1982VideoGames Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I got a cheap 5200. After a struggle with the stock controllers and trying to remedy (to no avail), i'm considering the gold contact controller from Best. If anyone has one, please let me know how it's holding up? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82atari5200 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Mine works great, as far as the buttons go but I did have a problem with the cord breaking. They do offer a warranty on them but me being me I like to open things. So my warranty was broken... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAtarian Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Absolutely bulletproof upgrade for any 5200, if you can afford it. Even the non-gold upgrade makes the controllers better than stock. The gold upgrade is supposed to last longer, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I've had no problems with mine or the dozens I rebuilt and sold. It's been over 2 years so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BydoEmpire Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I've been using mine exclusively for about two years now (I think?) and haven't had any issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982VideoGames Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 Since the consensus is overwhelmingly positive i'll go for it. Being the most mysterious system of all the classics (to me atleast) and having the controller issue hopefully solved through the gold contacts i'm excited about building a little 5200 collection. Thanks for the feedback guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 My rebuilt controller was refurbished by 4Jays using Best parts, and I've had it for about 6 years now. The cable needs to be replaced (the middle keypad column stops working if the cable is in a certain position), but otherwise it works great. I actually prefer it over the Wico stick in most cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariksi Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 My rebuilt controller was refurbished by 4Jays using Best parts, and I've had it for about 6 years now. The cable needs to be replaced (the middle keypad column stops working if the cable is in a certain position), but otherwise it works great. I actually prefer it over the Wico stick in most cases. The Wico Y cables I have seen are more flimsy and fail more than the A5200 cables. However, the Wico stick provides better control than A5200 controller especially for those games that use the buttons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 However, the Wico stick provides better control than A5200 controller Is that a fact? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 This is one upgrade I will be doing soon for my 5200 controller. I do have a WICO but I want to be able to use stock controllers that work properly as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariksi Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 However, the Wico stick provides better control than A5200 controller Is that a fact? Yes. It's a scientific fact. No subjectivity involved like "A5200 controller looks good.", "A5200 controller reminds me of old days.", "I'm used to the A5200 controller.", etc. It's based on scientific method and Socratic type of logic. Prefer that latter over the former as that's undeniably true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Yes. It's a scientific fact. No subjectivity involved like "A5200 controller looks good.", "A5200 controller reminds me of old days.", "I'm used to the A5200 controller.", etc. It's based on scientific method and Socratic type of logic. Prefer that latter over the former as that's undeniably true. Uh yeah... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divya16 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Here's a subjective view: My Atari 5200 controller reminds me of my neighbor and ever since we started hating each other I stopped using that controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE5200 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Some games your not going to get an higher score then others. As i found out in the HSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Yes. It's a scientific fact. No subjectivity involved like "A5200 controller looks good.", "A5200 controller reminds me of old days.", "I'm used to the A5200 controller.", etc. It's based on scientific method and Socratic type of logic. Prefer that latter over the former as that's undeniably true. Uh yeah... Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariksi Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Yes. It's a scientific fact. No subjectivity involved like "A5200 controller looks good.", "A5200 controller reminds me of old days.", "I'm used to the A5200 controller.", etc. It's based on scientific method and Socratic type of logic. Prefer that latter over the former as that's undeniably true. Uh yeah... Exactly. Hey, if we really agree then I don't have to reprove my claim either scientific method or logically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Hey, if we really agree then I don't have to reprove my claim either scientific method or logically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I got a cheap 5200. After a struggle with the stock controllers and trying to remedy (to no avail), i'm considering the gold contact controller from Best. If anyone has one, please let me know how it's holding up? Thanks. I had one for some time and recently sold it (only because I sold my collection), but I can say that it is well worth the money. Its $55, works great, and is guaranteed for life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariksi Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Hey, if we really agree then I don't have to reprove my claim either scientific method or logically. If you play River Raid currently in HSC, you can see how experimentally digital joystick is better than analog. So far in my experiment, I am finding that: Digital Joystick > PC Joystick (Gravis with big buttons and stiff stick) > Wico > Stock A5200 controller. The ">" means greater than in terms of control and consequently the score. I'm just having issues currently getting the digital joystick centered but even with that I get higher score than an analog joystick. The tight narrow rivers are easier with the digital joystick and having a big fire button on top helps a lot when you have to time the shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 If you play River Raid currently in HSC, you can see how experimentally digital joystick is better than analog. Just because one type of joystick is better at only one game doesn't mean that that joystick is always better. I'll admit the Wico is better for certain games, but overall I prefer the feel of the original 5200 controller (rebuilt of course). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divya16 Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 If you play River Raid currently in HSC, you can see how experimentally digital joystick is better than analog. Just because one type of joystick is better at only one game doesn't mean that that joystick is always better. I'll admit the Wico is better for certain games, but overall I prefer the feel of the original 5200 controller (rebuilt of course). Only time analog is better if the game requires analog values. I think he meant that as an example of an experiment. You can repeat that for all the games. Pac-man is the worse than River Raid using analog stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Pac-man is the worse than River Raid using analog stick. This may be true for some people. Others might not have the same issue. I can tell you I play pac-man 5200 A LOT and use the stock stick by choice. I do much better with it than any other controller. Including the 2600 stick and 7800 joypad. I'm pretty good at the game too. So, its true some types of controllers may be better for some individuals in particular types of games. Making one controller choice vs another subjective to the individuals own performance. Like playing castle crisis with a paddle is more natural to me than the stock analog stick. I can say the paddle is better to me, but I'm sure there is someone out there with the stock stick who has a much better score than me. (As much as I love that game, I'm not great at it)I'd say River Raid is better for me with a Wico. In the end we play games with our own hands. So no matter how you test, or love your own opinion (atariksi), when there is more than one choice to make it is an individual opinion. Not a fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAtarian Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I'd like to know how someone asking about whether the Best Electronics controller rebuild kits are worth getting degenerated into a fanboy argument about which controllers are the best replacements for the Atari ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I'd like to know how someone asking about whether the Best Electronics controller rebuild kits are worth getting degenerated into a fanboy argument about which controllers are the best replacements for the Atari ones. How is it degenerated? I only see well said opinions in this thread. I think the OP received the answer he was looking for very early on in the thread. The best gold dot kits are working fantastic for most who have used them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divya16 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I'd like to know how someone asking about whether the Best Electronics controller rebuild kits are worth getting degenerated into a fanboy argument about which controllers are the best replacements for the Atari ones. As Ninja stated, that was already answered and any controller problems on A5200 are related to what can do better. I don't see any fanboyism. I have played Miner 2049er, Pac-man, and DK hundreds (if not thousands) of times on real machine and the digital joystick wins every time. I was part of this gaming club when it existed and we used to go at it and they all preferred the digital joystick or Wico over the stock controller. Perhaps, you are just more used to your stock controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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