The Atari 5200 is a home video game console released by Atari, Inc. in 1982. It was designed as a successor to the popular Atari 2600 and featured improved graphics and sound capabilities. The system used a unique controller with a joystick and numeric keypad, allowing for more complex gameplay. Despite its advancements, the Atari 5200 faced challenges in the market, including a limited game library and competition from other consoles like the Intellivision and ColecoVision. Production ceased in 1984, making it a short-lived but notable part of gaming history.