Dr Karnov Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 21 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said: Yes. I ordered a custom twin stick controller from BD Retro Mods. It's called the Atari Dual Stick Controller. A bit pricey but I believe it's worth it. He has a website and an Etsy shop too. You can also do email as well. That's how I ordered it. Here's the link to the website. https://www.bdretromods.com/ From the website you can click his email link and access his Etsy shop. I've seen this Etsy shop. Sadly he does not ship to the UK 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Intellivision Master Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 1 minute ago, Dr Karnov said: I've seen this Etsy shop. Sadly he does not ship to the UK That's a bummer. Maybe you can find a seller who makes the dual stick controller and ships to the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 10 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said: That's a bummer. Maybe you can find a seller who makes the dual stick controller and ships to the UK. I've been looking but no luck so far. I've got quite a few different 2600 controllers so I might try to fashion my own rudimentary dock/cradle/coupler 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 48 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said: Here's the link to the website. https://www.bdretromods.com/ "This item does not deliver to Canada." 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Intellivision Master Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 I have the classic 2600 Space Invaders on the way. It's a loose cart with the text label. But that's fine. Also, I'm still waiting on my package from Retro Raven. It's the 5 games that I posted about before. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 1 hour ago, Intellivision Master said: Yes. I ordered a custom twin stick controller from BD Retro Mods. It's called the Atari Dual Stick Controller. A bit pricey but I believe it's worth it. He has a website and an Etsy shop too. You can also do email as well. That's how I ordered it. Here's the link to the website. https://www.bdretromods.com/ From the website you can click his email link and access his Etsy shop. Nice. Robotron deserves a good twin-stick. With the proper controller, this is one home console game that really delivers the arcade experience. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 21 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said: I have the classic 2600 Space Invaders on the way. It's a loose cart with the text label. But that's fine. Also, I'm still waiting on my package from Retro Raven. It's the 5 games that I posted about before. I am also awaiting some carts from Retro Raven, they look like a good find. I have a couple of sellers I like on eBay too, one USA based and one Germany. Most of the UK eBay sellers are one and done purchases, I don't go back to them much, they either have little stock/main stream carts we all have and/or are vastly overpriced. Anyway, I will be slowing down soon, until the avalanche of new stuff from Atari/Plaion arrives. (Maybe on both acount there!) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Intellivision Master Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 20 hours ago, shane857 said: I can play pac-man for 20 minutes...then the controller digs into your palm! 😱 lol This controller won't dig into your palm. I have it and it's comfortable. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 27 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said: This controller won't dig into your palm. I have it and it's comfortable. +1 for the Trooper! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Intellivision Master Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 2 hours ago, Dr Karnov said: I've been looking but no luck so far. I've got quite a few different 2600 controllers so I might try to fashion my own rudimentary dock/cradle/coupler This might be on interest to you. It's currently unavailable. Not sure if he ships outside the US. It does work on the 2600+ according to the description. https://retrogameboyz.com/products/atari-7800-robotron-controller-control-pad-gamepad-joystick?variant=39281511497783 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scifidude79 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 48 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said: This controller won't dig into your palm. I have it and it's comfortable. I have two of those. They're really nice and high quality, as long as you got one from a later batch where the joystick didn't snap off in the heat of battle. But, even though I like those, I still play with the CX-40+. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Intellivision Master Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) 9 minutes ago, scifidude79 said: I have two of those. They're really nice and high quality, as long as you got one from a later batch where the joystick didn't snap off in the heat of battle. But, even though I like those, I still play with the CX-40+. I wanted the one with the darker color. It was shown as that from Stone Age Gamer where I got it from. But it ended up being the older version which is fine. Hopefully it doesn't break on me. I got it for a good price. I prefer this joystick mainly because the stick moves better. I can't use the CX-40+. I tried but I need something that works for me and the Hyperkin Trooper is it. I also use other controllers/joysticks as well. It's good to have options. Edited January 10 by Intellivision Master 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 1 minute ago, Intellivision Master said: I wanted the one with the darker color. It was shown as that from Stone Age Gamer where I got it from. But it ended up being the older version which is fine. Hopefully it doesn't break on me. I got it for a good price. I prefer this joystick mainly because the stick moves better. I can't use the CX-40+. I tried but I need something that works for me and the Hyperkin Trooper is it. I also use other controllers/joysticks as well. It's god to have options. I’ve had my Trooper since it first came out. Hasn’t snapped yet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scifidude79 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 2 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said: I wanted the one with the darker color. It was shown as that from Stone Age Gamer where I got it from. But it ended up being the older version which is fine. Hopefully it doesn't break on me. I got it for a good price. I prefer this joystick mainly because the stick moves better. I can't use the CX-40+. I tried but I need something that works for me and the Hyperkin Trooper is it. I also use other controllers/joysticks as well. It's god to have options. I hope it doesn't break on you too. But, I believe that was only happening with some of the very early batches and Hyperkin released fixed versions years ago. So, hopefully any current stock is the fixed version. