DragonmasterDan Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 So... I tried the European Atari 7800 joypad today, It's a very awkward design. I'm guessing only the pack in Pro-line and it were licensed by Atari as dual fire controllers. Maybe I should start looking into hacked controller options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prodos8 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Yeah, a hacked controller is probably your best option. I prefer the converted Radica Space Invaders stick, but have also used a hacked NES pad with success. I'd rather use a pro-line than then joypad dut to its awkward d-pad design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomickneedrop Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 There's also the telegames joystick, similar to the original 7800 controllers, but slightly smaller, with smaller buttons, a smooth knob, and a slightly more comfortable design. I also like the joypads, although the crosspad can be pretty inaccurate and can move it you get rough with it. But they're great for marathon playing where the joystick would render you arthritic. The telegames controller is cool, and has the rapid-fire switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonmasterDan Posted November 24, 2007 Author Share Posted November 24, 2007 There's also the telegames joystick, similar to the original 7800 controllers, but slightly smaller, with smaller buttons, a smooth knob, and a slightly more comfortable design.I also like the joypads, although the crosspad can be pretty inaccurate and can move it you get rough with it. But they're great for marathon playing where the joystick would render you arthritic. The telegames controller is cool, and has the rapid-fire switch. How locatable is the telegames stick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 I'm a big fan of the joypad as well, but like everyone says, the D-pad can be very inaccurate (especially in Asteroids!). The buttons are also too far apart, so when I'm playing a game that requires two buttons, I have to uncomfortably stretch out my thumb to reach button 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonmasterDan Posted November 24, 2007 Author Share Posted November 24, 2007 I'm a big fan of the joypad as well, but like everyone says, the D-pad can be very inaccurate (especially in Asteroids!). The buttons are also too far apart, so when I'm playing a game that requires two buttons, I have to uncomfortably stretch out my thumb to reach button 1. Yeah, the buttons are way too far apart and the D-pad is stiff (this was a brand new pad too so it's not like it was damaged). How much luck have people on here had with modding NES pads or Gen pads to use dual fire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 I'm a big fan of the joypad as well, but like everyone says, the D-pad can be very inaccurate (especially in Asteroids!). The buttons are also too far apart, so when I'm playing a game that requires two buttons, I have to uncomfortably stretch out my thumb to reach button 1. Yeah, the buttons are way too far apart and the D-pad is stiff (this was a brand new pad too so it's not like it was damaged). How much luck have people on here had with modding NES pads or Gen pads to use dual fire? I assume you unscrewed the Thumbstick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 There's also the telegames joystick, similar to the original 7800 controllers, but slightly smaller, with smaller buttons, a smooth knob, and a slightly more comfortable design.I also like the joypads, although the crosspad can be pretty inaccurate and can move it you get rough with it. But they're great for marathon playing where the joystick would render you arthritic. The telegames controller is cool, and has the rapid-fire switch. How locatable is the telegames stick? In the UK, Telegames is constantly selling them on evil bay.Link to current auction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_J64bit Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 (edited) I love the Euro Joy pad, I use them on all of My Atari's that can use them. With the Euro Joy pad you can't be hard with it and it works just fine but you if get Heavy Handed it just suck buttons can get stuck. Now for NES fans I would do the 7800 hack for NES game pad. Edited November 24, 2007 by walter_J64bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 joypad cx78 is the best atari stock controller hands down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarifever Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 I find the joypad only works for some games. It's really good for Double Dragon, Planet Smashers, and it's the closest thing to a good way to play Realsports Baseball (although that's not saying much). I also like it for Scrapyard Dog. For Impossible Mission it is terrible (sometimes you want to walk right but instead you go up an elevator and into some robot lasers), and I don't think it's useful for much else from what I've played. I prefer the prolines to the joypads for most games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonmasterDan Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 Yeah, in a little more extended use it's not as bad as I thought initially, at least not the D-pad. I still don't like the distance between fire buttons. It's a step up from the pro-line that's for certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2KFREEKER Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 How does it work with that Gauntlet style game? The name illudes me at this moment. Just asking as I want to get a couple of these just for that purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarifever Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 How does it work with that Gauntlet style game? The name illudes me at this moment. Just asking as I want to get a couple of these just for that purpose. I use the Goatstore stick for Dark Chambers, and that's far superior to either the Joypads or Prolines for that game. I find the joypads bad for games where you have to do a lot of dodging enemies in close quarters (due to the less than great D-pad), so I don't think it'd be too good in Dark Chambers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2KFREEKER Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 How does it work with that Gauntlet style game? The name illudes me at this moment. Just asking as I want to get a couple of these just for that purpose. I use the Goatstore stick for Dark Chambers, and that's far superior to either the Joypads or Prolines for that game. I find the joypads bad for games where you have to do a lot of dodging enemies in close quarters (due to the less than great D-pad), so I don't think it'd be too good in Dark Chambers. Hmm, how much is a Goat Store Jamma stick going for these days anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyK Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 (edited) I quite like the PAL controllers. When playing Asteroids I hold it "camera style" with my right hand. The thumb of my right hand is placed under the controller with my first two fingers covering the 2 buttons. The left hand thumb covers the dpad in the traditional way. The controller is tipped forward slightly away from you and I can thrust and shoot through batches of rocks pretty effectively and have no problems activating hyperspace. I picked this up from a video games tipster book - it is the recommended style of play with NES Gradius where the 2nd button is used to activate powerups and using your fingers gives you a better rate of firing. I can remember using this technique very effectively when sword fighting in SNES Prince of Persia. Edited November 26, 2007 by davyK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarifever Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 How does it work with that Gauntlet style game? The name illudes me at this moment. Just asking as I want to get a couple of these just for that purpose. I use the Goatstore stick for Dark Chambers, and that's far superior to either the Joypads or Prolines for that game. I find the joypads bad for games where you have to do a lot of dodging enemies in close quarters (due to the less than great D-pad), so I don't think it'd be too good in Dark Chambers. Hmm, how much is a Goat Store Jamma stick going for these days anyway? According to the people here who are handy enough to make their own, too much. I didn't see it that way though, as I'm about as handy as someone in a coma. It was $59.90 for the 7800 one. I'll warn you, it's pretty bulky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2KFREEKER Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 How does it work with that Gauntlet style game? The name illudes me at this moment. Just asking as I want to get a couple of these just for that purpose. I use the Goatstore stick for Dark Chambers, and that's far superior to either the Joypads or Prolines for that game. I find the joypads bad for games where you have to do a lot of dodging enemies in close quarters (due to the less than great D-pad), so I don't think it'd be too good in Dark Chambers. Hmm, how much is a Goat Store Jamma stick going for these days anyway? According to the people here who are handy enough to make their own, too much. I didn't see it that way though, as I'm about as handy as someone in a coma. It was $59.90 for the 7800 one. I'll warn you, it's pretty bulky. Most Jamma Sticks are bulky. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledown Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 (edited) You can always make your own from an NES pad... Edited December 8, 2007 by doubledown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so_tough! Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 (edited) woah that looks super cute!!! do you take orders? Edited December 7, 2007 by so_tough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickled_Pink Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Joypads are the work of Satan, no matter who makes them or what system they're designed for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariRocks Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I always liked the Wico Command Control joystick for the 2600. They were well built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarifever Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 You can always make your own from an NES pad... Please, please, please, please make those and sell me one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 That looks similar to mine. I assume that the start/select buttons are covered up?? Heres mine: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so_tough! Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 You people are smarty pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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