Anyone have Atari 5200 Trak Ball Box? I need a hi resolution

ArcadeAction · August 13, 2015, 19:33:17 PM

Hi,

The Atari 5200 was my first ever console. I didn't realize it at the time, but when I chose the username "ArcadeAction" for this and other forums, it had a deep connection to my gaming roots. On the initial 5200 flyer that is included with 5200 games there is the stylized text "Arcade Action" next to Pacman (my first ever game) and some others. This text is also styled really large on the box of the Atari 5200 Trak-Ball controller box.

If possible, I'd like to get a high resolution scan of the Trak-Ball controller box (really just the area on front with "Arcade Action". I'm then going to blow this up large and make it into a sign for my 25 game home arcade room. It will be especially meaningful to me. If anyone could scan or point me to a high resolution file of this it would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

zapiy · August 13, 2015, 19:35:58 PM

This one??

ArcadeAction · August 13, 2015, 19:46:24 PM

Exactly that!

And the front of the box has an even larger version of the styled text. It would be great to get both front and back as a high res scan (really just need the area of the text) Would be cool on the back side to get all the Centipede arcade machine too.. Centipede was a game I played endlessly on the 5200.

TrekMD · August 14, 2015, 00:50:39 AM

I found this image on Ebay. Seems to be the highest resolution I can find online. I do have the Trackball controller but I don't have a box for it. Maybe this image will help.

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ArcadeAction · August 14, 2015, 01:17:03 AM

Thanks TrekMD!

If I can't find a scan I suppose I could buy a box amd resell if I had to, or maybe recreate it based on this photo.

TrekMD · August 14, 2015, 01:28:04 AM

You're welcome.Â Hope it works!Â

ArcadeAction · August 16, 2015, 16:51:53 PM

Thanks zapiy and TrekMD!

I posted both of the images you guys put here on AtariAge and a user sent me a high res scan. I should be able to convert it into a nice big sign.

Greyfox · August 16, 2015, 17:09:36 PM

If you like , you could on the image to me via a cloud drive in a PM or here in this post and I'll convert into an eps or illustrator file for you, so that it can be any size if you like?

ArcadeAction · August 16, 2015, 17:16:05 PM

Quote from: "Greyfox"If you like , you could on the image to me via a cloud drive in a PM or here in this post and I'll convert into an eps or illustrator file for you, so that it can be any size if you like?

Awesome! That would really be great! Here is the download link:

http://atariage.com/forums/index.php?ap ... _id=405940

TrekMD · August 16, 2015, 17:22:59 PM

Cool, glad that someone had it to scan for you!Â

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ArcadeAction · August 17, 2015, 17:22:46 PM

A big thanks to Greyfox!

He converted the scan into a great vectorized file so it can be printed large with no loss in quality. I will post the end result mounted on the wall once I get it done!

zapiy · August 17, 2015, 17:40:56 PM

He is a living legend.. :113:

TrekMD · August 17, 2015, 20:02:20 PM

Very cool!Â Looking forward to that!

Greyfox · August 17, 2015, 22:10:06 PM

Thanks fella's, your all living legends in my book !!!Â

ArcadeAction · August 20, 2015, 03:32:46 AM

Arcade Action!!

Thanks for all your help guys!! I am really happy with the results. A permanent memento from the RVG community now hangs proudly!!

The size is about 150cm wide. Printed and mounted on foam core.