Electric-Dreams Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I've played a lot of Centipede, Millipede, and Yars' Revenge! And precisely on that note, I've never experienced as much hand pain during long sessions of those games as I have with the CX40+. If I switch back to my original CX40 (upgraded with a BE Gold PCB) or my Cirka brand CX40 replica, I don't experience as much pain. I feel like it's due to the lack of tactile feedback on the CX40+. Not having tactile or auditory feedback makes me exert more force than necessary. Or maybe I've just gotten older 😅 I can't remember if back in the day the original 'brand new' CX40s had zero tactile feedback like the CX40+... 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Intellivision Master Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Electric-Dreams said: I've played a lot of Centipede, Millipede, and Yars' Revenge! And precisely on that note, I've never experienced as much hand pain during long sessions of those games as I have with the CX40+. If I switch back to my original CX40 (upgraded with a BE Gold PCB) or my Cirka brand CX40 replica, I don't experience as much pain. I feel like it's due to the lack of tactile feedback on the CX40+. Not having tactile or auditory feedback makes me exert more force than necessary. Or maybe I've just gotten older 😅 I can't remember if back in the day the original 'brand new' CX40s had zero tactile feedback like the CX40+... It could be due to the CX40+ joystick being stiff. It makes you have to use more force to move it around. Therefore, it might be causing the pain. Unlike the Hyperkin Trooper which to me is much better. It has more movement for the joystick. I use that over the CX40+. Also, the Trooper doesn't dig into your palms. Edited February 12 by Intellivision Master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I really like the CX-40+ stick. Yeah, it's stiff but it also has a short throw and a good sensitivity. I have a Trooper and find that's better for "open movement" games like Missile Command, whereas the CX-40+ is better for Pacman-type maze games. It's a matter of using the right tool for the right job! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 3 hours ago, Electric-Dreams said: I can't remember if back in the day the original 'brand new' CX40s had zero tactile feedback like the CX40+... I had a NOS CX40 some years back that was made in the late '80s Atari Corp. period (as a lot of the available old stock was), and that one was very stiff with no tactile feedback. The CX40+ reminds me a lot of that, but at least it's responsive. But like you, I feel like I'm fighting with it a little bit when I use it. Then again, I have a light touch; it may be better for players with a more heavy-handed play style. I was somewhat disappointed with that aspect of the CX40+. It definitely looks and feels the part, but the actual play of it (there is none) and no feedback of any kind make it kind of a chore to use. I'll still use it on my 2600+ in the hope that maybe it will at least break in a little bit, and at least it works (I have to add that the fire button is very nice!), but I would recommend the original CX40. The earlier orange-ringed CX40s from the pre-Vader Warner years may have been better brand new, but someone else would have to speak to that (I never had any of those NOS...just my trusty well-used/upgraded ones!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean_1970 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I like the CX40+ a lot. It’s very responsive without a lot of force required. Using it on a table saves me the pain of the base cutting into my palm after awhile playing action games - problem I remember with the CX40, which was why I got a Wico Boss back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 23 hours ago, shane857 said: Been playing this today. A Sega version of the Atari arcade game Depthcharge. A close arcade port. 💪 I've been enjoying Sub Scan too 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 5 hours ago, Electric-Dreams said: I've played a lot of Centipede, Millipede, and Yars' Revenge! And precisely on that note, I've never experienced as much hand pain during long sessions of those games as I have with the CX40+. If I switch back to my original CX40 (upgraded with a BE Gold PCB) or my Cirka brand CX40 replica, I don't experience as much pain. I feel like it's due to the lack of tactile feedback on the CX40+. Not having tactile or auditory feedback makes me exert more force than necessary. Or maybe I've just gotten older 😅 I can't remember if back in the day the original 'brand new' CX40s had zero tactile feedback like the CX40+... Yes, I have experienced some pain with the 2600+'s joystick. Particularly with maze style games. My original atari CX40's are less painful. lol . The more you use it the less painful it gets. Try using the 2600+'s joystick with pacman! 😭 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampersound Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Picked up Pitfall yesterday and I’ve been playing it quite a bit today. I never got close to completing it as a kid as I didn’t realise quite how many screens there was and the fact the underground tunnels fast travel several screens. Online maps and you tube is going to help me this time 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 53 minutes ago, Ampersound said: Picked up Pitfall yesterday and I’ve been playing it quite a bit today. I never got close to completing it as a kid as I didn’t realise quite how many screens there was and the fact the underground tunnels fast travel several screens. Online maps and you tube is going to help me this time 😂 Go right. It's the hardest way through! 