boxpressed Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I suspect many of you have already discovered this, but a simple Y-cable (two male connectors, one female) and a standard ColecoVision controller perform the same function as a two-button Champ adapter. This allows for any 2600 joystick (and probably Sega Genesis) to be used with the keypad for one-button games. I use a Genesis Arcade Power Stick modded for the 7800 for two-button functionality. I even tested with Defender, which is really picky about joysticks, often firing AND using a smart bomb with the same action button. Both buttons on my arcade stick operate independently using this method. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chart45 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 using grisp pcb 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIAD Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I liked that Champ Adaptor clone in the other thread you posted the pic in and I liked it again in this one. Very nice job!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I liked that Champ Adaptor clone in the other thread you posted the pic in and I liked it again in this one. Very nice job!' I agree! He did an awesome job IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I liked that Champ Adaptor clone in the other thread you posted the pic in and I liked it again in this one. Very nice job!' Yes indeed. So now can he produce 100+ exemplaries for the rest of us Colecovisionites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Yes indeed. So now can he produce 100+ exemplaries for the rest of us Colecovisionites? Is there really interests? CollectorVision can easely make a batch of those 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Is there really interests? CollectorVision can easely make a batch of those Well, if it has the same black plastic casing and the same keypad as the one in the picture, then sure, I'd buy one. In fact, I'm pretty sure I would purchase four of them: One to match up with my Questar joystick, one for my Fire Command II, one for my HS-20, and one for my HS-15. None of these two-button joysticks have an integrated keypad. My only question lies with the cable: If the joystick's cable plugs into this Champ Adaptor clone, do I need to purchase another cable to link up the adaptor to the CV console? If possible, it would be preferable to have the extra cable length built into the adaptor as a unified product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Well, if it has the same black plastic casing and the same keypad as the one in the picture, then sure, I'd buy one. In fact, I'm pretty sure I would purchase four of them: One to match up with my Questar joystick, one for my Fire Command II, one for my HS-20, and one for my HS-15. None of these two-button joysticks have an integrated keypad. :)My only question lies with the cable: If the joystick's cable plugs into this Champ Adaptor clone, do I need to purchase another cable to link up the adaptor to the CV console? If possible, it would be preferable to have the extra cable length built into the adaptor as a unified product. Would be the same thing The plug would be like in the Arcade Controller, with a extra lenght cable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpressed Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 For me, the Champ adaptor is really valuable only when paired with an arcade stick with two button functionality (either a Questar, Fire Command II, or modded stick). For instance, I couldn't imagine being any good at playing Tutankham with any controller whose action buttons aren't placed side by side. Otherwise, you could just plug in a 2600 stick into port 1 and start the game with the original controller in port 2 (although I know there are a number of games that won't work this way). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chart45 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Yes indeed. So now can he produce 100+ exemplaries for the rest of us Colecovisionites? if collectorvision and people want those clone im sure we could menage something 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 if collectorvision and people want those clone im sure we could menage something Sure, we can work together for this project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLic0ne t0aD Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Sweet! Im interested in one or 2 as well. I have a StarMaster joystick, would that work to? I think I have a Questar laying around somewhere.. Ill have to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RelliK111 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I would love to get 2 of these as long as the price is right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Yes I definitely would buy two of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chart45 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 im working on it guys i will give update soon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegamezmaster Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) I suspect many of you have already discovered this, but a simple Y-cable (two male connectors, one female) and a standard ColecoVision controller perform the same function as a two-button Champ adapter. This allows for any 2600 joystick (and probably Sega Genesis) to be used with the keypad for one-button games. I use a Genesis Arcade Power Stick modded for the 7800 for two-button functionality. I even tested with Defender, which is really picky about joysticks, often firing AND using a smart bomb with the same action button. Both buttons on my arcade stick operate independently using this method. Where can you find those Y cables? I've searched everywhere with no luck. Can only find with one male connector and two female. Would one for a computer work? Seen those on ebay for around $6. Just wondering. Edited April 22, 2014 by thegamezmaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpressed Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Where can you find those Y cables? I've searched everywhere with no luck. Can only find with one male connector and two female. Would one for a computer work? Seen those on ebay for around $6. Just wondering. They turn up on eBay fairly regularly. Yes, you do have to inquire about the gender of the connectors beforehand. I don't see any reason why a computer one wouldn't work, but I like the black plastic connectors rather than the ones with metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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