Playing a 5200 with a NES controller wirelessly.

[0078265317]

I made a video showing it is possible and how I did so. Using my masterplay clone from low budget. And some adapters from camerica. Using a standard nes controller to play Pacman and Jungle Hunt. And wireless is the best part because 5200 never had any wireless controllers to my knowledge. So not bound by the cords or placement of tv.

 

[thegamezmaster]

Where did you get the masterplay clone? I couldn't find low budget. Thanks

[0078265317]

http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/192363-masterplay-clone/

 

Or you can bid on this.

 

http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/195775-atari-redemption-on-ebay

[thegamezmaster]

http://www.atariage....sterplay-clone/

 

Or you can bid on this.

 

http://www.atariage....emption-on-ebay

 

Thanks for the info.

[sqoon]

Some random thoughts:

 

In your video, it didn't look like the directionals on Pac Man were very accurate as you were getting caught by ghosts where you could have made a quick turn if the controllers cooperated.

 

Would this setup work with a NES satellite wireless adapter instead of the Camerica one you used?

 

This setup is pretty much limited to games that don't need keypad input since the 5200 controller with keypad would need to be hooked by cord to the Masterplay device, down on the floor.

 

Overall, nice though. I may try something similar soon.

[0078265317]

http://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Tripod-camera-Holder-Cellphone/product-reviews/B0042J6VUS/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

 

Lot of thing like that exists but are week or too flimsy some reviews say. Even say one without the tripod but too flimsy and spring broke. So no good.

 

But without device it is one hand for cellphone and one for controller. Plus I suck at packman. So if I had a tripod adapter it would work. But it was shaky because I didn't and don't have 2 free hands to play.

 

Plus the adapter has v - x adjustments just like the atari 5200 wico. So that was half of it. The adapter is very sturdy. The glue where the 15 pin connector is snapped off by accident when I was putting it away but the wires inside are soldered so well together it still works. I'll just reglue it but it still works.

 

As for the satellite no. The freedoom stick I got off ebay for 6 dollars with box had 2600 adapters. And the camerica freedom connection came with nes adapter in the box. But since both were made by camerica it luckily matched. So the satellite probably won't work.

 

Nes does not work on 5200. But the 2600 adapters and a masterplay or clone will. Satellite straight with out any mods probably not.

 

Here is what you need.

 

ebay item numbers.

 

230761838209

 

260986972877

[sqoon]

I see some freedom sticks on ebay, and they have a black cable and a light gray cable coming out of the infrared receiver. Is one cable configured for NES and the other for 2600?

 

I already have a masterplay clone, so this is the main thing I would need to make this work.

[0078265317]

The 2600 adapters are rare and hard to find I guess. The black and grey thing is NES not 2600. I have that also. Grey is player 1 and black is player 2. The 2600 adapter is seperate. You need the freedom stick cuz the adapter has detachable connection. One cable for NES and one for 2600. The other gadget has builtin wires so you can't switch between 2600 and NES. BUt get a freedoom connection while its cheap cuz soon it will be hard to find.

[0078265317]

If you goto ebay and try this number.

 

380353702783

 

Look at the photo. Right is the box and left are to adapters. Ones nes and one 2600. I have both adapters and a box with builtin wires.

[GameGirl420]

:-0 Whoa now that's wild,I never thought that was possible. I would love to get one of those. Are those easy to make too? I would soo buy one of those.

[0078265317]

The masterplay adapter, ask low_budget here and he'll let you know.

[low_budget]

I plan to build eight or so more masterplay clones in the near future.

I have masterplay kits for sale, but it seems most gamers prefer an enclosed, finished product.

 

Nice wireless setup!

[sqoon]

I ordered a Camerica Freedom Connection for a good price, but the Freedom Sticks are pretty pricey.

[0078265317]

you don't need the stick. Just the 2600 adapter and the box if you can find them.

[0078265317]

Here you go. Just found it. Good price too. This all you need.

 

eBay Auction -- Item Number: 290690639856

[sqoon]

I bought a Freedom Stick NIB with all the connectors today from a guy online, for about 1/5th of epay prices. Yes! Bought the Freedom Connection NIB last week, and this should arrive within the week and I will be wirelessly gaming on my 5200. Nice.

[0078265317]

Yes but you still need the masterplay clone.

[0078265317]

Nice just found it. A little under 2 hours to go and 15.50 now. Not bad...

 

eBay Auction -- Item Number: 120890235622

Edited April 10, 2012 by 0078265317

[TwiliteZoner]

Is this found footage?

[sqoon]

I already have a masterplay device, so all I need is the Camerica Freedom Stick, paid for today.

[0078265317]

Is this found footage?

 

Yes I found it in my basement. Seriously I made the video and round 2. That is my basement.

[sqoon]

I got my Freedom Stick CIB in the mail yesterday. Only $10 via Craigslist, versus close to $50 on ebay. Bad thing is the previous owner left batteries in the stick for a long time and they corroded. I cleaned it all out with vinegar and some sandpaper on the battery contacts. I tried it out on my NES this morning and it works great. The only thing I noticed is that I tried an experiment where I paired the Freedom Stick's NES wireless receiver with the wireless sending unit from my new Freedom Connection, and it did not register any button pushes on my NES at all. I will try my 5200 with the masterplay setup later.

[0078265317]

That's funny works both ways for me. Make sure the freedom connection has good batteries and is not corroded. Also make sure the switches on the side are set to player 1 and not off.

[sqoon]

OK, I tried 5200 wireless for the first time and the results are definitely mixed. For starters, I put in Galaxian with the stock NES controller. Couldn't even get the game to start.

 

Then, I tried Pac Man with the stock NES, stock 5200 controller plugged into the other side of the Wico y cable for use of the start button. Sure enough, the game started fine with the 5200 controller's start button, but the responsiveness of Pac Man to the directional input of the NES controller was delayed, causing me to get eaten by ghosts often. Last, I tried Pac man with the wireless Freedom Stick. Same results, delayed and nonexistent directional input caused Pac Man to get eaten often.

 

I don't think this is really a setup that is going to be useful, unless it works better with other games.

[0078265317]

I think you're doing something wrong because it works for me. Maybe because I have keypad builtin or have adjustable pots. Upload a photo of the masterplay clone you have so I can see.