VicViper Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I'm sure everyone thinks the original 7800 controllers were awful, what are the other options? I know they made the nes styled European ones, but there pretty expensive and from what I hear not that great either. Where there any off brand controllers that support two button play? There are alot of great games that I would play if I had better options, including a few homebrews. any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) convert a NES controller if you want a pad, or hack a Radica Space invaders joystick if you want a stick. Telegames made a 7800 compatible joystick, same basic design as the pain-line stick, but a bit smaller. A slight improvement, but not much link to the pitiful controler list Edited June 1, 2011 by mimo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 convert a NES controller if you want a pad, This, I have two that were made for me and I use them all the time, even better than the europad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 PM this guy: http://www.atariage.com/forums/user/18480-thegoldenax/ He makes/sells converted NES controllers for a good price, I tried it and have never looked back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoTonah Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I actually *like* the original 7800 sticks. Sure beat the 2600 sticks, I can play a lot longer with them. Of course, I seem a little different than a lot of people. For example, I HATE big sticks like the stuff Wico used to make, but others love 'em. Hmm. Oh, and I have the European 7800 pad. It sucks, everything is too stiff and the buttons are not in a nice, ergonomic places. Too boxy, too--the NES controller got it right, Atari got it wrong. I recently ordered some parts from Sparkfun, if I get some free time I'm making my own controller, my way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svenski Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I don't mind the 7800 control pads, never tried the coffin style joysticks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underball Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I'm sure everyone thinks the original 7800 controllers were awful, let me stop you right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fyrman Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 My 7800 came with a european pad and the original stick. I found the pad to be much easier and more comfortable to play. I took it apart and gave it a good cleaning first, and it is very responsive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I'm sure everyone thinks the original 7800 controllers were awful, let me stop you right there. Indeed; what more is there to say? They're awful, end of story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tz101 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Will Master System or Genesis controllers work on 7800? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightSprinter Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Will Master System or Genesis controllers work on 7800? Yes, but for two-button games either an internal mod or an adapter are needed (the latter to be built, I believe). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 PM this guy: http://www.atariage.com/forums/user/18480-thegoldenax/ He makes/sells converted NES controllers for a good price, I tried it and have never looked back. Thanks for the post. Always happy to convert something if needed. Thanks, AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underball Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I'm sure everyone thinks the original 7800 controllers were awful, let me stop you right there. Indeed; what more is there to say? They're awful, end of story. To some people. Not everybody. I prefer them to the awful europads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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