Clint Thompson Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 I spotted a post on X by Sauron and am lusting out over this variant a little bit.. I don’t even know what the story is but I’m guessing there are no more available or a way to get one in the blue color scheme now? Maybe a little OT but are any details allowed to be shared on how this all came to be? (As in was it a contract by way of Atari asking for it or was it Plaion reaching out to Atari to do it, etc?) I did of course pre-order and own two of them that arrived recently and I have to say, the attention to detail and quality is truly incredible. I know it’s “just a controller” at the end of the day but it’s one of the best OEM styles reproductions I’ve placed my hands on. If it weren’t for the new packaging and copyright dates, I wouldn’t even know they’re newly created. This is the exact level of quality Atari should continue to strive for! 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5515091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sauron Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 14 minutes ago, Clint Thompson said: I spotted a post on X by Sauron and am lusting out over this variant a little bit.. I don’t even know what the story is but I’m guessing there are no more available or a way to get one in the blue color scheme now? Maybe a little OT but are any details allowed to be shared on how this all came to be? (As in was it a contract by way of Atari asking for it or was it Plaion reaching out to Atari to do it, etc?) You can see the whole story here: To summarize, @Ben from Plaion ordered some controllers with blue buttons just to see how they'd look, and ended up getting back more than he expected, hence the giveaway (Thanks again, @Ben from Plaion!). As for whether these will become widely available or not, keep your fingers crossed. 17 minutes ago, Clint Thompson said: I did of course pre-order and own two of them that arrived recently and I have to say, the attention to detail and quality is truly incredible. I know it’s “just a controller” at the end of the day but it’s one of the best OEM styles reproductions I’ve placed my hands on. If it weren’t for the new packaging and copyright dates, I wouldn’t even know they’re newly created. This is the exact level of quality Atari should continue to strive for! I don't have a red button CX78+ (or original for that matter), but I have to agree, the attention to detail seems to be excellent. It would sure be nice if we get to see more products from Atari like this. 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5515097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted August 13 Author Share Posted August 13 I am glad that the controllers are landing around the world now. Did (almost) everyone pick the joypad? I don't blame you, it looked the best by far. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5515159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 11 minutes ago, JetmanUK said: I am glad that the controllers are landing around the world now. Did (almost) everyone pick the joypad? I don't blame you, it looked the best by far. Couple of CX40+s were requested, the rest where all CX78+s 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5515165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bent_pin Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Before Ben's generosity I had 147 CX40s and 0 CX78s. Now I have 1 CX78. 6 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5515169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Intellivision Master Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 1 hour ago, Ben from Plaion said: Couple of CX40+s were requested, the rest where all CX78+s Were there any CX30+s requested? Just curious. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5515201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 16 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said: Were there any CX30+s requested? Just curious. Nope 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5515206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Intellivision Master Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Just now, Ben from Plaion said: Nope That's interesting. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5515207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bent_pin Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 21 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said: Were there any CX30+s requested? Just curious. 4 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said: Nope 5 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5515209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maztr_0n Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 2 hours ago, bent_pin said: I DARE TO REQUEST THEM DESPITE NOT REALLY CARING... Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5515269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bent_pin Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 1 hour ago, Maztr_0n said: I DARE TO REQUEST THEM DESPITE NOT REALLY CARING... 6 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5515321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 (edited) I’ve been playing Astroblast and messing around with Surround tonight and all the while Big Ben’s Blue Button Controller has been sitting in my mailbox all evening! It has arrived! @Ben from Plaion made this happen! Thank You! Ben Edited August 14 by MrChickenz 7 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5515633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stamos Mullet Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 15 hours ago, Intellivision Master said: Were there any CX30+s requested? Just curious. I want a blue button CX-80! 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5515638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pseudografx Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 I wouldn't mind a CX-30 either. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5515819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maztr_0n Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 i'd take any atari controller with a blue button, i'd even take a broken CX-24 or atari 5200 controller with a blue or green button scheme i want to have the special controller. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5516800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIX Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 (edited) Probably too late.. but I'd like a blue button CX30+ or CX78+ or CX40+ (whatever is left). Thanks either way ! Edited August 16 by TIX Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5516822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Fred_M Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 In the "2600+ other capabilities" topic Ben just opened a new "competition" to get a blue button controller. Good luck everyone 👍😄 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5516838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maztr_0n Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 3 hours ago, Fred_M said: In the "2600+ other capabilities" topic Ben just opened a new "competition" to get a blue button controller. Good luck everyone 👍😄 Well i cant compete here... we might see 41C temps or such... i will have to live blue buttonless... Good luck to everyone else Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5516944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Thompson Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 3 hours ago, Fred_M said: In the "2600+ other capabilities" topic Ben just opened a new "competition" to get a blue button controller. Good luck everyone 👍😄 Appreciate the heads up! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5516946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maztr_0n Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 well lets just hope that my engenius strategy of technically taking a photo of someone in an atari shirt on my screen nets me at least a stern "No" Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5517255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcinJ Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 (edited) Back from vacation so I could pick mine blue button CX78+. The photo shows a comparison of the original CX78 with the CX78+ and the blue button one. BTW, I’ve read someone bitching on FB that Plaion+Atari are making their mint condition hardware worthless because the new one is so good. I guess you can never make everyone happy. 😊 Edited August 22 by MarcinJ 2 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5520297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 5 hours ago, MarcinJ said: Back from vacation so I could pick mine blue button CX78+. The photo shows a comparison of the original CX78 with the CX78+ and the blue button one. BTW, I’ve read someone bitching on FB that Plaion+Atari are making their mint condition hardware worthless because the new one is so good. I guess you can never make everyone happy. 😊 These look great! That’s awesome you have a Blue Button Controller! I never owned a CX78 controller until now. I’m really amazed at how responsive it is compared to the CX24. This works really well with a lot of games. There are some I still prefer to use a joystick with. But I’m really impressed with the CX78+ controller. It’s too bad for those with the worthless mint condition hardware! lol. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5520393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maztr_0n Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 if any blue buttons happen to be made again, for any controller, CX30, CX40, CX78, CX30, CX24, CX78, CX30, Keypad, CX30. let me know... Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5521099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
atwwong Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 (edited) I finally got back from my vacation to the States, where I acquired some harder to get carts. When I arrived home, I found this waiting for me... Thank you, Ben! I'm very much a fan of the blue. 😁 Cheers, Tony Edited August 28 by atwwong 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5524306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradyblix Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 The blue ones look better than the red ones honestly 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/370362-bens-blue-button-controllers-share-them-here/page/5/#findComment-5524895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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