liquidcross Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 Well, I think they're designated CX78, but I could be wrong. Anyways, you know what I'm talking about: the NES-like joypads released for the 7800 in Europe. I'm thinking of nabbing one or two...are they worth it? Good quality, control, ergonomics, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room 34 Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 I've never tried 'em, but I really can't imagine them being WORSE than the ProLine joysticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian R. Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 They're my controller of choice for 7800 games that require two fire buttons. I prefer them over the standard 7800 sticks. I use a 2600 controller for one or no-fire button games, but the pads are the way to go for the rest, IMO. You may find the D-pad not as good as what you're used to on other controllers, but I think it's OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miqorz Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 I will admit it.. I HATE the ProLine sticks! I use either my Wico Baseball Bat controller or my Genesis stick. I usually do what I can to avoid them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room 34 Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 I just want something that will let me play Xevious... and ENJOY it. ProLine joysticks: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miqorz Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 I just want something that will let me play Xevious... and ENJOY it. ProLine joysticks: I THINK the NES Controller mod gives you both button support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy_Dude Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 ProLine joysticks: CX-78: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZylonBane Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 The layout of the 7800 joypad is mind-bogglingly stupid. The two buttons are placed completely outside the arc of any normal human thumb. It's almost like it was designed to be used laying flat on a tabletop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room 34 Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 You do have a point there, ZylonBane... but are you suggesting that the ProLines are BETTER? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy_Dude Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 The layout of the 7800 joypad is mind-bogglingly stupid. The two buttons are placed completely outside the arc of any normal human thumb. It's almost like it was designed to be used laying flat on a tabletop. I never noticed that. I must be very adaptable because my thumb lies directly in the groove for B1 and anyone who grew up with the NES has a automatic B2 reflex So this doesn't bother me as much as the stiff D-pad (and the Thumb stick makes it only slightly better) Could be worse, At least you don't have to use Coleco controlers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kondre Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 I have these controllers. not too bad, there are slight issues, but after a few hours of useage, you can get them to run pretty good. certain games they are difficult to use, HERO is tough with them. the 7800 games are good with them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clock Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 I've never used a proline so I can't compare, but I do use a Joypad and it works ok but agree with the comment about button position in the wrong place and the d-pad/jstick is not very responsive when compared to a modern controller. I use it only for 2 button games, otherwise I use a competition pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Kay Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 As somebody put it in a similar thread... The pads are not very "Asteroidable"... http://www.atariage.com/forums/viewtopic.p...ghlight=#314612 Cheers! Joey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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