n8littlefield Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 So, I bought an Advantage over the weekend - I always wanted one as a kid. Now, it's in pretty good shape, but the joystick feels "gritty" for lack of a better word, it just feels like there is some crap inside of it. Is the Advantage fairly user friendly to crack open and clean out - or if I open this are springs going to fly out at me and I'll never get it back together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariAger Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Yes...It is very easy to open up and clean out. I believe the screws are under the rubber sticky pads on the bottom of the controller. I had one opened up not to long ago and it was very easy to work on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8littlefield Posted February 6, 2006 Author Share Posted February 6, 2006 Thanks, I just had an image of the thing popping open like one of those joke cans of peanut brittle full o' snakes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra Kai Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Just wanted to say that this is seriously one of the best designed/built joysticks ever made. The Super Advantage was junk though...what a disappointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8littlefield Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 (edited) OK, I feel stupid. There are two screws in the bottom of the joystick, I've removed those. The thing will not come apart - are there others hidden somewhere? EDIT Nevermind they were under the rubber feet. Edited February 7, 2006 by n8littlefield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagFan422 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 i suggest getting a small table to use if you sit on a couch, its somewhat draining to hold and putting it on a small table in front of you also gives you somewhat an arcady feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8littlefield Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 Just wanted to say that this is seriously one of the best designed/built joysticks ever made. The Super Advantage was junk though...what a disappointment. 1014142[/snapback] You're not kidding. I opened it up - cleaned the joystick (didn't do the buttons as there were nuts/washers I didn't want to bother with from the turbo knobs). But the thing is flawless. It works like a dream and it is just so solidly built. One of those things I always wanted that actually does live up to my expectations. Now I just need some type of glue to reattach its feet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 i suggest getting a small table to use if you sit on a couch, its somewhat draining to hold and putting it on a small table in front of you also gives you somewhat an arcady feel. 1014446[/snapback] I usually use it in my lap. As you observed, the design doesn't lend itself to free-floating, but I rarely have a setup where a table of any sort is at a comfortable position. ... I also tend to hook my thumb under the lip of the stick, which is... uncomfortable... if it's on a hard surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarifever Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 i suggest getting a small table to use if you sit on a couch, its somewhat draining to hold and putting it on a small table in front of you also gives you somewhat an arcady feel. 1014446[/snapback] I suggest getting a small country to put it on. Not too small though, it won't fit. Mine's collecting dust... and possibly eating stray animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdub_bobby Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I've heard bad things about the Advantage before. I enjoy mine, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uosipa llamxew Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 The NES Advantage is pretty good. I prefer the feel of the Genesis Arcade Power Stick in every way, but obviously you cannot use it on the NES. I use it quite a bit when playing Atari games though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedouin Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hmm. NES advantage might be nice with some emulators, especially MAME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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