mr_me Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Anyone have the side button attachments seen in this add? Side buttons were more of an issue than the disc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denicio Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Nope but i saw in the ad it fits TANDYVISION! Holy crap, i'd forgotten Radio Shack Private Labeled these things too. The mod in the ad to the Atari joystick look horrendous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+stupus Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Those are extremely rare, but I believe they did work good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lathe26 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 ... Now the thumb saver pads crack me up! I played a ton of Intellivision and never experienced thumb soreness. My thumb tips used to get sore and recently got sore for days during the Frog Bog competition. Not only that, but I used to get blisters on top of my thumb's joint (the one closest to the the thumbnail). In spite of this, I kept playing the Intellivision when I visited my grandfather's place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+intellivotion Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I love the disc, period Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) Those are extremely rare, but I believe they did work good.Are you talking about the Atari Fyre-ball or the Intellivision Quik-fire side button attachment? My thumb tips used to get sore and recently got sore for days during the Frog Bog competition. Not only that, but I used to get blisters on top of my thumb's joint (the one closest to the the thumbnail). In spite of this, I kept playing the Intellivision when I visited my grandfather's place.If that's your disc thumb you're pressing too hard. If it's your thumb on the side buttons it could happen. Edited February 10, 2017 by mr_me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lathe26 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Are you talking about the Atari Fyre-ball or the Intellivision Quik-fire side button attachment? If that's your disc thumb you're pressing too hard. If it's your thumb on the side buttons it could happen. Yup, it was my side buttons thumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+stupus Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Are you talking about the Atari Fyre-ball or the Intellivision Quik-fire side button attachment? I was talking about the side button attachment, but I think all the stuff from this particular company is htf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Just for those who are interested, here are 5 different joystick upgrades from back-in-the-day. Yes, the Controller, Stickler, and Distick have similar but different plastic molds. Also, that is the Skil-Stik that stupus mentioned. 2017-02-09 21.58.41.jpg When I was a kid, I had something like those "Skil-Stiks," and I have to say that they were absolute crap. I later ripped them out, to the detriment of the disc covers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lathe26 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Does anyone recognize what brand of add-on this is? There are no markings on it. It is definitely not one of the following (though are similar): The Stickler Injoy-A-Stick Joy Sticks The Controller Distick Skil-Stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Just for those who are interested, here are 5 different joystick upgrades from back-in-the-day. Yes, the Controller, Stickler, and Distick have similar but different plastic molds. Also, that is the Skil-Stik that stupus mentioned. 2017-02-09 21.58.41.jpg Never saw the "Thumb Saver". I have all the others. I wish Amiga had released their joystick to the Intellivision. Could the Coleco one be rewired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+stupus Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 (edited) You should be able to rewire it. But it would not be a 16 way stick. Edited August 10, 2018 by stupus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripletopper Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I saw an alterantive for INTV controllers. There is a $10 DIY, or $20 pre made kit, where you can attach a Sega Genesis pad (or joystick I assume) and play. There is a iINTV controller port input for ypying in ketys, but the 3 buttons andf joypad can use Your choice of a Genesis or Jaguar controller. At this website: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/279920-controller-adapters-to-use-jaguar-or-genesis-controller-on-intellivision/?hl=%2Bintellivision+%2Bjaguar&do=findComment&comment=4111772 I'm interested in getting my right handed PS2 joystick, which I can adapt into a Sega Genesis with a Tototek adapter, and then plug THAT into the Genesis->INTV adapter. Only two problems, the controller doesn't do 16 ways and only does 8 ways. For most games that is not much of a sacrifice. I think the only game I know of that REQUIRES 16 ways or is rendered unplayable is Vectron. Some sports games might make you lose a little more precise control, but I don't know it f that renders it unplayable. Auto racing is considered analog steering on the "new harder" version, and that's 16 ways. Any other games that don't work with just 8 ways? The other problem is that I had my INTV 1 Flashback-Modded. I was doing it in anticipation of adding a fight stick to my INTV. And An INTV 1 machine is necessary, because I have some Coleco games that don't work on an INTV 2. The problem is that these adapter circuits are designed to work with INTV 2s, and neither INTV 1s nor INTV FBs. What would be the easiest route? 2x INTV 2 controller -> INTV 1 machine adapters and 2x INTV FB-> 2 adapters to work with my FB controllers , or adding 2X INTV 2-> INTV FB and a 2X INTV FB-> INTV 2 adapter for each controller. I guess I would prefer the first option so I can sell the 2 INTV FB -> INTV 1 adapters to someone on Ebay. Either way I have to buy 4 adapters, I'll have 2 adapters to sell if we go the first route. I guess it depends on what's cheaper INTV 1-> INTV 2 adapters, or INTV 2-> INTV FB adapters, and how much I can get for INTV FB-> 1 adapters. Can nurmix make any combination from any one of the 3 INTV types to any of the other 2 that isn't the first? I assume that works because it's a simple pin rerouting adapter with no circuity or other electronics. I found something else of use that just needs a simple 9-pin rerouting adapter with no other lectronics. It's an Atari Joystick -> astrocade system adapter. I'm hoping it can work on a Genesis and convert THAT to Astrocade. As I said, I don't need the paddle. If I need the paddle, or the Paddle + Joystick, I'll use a genuine Astrocade controller. This is for games that are real tiring with a genuine controller, link S[ace Fortress. If you've ever played Space Fortress the constant trigger squeezing fatigues your hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Auto Racing works fine with an 8-way controller. Turbo would be completely unplayable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vprette Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 During my original Intellivision days I bought a couple joysticks for cheap. It's been too long to remember the company, but the stick looked like a giant chess pawn that stuck to the disc. Simple solution and it improved my control comfort and accuracy immensely. Wish I could find those now... if you mean the on on the left http://www.intellivisionworld.com/English/Hardware/Accessories.html I have that but I found it impossible to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denicio Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 if you mean the on on the left http://www.intellivisionworld.com/English/Hardware/Accessories.html I have that but I found it impossible to use I had one like the one on the right. I was CRAZY excited to use it. THEN............the real world set in. That sucka would NEVER stay mounted. It would pop out with minimal pressure. As a mechanically minded adult...i know why. The Intellivision hand controller was never designed to have a joystick. The 'lip' area used in the disc location was too narrow. Any amount of pressure would have that popping out. Combine that with a 12 year old trying to set high scores on Astrosmash.....forgettaboutit !!!!! After a weekend of struggling with the stick upgrades....they were to remain at the bottom of the Intellivision box for years....until mom sold my system and collection for 5 bux at a garage sale...but thats a story for another time...............sigh~ D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swami Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 if you mean the on on the left http://www.intellivisionworld.com/English/Hardware/Accessories.html I have that but I found it impossible to use I got a couple of those on the left. I can't figure out how they are supposed to stay on the controller even. I feel like there must be a second piece for the bottom to hold them in place or I have to use a rubber band or something. They seem to big for the controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shepman Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 (edited) I made this tonight turned out pretty well. I may sell these if there is enough interest. Edited April 4, 2019 by Shepman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Looks like an Oreo at the bottom. :-) I made this tonight turned out pretty well. I may sell these if there is enough interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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