Zonie Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Anyone here ever seen or used the original spring loaded cx-40 joystick? They are so well built that the rubber boot wore out long before the internals. They had four tabs on the bottom of the boot that stuck into the slots on the base instead of the hard plastic ring that held (rarely) the boot of the newer type. The internal "stick" was black instead of white. I think I still have mine in a box somewhere. Just wondering if anyone else has them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Yes, many people have them, they were the sticks that shipped with the original 1977 Atari units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
video game addict Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I have around a dozen or so, mostly in semi working condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draikar Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Original 1977 Atari joystick move more free like air (for me). I only have one and only half works but I get the feel of real control with it, I just think what it would be like if it worked 100%. In maybe 3 years I will take the time to fix it or buy another but im just lazy and slow. You guys forgot the one thing about it, the top atari (or sears) label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 The top disc (see image to immediate left) is made of aluminum and says either SEARS or ATARI. The sticks can be made to work either by stretching / elongating the springs slightly and/ or by replacing the bubble contact PCB. This is how I fixed a friend's stick. He was hoping to have a compete 1977 Atari VCS. Then he realized that his sticks were missing both discs. I've been told that replacement discs could be found at Best Electronics. Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, Ga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Way back when Atari offered a joystick repair kit for these early 1977 sticks which featured five replacement springs. Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I have 2 of these...minus the discs. Didn't kmow that Best Electronics had replacement ones. I'm going to have to check that out. I actually prefer the 1977 sticks to the more common ones. The button has a little too much play in it for my taste, but the sticks move way better than the common ones. I'm sure the reason atari did away with the superior sticks was cost related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I've got a couple, but haven't used them in ages. Don't know if they still work or not. -S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draikar Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 I'm sure the reason atari did away with the superior sticks was cost related. Yes that's it, and sucks since Atari seem to have done this in many other things as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asummers Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 Anybody know where to get a replacement bubble contact PCB for these '77 sticks? it's a different pcb from the newer ones... thanks andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theretrodogg Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 Look there is two on ebay right now http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...8164682471&rd=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindfield Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 This guy has dome replacement kits in various quantities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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