godzillajoe Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Thinking of getting a couple of these. How do they respond to use/abuse? Are there any types of games they aren't good for (Centipede, Robotron, Ms Pac-Man, sports games....) Do the 2600 games work well with them (not that there should be any difference) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbanes Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Thinking of getting a couple of these. How do they respond to use/abuse? They're actually tough little suckers. Like most gamepads, the lack of protruding parts allows them to withstand quite a bit of abuse. (Granted, the thumbstick protrudes, but it's a small piece of tought plastic.) Are there any types of games they aren't good for (Centipede, Robotron, Ms Pac-Man, sports games....)Generally, fine control tends to be a problem with them. I find that I occasionally press a diagonal when I mean to move in a specific direction. You can unscrew the thumbstick to compensate, but the hole in the middle of the direction indicator is rather annoying. Do the 2600 games work well with them (not that there should be any difference) They work just fine. I get all my best scores in Enduro using my joypad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 They are quite durable, but like their prolin cousin, they suck for playing games IMHO. I prefer a moded NES pad or RSI stick myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DracIsBack Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 I find issues with precision in some games that require precise control. SCRAPYARD DOG and some of those nasty jumps you need to make are, in my experience, virtually impossible with the control bad. I always use prolines to play SD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzillajoe Posted June 8, 2006 Author Share Posted June 8, 2006 Thanks for the info guys. Now I'm having second thoughts. Maybe I'll get one instead of 2 and see if I like it. What controllers WOULD you recommend for the 7800, I generally use original 2600 sticks and have a couple of the proline sticks for the two button games but they're in need of repair or cleaning as going left seems to stick quite a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Thanks for the info guys. Now I'm having second thoughts. Maybe I'll get one instead of 2 and see if I like it. What controllers WOULD you recommend for the 7800, I generally use original 2600 sticks and have a couple of the proline sticks for the two button games but they're in need of repair or cleaning as going left seems to stick quite a bit The 7800 joypads are totally awsome!! I have 4 of them and if your really intrested in getting a pair I'll sell you a set for $30, You won't regret it. I personally think it's the best stock controller ATARI ever made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 (edited) What controllers WOULD you recommend for the 7800 I recomend you mod one of these, or have someone do it for you. Best 7800 two button stick (and it's right or left handed ) Edited June 8, 2006 by Lord Helmet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbanes Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 I recomend you mod one of these, or have someone do it for you. Best 7800 two button stick (and it's right or left handed ) I do believe that Mr. Helmet was trying to say that you should have someone mod you a Radica Space Invaders plug and play stick. Since there are buttons on both sides, it works for both lefties and righties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 I recomend you mod one of these, or have someone do it for you. Best 7800 two button stick (and it's right or left handed ) I do believe that Mr. Helmet was trying to say that you should have someone mod you a Radica Space Invaders plug and play stick. Since there are buttons on both sides, it works for both lefties and righties. Oh bloody hell Thanks, I forgot to paste in the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk7382 Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 The only games that don't work well with joypads are ones with tons of directional movement. Such as Turmoil, Saboteur, ect... You thumb gets tired from pushing on the pad so hard. For these games I just get out my competition pro joystick which takes the abuse well. The modified nes joypad is what I used to beat thrust. It has very fine control which is essential for that game. I am sure the Atari brand joypads would work very similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Joypads work perfect for all the 7800 and 2600 games IMO. The nes mod controllers are OK if the NES pad is your thing. Myself I like the D-pad being of centred and the larger fire buttons of the ATARI pad alot more than the NES pad. No one knows for sure but the person playing the game as to what controller suits their needs best. Your just gonna have to try them out for yourself to find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickybaby Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Thanks for the info guys. Now I'm having second thoughts. Maybe I'll get one instead of 2 and see if I like it. What controllers WOULD you recommend for the 7800, I generally use original 2600 sticks and have a couple of the proline sticks for the two button games but they're in need of repair or cleaning as going left seems to stick quite a bit The 7800 joypads are totally awsome!! I have 4 of them and if your really intrested in getting a pair I'll sell you a set for $30, You won't regret it. I personally think it's the best stock controller ATARI ever made. That is a great price! I like using the joypad myself while hubbs uses a stick. (That just doesn't sound quite right,lol.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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