Atari 5200 Advanced Flash Game Cartridge

Bring modern flash technology to the Atari 5200 with our advanced, reprogrammable game cartridge.

Built around the Altera MAX V CPLD, this cartridge combines programmable mapper functionality with high-capacity flash storage, providing a flexible platform for classic games, homebrew development, and experimentation.

Technical Features

• Up to 2 Mbit flash ROM capacity
• Altera MAX V CPLD architecture for advanced mapper support
  • Linear 32K ROM support (unbanked)
  • Bryan Edewaard’s Super Cart mapper support
• Optional solderable write-protect jumper (disabled by default)
• Openly available BOM, CPLD firmware, and build documentation

Available Configurations

Bare Board — Estimated $15

PCB only, with access to the complete BOM and CPLD firmware. Intended for experienced DIY builders with advanced surface-mount soldering skills. CPLD programming equipment is required when sourcing an unprogrammed device.

Bare Board Kit — Estimated $35

Includes the PCB and all required components, including a pre-programmed MAX V CPLD. Ideal for builders who prefer to assemble their own cartridge without sourcing individual parts.

Completed Board — Estimated $50

Fully assembled cartridge board with a pre-programmed CPLD. No board assembly required. Optional solderable jumper changes require only basic soldering skills.

Note: All pricing subject to change pending final tallying.

Programming Compatibility

• Sanni Cart Reader
• RetroBlaster
• Free DIY Arduino-based Simple-Atari-Game-Cartridge-Explorer
• Distributor pre-fabrication options for large orders – contact us for more details
  • Special pricing discounts for Indie developers, including profit sharing arrangements

Commercial Design Packages

Commercial fabrication and design packages are available separately through Patreon (subscription not required).

Gerber Package — $250: Manufacturing files for producing custom PCB batches, including access to future revisions. Change color, thickness, add custom silkscreening, etc. Includes access to future Gerber revisions.

Full Design Package — $2,000: Gerber files plus original KiCad 9 and Quartus Prime Lite project files, allowing full modifications and customization. Includes access to future design revisions.

Individual engineering support is not included with commercial packages.

Technical Documentation

Detailed specifications are available in the downloadable Atari 5200 Advanced Flash Game Cartridge Technical Brief.

Additional development documentation and resources are available through our technical Wiki.

Availability

Coming Soon — Currently in Development

This product is not yet available for purchase. Pricing and final availability are subject to change.