bigfriendly Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 (edited) First time I've played this game since 1984 or maybe 85. It really is a dream come true when compared to the original non centering hack 5200 controllers. This Altirra emulator is really cool. Now if I can just figure out how to set the controls for Star Raiders I'll be set. Edited March 5 by bigfriendly 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362591-oh-the-joy-of-playing-miner-2049er-for-the-5200-with-a-good-old-cx40/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Yeah I'm usually of the opinion the 5200 controllers are actually great, but some games not so much. Miner is one of those. The drawback to using a regular 2600 stick is the levels with the teleports where you need to press a number on the keypad. I find it extremely difficult to look away to press the "2" and not loose footing or get otherwise killed. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362591-oh-the-joy-of-playing-miner-2049er-for-the-5200-with-a-good-old-cx40/#findComment-5423303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfriendly Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 7 hours ago, jetset said: Yeah I'm usually of the opinion the 5200 controllers are actually great, but some games not so much. Miner is one of those. The drawback to using a regular 2600 stick is the levels with the teleports where you need to press a number on the keypad. I find it extremely difficult to look away to press the "2" and not loose footing or get otherwise killed. I mapped the elevators to the numbers pad 1-4 keys on my laptop and it works perfectly for me. Because of the centering of the controller Bounty Bob stands perfectly still while I select the floor I want to teleport too. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362591-oh-the-joy-of-playing-miner-2049er-for-the-5200-with-a-good-old-cx40/#findComment-5423421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockymin Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I agree. Playing it with a 2600 stick is great. But back in the day, I didn't really have much trouble playing with the 5200 controller. I adapted pretty well, and was able to get through all the boards. Though, the one with all the tiny platforms in it, was always pretty hard. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362591-oh-the-joy-of-playing-miner-2049er-for-the-5200-with-a-good-old-cx40/#findComment-5424813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyindrew Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Check out Retrogameboyz 5200 controller. Many of the problems caused by poor control on great 5200 games are solved by using this controller. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362591-oh-the-joy-of-playing-miner-2049er-for-the-5200-with-a-good-old-cx40/#findComment-5424836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzip Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 2 hours ago, Rockymin said: I agree. Playing it with a 2600 stick is great. But back in the day, I didn't really have much trouble playing with the 5200 controller. I adapted pretty well, and was able to get through all the boards. Though, the one with all the tiny platforms in it, was always pretty hard. BITD I used to be able to complete all 10 levels with the CX40 stick. Nowadays I don't seem to be able to get past the radioactive waste tank level 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362591-oh-the-joy-of-playing-miner-2049er-for-the-5200-with-a-good-old-cx40/#findComment-5424890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGHMW Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 …and you can get REDEMPTION 5200 from one of the guys here on AtariAge from Nimbleswitch for either 2600/Sega or 7800 controllers (two separate versions, one for each, sold separately) and that’ll solve the whole problem right there. I have both. I also DO ALREADY own the Retro Game Boyz controller as well if I feel a console-based controller system is in the necessity category (better leverage on the fire buttons or easier access to the onboard keypad). Sometimes I’ll use the 5200 controller other times either a CX40 or a CX78 Europad or CX24 ProLine (Painline) controller if twin fire buttons are essential. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362591-oh-the-joy-of-playing-miner-2049er-for-the-5200-with-a-good-old-cx40/#findComment-5424993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bent_pin Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 The ultimate in 5200 controls. Self-centering when you want it, loosey-goosey when you don't. I've got 4 sets now. 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/362591-oh-the-joy-of-playing-miner-2049er-for-the-5200-with-a-good-old-cx40/#findComment-5425004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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