RangerG Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 One time someone posted the following link to an excellent old article rating classic joysticks: http://www.atarimagazines.com/v7n8/joysticks.html Well, one of the favorites in the article was the Mindscape Powerplayer. I have kept this name in the back of my head and today I ran across two of these joysticks in terrific condition. I bought them for $5 each (a little much maybe, but I tend to splurge if I see something classic at the flea market). These are great joysticks. My old favorite was the 500XJ Epyx, but this one is better. It has a subtle click and is comfortable to hold. Ahh - gaming bliss :wink:. Does anyone else like this joystick? Take care, RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 I used to have one of those years ago. It ended up breaking. I didn't think it was the most comfortable joystick i've tried. But then, the ol' standard issue Atari joystick is pretty hard to beat in my opinion. I also have an EPYX joystick. I don't use it too often. It's not as accurate as a CX40 joystick. Plus a joystick with microswitches tends to be a little noisy to use. Although the EPYX stick I had for the NES with built in rapid fire was sweet. So much more ergonomic than those rectangular pain/cramp machines that shipped with the NES. With all my game systems and the controllers available for them, i've never found anything as easy to use and all-around 'perfect' as Atari's basic joystick. In my eyes, every thing else pales in comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 Bleh. Wicos are better. I have an assortment of joysticks for and compatible with the 2600. I like the Roklan Unrollers...they're just well...different...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 I've got standard Atari sticks, Gemsticks, the Gemini controllers, a Quikshot, and the Wico trackball. I used the Quikshot most untill the base button died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 I've got for controllers: Roklan Un-Roller Trak-Ball Pointmaster Spectravideo Suncom Tac-2 Kraft Atari Joystick Atari Paddles Keypad Controller The Kraft is more likely a C64 controller..but it's compatible with my 2600 and better control in my opinion. Roklans are also compatible with Atari computers if I'm not mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miqorz Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 I use my Genesis stick 80% of the time but my favorite made-for-2600 is the wico baseball bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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