Ferret75 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I use normal Atari 2600 controllers (ones that were recently made). =P It works well, but I can't use the teleport in Asteroids. XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aftermac Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I converted an NES controller to function as a two-button 7800 controller. 2600 and Genesis controllers will work for 2600 and one-button 7800 games. I was using a Genesis controller for a long time until I did the NES mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82-T/A Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I use normal Atari 2600 controllers (ones that were recently made). =P It works well, but I can't use the teleport in Asteroids. XD I use the Sega Master System controller. It's basically identical to an NES controller in pretty much every way except it's from Sega. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 (edited) Paddles. And when I need a joystick, I usually use a wireless joystick. Asteroids and the games that are based on it do not work with some third party controllers. This means even the Cynex joysticks I use. Edited May 24, 2008 by shadow460 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanallan Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I use the Doubledown Pad. That thing is destined to become famous. Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iswitt Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I stick with the original. No pun intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almost Rice Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 This is what I use. It is a 2 joystick with 4 buttons panel. Not an original 1943 panel. Works great with Robotron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I use normal Atari 2600 controllers (ones that were recently made). =P It works well, but I can't use the teleport in Asteroids. XD Pull the stick back towards you, Asteroids can use one or two button sticks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so_tough! Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I use the European pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomickneedrop Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I use different ones for different games. I usually use the european joypads, but the crosspad inaccuracy becomes an issue on some games (asteroids, ms pacman, etc). In those cases, I like the telegames 7800 stick with rapid fire. I do still like the stock controllers for these games also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireTiger Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 This is what I use. It is a 2 joystick with 4 buttons panel. Not an original 1943 panel. Works great with Robotron. I want one of those... or something similar- can I have a pict of the boards and innards please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almost Rice Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 (edited) I want one of those... or something similar- can I have a pict of the boards and innards please? I may have change the wiring around since I took that pic. You will need an extension cable to get all 9 pins. The 2600 joystick cable does not have all pins connected. I used a Sega Genesis extension cable to hack into. If you get the Genesis cable, I can post a modified instructions of the FAQ on how to make the 2 buttons work. The changes are for the differences in wire colors. If you use a 7800 guts you only have to connect the each switch to the appropriate connection, but would have to sacrifice a controller. I used two 470 ohm resistors and a Sega extension cord to make the joystick work. You can get a panel with joystick and buttons off of ebay for about $30-40 shipped. Also the base and sides were made of 3/4 inch thick plywood. All this cost me about $10 since I got the panel for free and had the cables and resistors laying around. I have yet to test the stick on a XL/XE or 2600 system. Edited May 26, 2008 by Almost Rice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I want one of those... or something similar- can I have a pict of the boards and innards please? I can post a modified instructions of the FAQ on how to make the 2 buttons work. The changes are for the differences in wire colors. Yes please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireTiger Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 we might need a new topic though. I'd actually pay for a nice one built for me, btw... but if its only two resistors and some wire stripping I can actually manage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanallan Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 It seems the lovers of the 7800 go all out, too bad there are still some "dis-likers" of the system. All that is missing is the keyboard I think I'm going to undertake a 7800 dual button made from a CX-40. I realized, I don't even have a pro-line controller. I had one once but it was messed up and all beat up so I got prodos8 to steal the cable and make my Tac2 7800 ready. I have a generic "joy stick" that looks near identical to one, but I never use it. Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRGilbert Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 This is what I use. It is a 2 joystick with 4 buttons panel. Not an original 1943 panel. Works great with Robotron. I've considered trying to find a used X-arcade 2 player and mod it like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmosiss Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 That's sweet! If you use the Proline guts, it should work with the 2600 too, no? I think I'm gonna give this a try, if I can find a control panel with a nice layout somewhere close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 My very own RSI conversion for arcade action, or the awesome Doubledown NES pad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I also use Doubledown's pad. It's better than the Euro joypad and far better than the Pro-Line stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarifever Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I also use Doubledown's pad. It's better than the Euro joypad and far better than the Pro-Line stick. I still use official Atari stuff more, but I seriously think Doubledown's Ataintendo pads should be a permanant fixture in the Atariage store. I may want to pick up another one someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanallan Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I also use Doubledown's pad. It's better than the Euro joypad and far better than the Pro-Line stick. I still use official Atari stuff more, but I seriously think Doubledown's Ataintendo pads should be a permanant fixture in the Atariage store. I may want to pick up another one someday. Totally agreed! It is a great controller and looks like it came stock back in the day! I'd like to have a set of two myself. he did a superb job on these. And that they were shipped in a game case with cover and plastic baggie was really a nice touch! Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmosiss Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 (edited) Just when I said I was gonna take it easy on the gaming spending. It was more than I wanted to spend, but the layout is perfect, and R-Type is one of my favorite arcades. I think I can easily make it righty/lefty friendly without too much troble. Now what to do with the start buttons... Edited May 26, 2008 by cosmosiss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammR25 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I use the converted Radica SI stick or the doubledown NES conversion depending on the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRGilbert Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 (edited) If it needs two buttons, then I use my RSI converted stick, otherwise I stick (no pun intended) with my TAC-2. Edited May 27, 2008 by SRGilbert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 RSI stick all the way! Its my favorite retro gaming controller by a large margin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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