Euro 7800 controller query

[Spector]

The Nintendo-style joypad that came out in Europe has a sort of mini stick coming out of a d-pad. Is the stick detachable to leave the d-pad on its own?

[Mayhem]

Yes, the nub screws into the pad base. Not that usable like that though, as there is then (obviously) a hole in the pad making an impression in the middle of your thumb.

[Almost Rice]

Yes, but I find that it feels better with it on. Without the nub, its feels cheap. Also games like Commando are easier to play with it. I just got this joystick last week. This user has 7800 pads listed once a month.

[ubersaurus]

Man, I'm just the opposite. I can't play with the thumbstick in-it tends to make my character go in diagonal directions, rather than straight like I'd want them to.

[Lord Helmet]

To me, the d-pad is a little flat and stiff to be really useful. I used to use my europad more often, until I got a converted nes pad. Much better d-pad on those IMHO.

[Spector]

You're right about that. As far as d-pads go, the NES standard is the best ever. Did you convert it yourself, or did someone else do it for you?

[SHAGOHOD X99]

That screw-on/screw-off stick on the CX-78 joypad

is still the best thing going for the ProSystem IMO.

The original joystick makes me want to vomit, not

to mention gave me lots of hand cramps trying to

play that way. No the CX-78 isn't the NES gamepad

but it works very well. It's well worth the money to

get one brand new straight from Best Electronics,

then games of Robotron 2084, Commando and Ms.

Paman become a cinch.

[Lord Helmet]

You're right about that. As far as d-pads go, the NES standard is the best ever. Did you convert it yourself, or did someone else do it for you?

 

I bought one from:

 

http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?showuser=3803

 

Then, I made one for myself as a backup. I used the controller I bought as a template. You can also look here for instructions:

 

http://www.atariage.com/2600/archives/nes_...l?SystemID=2600

 

Here's a picture of the final product (along with my RSI stick):

Edited May 19, 2006 by Lord Helmet

[bjk7382]

Then, I made one for myself as a backup. I used the controller I bought as a template. You can also look here for instructions:

 

http://www.atariage.com/2600/archives/nes_...l?SystemID=2600

That link is slightly out of date. There is an updated one on Graham Percy's website (Al should update the on on Atariage in case his site ever goes away) But the one here on atariage is just for the european controllers with the two resistors in the circuit design. The US ones don't have this and he updated it to include both the 004E and the 004 controllers. (and I got mentioned on the credits also )

 

http://www.geocities.com/gjp57/nes-7800.txt