

[@grrrraffe]

Wizard of War, Mario Bros, and Blue Print are all awesome titles on 5200. Just wish my controllers still worked. :( Anyone know of a good replacement controller that can be used on the system?

[@NickEnlowe]

I didn't realize the 5200 had such a negative connotation. I grew up with one before the NES and thought it was GREAT compared to the 2600.

[@jamiegwhite30]

Gamester81, john, as well as linustechtips and pbs, and ben heck!!!!

[@Fleskbit]

oh hi mark

[@mjstory1976]

Weren't they on 1989 on the last video?

[@jesuszamora6949]

The other problem with the 5200, and I'm surprised it wasn't mentioned here, is that most of the games were about the same as versions on the 8-bit computers of the time, including Atari's own Atari 400/800 XL, which allowed you to use 2600 controllers. It's just a system that has no real reason to exist nowadays.

[@juansanchez209]

Ian looks like a Sith Lord.

[@johneygd]

If only donkeykong and donkeykong jr were alongside popeye and mariobros also on that system, then i definitely would,ve bought the 2 player version of it😁

[@gerarddicairano4974]

Pat, you really getting some hate for "featuring" James without actually featuring him. Hell, he was probably in it less than the other people. I get what you were trying to do and everyone here wants the show to do well, but all you did was make the fans that regularly watch the show think James was going to headline this segment when he, in fact, wasn't...

[@MrVIB113]

Why does Pat look somewhat like Mark Hamill in this video? o_o

[@jamiegwhite30]

one other thing, in 1987, we had rubber bands, and super glue, thus self-centering joy-stick! der

[@jamiegwhite30]

the secret life of machines...

Does anyone know if you could play 2600 games in 5200? Or play 5200 games in a 7800? I have asked lots of times but never got an answer! Thanx!

[@PlatformJunkie]

yogibear2k10 An adapter is required but yes.

[@PlatformJunkie]

You can't play 5200 on 7800 though. Only 5200 games play on a 5200.

[@jesuszamora6949]

That was another thing. The adapter was friggin' huge! Never seen it in the flesh, but the pictures I've seen of it in the 5200 suggest it's the size of a 2600 itself.

[@Megaspartan23]

At least games from last gen aren't be ported over to the current gen consoles with the promise of 1080p and 60fps

[@marcosdheleno]

+otakuman23 there's this thing called wisdom... it allows people to make good decisions intstead of bad ones, if you dont want to play an old game remastered, then dont buy it. its not that hard. and if enough people dont buy them, they will stop selling them. but right now, there's a reason why they are doing those; and its not hard to understand.

[@maxieman2ndchannle397]

I saw the angry video game nerd at 2:10

[@iDHype]

No one mentioned Star Raiders!?

[@toymex317]

Captain Phasma has more participation than AGVN :(

[@jamiegwhite30]

and danger dolan and PBG

[@Ace2Donald]

Anyone who reads this might get a laugh Recently moved and my Atari 5200 was on the truck After watching this video, decided to pop my console out of the moving box Turns out it was destroyed in the move a month ago. Now I get to go find another one

[@rogermccracken5405]

The controllers are easily fixed all you have to do is get a new flex circuit

[@eila2088]

Retrospective of a retrospective?

[@timoresetermite625]

Hi

[@NostalgiaVHS]

James Rolfe says 2 sentences...

[@jamiegwhite30]

Holy shit! fucking dream team!! congrats guys, get metal jesus and LGR and im in for life! @foreverdotcom

[@turnerlarson12]

Atari 5200 Console Overview feat. ATARI FANBOY MARK

[@JetScreamer_YT]

send me those sticks. Yorgies_Castle can fix em.

[@TBoneTony]

bad controller that broke, and the games that were the same as the Atari 2600 games but with better graphics. Yet no exclusive games that sold the console. Sounds way too familiar in regards to recycling games that were used from the previous gen. Better on the Atari 7800.

[@Benjarmon]

"feat. James Rofle" is total clickbait. Not gonna lie.

[@licensedblockhead]

Ian looks like a homeless person XD

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen9802]

+IJustShot MarvinIntheFace He is a homeless person

[@williamburgoon1834]

someone tell me why the controller sucks so bad like could it be that bad, who has one and explain

[@RetroCheater81]

+William “Billden55” Burgoon They said the main reason in the video, they break too easily

[@williamburgoon1834]

yea but idk if thats a big thing

[@TheCripsys]

+William “Billden55” Burgoon It wasn't self-centering and they broke easier than a virgin's hymen in a gangbang. It's kind of a big thing when most, not just some but most, of the controllers for a system break.

[@RetroCheater81]

William Burgoon its a very big thing when it doesnt work

[@Creamy360]

Ian looks like a worm

[@razorjake]

WE WANT OUR DOWNGRADED SQUARES BACK!!! XD Give me back my glitchy Pacman! -_- as you may of noticed, these peops didn't *CARE* about graphics. Nower days, graphics are all the rage. Not criticizing. I know that system had its flaws, the thing weighed a ton, and the controllers were WTF. XD Saying this... the games DID however LOOK better... but sadly, wasn't enough to save the console itself and thus.... became ANCIENT HISTORY. ^_^

[@phatmanxxxl]

"featuring James Rolf"....that was crap.

[@tightlypackedcoil]

Is James balding?

[@antoniovaldez2229]

Atari 5200 controllers are better than the coleco and intellivision controllers in that era. Are they the most reliable? no, they do break but when they work, it's an awesome controller. 5200 just an upgrade to the 2600? No, then you haven't played star raiders, countermeasure, robotron, space dungeon, and real sportsbaseball. all games that make the console unique. People that complain about the system didn't grow up with it.

[@peter486]

NOPE it sucked collecoivision was ahead of its time.