1982VideoGames Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Would standard Atari 2600 joysticks function well on the Odyssey 2 system? I got the system from a cousin and just need to replace the broken RF cord but in the meanwhile i'm curious if the joysticks would work on the Odyssey. Seems like a neat older system with a bunch of cool games. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowCoder Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I don't know ANYTHING about the Odyssey. But if the connector on the Odyssey is DB9, try it. If the directions aren't right, you can probably just reposition the wires on the PCB inside the Atari stick accordingly. Pretty simple to do and doesn't require any soldering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Tomlin Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Only with re-wiring. The DB-9 version (if you have one) has a completely different pinout from the Atari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accousticguitar Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 It's well worth the trouble to rewire them or to make an adapter. CX-40s make playing the Odyssey an enjoyable experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seob Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 For more info on how to on this forum: videopac forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 If you have the wired version of the system (no DB9 ports) you can add some, and just pin them out to Atari/Sega. AX 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirin jensen Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I'd advise trying the O2 joysticks first and see if you like them. They're more rugged than the standard 2600 stick and I've always found them more responsive. Mind you, can't use the "my-joystick-is-my-penis" Atari masturbation deathgrip on them - but I don't see that as exactly a minus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyo5050 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 "my-joystick-is-my-penis Atari masturbation deathgrip" classic.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Why do I want to post this yet again: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwU7pW9ctQs AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982VideoGames Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 Yikes!!! Why do I want to post this yet again: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwU7pW9ctQs AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982VideoGames Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 I finally got the OEM Atari 2600 RF cable and plugged it into the Odyssey 2. Very nice display and the joysticks are AWESOME! I didn't know the Odyssey 2 had such high quality joysticks! They remind me of the joysticks the Apple IIe used in the early '80's. Anyway, after playing a few games of UFO!, K.C. Munchkin, and Freedom Fighter, I lost track of time (and my mind) and shut the system off and packed it up without trying out an Atari joystick! I'll try out the joystick during the week and see what happens. Overall, i'm impressed with the Odyssey 2 system. Small library but its got a group of great games like all other systems. ...and you guys are awesome as always too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Not really a mystery, the directions are wrong. You can easily rewire a 2600 stick (just by moving the clips around inside) or make an adapter (medium), or alter the system to change the pinout or add atari jacks (hardest). AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Hey does anyone know what the wiring order is inside the Atari Joystick to work on the Odyssey? I got the type of Odyssey2 where they have the 9 pin connectors in the back. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seob Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) Has been mentioned before in this thread, if you looked good and clicked the link, but here it is Atari /Odyssey2 Extension /Joystick Cable /Cable /Function ------------- ----------- -------------- Brown /Red /Up Yellow /Orange /Right Red /Yellow /Down Orange /Green /Left Blue White/Action /Button White /Black /Ground Edited July 1, 2016 by Seob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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