87atari7800 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 This is my first post... I have two proline controllers/joysticks for the Atari 7800. They seem to work fine. The only issue I have with them is in the maze games like Jr. Pac Man (2600 edition) and Pac-Man (2600 edition). It seems hard to make a quick left or right turn. Is it the controllers? I am using a 7800 with an RCA cable attached to a co-axial adapter. I am using it on a 50" flat screen. Just would like some input if it is the games, the controllers, or functioning as designed. Thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Not the greatest controllers, but I bet your real problem is the imposed input delay due to signal processing (screen lag) on your TV. Try switching your flatscreen to 'Game Mode' if it has one. That'll help cut down on the delay, but you're always best off playing older game systems like this on CRT's for that and other reasons… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Trebor Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 This is my first post... I have two proline controllers/joysticks for the Atari 7800. They seem to work fine. The only issue I have with them is in the maze games like Jr. Pac Man (2600 edition) and Pac-Man (2600 edition). It seems hard to make a quick left or right turn. Is it the controllers? I am using a 7800 with an RCA cable attached to a co-axial adapter. I am using it on a 50" flat screen. Just would like some input if it is the games, the controllers, or functioning as designed. Thanks everyone. Possibly an issue with the controllers also probable screen lag perhaps throwing off your timing perception for those turns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87atari7800 Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Thanks for the prompt responses. I will check if my TV has a game mode. The controllers work well with other games, but that game requires quick movements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I too, would play on a standard TV set and see if that helps. For the 2600 games on your 7800, you can use a sega genesis controller. This only works with games that use one button, but It works well with most 2600 games and some 7800 games. Welcome here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariKid81 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Use a good-ol CX-40 for your maze type games. The Proline controllers are far to sloppy internally. They work ok in the early stages of a game. Once the action heats up and the ghosts are hot on Ms. Pac-man's heels - as they say on New York, "forget about it!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookem Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I too, would play on a standard TV set and see if that helps. Technically he is playing on a "standard" TV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87atari7800 Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 I tried to proline controllers and an old after market 2600 controller. It might be the TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87atari7800 Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 it works fine for other games like Food Fight, Ball Blazer, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I too, would play on a standard TV set and see if that helps. For the 2600 games on your 7800, you can use a sega genesis controller. This only works with games that use one button, but It works well with most 2600 games and some 7800 games. Welcome here Edladdin sells a Sega Genesis controller adapter for the 7800 so you can use a second fire button on the games that require it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87atari7800 Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 how are the 7800 joypads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 how are the 7800 joypads? Very good!! It has a screw on thumbstick which gives it an arcade feel. I highly reccommend it. Best Electronics sells them for almost $20. Just like an NES and Master System joypad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87atari7800 Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 i will check it out. thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Very good!! It has a screw on thumbstick which gives it an arcade feel. I highly reccommend it. Best Electronics sells them for almost $20. Just like an NES and Master System joypad. $30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108 Stars Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) how are the 7800 joypads? They are terrible. Imagine NES or SMS pads in shape, just much cheaper built. You are much, much better off using a Genesis Controller. The 7800 pads are really like bad 3rd party controllers from China. Edited July 20, 2015 by 108 Stars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87atari7800 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 I bought two joypads cx-78 from best electronics. We'll see if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 They are terrible. Imagine NES or SMS pads in shape, just much cheaper built. You are much, much better off using a Genesis Controller. The 7800 pads are really like bad 3rd party controllers from China. I second this. To me, the Atari controllers released between the 2600 ones and the Jaguar Pro Controller are all crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87atari7800 Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 They're not too bad. Got them today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+phoenixdownita Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Give it time and you'll join the chorus ... they are what they are, you wish they were better but given the alternative .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) They are terrible. Imagine NES or SMS pads in shape, just much cheaper built. You are much, much better off using a Genesis Controller. The 7800 pads are really like bad 3rd party controllers from China. This. Prolines and Euro pads are both junk. That's why I built my own: There are also tutorials on line to mod an existing NES controller for use with a 7800. Mine came out very nice: Edited July 24, 2015 by stardust4ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
AtariAge on Instagram
Watch us on YouTube
Chat on Discord
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.