Video Computer System X

 

Video Computer System X (or Video System X, or VSX) was the original name of the 5200 prior to its release.  The promotional controller was shown in Atari's marketing literature.

 

 

Only 2 known all-black prototypes of the early version of the 5200 known as the Video System X exist.  These are fully functional and all the ICs are socketed.

 

 

Only 4 known stainless steel prototypes of the 5200 known as the Video System X exist.

 

  

 

Note the green and red "ATARI" keys, instead of * and #.

 

 

The following photo appeared in Consumer Guide's 1982 book How to Win at Video Games:

 

 


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