800 - 5200 conversions?

jetset · Post by **jetset** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 3:37 pm

Is anyone knowledgable in converting A800 files for use with a 5200 unit?

Post by **Atari Frog** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 3:42 pm

Check the 5200 threads on AtariAge, some programmers have come up with some very nice conversions.

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atarimax · Post by **atarimax** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 5:38 pm

I've converted about 30 (maybe more) games from the 8-bit to the 5200.

What info do you need?

Steve

jetset · Post by **jetset** » Fri Oct 01, 2004 4:37 am

I want to know how to do them myself

I actually have your multicart. I'm waiting for a few more conversions actually to send back to you for re-programming, but if I can convert them myself I can pick exactly which ones I want on it.

atarimax · Post by **atarimax** » Fri Oct 01, 2004 8:49 am

Basically you completely disassemble the game and change anything that interacts with the BIOS or hardware so it matches the 5200 instead of the 8-bit.

You can get DIS6502 free off my site at http://www.atarimax.com/. Its good enough for reversing small games once you get the hang of it.

What games are you looking to convert?

Steve

jetset · Post by **jetset** » Sun Oct 03, 2004 2:50 am

atarimax wrote: What games are you looking to convert?

All of them!

Actually, enough that I could send the cart back to you for reprogramming with mostly 800 conversions. I have ALL the 5200 carts, so I mostly got the multi cart for the conversions. It's cheaper and takes up less room than starting a 400/800 collection!