adamchevy Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Just purchased a new one of these. I was wondering if anyone has had great success using one of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 One of those odd things you covet. Then when you actually get one, you wonder why you wanted it in the first place. I love hardware. But, I have to admit, some of it was just not necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamchevy Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 One of those odd things you covet. Then when you actually get one, you wonder why you wanted it in the first place. I love hardware. But, I have to admit, some of it was just not necessary. They are kind of strange, but I actually like the sturdiness and ball that was included. I didn't think I would like the ball top, but so far I think it's alright. I added some additional rubber feet on the bottom , and now it's very sturdy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I had some because they were marked down at Kay Bee (or whatever spelling it was). I still have them in a box somewhere. I didn't use the stupid ball, but the stand was great. I'd set it on a little table and play that way. Much better than holding the joystick in my hand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I've got a pair of the stands, but not the balls. Got some Grabber Balls, though. But, I have to admit, some of it was just not necessary. That's the great thing about Atari 2600 collecting. There's soooo much weird stuff that came out for it, some things more useful than others. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schizophretard Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 When I bought one I didn't even intend on playing with it. I just wanted it to be on display as if the joystick was a trophy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Got several of those and personally love them. The ball is good for decathalon types of games rather than rubbing a hole in your palm with the stock stick. Base could have been heavier but did make a nice stable base on a table. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 The ball is good for decathalon types of games rather than rubbing a hole in your palm with the stock stick. Is that what the ball was for? I thought it was for pants-less people who liked to play hands-free. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Wonder007 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 One of those odd things you covet. Then when you actually get one, you wonder why you wanted it in the first place. I love hardware. But, I have to admit, some of it was just not necessary. Right..?.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Who has one of these? I have the one from the OP, but it has never been opened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Wonder007 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Nice... Ready for action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockduck Posted October 18 Share Posted October 18 Resurrecting this thread as it is the best thread online I've seen about this particular object thanks to the boxed images in the OP. I picked up two of these with their grabber balls this week while treasure hunting and think they are the 23 skidoo. I see a "Made in the USA" molded into the bases, but I can't find any information about who actually manufactured them. So far all I've seen is a comment from 2003 from someone in the AA forums here named Video who stated, "I think it's a CBS product, won't swear to that." Curious if anyone knows anything more? The box in the OP doesn't appear to show a manufacturer either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted October 18 Share Posted October 18 2 hours ago, Mockduck said: Resurrecting this thread as it is the best thread online I've seen about this particular object thanks to the boxed images in the OP. I picked up two of these with their grabber balls this week while treasure hunting and think they are the 23 skidoo. I see a "Made in the USA" molded into the bases, but I can't find any information about who actually manufactured them. So far all I've seen is a comment from 2003 from someone in the AA forums here named Video who stated, "I think it's a CBS product, won't swear to that." Curious if anyone knows anything more? The box in the OP doesn't appear to show a manufacturer either. I could take photos of mine if I ever find which box they are in. I'm sure I'll find them the next time I have to move. Seems like my sister and I move every few years, so who knows, maybe 2025 will be your lucky year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supergun Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 On 9/8/2016 at 5:43 PM, adamchevy said: http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160908/0733163e21b2399280e52ad3af37317c.jpg Just purchased a new one of these. I was wondering if anyone has had great success using one of these? I found one of these at a thrift store years ago and I had always wanted one since the 80’s ads that showed them. Here’s my take on them. The stand is awesome for playing Pac-Man games (Frogger & Qbert are ok as well) as these are games that do not use the fire button. (I also use it for pac-man games on 800, ColecoVision, 7800, etc.) I have one joystick that I just leave permanently inside the stand for these games. As for the ball top itself, I got so accustomed to having it that I literally got a second one and have never removed it from my favorite joystick. I play ALL my games now with the ball top on. It’s just more comfortable for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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