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scifidude79 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 2 minutes ago, sramirez2008 said: I’ve had my Trooper since it first came out. Hasn’t snapped yet. Yeah, same. I got the Retron 77 at launch and my Trooper that came with it is still holding strong, so is the second one I bought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANJIMMY Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 2 hours ago, Dr Karnov said: I've been looking but no luck so far. I've got quite a few different 2600 controllers so I might try to fashion my own rudimentary dock/cradle/coupler https://www.ebay.de/itm/233557376702?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=707-127634-2357-0&ssspo=jQlvHMW6TKm&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=BvHDnFjVQp6&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY For this purpose I use such a unijoysticle2. This an old edition but it works well on the 2600+ if you give power via usb to it, before you connect it to the 2600+ (new versions could have issues and I do not recommend the C64 version!). You can connect two pads or joysticks via Bluetooth. I connect either an Arcade Stick🕹 or a modern pad like a dualsense 🎮. On the device you can press a button for enhanced mode, then you have J1 on left and J2 on right stick of a single pad and get one button per stick. That works very well for Robotron 2084, Spy Hunter, Stargate, Radar Lock... I always prefer Joysticks but Twinstick games 🕹🕹work very well with a modern 🎮 pad🤙 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANJIMMY Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 1 hour ago, Intellivision Master said: This controller won't dig into your palm. I have it and it's comfortable. The second button is for left hand use or does it provide A/B buttons for the 7800? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 3 minutes ago, DEANJIMMY said: The second button is for left hand use or does it provide A/B buttons for the 7800? For left hand use 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Intellivision Master Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 3 minutes ago, DEANJIMMY said: The second button is for left hand use or does it provide A/B buttons for the 7800? The 2 buttons are for if you do left hand or right hand. Not sure about if they're A/B buttons for 7800. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 1 hour ago, Intellivision Master said: This controller won't dig into your palm. I have it and it's comfortable. Thanks for posting this. How much better than a CX40 is it? It's all opinions I know. I am a little sceptical, not because I think it would be bad, but more because I have always held the CX40 up there as the second best joystick ever, and only second best by a slim margin, I use one right now instead of my PowerPlay Cruiser (No.1) as the nostalgia factor makes me like it more than my number 1. Does it use microswitches? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 26 minutes ago, JetmanUK said: Does it use microswitches? No. Honestly it’s a nice, ambidextrous joystick. I like it but wouldn’t say that it’s better than a well maintained CX-10 (micro switches) or CX-40. I love CX10s/40s and have several in my collection. If you want to stick with the CX-40 I recommend you check out Best Electronics. They sell parts to upgrade your js and also sell fully upgraded ones. I have two pairs of their fully upgraded CX-40 joysticks and they are excellent. It has a silcone boot and the cable is really long, IIRC it’s 7 feet. Below are a couple of pic's of one of my daily drivers. You can read all about the controller here. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Intellivision Master Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 43 minutes ago, JetmanUK said: Thanks for posting this. How much better than a CX40 is it? It's all opinions I know. You're welcome. I'd say it's better to me than the CX40+. I like the Hyperkin Trooper for the stick movement being more flexible. I don't like a stiff joystick, D-pad or buttons. Everything has to be just right. Like Goldilocks. Lol. I did like the AT Games joystick when I had the Atari FB9. It had about the same movement as the Hyperkin Trooper. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 16 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said: You're welcome. I'd say it's better to me than the CX40+. I like the Hyperkin Trooper for the stick movement being more flexible. I don't like a stiff joystick, D-pad or buttons. Everything has to be just right. Like Goldilocks. Lol. I did like the AT Games joystick when I had the Atari FB9. It had about the same movement as the Hyperkin Trooper. Ah that's interesting. I don't have that At stick, but I do have the 50th anniversary gold and it's sticks. They feel super loose and kinda dreadful when handled, but when actually played with I think they are ok. I wonder if they are the same. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 I got this in the post today: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 2 minutes ago, Dr Karnov said: I got this in the post today: I have this on the way. Is it any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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