NES joystick controllers

[karokoenig]

Probably not exactly the right forum, but I thought in this HSC, you guys know a little about NES controllers. Here's the thing:

 

I only discivered the NES as a serious gaming system recently - believe it or not, and shame on me. But I still can't stand the normal gamepads. Joystick guy through and through, I guess. I did get a hold of the NES Advantage already, but that thing is kind of bulky and the buttons tend to get stuck. Can you guys point me towards some alternatives I should check out? Something along the lines of the Competition Pro Joystick for NES? Any tip will be greatly appreciated!

[akator]

Look for a Battlestation II on eBay. Occasionally they also appear here in the Marketplace...

[karokoenig]

Thanks for the tip. It is a tiny bit bulky as well, though. Isn't there anything that would fit into, say, a normal human hand?

[NightSprinter]

Are you talking about like an arcade-styled joystick, or something like the SpectraVideo joysticks for the 8-bit systems?

Edited February 18, 2013 by NightSprinter

[karokoenig]

A quick Google Image search for Spectravideo joystick resulted mostly in pictures of "flightsticks". No, I don't want any of these. Meanwhile, I ordered one of these

 

 

from the UK. Looks a lot like what I want. I can keep you guys informed about how well it works once it arrives - if you like.

[NightSprinter]

Ah yes, I have one of those here as well for my NES and Master System. Konix Speedking, if I remember right. Here in the US it was called the "500XJ", and was sold by Epyx. I remember a third single-button variety as well (which I may or may not still have).

[WispFollower]

I would suggest the Honyu Explorer. It does have a somewhat large base (although smaller than the Advantage). The button action is excellent, especially if you thought the Advantage was sticky or unresponsive.

Edited February 22, 2013 by WispFollower

[karokoenig]

Thanks for the tip. I did a little bit of research, and the Explorer looks interesting, especially in direct comparison with the Advantage. However, I checked ebay availability, and it gives me a feeling that it may be really hard to find outside the US.

 

I'd say I will wait for the Speedking to arrive from the UK and see how well that one holds up. If it still isn't what I'm looking for, the Explorer will be high on my list.

[Andromeda Stardust]

Or, you can build your own arcade controller like I did...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30203515@N04/sets/72157629736738048/

 

It works great sitting in my lap playing from the couch. Much better than an NES Advantage. Digital turbo control with a four speed selector switch, slow motion, etc... Best part was, I designed the PCB myself so no controllers were harmed!

 

I greatly prefer the NES gamepad to the Atari Joysticks, but I also love the feel of the giant arcade controller even better!

 

Oh, and what the hey; I also did an Atari Version too:

http://www.atariage....08-1up-manship/

Edited February 22, 2013 by stardust4ever

[0078265317]

Nes max and camerica freedom stick are decent. Similar to the advantage but still decent and wireless. Except I hate the clicking sound. But they all had that I think.

 

Or the nes version of wico looks decent. Or goto ebay and type in

 

300852389202?

Edited March 6, 2013 by 0078265317

[RickR]

That Epyx you bought should suit your needs. Although I love the NES gamepad, the joystick is really good. Especially for games like Donkey Kong that used a joystick in the arcade.

[boxpressed]

I have an NES Competition Pro. I highly recommend it, but it is hard to find.