tobias_project Posted July 3, 2001 Share Posted July 3, 2001 hey all.. i just spotted this on ebay, may be of interest to someone.. a mint 2600 to 5200 adaptor i've never seen one of these, but all i own is a 2600 and a 7800.. not that freak middle system carl Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/24-atari-2600-to-5200-adaptor/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted July 3, 2001 Share Posted July 3, 2001 Thanks for the tip. But really, here's my take on this piece of hardware -- if I wanted to play 2600 games, the last place I'd do it is on my 5200, with those analog sticks! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/24-atari-2600-to-5200-adaptor/#findComment-192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Helper Posted July 11, 2001 Share Posted July 11, 2001 Actually, the adaptor has 2 joystick ports built into it so you can use 2600 sticks with the 2600 games. Its a neat little gadget, I have one and its the only way I can play my 2600 games since mine died. The funny thing is that I don't have any 5200 controllers so I can ONLY play 2600 games on the 5200 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/24-atari-2600-to-5200-adaptor/#findComment-193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 What!?! I'd get the 5200 controllers replaced first, he has the 2600 adapter, what does he need the 2600 for? Now, that's Bizzare and sad; suggesting he should get a 2600 first? I just can't see any logic in that. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/24-atari-2600-to-5200-adaptor/#findComment-194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Helper Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 Yeah, no reason to get a 2600 when I can play all the games on the 5200 using the adaptor. What I am trying to do is find a deal out there where I can get new 5200 joysticks so I can enjoy the 5200 games that I have, but cannot play. The Helper Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/24-atari-2600-to-5200-adaptor/#findComment-195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted July 13, 2001 Share Posted July 13, 2001 I'm not sure what your chances are of finding NEW 5200 controllers, I imagine pretty darn slim. But, 5200 controller just aren't that hard to get working if they are "broken." The 5200 I just got came with 3 "broken" controllers, but only one is truely broken(it's actually missing parts), the other two I opened up and cleaned all the contacts with a pencil eraser and rubbing alcohol, and they both work as good as new now! So if you have 5200 controllers that the buttons just don't seem to work on them, try cleaning them like I did, there are precise instructions on how to do this under the 5200 section at WWW.atarihq.com , assuming you don't find yourself competent enough to do it on your own. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/24-atari-2600-to-5200-adaptor/#findComment-196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted July 13, 2001 Share Posted July 13, 2001 I found 4 new in the box controllers at a flea once. I kept two and traded the other two off long ago. What were the odds of that? Tempest Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/24-atari-2600-to-5200-adaptor/#findComment-197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted July 13, 2001 Share Posted July 13, 2001 probably about the same as winning the lottery. I'm going to make myself a y-cable to use my pc quickshot flightstick with my 5200. I downloaded instructions and a radioshack parts list for just such a project(it'll be a lot easier than locating a Wico stick or Masterplay interface, probably a LOT cheaper too). Should be great with games like StarRaiders. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/24-atari-2600-to-5200-adaptor/#findComment-198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 17, 2001 Share Posted July 17, 2001 quoteI'm going to make myself a y-cable to use my pc quickshot flightstick with my 5200. I downloaded instructions and a radioshack parts list for just such a project(it'll be a lot easier than locating a Wico stick or Masterplay interface, probably a LOT cheaper too). If you build two of them, perhaps I can trade you a few 5200 games or something (like, cash). It would be nice to use a PC analog joystick on the 5200. I'm not terribly great at throwing electronic gadgets together or I'd do it myself. ..Al Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/24-atari-2600-to-5200-adaptor/#findComment-199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted July 17, 2001 Share Posted July 17, 2001 All right, if I'm making one, a second wouldn't be a problem...although a friend of mine just borrowed my pc stick, but I'll get it back in a week or so...(I'll need it to test out the y-cable eventually) One thing I'm concerned about with this project is compatability with different types of PC sticks. Mine is a Quickshot with four buttons and throttle control. I haven't look closely at the instructions for the cable yet, so I'm not sure what's up. I also intend to make one (a y-cable) for my Jaguar, because Battlesphere has a code for analog controls (but you still need the keypad for it as well). That one I'll have to figure out from scratch, I think, I haven't seen anything on the net about making one... Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/24-atari-2600-to-5200-adaptor/#findComment-200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 17, 2001 Share Posted July 17, 2001 quoteI also intend to make one (a y-cable) for my Jaguar, because Battlesphere has a code for analog controls (but you still need the keypad for it as well). That one I'll have to figure out from scratch, I think, I haven't seen anything on the net about making one... If you do end up creating such a cable from scratch, if you type up plans for it we'd be glad to put it online here so other Jaguar enthusiasts can recreate your efforts. If you take pictures along the way depicting construction, even better. And of course, schematics drawn in a paint program (as opposed to ASCII "art") go a long way. ..Al Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/24-atari-2600-to-5200-adaptor/#findComment-201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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