💪 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 I've been enjoying playing this today. Ok so it isn't as polished as the C64 version, considering the limitations of the 2600 a great version in my opinion. 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM_ Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 8 minutes ago, shane857 said: I've been enjoying playing this today. Ok so it isn't as polished as the C64 version, considering the limitations of the 2600 a great version in my opinion. 👍 I had the Apple II version as a kid and loved it back then. The 2600 port isn’t too bad all things considered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varanis Ridari Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Lately? Jr. Pac-Man now that I have one that works. Also, Moon Patrol and the Centipede/Millipede pair. Always in rotation: Demon Attack Keystone Kapers Dig-Dug Wizard of Wor Solaris Q*Bert Dark Cavern Venture Dragonfire Defender River Raid Desert Falcon 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM_ Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Just got Private Eye so I’m going to spend this weekend getting familiar with it. Never knew anyone with this one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbob Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 I’ve been playing mostly Dig Dug 7800 and H.E.R.O. today. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KainXavier Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 I think I played that new Final Fantasy game... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANJIMMY Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Since Time Pilot works on the experimental load, I played it tonight🤙 If you turn up the volume, you'll notice I pulled the trigger in time but still run a Kamikaze Attack😉 For the 2600 hardware it is a great port😊 On my 3rd run I made it to 2001 but sucked to shoot down the alien ships... The best home version ever made is Vector Pilot for Vectrex🕹 20240219_212156_1_1.mp4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 8 minutes ago, DEANJIMMY said: Since Time Pilot works on the experimental load, I played it tonight🤙 If you turn up the volume, you'll notice I pulled the trigger in time but still run a Kamikaze Attack😉 For the 2600 hardware it is a great port😊 On my 3rd run I made it to 2001 but sucked to shoot down the alien ships... The best home version ever made is Vector Pilot for Vectrex🕹 20240219_212156_1_1.mp4 I would buy a Vectrex and start collecting if they weren't so freekn expensive! 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 14 minutes ago, DEANJIMMY said: Since Time Pilot works on the experimental load, I played it tonight🤙 If you turn up the volume, you'll notice I pulled the trigger in time but still run a Kamikaze Attack😉 For the 2600 hardware it is a great port😊 On my 3rd run I made it to 2001 but sucked to shoot down the alien ships... The best home version ever made is Vector Pilot for Vectrex🕹 20240219_212156_1_1.mp4 Vector Pilot is simply amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 19 minutes ago, shane857 said: I would buy a Vectrex and start collecting if they weren't so freekn expensive! 😂 For many years, it was the holy grail of consoles for me. I love this console. Nothing else like it and the homebrew scene has produced many great games. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANJIMMY Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 (edited) 19 minutes ago, sramirez2008 said: For many years, it was the holy grail of consoles for me. I love this console. Nothing else like it and the homebrew scene has produced many great games. Glad I got one maybe 15 years ago for 70€🙄 Pretty cool joysticks you have😊 I love Verzerk with Atarivox🤙 Off topic - end! 20200328_173915_001.mp4 Edited February 19 by DEANJIMMY 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 21 minutes ago, sramirez2008 said: For many years, it was the holy grail of consoles for me. I love this console. Nothing else like it and the homebrew scene has produced many great games. A beautiful thing. I wanted one as a child, too expensive thou. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 9 minutes ago, DEANJIMMY said: Glad I got one maybe 15 years ago for 70€🙄 Pretty cool joysticks you have😊 I love Verzerk with Atarivox🤙 Off topic - end! 20200328_173915_001.mp4 54 MB · 0 downloads It's fine. It's the custom now to sometimes...go off topic 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 Was the original atari 2600 capable of vector graphics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 8 minutes ago, shane857 said: Was the original atari 2600 capable of vector graphics? No, but there have been several ganes (hacks of Asteroids, Space Invaders) that resemble vector graphics. You would need a Vectrex for true Vector gaming. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 Just now, sramirez2008 said: No, but there have been several ganes (hacks of Asteroids, Space Invaders) that resemble vector graphics. You would need a Vectrex for true Vector gaming. At the moment I'm using a vectrex emulator. I think i'll stick with that at the mo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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