Xot Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 So okay, I'm a bit peeved that I didn't know that Meltdown required the light gun. Unless I missed it, it doesn't say that on the box. So, I'm in the market for an XE Light Gun. Anyone got one and what can I expect to pay for this? TIA... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaData Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 You're looking for an XE Light Gun or BEST Electronics Light Gun... unless you want to modify a Sega Phaser... the modification is explained in a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) online. Most people will tell you that the BEST gun is better than the Atari XE gun, but I have yet to see it. I wouldn't pay more than 10 USD for one. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numan Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 I've used the XE Gun; it was funny because I had never seen one then picked up about three in a short period, all for a reasonable price. I remember using it for the Bug game; I haven't had any problems with it except the label fell off one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xot Posted April 4, 2003 Author Share Posted April 4, 2003 I've used the XE Gun; it was funny because I had never seen one then picked up about three in a short period, all for a reasonable price. I remember using it for the Bug game; I haven't had any problems with it except the label fell off one of them. I don't suppose you've still got one of the three, do you???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 Can't you still get those from Best ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xot Posted April 4, 2003 Author Share Posted April 4, 2003 If you can, I couldn't find where. The page was so utterly devoid of links and difficult to navigate that I didn't spend ALL that much time looking. A search for "light gun" didn't turn it up, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbrad Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 Just call them (Best), they are extremely helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaData Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 BEST Electronics is the worst company I've had the displeasure of dealing with. Go to eBay! You'll meet friendlier people who want to sell you things there. Go to GameTZ or some other place where you deal with people who care about the community, not profits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 Hmm, I've never had any problems with Best Electronics. Ebay on the other hand... Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbrad Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 BEST Electronics is the worst company I've had the displeasure of dealing with. Go to eBay! You'll meet friendlier people who want to sell you things there. Go to GameTZ or some other place where you deal with people who care about the community, not profits. So you're saying that Ebay isn't about profits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numan Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 Xot, They should still be in my storage facility; I'll give it a looksee on the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodreptile Posted April 5, 2003 Share Posted April 5, 2003 I had that same problem and before I discovered this site I was in a world of hurt. Do what I do and look at the game first via the 7800 game section. Meltdown is a good game and worth spending an extra £10 on. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted April 5, 2003 Share Posted April 5, 2003 Xot- farther down the thread list there's one titled "light gun" authored by electrocop in which he had a similar question- I suggested Video 61 in Stacy MN. I also did some research on pricing & shipping in that thread. www.atarisales.com electrocop- did you get your Light Gun yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xot Posted April 6, 2003 Author Share Posted April 6, 2003 Xot- farther down the thread list there's one titled "light gun" authored by electrocop in which he had a similar question- I suggested Video 61 in Stacy MN. I also did some research on pricing & shipping in that thread. www.atarisales.com electrocop- did you get your Light Gun yet? ' Ouch! $29.95 for the light gun??? There's gotta be a better deal out there than that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landsmarra Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 I've got an XE gun and the playability is just horrific. The aiming on the gun is an inch off to the right on one game and an inch off to the left on another. I imagine it is a software issue rather than hardware as the "offness" is not the same for every game. It's a shame as a couple of the games could be halfway enjoyable (I just shooting the old man in Barnyard Blaster). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_J64bit Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 My XE light gun is dead Ive no idea why But Ive hope its just the xe light gun that makes the games playability that skucks Im going to be getting Sega light gun form Kyle, Now I need some one to made the MOD for it so I use On 1200XL and the 7800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
video game addict Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 In case any one you all were still looking, I ran across THIS auction. It's a tested XE gun with a decent BIN, but seems to be missing the stickers. Not my auction, just pointing it out as I remembered reading this thread a few days ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesome_pa Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 Well, I just looked at that auction, and although it does seem like a decent price, look at the shipping. That's where the seller makes up the difference. I don't own one of these guns, but I figure it must weight 2 pounds MAX. He's charging, and I quote "$7.75 via fast Priority Mail". That shipping seems high, even with DC, it shouldn't cost more than $5.00 (again assuming the 2 pound weight, which I'm sure it's not). Besides, I ship Priority, how do I get the fast method instead of the standard? I was curious of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted April 15, 2003 Share Posted April 15, 2003 I can make the adapter that converts the Sega Gun to work on the Atari consoles. PM me. Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted April 15, 2003 Share Posted April 15, 2003 I can make the adapter that converts the Sega Gun to work on the Atari consoles. PM me. Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA YES, PM HIM! It's a really sweet adapter. Rob, thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landsmarra Posted April 15, 2003 Share Posted April 15, 2003 I can make the adapter that converts the Sega Gun to work on the Atari consoles. PM me. Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA Rob, would you say the adapted Sega gun works better than the Atari/Best guns? As I mentioned at the top of this thread, the playability is atrocious on 7800 LG games but I don't know if it's the gun, the software or both. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted April 15, 2003 Share Posted April 15, 2003 It's mostly the gun. My opinion is that the Best gun and Sega gun are about equal. The Atari gun is worse. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xot Posted April 15, 2003 Author Share Posted April 15, 2003 I can make the adapter that converts the Sega Gun to work on the Atari consoles. PM me. Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA Woops. Guess this is what happens when I don't check the 7800 forum for a couple days. Well, if/when I come across a Sege gun I will in fact do that... Is this just a plug-in type device or will the gun no longer work on Sega consoles once adapted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted April 15, 2003 Share Posted April 15, 2003 Here is one. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...1&category=4792 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xot Posted April 15, 2003 Author Share Posted April 15, 2003 What do you guys use as search keywords for these? I never seem to get many hits when I use 'light gun.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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