Ben from Plaion Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, littaum said: Are people really that nostalgic for the CX-24 "PainLine" controller? My hand hurts after using it for a period of time. Ha I thought about responding by saying something like "I'd rather put pins in my eyes then play with a CX24 joystick over a CX78 Gamepad" but took a more concilatory approach in my answer! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THX-1138 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 3 hours ago, MMarcoux66 said: This is starting to get me excited about the release. Thanks @Ben from Plaion and all the others that are sharing this progress. For the first time in a long time, I am feeling the love for this IP from Atari. I couldn't agree more, it's great to see the workmanship going into this, the work being done to ensure greater compatibility. I'm looking forward to this so much. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 17 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said: Nothing is ruled out regarding accessories like the CX24. I would say though its quite a different proposition to bring to market CX24 Joystick over a CX78 Gamepad, primarily start up costs - the cost of tooling and engineering a new Joystick is challenging compared to the Gamepad. Additionally in my personal opinion the CX78 is a reasonably decent Gamepad whilst the CX24 is an ok Joystick. I do understand though the desire to see a re-issued CX24. IMHO, I think a better design would be the CX-40+, but with a button on the front for the second-button (or even perhaps a smaller button just below the 'standard' button as 'B'). 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrZarniwoop Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Ben from Plaion said: I do understand though the desire to see a re-issued CX24. Please, only as an April Fool’s joke. Perhaps a CX40 with an extra button for 7800 games? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 minute ago, MrZarniwoop said: Please, only as an April Fool’s joke. Perhaps a CX40 with an extra button for 7800 games? Woooof, the hate for the CX24 is strong with the Atari age crew lol. I mean its a aesthectically an interesting controller - that aluminium face plate and the manual gearstick is something to appreciate. I just cant see a CX40 with more then one button. Its sacrilege. But I might be convinced with potential sales! I've been playing the 2600+ with a CX40+ wireless version and its sweet as a nut. That feels appropriate to me cause the exterior aesthetics remains the same just with a gentle modern QOL advancement. Lets see how the land lays after November 17th! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Defender_2600 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 35 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said: I just cant see a CX40 with more then one button. Its sacrilege. I agree. Maybe not exactly a CX40, but a aesthetic 'replica' of the new VCS Joystick without wireless, paddle control, rumble, LED light effects... just with wire and with a second fire button. I think it would be fantastic. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) I wish I could like the above post 1000x Although I don't think you can have the paddle function along with the 7800 buttons as the paddle lines are used for those buttons. EDIT - I misunderstood what was written above; Defender_2600 said *without* paddle function (I missed the word 'without' initially) Edited October 31, 2023 by PacManPlus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Defender_2600 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, PacManPlus said: I wish I could like the above post 1000x Although I don't think you can have the paddle function along with the 7800 buttons as the paddle lines are used for those buttons. EDIT - I misunderstood what was written above; Defender_2600 said *without* paddle function (I missed the word 'without' initially) And, truthfully I think nothing can beat the original CX30 / CX30+. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitsized Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Ben from Plaion said: I've been playing the 2600+ with a CX40+ wireless version and its sweet as a nut. That feels appropriate to me cause the exterior aesthetics remains the same just with a gentle modern QOL advancement. Wait. There is going to be a wireless version of the CX40+? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jeremiahjt Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Give me ProLines, or give me death! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 4 hours ago, littaum said: Are people really that nostalgic for the CX-24 "PainLine" controller? My hand hurts after using it for a period of time. That was my exact thought. It is still to this day the worst controller I have ever used on any system, and I have been playing since 1979. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 14 minutes ago, jeremiahjt said: Give me ProLines, or give me death! Or jail (see above). ..Al 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jeremiahjt Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 12 minutes ago, Albert said: Or jail (see above). ..Al I saw. I just didn't get the joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mksmith Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 This is great thanks @Ben from Plaion! As others mentioned any info about the design/manufacture would be very interesting to see. I'd be all in for the trak-ball next (we can dream right!) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluxit Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 57 minutes ago, Stephen said: That was my exact thought. It is still to this day the worst controller I have ever used on any system, and I have been playing since 1979. The Pointmaster is worse. I've played on the ProLines for hours, with just a slight hand cramping to show for it. There doesn't seem to be an effective, comfortable grip that one can use on the Pointmaster's base that will counter the long throw leverage, plus an overly strong return spring. While the Pointmaster had no problems controlling the game, all of my effort was expended on attempting to keep the Pointmaster under control. Any wrist issues will also result in instant pain with the Pointmaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakasama Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 53 minutes ago, mksmith said: This is great thanks @Ben from Plaion! As others mentioned any info about the design/manufacture would be very interesting to see. I'd be all in for the trak-ball next (we can dream right!) Well, Curt did have schematics for track-ball controller for the 7800. That might get made. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protomank Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 A blueretro adapter for the 2600 would be amazing. And then, we could use wireless controllers, and maybe not have to reach the console for select/start. For me it is a pain reaching it, because in the furniture that have all my consoles (14+) , the Ataris are in the ground level, so I have to leave the sofa and crouch to lower myself and hit the keys in the console, or just play sitting in the ground and watch the TV with my neck turned up ^.^ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.A.P. Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Why is the new controller called the CX40+? Does it have additional features or improvements over the old ones? I'm just genuinely curious and would to know more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANJIMMY Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, protomank said: A blueretro adapter for the 2600 would be amazing. And then, we could use wireless controllers, and maybe not have to reach the console for select/start. For me it is a pain reaching it, because in the furniture that have all my consoles (14+) , the Ataris are in the ground level, so I have to leave the sofa and crouch to lower myself and hit the keys in the console, or just play sitting in the ground and watch the TV with my neck turned up ^.^ I use the unijoysticle2 C64 for wireless play on my original consoles. It needs external USB power but works fine and gives you A/B buttons on a 7800 (C64 version only). Normally I use an arcade stick but tested a pad for dual stick play on Stargate and Robotron 😀 Edited November 1, 2023 by DEANJIMMY 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkangel Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 12 minutes ago, DEANJIMMY said: I use the unijoysticle2 C64 for wireless play on my original consoles. It needs external USB power but works fine and gives you A/B buttons on a 7800 (C64 version only). Normally I use an arcade stick but tested a pad for dual stick play on Stargate and Robotron 😀 That’s a cool idea. I’ve been looking for a solution for my Atari 2600. So you just purchased the C64 version of this and it worked? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 4 hours ago, protomank said: And then, we could use wireless controllers, and maybe not have to reach the console for select/start. For me it is a pain reaching it, because in the furniture that have all my consoles (14+) , the Ataris are in the ground level, so I have to leave the sofa and crouch to lower myself and hit the keys in the console, or just play sitting in the ground and watch the TV with my neck turned up ^.^ Every walk makes you slim. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 9 hours ago, Bitsized said: Wait. There is going to be a wireless version of the CX40+? No current plans for that, just a prototype I have at home to test games with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 8 hours ago, Stephen said: That was my exact thought. It is still to this day the worst controller I have ever used on any system, and I have been playing since 1979. May I introduce you to the CX52? 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electronicsibley Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 21 hours ago, Ben from Plaion said: Always fun comparing originals to freshly pressed pre-production samples This is rad! The “Euro-Pad” finally gets a US release. I have a set from Best Electronics, so probably won’t be a purchase for me, but definitely a smart move to reproduce them. My hat’s off to the team at Atari. This is a deep-cut from the vault that true fans will really appreciate. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 I wonder what this will cost at retail. I'm guessing less (or the same as) the CX40plus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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